We all know that we want to be productive, and many of us have systems in place to that end – if, by “systems,” we mean a frantic pace and a fervent prayer that our effort is going where it will be most effective! In contrast, how would you like to have a daily pulse… Read More
Making Space In Your Life When Things Change
Hi all, This week, I wanted to talk to you about making space in your life when things change. We all get used to the regular commitments that fill up our working and personal lives, especially when we’re doing things we enjoy. As a result, when we find ourselves moving on, voluntarily or not, we… Read More
Your Belief Becomes Your Reality
This week I am in a cabin on the edge of Rice Lake near Peterborough. I am NOT on vacation (although I would like to be). Instead, I am here because my mother (who is 93 and lives in a retirement home in Peterborough), needs daily contact with her family. Her memory is fading and… Read More
Are You Thinking Like A Millionaire?
Last week I spent several days studying copywriting in Nashville, TN with Ray Edwards. You know Ray – he is my mentor and I consider myself fortunate to have him in my corner. It was a terrific experience, one that I was able to share with 250 other writers who also attended. One of the… Read More
Emotional Intelligence – Why People Buy from You
I was watching Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday recently where she interviewed best-selling author Daniel Goleman who published the theory around “Emotional Intelligence” or EQ. He wrote that our success is not solely tied to genetics or IQ, but also largely determined by factors like empathy, compassion and other emotional qualities. Because of this, Daniel says, some of… Read More
Are You Ready for a Transformation?
When the shower floor of the main bathroom in my house collapsed, it sent a cascade of water into my basement. Repairs were not an option; the plumber said it was time for a complete bathroom do-over. The renovation offered an opportunity for Transformation – in my case, I decided to create two bathrooms out… Read More
Get inspired with Morning Pages
One of the first creative writing exercises I was introduced to was “morning pages”. Julia Cameron teaches the concept of morning pages in her well-known book “The Artist’s Way”. She professes that a daily ritual of writing every morning clears your mind and gets you ready for the day. “Morning Pages provoke, clarify, comfort, cajole,… Read More
I Can’t Do it For You, But I Can Show You the Way
You need to have a vision and a goal and then keep on “doing the Do things”. At first it will feel like it isn’t going to happen, and then one day you will wake up and discover you’ve got clients and projects, and you’ll realize your 6-Figure career is really taking off. I do… Read More