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3 Things NOT to skimp on…

by Terra Osterling | Jan 20, 2013 | Business of Freelance Writing, How I got "here", Motivation, Old jobs

It might be wear and tear. That’s the answer to a question I’ll ask later. To get there, I’m going to share what I think is the most important advice I can give: There are certain things that you should absolutely not skimp on if  you want to improve overall quality...

19 Items Per Minute, or, How bagging groceries instructs my life

by Terra Osterling | Apr 3, 2011 | Experiences, How I got "here", Inspiration, Old jobs, Storytelling

Paper or Plastic? In one of my earliest posts I mentioned that I would periodically discuss my various past jobs. Looking back over a littered landscape, each one did provide valuable lessons. My first job, at a large grocery store, by far taught the most lasting...
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