Whatever your dream, FiNd SoMeOnE who has already accomplished what you are desiring and learn everything you can from them. Have such a unique idea that you aren’t sure it has ever been done before? Then find someone who has had a unique idea of their own and then had to figure out how to bring itContinue reading ““Hoosiers” – The Challenge (Wk 10)”
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Suede Sofa Makes Road Trip To “Good Ju Ju”
On Friday, June 3rd, Lara and I took a road trip from our home in rural southeast Kansas to Kansas City about 2 hours away. The purpose: Shop at “GoOd Ju Ju” an antique shop in downtown Kansas City. I was specifically looking for a table for my back porch. Come along on our journey and see what IContinue reading “Suede Sofa Makes Road Trip To “Good Ju Ju””
Vision Board-The Challenge (Wk 9)
To assist in making your dreams a reality, you must have a clear vision of what you want. An easy and InSpiRinG way to document your goals is by creating a vision board. Your vision board can include pictures, words, quotes or anything that depicts what you want to accomplish. Do you want to improveContinue reading “Vision Board-The Challenge (Wk 9)”
It’s Up to YOU
Have you ever caught yourself responding to a question that sounded like this: “I can’t change. I was born this way. This is just the way I am.”? Often times we find ourselves stuck in a rut or unwilling to try something new because we are convinced we were born with limitations and are unableContinue reading “It’s Up to YOU”
“Confidence Boost” – The Challenge (Wk 8)
Many times when we start off towards a goal or dream, it is because we are unsatisfied with some area in our life. It may be that we have failed miserably and are hoping to make a change. Misery after all, can be a GrEaT mOtiVaTor. If that is the case, then, how can weContinue reading ““Confidence Boost” – The Challenge (Wk 8)”
“800 Pound Gorilla In The Room” – The Challenge (Wk 7)
We all seem to have that InFaMoUs GoRillA hanging around – that thing that is larger than life, distracting, paralyzing, and oh so annoying. My 800 pound gorilla? “All-Or-Nothing” thinking. I’m not sure why I deal with this issue. I’ve tried to trace it back to my childhood, my personality and a host of other psychologicalContinue reading ““800 Pound Gorilla In The Room” – The Challenge (Wk 7)”
What Inspires Me – Magazines
I love magazines!! It is a special treat for me to buy one and then carve out a time to enjoy diving in. I love looking at the pictures, reading the interesting bits of information, and looking at the eye-catching titles and subtitles. My favorite ones are those that deal with home & garden, women’s magazines that containContinue reading “What Inspires Me – Magazines”
I Know It, But I Can’t Feel It
This week started off a little rough. On Monday I got an email from a customer saying that I sent her the wrong colored blocks. I was working on two similar sets and happened to swap the colors. This meant that now I had 2 customers that wouldn’t be getting what they ordered. When IContinue reading “I Know It, But I Can’t Feel It”
“Refuse To Quit. Period.” – The Challenge (Wk 6)
20.2. . . . . .miles down and only 6 more miles to go. (sigh) A week ago I ran in the Oklahoma City Marathon and if I had to describe my experience in one word, it would be BRUTAL!! I won’t go into details, but you’ll get the picture with these descriptive words: lightning, thunder, rain, hail, wind,Continue reading ““Refuse To Quit. Period.” – The Challenge (Wk 6)”
“Committing Your Goal To Paper” – The Challenge (Wk 5)
We’ve been talking about dreams & goals for a month now and hopefully you have something in mind that you would like to achieve. Its now time to get that dream/goal down on paper. That’s right, on paper. I’ve heard and read on multiple occasions that there is a much greater likelihood of achieving yourContinue reading ““Committing Your Goal To Paper” – The Challenge (Wk 5)”
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