What the Peanut’s Lucy Can Teach Us About Passion

Often I am asked, “How do you know you are truly passionate about your dream?” Passionate enough to realize that dream! One day it occurred to me, how to answer that question in the most succinct way possible.
If you have ever seen the Charlie Brown Christmas program then this will be as crystal clear. If [...]

The Tenacity to Breakthrough Brick Walls – (Ida B. Wells)

What is it that is deep with in a woman like Ida B. Wells that drove her through brick walls of opposition? Too young to remember much about slavery having been born just before the start of the civil war, but certainly lived through much of the gilded age of America’s history.
What did Ida know [...]

The 21st Century Marketing Edge Every Entrepreneur Must Employ!

Do you have the a strategic position in your niche market? Are you using the 21st Century Marketing Edge every entrepreneur must employ? Are you a “fully engaged” Conscious Entrepreneur?
If you are successful, then you certainly have the first part down. If your business is an extension of your core beliefs and values and shines [...]

Are You Committed To Win?

All to often people who have failed to reach their goals simply lacked the “Commitment” to WIN! Why is it so  many people easily accept defeat and never again step into the arena of “going for their dreams?”
I know it can seem like there is no seemingly possible way YOU can see to achieve your [...]

Facing the Challenges of Goliath Goals

I felt in my spirit that the sun had just peeked over the horizon. I thought if I kept my eyes closed it would somehow make it all seem like a dream. I knew I had a Goliath Goal to face that morning, and was struggling to prepare my mind for the journey.
As I lay [...]

Lake of Healing

This morning I did not want to get out of bed. Who wants to get up on a beautiful, cool Saturday morning at 6:00am? My friend knocked on my door, “Are you up?”
“Only if I have to be.”
“How many eggs do you want?” she said.
“Two,” I responded, as I rolled over and pulled the covers [...]

Marathon Training with Anita – Week 1

I’m training for the Nike Women’s Marathon to take place in October in San Francisco. I am raising money for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. Today I walked/ran 5 miles at Sculpture Park as part of my training for the week. I walked a total of 11 miles this week. I would love and appreciate your support [...]

JOY – Just Overcome Yourself!

J♥O♥Y→ Just Overcome Yourself! JOY is a result of loving. Loving one another is a commandment. JOY is absent where love and forgiveness is refused. Every moment we are choosing whether or not to love one another.  John 15:11-12 says, “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and [...]

Success Does Not Come As Standard Equipment at Birth

The last new car I bought was a 2009 Toyota Camry. The base model was nice. It had all the basic components necessary to operate efficiently. But I was not willing to settle for the status quo. I decided to add a built in GPS, tint the windows and upgrade the tires. In doing so, [...]

Clips from My Presentation on Managing Social Media

On April 7, 2010 I was invited by the Arden Arcade Successful Thinkers Meetup group to speak on Social Media. I presented my system for managing social media for the first time. Needless to say I was over-joyed by the response and so very pleased that everyone received tremendous value. Be on the look out [...]

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