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#198 – Where Do You Get Your Inspiration?

#198 – Where Do You Get Your Inspiration?

People often ask me where I get my inspiration for blog posts. The same question has been posed to me for speeches.  When I first started blogging with my 100-day challenge, I brainstormed a long list of potential topics, so whenever I was stuck for an idea that day,...
#197 – Hone Your Message

#197 – Hone Your Message

“I didn’t have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.”― Mark Twain It’s a classic quote. At first glance, it feels counterintuitive, as you would think if you did not have much time, you would have written a short letter. However, with more...
#196 – Do You Love Lego?

#196 – Do You Love Lego?

Do you love Lego? You may love Lego but have you ever stepped on a piece of Lego? You may feel a bit differently about Lego then ☺ Last week, for my latest assignment with Toastmasters, I was to prepare a speech on a topic I wasn’t familiar with. After watching the...
#195 – The Difference A Year Can Make

#195 – The Difference A Year Can Make

Unassisted, Mike did a handstand against the wall. Last year at our retreat in July, this was just a dream of his. Over the year, he has worked on it. I even wrote about a tool he bought to help himself. (1) It’s incredible to see what is possible in a year. Things...
#194 – Deciding Not To

#194 – Deciding Not To

I’ve always been a good girl, doing what I’m told. It’s the Obliger (1) in me.  Occasionally a rebel streak comes out. Recently, I was closing last year’s accounts and my accountant asked me to print out some documents for completeness sake. It sat by my desk for a...