Start somewhere……..but start NOW!

As a small business owner, Mom, coach, and friend, one of the most common statements I hear are “but I don’t know what to do.” It’s not the technical part that holds us back; there are plenty of geeks among us to help out with something until they get profitable and can hire someone permanently.…

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If only I could work at this pace all the time…

If only we could work at this speed more often. Where we’re getting more done in a day than we did all last week. Where projects that may need our attention while we’re out are getting wrapped up, nice and neat with a bow on top.

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Are you using this to make decisions?

  Isn’t it interesting that something we’re born with, something so natural to us as an infant is sometimes so distant by the time we’re adults that we’re almost completely out of touch with it? I’m talking about inner guidance, or intuition. Maybe you’ve heard it called instincts, hunches, or a “gut” feeling. The name…

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It All Started with a Bucket List

    I use to be the person who always had places and experiences I wanted as well as things I wished to have, but never got around to documenting any of them. No lists, no vision board just thinking of them from time to time with no real focus or faith. Occasionally I’d really…

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The biggest adventure of my life

  The biggest adventure of my life didn’t involve a passport, only an open heart and a commitment to make it happen. All my life I’ve known that I was adopted, I was told as a child so young that I don’t ever recall the conversation, it was simply a part of my everyday knowing. …

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I’m Full of Gratitude

Holy Cow! (or should I say Holy Turkey?) Anyway, can you believe it’s already “that“ time of year?  Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means that as I write this in late October, there are Halloween decorations in Target (or your favorite store) right next to the Christmas decorations. Is it me, or does…

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Aim in Life to Which you Aspire

Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, taught his students and the readers of his book that “what we can believe, we can achieve“. He detailed the steps to success in his books, magazines and workshops. After reading and rereading this book as well as listening to it on audio numerous times and participating…

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7 Habits of Highly Effective People

  A great teacher recently left this world however his legacy and teaching will not be forgotten.  The book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People  creates a holistic approach solving personal and professional problems.  His book has helped many (myself included) look at things differently and improve our lives. In memory of the late great…

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The Power of Checklists | June 2012

Checklists are not unique in bringing a business to order and nothing new to my fellow entrepreneurs.  Yet, many resist and often work much harder than necessary to get from start to finish.  Many mistakes can be dramatically reduced or eliminated by putting together simple checklists and using checklists. “Really?!” You say. Yes, in our…

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The Happy Secret to Better Work | May 2012

Recently I came across a video on TED by Shawn Achor titled “The Happy Secret to Better Work”.  The title intrigued me and after viewing it 4 times, I knew this was something that I had to share with the team. http://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work.html After the team watched it we all accepted the calling to be as…

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