by Angela Gibson | Sep 18, 2024 | Think for a Change
In the past, I tended to slack off. I always sought out the easy way, the quick fix, and the secret to success. I would reassure myself with statements like “I’m not meant for hard work” or “I’m just not cut out for this.” But deep...
by Angela Gibson | May 13, 2026 | Evespeaks Virtual Assistance
Let’s be real: We live in a culture that romanticizes the “hustle.” We wear our 80-hour work weeks like a badge of honor, but if we’re honest, about 30 of those hours are spent doing tasks that a talented VA could do in their sleep (and probably with...
by Angela Gibson | May 7, 2026 | Eve Speaks
We’ve all been there. You’ve got the caffeine, the “Boss Mode” playlist, and the sheer willpower of a toddler who doesn’t want to take a nap. And yet? You’re doing absolutely nothing. Welcome to Stuckdom. In the States, we’re taught that the only way out...
by Angela Gibson | May 7, 2026 | Evespeaks Virtual Assistance
We’ve all been there. You get home with fifteen grocery bags. You could take two trips, but no—you’re a warrior. You hook every plastic loop onto your fingers until your circulation cuts off, shuffling toward the door like a penguin in a suit. In business, this is...
by Angela Gibson | Apr 30, 2026 | Eve Speaks, Uncategorized
Survival of the Stillest We live in a culture that treats “waiting” like a contagious disease. If you aren’t “crushing it,” “grinding,” or “scaling,” you’re assumed to be dying. But have you ever looked at how...
by Angela Gibson | Apr 30, 2026 | Evespeaks Virtual Assistance
Why Your “Fast Food” Approach to Government Contracts is Leaving You Hungry In a world of “instant results,” the federal bidding process is a stubborn crockpot. We get it. You see a lucrative RFP and you want to submit it by lunch. But here’s...
by Angela Gibson | Apr 30, 2026 | Evespeaks Virtual Assistance
In the world of government and corporate contracts, “Generalist” is just a fancy word for “Forgettable.” If you needed heart surgery, you wouldn’t go to a guy who also fixes lawnmowers and does taxes on the side. You’d want the specialist. The...
by Angela Gibson | Apr 30, 2026 | Eve Speaks
We’ve been sold a lie that “more” is the solution to “stuck.” More courses, more side hustles, more networking events with lukewarm shrimp cocktails. We treat our lives like a 24-hour news cycle—loud, cluttered, and constantly screaming for...
by Angela Gibson | Apr 16, 2026 | Eve Speaks
We’ve been sold a lie that “focusing on the details” is the only way to win. But if you spend all day analyzing the texture of a single leaf, you’re going to be pretty surprised when the forest fire shows up. The “Clarity” Trap When we feel...
by Angela Gibson | Apr 15, 2026 | Evespeaks Virtual Assistance
Let’s be real: Nobody wakes up on a Tuesday morning and thinks, “I can’t wait to spend six hours formatting a technical proposal for a government contract.” If you do, we need to have a very different conversation about your hobbies. In the world of...
by Angela Gibson | Apr 7, 2026 | Eve Speaks
We treat being “stuck” like a minor cold. We think, “I’ll just wait until I feel inspired,” or “I’ll move when the stars align and my coffee is exactly 145 degrees.” But here’s the thing: Stuckdom is a thief. It doesn’t just steal...
