I read because… …it makes me a better conversationalist. …it opens my eyes to all sorts of things I never would have thought of if I hadn’t read it in a book. A novel talking about family relationships that makes me consider and mull over my own. A high-profile CEO talking about mentorship in a [...]
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I was sitting in the salon chatting with my hair stylist the other day, and we got to talking about business and learning and self-education. Without really thinking about it, I quickly mentioned several books that I assumed everyone was familiar with – the most important of which was Rich Dad Poor Dad. She had [...]
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I love your bag! You’re a fantastic leader. Your speech was the most useful of the entire conference. I really like the design of your blog, nicely done. Take the compliments life throws at you. I know I know, way easier said than done, especially if it goes against your core personality. But learn to [...]
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Wow, there were so many fantastic responses to my post last week on the importance of your Why in accomplishing, well…anything. Thank you for sharing what drives you! Thanks, specifically, to John T. Meyer for sharing his thoughts and the link to this TED video from Simon Sinek: I recorded my thoughts on your Why, [...]
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What’s the worst thing that can happen when one person asks another person for something? That they’re told no, right? No is the worst result, the one where you end up in the same place you started. The best result, of course, being yes. Or at least a partial yes. And even a partial yes [...]
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I just recorded a super-casual, quick thought on your Why: (If you can’t see the video, click here.) Do you remember Why you’re doing this? Whatever your “this” might be? (This business, this project, this job, this venture, whatever.) Think about your Why – is it grounded in a goal for yourself or for others? [...]
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A friend asked me earlier today what 5 business or personal development books I would recommend. To that type of question I could come up with a bazillion different answers. They would vary drastically based on the who, the what, on the experience and the interests. So, to narrow things down a bit and considering [...]
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I’ve been thinking today about being the best person you know how to be. And, that? If it’s the best you can do then it’s the only thing you can do. In life, in business, there’s no other way to do it, which means that everyone – everyone – is going to make mistakes. It’s [...]
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I'm a business-owner, wifey, mommy-to-be and Midwestern geek. Real estate, network marketing, and freelance writing is my game. Books and coffee are my loves. Welcome to my world!
