Here in the Great White North, also known as Canada,we’ve just finished up our Thanksgiving. In the spirit of Thanksgiving I want to express Gratitude for some important people in my life. In no particular order, they are: My family for putting up with me and for their flexibility in dealing with the ups and…
The other day when I walked into the Safeway where I shop I notice a new sign that said, "Safeway is now a Hot Spot. Enjoy wireless Internet access!" My first thought was why in hell would I need to access the Internet while in Safeway? I pictured shoppers, laptops precariously perched on their shopping…
The other day, I was listening to a ‘self help’ program on the radio as I was driving. Jack Canfield, co-author of the “Chicken Soup’ books, was being interviewed. And, once again I heard that word that I word used to describe the books. The word: Inspirational. I get irritated when people market their books…
Making Better Decisions Decisions, decisions! We make dozens everyday. Little ones like whether to put PB or jam on our bagel. And, less frequently big ones like should I break up with my significant other? Here are a couple of thoughts to help with the “bigger†decisions. Make Sure Your Deciding at the Right “Level 
Whenever you try to get in touch with what you really, really want, you draw a blank. What can you do? EnglandA young woman I recently coached had this very problem. So, I asked her what DID interest her and what WAS appealing. She replied that she enjoyed photography (but had been put off it…
You know you’re not happy with your job and life. Yet, whenever you try to get in touch with what you really, really want, you draw a blank. The answer lies in moving into your Creative Expression. One very useful exercise is Julia Cameron’s Morning Pages. Simply sit your bum in a chair and write….
Two of my most favourite experts in ONE SPOT! From Andy’s blog: "Conventional wisdom tells us that success is all about perseverance. Never giving up. Sticking to it when the “going gets rough.†After all, quitters never win and winners never quit. Right? Nothing could be further from the truth. Find out why New York…
Voice from the other side: Tips for Editors via Mediabistro
Julia Cameron’s "Morning Pages" have been a powerful tool for freeing up my creative expression. My frustration is never seeming to have the time to do them. Nor the time to do the blogging I seem "called" and compelled to do. So, I am about to embark on an experiment. "Morning Blog Pages†My hope…
I was reading my daily dose of Andy Wibbels when a commenter lamented the lack of networking guidance for beginning bloggers. Thusly inspired, I say: 1. Networking is about RELATIONSHIPS. Yes, it’s about KNOWING the other person. Relationships GROW over time. Sure you can walk up to a gal at a party and say, "Wanna…