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Below are recordings from two radio interviews about Just Get Serious About Success.
Intentional Woman – Host LaShawn McCrary- Discussion of Defining Moments (click play icon)
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Intentional Woman – Host: LaShawn McCrary – General Discussion of the Book (click play icon)
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I would much rather have regrets about not doing what people said, than regretting not doing what my heart led me to and wondering what life would be like if I had just been myself.
-Brittany Renée, Poet and Dancer-
Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable.
- Sydney J. Harris, Essayist & Philosopher -
The two thought-provoking quotes above are worth considering when you are making major life decisions. For an additional insight about regret, watch an interview with Jeff Bezos (Founder of Amazon.com) by clicking here.
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Decide to release others from the many ways they have failed you, disappointed you, or misunderstood you. Make a vow to live in the now.
- Dr. Torri Griffin, Relationship Expert & Counselor -
March 9th is Get Over It Day. If you have not done so already, I suggest by that date you make a list of the people and experiences you need to stop thinking and talking about. Then release them, so you can stop living in the past and begin to live fully in the present.
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He who does not expect a million readers, should not write a line.
- Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe - (1749 – 1832)
According to Goethe’s quote, if we are not planning to do something in a big way, we shouldn’t do it at all. This idea is very challenging for many of us because many times we have been taught not to expect big successes in life. So we make comments like: “I’m going to write this little book” or “start this little business.” We apply for jobs that we can easily get even though they are not the ones we truly want. We believe that if we lower our expectations then we can avoid the disappointment of failure and increase our chances of success. But what we are really doing is setting a limit on what we will achieve.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Today we will be bombarded with ”year-in-review” TV specials and segments. Whenever I watch them, I find myself revisiting my own life and asking “what would be in my year-end program?” I pose that same question to you. What images, words, and feelings come to your mind when you think about last year? What experiences stand out from others?
As you consider the question, your answers can be in the form of thoughts, writings, or pictures. The “thought form” is fully examining what happened in your life last year … the good, the bad, the ugly, and the awesome! Make a mental note of it so you can remember it later.
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“Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can – there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.” -Sarah Caldwell -
One of my biggest regrets is not being open-minded enough to learn to play golf. I had many chances to do so.
When I was an analyst and a category manager at Clairol, I would attend the company’s national sales meeting at least once a year. It was a 3 or 4 day event with numerous business sessions, starting early in the morning and ending in the evening. To provide time for employees to get to know each other better, there was always an afternoon set aside for company-sponsored recreational activities, including golf and golf lessons.
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If you are in someplace else where you are snowed in, I hope your lights are still on and you have stocked up on your favorite foods. What are you going to do once you have OD’ed on the news reports of what’s closed, what roadways are blocked, and what to do in case of a power outage? Why don’t you spend time making serious plans for this year by writing out your goals?
Along with your goals, you can also think about the following:
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I was first introduced to the above quote by Socrates years ago when I was taking a philosophy class in college. It has stayed in my mind ever since that time.
Today (January 1st), we will be bombarded with TV specials with their “year in review” shows and segments. Whenever I watch them, I always find myself revisiting my own life and asking “what would be in my ‘year-in-review’ program?” I pose that same question to you …. “What would your year-in-review be like?” What images, words, and feelings come to your mind? What experiences stand out from the others?
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Earlier this month I went to see the movie Eat, Pray, Love with Bobbie, a good friend of mine. Afterwards we discussed the film over dinner. I always think doing that is like having a delicious dessert about a great meal. Bobbie and I talked 
about Liz (the main character) being confused about her life, forgiving herself for leaving her husband, discovering her spiritual connection, and eventually finding new love. Our discussion reminded me that several times during the movie, I found myself thinking “great quote … I hope I remember it”. So once I got home, I searched the Internet and found a list of the inspiring lines from the movies. Click here to read them.
Tags: Eat Pray Love, thoughts
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Last Sunday I spent time with my mother. At 84 years old she is still very independent and loves to talk.
As my mother has done on many occasions, she shared with me some of her words of wisdom. Many of them have made their way into my book. If you are like me, things told to you by your mother, father, grandparents or other relatives may have seemed silly or trivial at the time. However, during our lives many of their insights have served us well. I remember being told:
Tags: family wisdom
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