One of the leaders in my organization sent me a link to one of those "daily inspiration" websites.
Now I'm not one to sit still long enough for a slide show that builds up your character, and just plain old makes you feel good, but this one gave me pause.
Why? Because Ralph S. Marston Jr. Takes time every day to compose these little inspirations himself.
It's not a bunch of famous quotes. These are actually thoughts and ideas he's taken the time to compose himself, create a slide show and set it to music.
Now I'm still not one to sit through them all, but the fact that he's been doing this for nearly 2 years is pretty impressive.
His first "Daily Motivator" slide show was posted in May of 2006. And yes, you can view all the past archives. Pretty groovy, no?
But here's the one I actually sat through for the entire run of the show. Pretty powerful, "makes you think" kind of stuff.
If you're looking for a reason to feel more grateful, if you are just looking for a kind kick start to your morning. Try Ralph's "Right Now" presentation. It's good.
Real good. I sat through the whole thing - so that should say something.
Choice Vs. Action: Which Frog Are You?
I'm sure you've heard the story of the two frogs that are sitting on a lily pad.
No? Let me recount it for you:
There are two frogs let's call 'em Joe and Spike) sitting on a lily pad. Spike jumps into the pond and starts to swim away to another, greener, fresher, more satisfying lily pad on the other side of the pond.
A few minutes later, Joe decides to jump in and go for a swim, too.
Question: How many frogs are sitting on the first lily pad?
Answer: Only Joe. He only DECIDED to jump. He didn't actually do it.
So here's my question to you: Which frog are you? Spike, the frog of decisive action, or Joe, the frog who is quite comfortable where he's at.
Oh, I hear you thinking - but he DID make a decision, didn't he? I mean Joe's a good frog, works all day, comes home to his wife and tadpoles and puts in an appearance at "the local" every now and then. He's sure to be moving up in this world. He's destined for greener lily pads, right?
Um.. not so much.
Tony Robbins, that "personal power" guru says in his book "Awaken the Giant Within" that "it's in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped." It's right there on page 40 if you don't believe me.
But he's only partially right.
Listen to me! Contradicting one of the world's foremost authorities on increasing your personal power, and becoming all you've ever wanted to be in life.
But he's only PARTIALLY right.
It's not just your decisions. It's the actions you take based on those decisions that shape your "destiny".
You know, actions speak louder than words, right? And a picture is worth 1000 words, so if you visualize your destiny and then ACT on it, you'll be louder, bolder and more audacious than any 1000 word decision you'll ever make.
Yeah, I'm stretching a bit there, but you get the idea.
So my final question to you is this: What decisions are you making? Are you trying to build your business? Create a happier homelife? Pay down debt? Lose 100 pounds (that's one of mine)? Something entirely different?
All those decisions are well and good, but what are you DOING to activate those decisions?
Just something to think about.
Oh, by the way, thinking IS an action. So is deciding, for that matter. But it's the physical actions that happen AFTER those actions that truly shape your life.
Now tell me again, which frog are you?
No? Let me recount it for you:
There are two frogs let's call 'em Joe and Spike) sitting on a lily pad. Spike jumps into the pond and starts to swim away to another, greener, fresher, more satisfying lily pad on the other side of the pond.
A few minutes later, Joe decides to jump in and go for a swim, too.
Question: How many frogs are sitting on the first lily pad?
Answer: Only Joe. He only DECIDED to jump. He didn't actually do it.
So here's my question to you: Which frog are you? Spike, the frog of decisive action, or Joe, the frog who is quite comfortable where he's at.
Oh, I hear you thinking - but he DID make a decision, didn't he? I mean Joe's a good frog, works all day, comes home to his wife and tadpoles and puts in an appearance at "the local" every now and then. He's sure to be moving up in this world. He's destined for greener lily pads, right?
Um.. not so much.
Tony Robbins, that "personal power" guru says in his book "Awaken the Giant Within" that "it's in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped." It's right there on page 40 if you don't believe me.
But he's only partially right.
Listen to me! Contradicting one of the world's foremost authorities on increasing your personal power, and becoming all you've ever wanted to be in life.
But he's only PARTIALLY right.
It's not just your decisions. It's the actions you take based on those decisions that shape your "destiny".
You know, actions speak louder than words, right? And a picture is worth 1000 words, so if you visualize your destiny and then ACT on it, you'll be louder, bolder and more audacious than any 1000 word decision you'll ever make.
Yeah, I'm stretching a bit there, but you get the idea.
So my final question to you is this: What decisions are you making? Are you trying to build your business? Create a happier homelife? Pay down debt? Lose 100 pounds (that's one of mine)? Something entirely different?
All those decisions are well and good, but what are you DOING to activate those decisions?
Just something to think about.
Oh, by the way, thinking IS an action. So is deciding, for that matter. But it's the physical actions that happen AFTER those actions that truly shape your life.
Now tell me again, which frog are you?
Settling in: It's back to business
So after a FAB-U-LOUS time in Dallas, I am "Settling in" at home and getting back into the swing of things.
It's funny how when you leave, and get a little R-n-R, you want to think you're coming home to a better place than when you left it.
But the dishes still weren't done, and the house looked like a bomb went off.
*sigh*
I guess there's no surprise there. But still, I had *hoped* for a little of my relaxation to come home with me.
While we were getting tons of new training, along with free products (which is pretty common at any leadership conference), there was some sad news. Apparently, someone jumped from the balcony into the atrium at our hotel. Pretty sad stuff. They went door to door in the hotel that night trying to figure out who the jumper was.
But it got me to thinking (like most things do). That is NOT how I want to go. Not my idea of the way I want to be remembered.
But that's what we do in business every day. We give up. Quit. Throw in the towel and take a proverbial flying leap off the nearest balcony with no regard to the devastation it may leave behind.
Several of our consultants saw the man in his descent. Can you imagine the shock and horror that these women have to live with now? There was no regard for them in his jumping. Why should there be? He didn't know them, and must have figured that there was no one that cared enough to save him to jump.
But I look at my business. The people I work with, and I am re-committed to helping people succeed. But I'm also re-committed to helping my family be the best it can be.
I don't want to be remembered as a splotch on the carpet of life. I don't even want to be on the carpet of life - I want to soar above it. I also want to take people with me for the ride.
Because life is an incredible ride. It has bumps, twists, turns, ups and downs like any good ride. It's NOT for the faint of heart, but you can be under 4 feet tall to enjoy it.
In fact, I find that you almost HAVE to be under 4 feet tall to enjoy it, and that's just sad.
Let's bring back the childhood fun, and silly times. Let's live life instead of subsisting in it.
And we can still hold each other accountable to what matters most like good grown ups do.
While in Dallas, I made a pact with my roommated to achieve some goals before our annual conference in Reno in August (I can't wait! I've never been to Reno!). First, I made the commitment to keep building my business and helping people build theirs. I plan to promote 3 new leaders by conference (4 would be ideal, but I'm trying to be realistic!). I also committed to being in Reno. That sounds like a small committment, but the size doesn't matter, only the level of determination behind the committment. And mine is fierce.
I also learned I'm only a few hundred points away from earning an incentive trip to aruba, which is also exciting. Of course, my husband has plans for the weekend of the trip, so even if I win it, I probably won't go.
But it's not about the winning. Winning is nice, but beating your personal best is better. I'm having THE BEST year I've ever had in Direct Sales, and I'm loving every minute of it. You can't imagine the feeling when you're helping others reach their goals and build their dreams. It's kind of selfish to say it but I love the way I feel when I get to help others. It's just SO gratifying.
So I'm home, getting back into "life" again. Settling into a few comfortable routines - and a few new ones. I'm excited about what 2008 has already presented to me, and I'm even more excited about where I'm headed. My new Home Party Solution program is about to launch, and the feedback has been very positive for the program.
But the kids still need tending to, and the dishes still need to be done, and this year more than ever, I have an optimistic, positive and power-filled outlook on being what I call a "businessmom". I have a tremendous opportunity to love my kids, be there for them, AND build my growing business in a way that I can be proud of.
I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it... or maybe that's just the cold Michigan weather!
It's funny how when you leave, and get a little R-n-R, you want to think you're coming home to a better place than when you left it.
But the dishes still weren't done, and the house looked like a bomb went off.
*sigh*
I guess there's no surprise there. But still, I had *hoped* for a little of my relaxation to come home with me.
While we were getting tons of new training, along with free products (which is pretty common at any leadership conference), there was some sad news. Apparently, someone jumped from the balcony into the atrium at our hotel. Pretty sad stuff. They went door to door in the hotel that night trying to figure out who the jumper was.
But it got me to thinking (like most things do). That is NOT how I want to go. Not my idea of the way I want to be remembered.
But that's what we do in business every day. We give up. Quit. Throw in the towel and take a proverbial flying leap off the nearest balcony with no regard to the devastation it may leave behind.
Several of our consultants saw the man in his descent. Can you imagine the shock and horror that these women have to live with now? There was no regard for them in his jumping. Why should there be? He didn't know them, and must have figured that there was no one that cared enough to save him to jump.
But I look at my business. The people I work with, and I am re-committed to helping people succeed. But I'm also re-committed to helping my family be the best it can be.
I don't want to be remembered as a splotch on the carpet of life. I don't even want to be on the carpet of life - I want to soar above it. I also want to take people with me for the ride.
Because life is an incredible ride. It has bumps, twists, turns, ups and downs like any good ride. It's NOT for the faint of heart, but you can be under 4 feet tall to enjoy it.
In fact, I find that you almost HAVE to be under 4 feet tall to enjoy it, and that's just sad.
Let's bring back the childhood fun, and silly times. Let's live life instead of subsisting in it.
And we can still hold each other accountable to what matters most like good grown ups do.
While in Dallas, I made a pact with my roommated to achieve some goals before our annual conference in Reno in August (I can't wait! I've never been to Reno!). First, I made the commitment to keep building my business and helping people build theirs. I plan to promote 3 new leaders by conference (4 would be ideal, but I'm trying to be realistic!). I also committed to being in Reno. That sounds like a small committment, but the size doesn't matter, only the level of determination behind the committment. And mine is fierce.
I also learned I'm only a few hundred points away from earning an incentive trip to aruba, which is also exciting. Of course, my husband has plans for the weekend of the trip, so even if I win it, I probably won't go.
But it's not about the winning. Winning is nice, but beating your personal best is better. I'm having THE BEST year I've ever had in Direct Sales, and I'm loving every minute of it. You can't imagine the feeling when you're helping others reach their goals and build their dreams. It's kind of selfish to say it but I love the way I feel when I get to help others. It's just SO gratifying.
So I'm home, getting back into "life" again. Settling into a few comfortable routines - and a few new ones. I'm excited about what 2008 has already presented to me, and I'm even more excited about where I'm headed. My new Home Party Solution program is about to launch, and the feedback has been very positive for the program.
But the kids still need tending to, and the dishes still need to be done, and this year more than ever, I have an optimistic, positive and power-filled outlook on being what I call a "businessmom". I have a tremendous opportunity to love my kids, be there for them, AND build my growing business in a way that I can be proud of.
I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it... or maybe that's just the cold Michigan weather!
I don't HEART Huckabee
Okay, I'm all for political campaigning. I think it's important for the voice of the politician to be heard before it's mired in the smarminess of the corruption that's inherent in a power position on Capitol Hill (wow, that sounded almost eloquent!).
I can even deal with the new trend of automated endorsements being sent over the phone lines (Really, I hate that, but in the spirit of marketing, I'm trying to be understanding).
But I absolutely have a dinosaur sized bone to pick with Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee.
Please STOP CALLING MY HOME!
I swear if he calls me one more time I WON'T vote for him just because of THAT!
Honestly, I've tried hard not to get too close to any of the candidates, their positions, or any of that hoodoo until October. I should vote in the Primaries, I know, but I figure more than half of them won't be in the final run-off anyway, so why get attached? Besides, their positions will appear to have waffled back and forth at least as many times as Hillary Clinton changes her hair.
So why am I so miffed - because someone from Mike's Campaign has called me no less than 3 time today.
Some Representative just called and as soon as he said "Let me tell you why I support Mike Hucka...."
I hung up the phone.
I honestly don't remember the guy's name, but after 2 previous calls this evening, I was not impressed - or amused.
What ever happened to the good old days when people would knock on doors, or at least all in person? Have we gotten so impersonal that a phone call from Dr. Phil will make me sit up and take notice?
I kid you not. Dr. Phil called me today too. Not to promote a candidate (although, I wouldn't be surprised), but to thank me for donating blood and to ask me to donate again.
Obviously he didn't get the voice mail from Red Cross that says I'm scheduled to donate double reds on the 28th. Perhaps he was screening his calls.
I wonder though, how effective this form of marketing is? I know that automated phone campaigns are efficient and generally cost-effective on a per-thousand basis. But do they REALLY think that I believe Dr. Phil would call to talk to me?
The silly thing is, I saw this done at the local level during our mayoral race last fall. Both candidates had local "celebrities" calling to endorse their campaign. The elections were nearly a dead heat. Frankly, I was shocked the defeated candidate didn't ask for a re-count when fewer than 100 votes were the deciding factor.
But then again, they didn't call me every day either - and they most CERTAINLY didn't call me THREE TIMES in one day.
And you know this is serious, because I just did a blog post today. So for me to do another one in the SAME day - whoo. That's saying something!
So now I'm going to enjoy some quality time with my sick kids and my nearly sick husband. Did I mention the eldest has a mid case of pink eye, too? Joy of Joys. But hopefully things around here will be a little more mellow tonight.
Are you listening Governor Huckabee?
You really don't want to test me on this.
I can even deal with the new trend of automated endorsements being sent over the phone lines (Really, I hate that, but in the spirit of marketing, I'm trying to be understanding).
But I absolutely have a dinosaur sized bone to pick with Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee.
Please STOP CALLING MY HOME!
I swear if he calls me one more time I WON'T vote for him just because of THAT!
Honestly, I've tried hard not to get too close to any of the candidates, their positions, or any of that hoodoo until October. I should vote in the Primaries, I know, but I figure more than half of them won't be in the final run-off anyway, so why get attached? Besides, their positions will appear to have waffled back and forth at least as many times as Hillary Clinton changes her hair.
So why am I so miffed - because someone from Mike's Campaign has called me no less than 3 time today.
Some Representative just called and as soon as he said "Let me tell you why I support Mike Hucka...."
I hung up the phone.
I honestly don't remember the guy's name, but after 2 previous calls this evening, I was not impressed - or amused.
What ever happened to the good old days when people would knock on doors, or at least all in person? Have we gotten so impersonal that a phone call from Dr. Phil will make me sit up and take notice?
I kid you not. Dr. Phil called me today too. Not to promote a candidate (although, I wouldn't be surprised), but to thank me for donating blood and to ask me to donate again.
Obviously he didn't get the voice mail from Red Cross that says I'm scheduled to donate double reds on the 28th. Perhaps he was screening his calls.
I wonder though, how effective this form of marketing is? I know that automated phone campaigns are efficient and generally cost-effective on a per-thousand basis. But do they REALLY think that I believe Dr. Phil would call to talk to me?
The silly thing is, I saw this done at the local level during our mayoral race last fall. Both candidates had local "celebrities" calling to endorse their campaign. The elections were nearly a dead heat. Frankly, I was shocked the defeated candidate didn't ask for a re-count when fewer than 100 votes were the deciding factor.
But then again, they didn't call me every day either - and they most CERTAINLY didn't call me THREE TIMES in one day.
And you know this is serious, because I just did a blog post today. So for me to do another one in the SAME day - whoo. That's saying something!
So now I'm going to enjoy some quality time with my sick kids and my nearly sick husband. Did I mention the eldest has a mid case of pink eye, too? Joy of Joys. But hopefully things around here will be a little more mellow tonight.
Are you listening Governor Huckabee?
You really don't want to test me on this.
Is THIS what it's like to be old?
Okay, I'm going to classify this under the "TMI" heading - but if it helps even one person, I have to share it - you know me.
I am sick. I mean ill, as in acute bronchitis and creeping crud and all that yucky stuff... but my boys are sick, too.
You know what that means... My husband's next.
It starts with a bad headache that comes and goes....and comes and goes... My husband just had a few yesterday.
Then a wave of dizziness and coughing. My oldest got that today.
Then heavy coughing, body aches, and fever - my baby's got that today.
Then it gets really yucky. I had that yesterday. I'm feeling a bit better since I went to the hospital. The doc loaded me up on turbo antibiotics and an inhaler to alleviate the bronchitis.
But the worst part is the stress incontinence.
Yes, I said it. There it is. Laugh if you must, but it's true.
I pee when I cough really hard.
I pee when I sneeze.
I pee when I am hacking up a lung.
Here a pee, there a pee, everywhere a pee-pee.
Are you done laughing yet? Me neither.
I pee when I laugh, too.
Nope. It's not funny. And it got me to thinking, this must be a glimpse of what it's like to get old. Losing control of parts of you that your THOUGHT were firmly under your control.
OY.
So I had a clever idea. My baby wears diapers, so he doesn't care if he pees all over everything. My oldest wears pull ups on occasion, so this is no big thing for him.
Yes, you can do the math and make the linear connection here. I got "adult diapers".
Seriously, you can stop laughing now.
But let me tell you, these are NOT comfortable. I mean, they may help to fight against wetness, but they aren't winning any beauty contests. They are scratchy, cling in all the wrong places, sag in all the other wrong places, and while they're effective, I certainly don't feel confident when I wear them.
No wonder old people are crabby all the time. If they have to wear these ungodly things I TOTALLY understand.
On the bright side, my issue is temporary - which is good because I'm headed out to Leader Retreat in glorious Dallas, Texas this weekend. Actually, we're hanging out at the Embassy Suites in Frisco, Texas, which is North Dallas, but this place is SWANK! Check out the photo gallery here.
This is a picture of the atrium (courtesy of the hotel). I've never been to Dallas (that's a blog post all by itself!), but they weren't kidding when they said things are bigger here:
Our Annual Leader Retreat will feature prominent speakers in the Direct Sales Industry. Last year, for example, Belinda Ellsworth was our Keynote speaker. This year, Jane Deuber will present a special session for Directors only. Pretty exciting - if you're into direct sales!
But I also look at the amenities of the event, and this one purports to be full-blown awesome:
I am sick. I mean ill, as in acute bronchitis and creeping crud and all that yucky stuff... but my boys are sick, too.
You know what that means... My husband's next.
It starts with a bad headache that comes and goes....and comes and goes... My husband just had a few yesterday.
Then a wave of dizziness and coughing. My oldest got that today.
Then heavy coughing, body aches, and fever - my baby's got that today.
Then it gets really yucky. I had that yesterday. I'm feeling a bit better since I went to the hospital. The doc loaded me up on turbo antibiotics and an inhaler to alleviate the bronchitis.
But the worst part is the stress incontinence.
Yes, I said it. There it is. Laugh if you must, but it's true.
I pee when I cough really hard.
I pee when I sneeze.
I pee when I am hacking up a lung.
Here a pee, there a pee, everywhere a pee-pee.
Are you done laughing yet? Me neither.
I pee when I laugh, too.
Nope. It's not funny. And it got me to thinking, this must be a glimpse of what it's like to get old. Losing control of parts of you that your THOUGHT were firmly under your control.
OY.
So I had a clever idea. My baby wears diapers, so he doesn't care if he pees all over everything. My oldest wears pull ups on occasion, so this is no big thing for him.
Yes, you can do the math and make the linear connection here. I got "adult diapers".
Seriously, you can stop laughing now.
But let me tell you, these are NOT comfortable. I mean, they may help to fight against wetness, but they aren't winning any beauty contests. They are scratchy, cling in all the wrong places, sag in all the other wrong places, and while they're effective, I certainly don't feel confident when I wear them.
No wonder old people are crabby all the time. If they have to wear these ungodly things I TOTALLY understand.
On the bright side, my issue is temporary - which is good because I'm headed out to Leader Retreat in glorious Dallas, Texas this weekend. Actually, we're hanging out at the Embassy Suites in Frisco, Texas, which is North Dallas, but this place is SWANK! Check out the photo gallery here.This is a picture of the atrium (courtesy of the hotel). I've never been to Dallas (that's a blog post all by itself!), but they weren't kidding when they said things are bigger here:
Our Annual Leader Retreat will feature prominent speakers in the Direct Sales Industry. Last year, for example, Belinda Ellsworth was our Keynote speaker. This year, Jane Deuber will present a special session for Directors only. Pretty exciting - if you're into direct sales!
But I also look at the amenities of the event, and this one purports to be full-blown awesome:
- Complimentary made-to-order omelettes each morning (or if you don't like eggs, there's a complimentary breakfast)
- A full course of fine dining between each training session (no box lunch here, folks!)
- Complimentary business center access and Wi-Fi
- A COMPLIMENTARY reception every evening in this glorious atrium (yes, drinks of all kinds, folks)
- On-stage recognition for leadership levels
- Tons of Free products from our new catalog
- Networking opportunities galore
Plus, did I mention I'm NOT taking the family with me this time!?! Can you say working vacation? Woo hoo!
Yes, while I'm living "la vida loca" in Dallas for afew days, my husband, who should be hard and heavy into that cold by then, will be tending to our precious children at home alone.
Yes, you did hear me snicker. Hee hee.
But before you think I'm cruel and callous, I did save a few "adult diapers" for him.
And for me, there' be no "wee wee wee all the way home".
You saw it coming. Admit it.
Okay, you can stop laughing now. Seriously.
Seriously.
Happy New Year to Meeee.
Sing it with me now...
Happy Birthday to you (cha cha cha chahhh!)
Yes, I am counting down the wee hours before I turn (dare I say it?) 33 tomorrow.
TOMORROW!
Holy cow. Is it that time again already? It seems like only... well, just a few days ago actually, that I was sitting comfortably in 2007.
Well it's here now. No point in trying to shake it off.
So what's going to make this year any better (or worse) than last year?
Energy. Focus. Determination.
Or a lack thereof.
This year, I'm being selfish and spending the morning doing some annual planning. Planning for goals, achievements, new projects, Joint Ventures and let us not forget making time for family and friends.
This year is going to be explosive for me. Heck, it already HAS been explosive, and I'm only 4 days into 2008... and not officially into MY new year yet!
Here's a peek at some of the stuff I'm involved with already:
I'm so GLAD I don't have any pets - when would I find the time?
So anyway, as my year dwindles down to the final hours. Welcome to the new Blog. What are your priorities for this year? I'd love to have you share them - even if it's August when you read this post.
Happy Birthday to you (cha cha cha chahhh!)
Yes, I am counting down the wee hours before I turn (dare I say it?) 33 tomorrow.
TOMORROW!
Holy cow. Is it that time again already? It seems like only... well, just a few days ago actually, that I was sitting comfortably in 2007.
Well it's here now. No point in trying to shake it off.
So what's going to make this year any better (or worse) than last year?
Energy. Focus. Determination.
Or a lack thereof.
This year, I'm being selfish and spending the morning doing some annual planning. Planning for goals, achievements, new projects, Joint Ventures and let us not forget making time for family and friends.
This year is going to be explosive for me. Heck, it already HAS been explosive, and I'm only 4 days into 2008... and not officially into MY new year yet!
Here's a peek at some of the stuff I'm involved with already:
- A couple of JV partnerships for some Internet-related projects.
- The Launch of HomePartySolution.com and the PartyOn! Newsletter
- One of the Top 100 Authors in the Network Marketing category for E-zine Articles
- Still actively involved in my Direct Sales companies (yes, I run more than one!)
- Still actively training new recruits in my Direct Sales Companies
- Still actively promoting leaders in my Direct Sales Companies
- Revamping the website and product line for the giving candle
- Finagling the website for my pals over at Vertigo Theatrics
- Directing the female voices of the Genesee Valley Choral Company
- Posting this Blog
- Recording a new CD - that may never get done!
- Home schooling my oldest
- taking care of baby
- Did I mention our new old house?
- What? Isn't that enough for you? Wow. Tough Crowd!
I'm so GLAD I don't have any pets - when would I find the time?
So anyway, as my year dwindles down to the final hours. Welcome to the new Blog. What are your priorities for this year? I'd love to have you share them - even if it's August when you read this post.
Crazy Little Thing called BLOG
So I've been posting periodically on a Myspace Blog. Then it struck me that I should really spend more time learning about Blogs.
I have umpteen gajillion websites that I run, maintain, manage or otherwise have substantial interest in (no umpteen gajillion is not the exact number - but it's close).
So this year, I'm committing to actually build a REAL blog. All those groovy timeline posts from lisamrobbin.com will eventually get migrated over here to the 'blogosphere' and archived as appropriate.
The new content will all be posted over here. Crazy, no? So here's my first post of the year. Like it?
Does it make my butt look big? Don't answer that!
The new year is actually moving pleasantly foreward. As I stare down the barrel of being 33 (ZOINKS!) in a couple of days, I'm facing new challenges and loving it - mostly.
Okay, somedays I'm not loving it so much. but you get the idea.
So back to blogging...
I just completed a free course by Mark Joyner called Simple-ology 101. It's free, and it's all about "The Science of Getting What You Want" - as if there aren't enough "Law of Attraction" type projects on the market. BUT, this is a little different, and the Daily Praxes are actually improving my brain power - which doesn't take much, I'll admit.
At any rate, he's got a course on blogging, and you know me, I'm a sucker for learning stuff. So...
I'm evaluating a multi-media course on blogging from the folks at Simpleology. For a while, they're letting you snag it for free if you post about it on your blog. can you say I love useful free stuff?
I have umpteen gajillion websites that I run, maintain, manage or otherwise have substantial interest in (no umpteen gajillion is not the exact number - but it's close).
So this year, I'm committing to actually build a REAL blog. All those groovy timeline posts from lisamrobbin.com will eventually get migrated over here to the 'blogosphere' and archived as appropriate.
The new content will all be posted over here. Crazy, no? So here's my first post of the year. Like it?
Does it make my butt look big? Don't answer that!
The new year is actually moving pleasantly foreward. As I stare down the barrel of being 33 (ZOINKS!) in a couple of days, I'm facing new challenges and loving it - mostly.
Okay, somedays I'm not loving it so much. but you get the idea.
So back to blogging...
I just completed a free course by Mark Joyner called Simple-ology 101. It's free, and it's all about "The Science of Getting What You Want" - as if there aren't enough "Law of Attraction" type projects on the market. BUT, this is a little different, and the Daily Praxes are actually improving my brain power - which doesn't take much, I'll admit.
At any rate, he's got a course on blogging, and you know me, I'm a sucker for learning stuff. So...
I'm evaluating a multi-media course on blogging from the folks at Simpleology. For a while, they're letting you snag it for free if you post about it on your blog. can you say I love useful free stuff?
It covers:
- The best blogging techniques.
- How to get traffic to your blog.
- How to turn your blog into money.
I'll let you know what I think once I've had a chance to check it out. Meanwhile, go grab yours while it's still free - or not. The choice is yours. But If I'm a gazillionaire after I finish reviewing it, and you're not, don't come crying to me!
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