Monday morning inspiration: ”You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” ~ Richard Buckminster Fuller Be well and make it a great week!
Giving Thanks for a Spring-Like Day in February
February 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Today I give thanks!! As you know I am preparing for a series of races – a full marathon being one of them – and training in the winter month in Minnesota is not my favorite thing. Yes, I may be from Canada and yes, I did spend 6 years of my life in northern [...]
On Creativity with Sir Ken Robinson
February 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I came across this TED Talk this weekend – it was part of a mash-up I had playing on my iPad when running on the treadmill. It features a talk by Sir Ken Robinson. His talk was humorous and extremely thought provoking.
Julien Smith Is Right
February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
He’s absolutely right and there is no way I can deny it … I’m flinching! A few weeks ago, I signed up and paid the registration fee for three races – a 7K in March, a half-marathon in April and a full marathon in May. I’ve done the 7K once before and last year, I [...]
Are You Self-Segregating?
February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you’ve followed any of my blog posts or listened to my podcast, you’ve probably discovered that my interests are varied. I love the power of a conversation and the ability it has to open doors to a world full of possibilities. That being said, I realized the other day that I may be guilty [...]
The Power of a Poem
February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I am an avid reader, but I must admit that reading poetry is not something I really do. I might have to change that! I came across this poem by Langston Hughes today and I thought it was worth sharing. Let America Be America Again Written in 1935 by Langston Hughes. Originally published in the July [...]
The Problem with Words…
January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
…. is that we often use them without knowing what they really mean. Some words take on a different meaning based on where we are from or what generation we belong to. I came across this commentary the by Bob Schieffer anchor and moderator of “Face The Nation”, CBS News’ Sunday public affairs broadcast and I thought [...]
Reality Check Time – A Personal Reflection
January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Earlier this month, I shared with you my 3 words for 2012. As noted, I kept the word +HEALTH+ in the mix again this year. Last evening I realized why it STILL needed to be on there! I spent the better part of 2011 creating a better life for myself. I started running, I exercised [...]
My Three Words for 2012
January 5, 2012 By 2 Comments
Last year I took a cue from Chris Brogan and opted to select three words to serve as guide posts for 2011. Unlike New Year’s resolution – which are often abandoned – selecting three words seems to work better for me. There are other ways to kick of the New Year and to set objectives [...]
You Must Fight Your Way Through
January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This was worth sharing! If you are in the business of creating stuff, this advice is second to none. As we begin 2012, I think Ira’s wisdom is worth remembering. The Wisdom of Ira Glass: “For the first couple years you make stuff, it’s just not that good. It’s trying to be good, it has [...]
Monday Morning Inspiration: Making More Opportunities
December 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Monday morning inspiration: “A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.” ~ Francis Bacon Be well and make it a great week!
People We’ll Be Following in 2012
December 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Over the next few days – as we get closer to January 1 – you’ll be bombarded by the best of 2011 lists. From best dressed, to best performance; from the biggest scandal of the year to greatest comeback story, we’ll see them all. Keeping with the theme of our last post (So long, Farewell, Auf [...]
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