Madi Taskett (Page 19)

If someone can do it...

...why not me?

Vulnerable Friends

Lately, my readers and my in-person friends have been getting increasingly open with me. I met with an entrepreneur Twitter friend tonight for dinner and I asked how his business was going. "Usually I have canned responses for different people in my life. But to tell you the truth,

I'm going to write a NYT Bestseller

I have an idea that, if I laid it out correctly, would help change a lot of people's lives. And ever since I can remember, it's been my dream to be a NYT bestselling author. I broke it down and it's actually completely doable.

How Auth0's CEO learned to Sell

When I first started working at Auth0 [https://auth0.com/], someone asked the CEO, a former software engineer, how he learned to sell. "I still remember my first pitch when we founded Auth0," he said. " I was terrible at it! I stumbled over every word. But we

Why do I pick unavailable partners?

I'm exhausted from moving, and I have no idea what to talk about, so I'm just gonna be blunt about what's on my mind (other than I'm moving into my home tomorrow omg why is this so scary what if the house

Less Talk, More Walk!

I don't have anything to say right now (shocker, right?) Because I've been too busy DOING. I bought a house on Monday. A HOUSE. And in January, I'm starting my own shit again. I have an idea that just might change your life. And

Think Week

Yesterday was my birthday. I have a magical feeling about the coming year, and I'm going to take this entire week to get intentional about what I want out of it. Taking a break from blogging to let my mind run free. See you in one week! (ALSO,

mental health

25: What is your Life Worth to You?

I can't get this conversation out of my head. 10 months ago, I met this woman who I really liked despite her voice being tired, her body slumped, her words slow and unsteady. I asked her to coffee and she stiffened, and that was the last I saw

I just sent you an email 😅

Hey there! I'm Madi and I write a snarky little blog about life (madisontaskett.com) As of today, when I post to my website, it sends all of my subscribers an email automatically. You're getting this because you are a subscriber! If you'd like

confessions

24: Done being a Russian Novel

"You’re actually in a really good position right now!" Josh said, his eyes lighting up. "A very good position! You're doing great!" "Oh thank goodness!" I said, shoulders falling as I broke into a relieved smile. "Wait, do you really