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Call for Courage – Announcing the Cheap Courage Challenge

On January 15, 2018January 15, 2018 By amandakusekIn LivingLeave a comment

When I talk about Cheap Courage these days, do you even know what I mean? I've had this blog for so long I wonder if half of you understand the meaning behind the name or what it is I'm trying to get at. My bio reads, "Cheap Courage is [my] blog dedicated to doing what …

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What Life Should Be Like

On December 27, 2017December 26, 2017 By amandakusekIn LivingLeave a comment

I'm back post-holiday to return to my blogging roots--talking about some serious business. *Queue Serious Music* I took a little break to get into the holiday spirit with my gift guide and to support a group of incredible female entrepreneurs. But now... it's back to business as usual. Today I'm talking about shoulds, how they haunt me. …

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Asking for Help Isn’t a Weakness

On October 25, 2017October 7, 2017 By amandakusekIn Living, On Writing1 Comment

I blame my countryside upbringing for my fear of asking for help. Where I come from pulling yourself up from your bootstraps is the ultimate goal. Nothing is worth having if you haven't completely busted your ass trying. I still feel guilty when something comes to me too easily. Without exhaustion, hard work, pain, or …

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Why You Should Try Again (and Again) Romantically

On October 11, 2017May 3, 2018 By amandakusekIn Living1 Comment

Why you should always try again romantically.

I Know My Brand is Indistinct… And I’m OK With It

On September 27, 2017 By amandakusekIn Living, On WritingLeave a comment

Very few of you probably don't know how I spend my time off the blog and off the page. I work a regular "9-5" job in an office in Midtown Manhattan. My official title? Marketing and Brand Innovation Manager at a hotel company. Which means I spend my days creating and honing hotel brands and …

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Amanda is a writer living in New York City trying to navigate through her early thirties. Cheap Courage is her blog dedicated to doing what scares you with confidence. To learn more about Amanda, scroll down to her social media links, resume, and writing clips below.

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