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How Not to Get Sucked Into the Common Thinking
I was interviewed by my dear friend Allana Pratt today for her sexy moms series and we had the most delicious conversation about playing a bigger game in your life, despite the challenges of the everyday.
While I was the one being interviewed, it was just what I needed!
So often, when we find ourselves sharing our advice with someone else, it turns out to be exactly what we need to hear ourselves.
Today, it was about how not to get sucked into the common thinking of lack, limitation and scarcity.
Isn’t it Ironic?
The Universe has the perfect way of testing us to see how serious we are about our decisions and commitments.
If you are not aware of and ready for this little pop quiz, you are very likely to fail, which means you will veer off the track of your life purpose.
Here’s the great part though, if you can see this test for what it is, it will be a fantastic confirmation for you that you are on course, heading in the right direction.
So, take heed. I’m letting you in on a little secret that it has taken me a few failures to learn.
It’s All Happening
New Year’s Eve was the culmination of one of the most incredible years of my life and if it was any indication, the start of a year that’s going to be even more off the charts.
Let’s start with the day of New Year’s Eve itself.
I spent the first half of the day with a man who has been a mentor to me from a distance for years, Lee Brower. Lee was one of the teachers on the movie “The Secret” and he not only gets the concept of family wealth planning as about far more than passing on just your money, his Brower Quadrant epitomizes it.
How Do You Do It?
I have one hour. I’ve just put the kids in front of a movie (The Nutty Professor) and popped 4 bags of popcorn so each kid would have his or her own (they are the teeny 100 calorie size) and there’s an hour left on the movie.
How will I use the time?
Respond to one of 185 emails I’ve opened and saved to respond to later.
* Interrupted already* Gotta get the last popcorn out of the microwave and someone wants water.
What was I saying? Oh, right, how will I use my 55 minutes remaining?
Lice Lessons (On Marketing, Business and Life)
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Yeah Baby, We Have Lice … But, I’m Not Embarassed
Ok, so that’s not entirely true.
When I had to call Lesley Bohm, the amazing celebrity photographer I was supposed to have a photo shoot with today, and tell her I couldn’t make it because I have lice, I was a little embarassed.
More than a little embarrassed.
When I first found out my daughter had it, I wanted to keep it a secret. I wanted to tell her not to tell anyone at school. I wanted her to make something up about why she didn’t go to school.
Balancing, Juggling and Keeping All the Balls in the Air
I’m in the midst of a 2-day planning retreat to map out 2009 and boy, is my life complicated!
My boyfriend lives in Atlanta, where he has two kids of his own.
Fortunately, his business is run from his laptop, which means he can come out to stay with me every other week. But, he also has a business partner in Richmond he has to go see at least once a month.
Plus, both of us run coaching groups. Mine are for lawyers who want to serve their clients in a more holistic, caring way, while they make more money and work less. His are for business owners and professionals who have something to say and want to make money with their message.
In the meantime … CNBC update
Last week I met with Susan Krakower and Mary Duffy, the development execs responsible for programming at CNBC.
I haven’t said too much about it because it’s such a dream come true that I’m nervous to talk about it. Afraid that I’ll some how jinx it or sabotage it, if I do.
Part of me is scared to death I’ll do something to sabotage the possibility. The other part (the healthier part) knows it’s in God’s hands and if I just surrender and let it happen, everything will unfold perfectly.
In NYC … Mommy Blogger Panel, CNBC, and Focus
I was supposed to get my hair done this morning at 6a in preparation for the Mommy Blogger Monologue meeting hosted by Maria Bailey of BSM Media and Mom Talk Radio in conjunction with the Marketing to Moms Coalition.
Just as I was about to get into the cab for the ride down to the salon, I got a call from my assistant (it’s 5a where she lives), letting me know that my hairdresser left the keys to the salon in his other jacket and was not going to be able to do my hair.
Ok, great.
I showed you mine, now you show me yours … plus, win free coaching!
A few days ago, I laid it all on the line. My hopes, my dreams, my fears. I heard from many of you about how inspired you were and how much you liked what I wrote.
But, what about you?
I can’t be the only one with big hairy audacious goals, can I? What are your dreams? Are you taking action on them? How?
I want to hear from you! To incentivize you to let it all hang out, let’s make it a contest!
Big Network Interest, My Babies Are Growing Up, and CopyCats
I don’t feel like writing today, but there’s so much to tell, I’ve just go to do it. There’s some great business stuff after the family stuff, so keep reading.
First, and most importantly, my baby girl read her first book for fun yesterday! A little background here. She’s been struggling to read. She’s almost 9 and was reading at a 1st grade level. When I was 9, I was reading adult level books. I LOVE to read. It’s been difficult for both of us.
