Evan Z.Jul 15, 20173 minHow to Get a Grip on Your Mental ClarityI recently saw a woman wearing a t-shirt sadly affirming, “I can’t brain today. I have the dumb.” I can relate, but at the time, I...
Evan Z.Jul 15, 20173 minBonedale Bartering Our Way to Better Business SuccessUsed to be a time when local economies were based solely on the barter system. A carton of eggs for a bundle of wool. Some milled lumber...
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20173 minThe Toxic Irony of EnvySometimes I catch myself wanting things that others have. People do this. It’s called envy. The problem with fantasizing about what...
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20173 minBalanced Parenting Styles Work BestAs a holistic organizer, I focus on four primary areas of life: spaces, systems, time, and content. My tag line reads, “Who we love, what...
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20173 minElevate Your Business with these 3 Target Talking PointsIn business, if our work is anything, it should be honest. People should feel a depth of sincerity that resonates in their bones....
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20173 minThe Secret to Delivering Exceptional Customer ServiceIf you’re in business, know this: people talk. That’s the good news. Here’s the bad news: if people have a bad experience at your...
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20173 minA Food Snob's Secret to 20 Minute MealsI’ve always been a world-class eater. As a military brat in my formative years, I literally ate my way through Europe. In the course of...
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20173 minAngus' Adventures Inspires My Top 3 Scheduling Hacks to Good LivingThis year my friend Angus decided he was going to have the best summer of his life. Without any real plans, he worked his way across the...
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20173 minWriting Slam-Dunk Resumes and Cover LettersAs a strategies consultant, I do a lot of career coaching for people ready to move on to greener pastures. Whether you’re established in...
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20173 minHometown Hero: Craft Coffee Brewed to Perfection at BonfireLooking for a creative challenge, I recently approached Bonfire Coffee owner/operator, Charlie Chacos, about writing some website copy...
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20173 minHow to Inspire Would-Be Clients: 4 Parts of the Perfect PitchIf we’re in business to do business, we need to engage our target audience and deliver. In a perfect world, clients are lined up down the...
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20173 min3 Epic Take-Aways from Experts AcademyNo matter who we think we are, there are some events that simply redefine us. These experiences challenge our paradigm of the world. They...
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20173 minTime to Get Serious. Time to Hustle.Entrepreneurs, nonprofits and small businesses owners, I’m talking to you. Our great ideas will never flourish until we get serious. We...
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20173 minNo Such Thing as Grown UpsI think we’ve been misled, duped into believing an ancient myth. I think it’s time someone pulled back the curtain because I don’t think...
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20173 minThe Dwell Magazine Make-OverI adore Dwell magazine for its brash architectural minimalism, unapologetically touting simple interiors with organizational innovation...
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20173 minThe Big Lie: The Horseshit Americans are SoldI’m going to ask you to read this with an open mind. Some of you will be offended, but I’m okay with it. If you’re honest with yourself,...
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20174 minWhat's In Your Wardrobe and Why it MattersThere is no easy way to say this to a Western audience. Our clothes — the stuff in our wardrobe right now — are the result of a reckless...
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20173 minZen and the Art of Refrigerator Organization: 5 Steps to Chilly TranscendenceThere are two kinds of people in the world: Those who eat to live and those who live to eat. The difference between us is the inspiration...
Evan Z.Jul 14, 20172 minTop 4 "Do Nows" for Stylish, Finely Tuned KitchensI don’t care what anyone says, health and happiness start in the kitchen. De-cluttering and streamlining your kitchen is a great way to...
Evan Z.Jul 13, 20173 minHow to Shop Without Spending MoneyI live in arguably one of the most expensive places in the world, Aspen, Colorado. And no; we’re not rich. My family and I feel...