Math is important in many careers, but one of the most critical is in the field of medicine. For example, it’s very important for medicine to be dosed in correct amounts. I’m thankful that Michelle knows her math since she
The right writer’s or business conference can be a boon to inspiration and the bottom line. No matter the cost or time commitment, a conference can be an invaluable investment. But most of us can’t afford to go to all of them
In today’s world, we’ve all unfortunately been touched by cancer in one way or another. We may have stood beside a loved one as they battled the disease, or we may have experienced it first-hand. Rick at First Dayton Cyberknife encounters cancer
If you’re used to a completely different Math for Grownups website, hold up. You’re not in the wrong place. For the last two months (or more?), I’ve been working on a redesign of the site. I wanted something fun, punchy
Real estate appraisers: whether you love them or hate them, they’re a necessity. Sometimes we may disagree with their figures, but as Tim Lane shows us, the facts are the facts. And how does Tim get to those facts? Math
Can you imagine being the president of a twenty person manufacturing company–without math? Meet Kathy Keel, president of BSF, Inc. and let me tell you, she has to know her math. In her position, she must keep an eye on profitability,
I think Marie Forleo is hilarious and smart and engaging. She’s also built a very successful entrepreneur coaching business in a very short period of time. So when she talks about goal-setting, I tend to listen. (If you don’t know who Marie
I couldn’t resist sharing this happy little math gif. Mathematically speaking, it makes no sense, but it’s still sweet. Happy Valentines Day!
This is the third post in a series about spreadsheets, called Spreadsheets 101. Click if you missed the first (Spreadsheets are Powerful. Here’s How) or second (How to Use Formulas) post. Mistakes happen. But boy they can be frustrating, especially if
This is the second post in a series about spreadsheets, called Spreadsheets 101. Click if you missed the first post, Spreadsheets are Powerful. Here’s How. Spreadsheets are powerful for an important reason: formulas. But if that feels like a scary word,
I am so excited to announce that I’ll appear today at 2:00 EST on a teleseminar hosted by editor and book designer, Jill Ronsley. I’ll be talking about Math for Writers, my book that’s coming out later this month. The event is
This post is the first in a writer-centric series, called Spreadsheets 101. In later posts, I look at how to use formulas in spreadsheets, troubleshoot problems and create graphs. Want to tell a geek from a non-geek? Ask a simple question: How do you