Archive for November, 2013
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Two Poems and a Quote
29 Nov 2013Happy Thanksgiving week sweet readers. I hope you and your families had a day filled with gratitude, love and the spirit of the Thanksgiving tradition. Those of you who follow me on social media know, I’ve made it a personal tradition to express gratitude each day for the month of November. I do it throughout […]
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Sniff
21 Nov 2013I don’t read fiction. I’ve always considered it unproductive. I guess, in a way, I’m a commitmentphobe. A story must be finished to learn what “happens.” If I stop short, I waste time. What if I don’t like the read? If I read a non-fiction book I can walk away at any time and take […]
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Life and Death in the Pot
15 Nov 2013Are you superstitious? I’ve addressed this topic with executives in regards to superstitious leadership, but magical thinking applies to so many people and can be used against us, or to our benefit. Because our beliefs can hold us back or propel us forward, consider your own obstacles. Are they real or imagined? Are they helping […]
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Play Grounded
08 Nov 2013Lately, I’ve been a bit wonky. Does that ever happen to you? I know I’m off kilter because I get stressed by things that wouldn’t typically bother me, feel rushed, overcommitted and generally out of balance. It’s about life balance. Life is like a teeter totter, it’s fun when everything is working, but if the […]
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Command the Brand
01 Nov 2013Creatives have their plates full. I know you hear people say they wish they could hang out and (fill in the blank)________(write, draw, paint, sculpt, play music) all day, but they don’t know what you REALLY do. Unless you’re a successful, established, uber lucky artist, chances are you’re doing some of your own branding, marketing […]
