Today was good.
Grade C+
Lesson today: Be sure to look at what I have accomplished...it is okay to occasionally look back...
(Funny how this is so poignant right now...seeing as how we paddled the Catalina Channel Crossing on Saturday...and yes it is true...to look back and catch a glimpse to see how far you have already gone...and then look ahead to what is left is pretty cool!)
That glimpse back is surprising..."we really went that far already?!" and refreshing...YES! We really went that far already!
My Biz Coach said asked me today to tell of my accomplishments...funny...I stuttered....as I truly had to THINK of what my accomplishments have been. The reason why that is so hard for me to answer is that I always see the "to do LIST" and it is LONG! It is overwhelming also....I could rattle off that list without a hitch....but an accomplishment list?...hmmm....that is harder for me to see.
After we got into the things I had done and accomplished...I started to feel better, and some clarity came on what might possibly be the next important thing to cover.
Simply:
Feeling accomplished is when it is easier to move forward.
When I am just seeing more of what needs to be done...I feel glum.
So tonight I will take Option A: note what I have accomplished...then move forward.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Full day
Whew!
Entrepreneur picking up speed!
Again being connected with amazing individuals, making myself available to connect, talk, and follow thru. Cool. (I like this part)
Then a quick trip to LA...I got the traffic down...ya! Back and forth to LA during a low traffic time -midday on a Friday- makes for a FAST trip! Under 2 hours...I was very direct and deliberate with my purpose of this trip...MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.
I crack up at myself when I am really "focused" cause I can achieve volumes! But the truth be told (Heck isn't that why I am here) I have to really stretch myself to have more focus days in a row!
aaahhhh...another blessed lesson of the workings of an entrepreneur! (you will hear my tactics-yet sometimes RIDICULOUS to the average human- to keep on track...be ready for a good giggle)
I am signing off for the weekend, big race...for those of you who know me, I race outrigger canoes, and it is our big local race of the season. Paddling an outrigger canoe from Newport Beach California to the island of Catalina (28 mi. trip!)
A hui ho til Monday!
Entrepreneur picking up speed!
Again being connected with amazing individuals, making myself available to connect, talk, and follow thru. Cool. (I like this part)
Then a quick trip to LA...I got the traffic down...ya! Back and forth to LA during a low traffic time -midday on a Friday- makes for a FAST trip! Under 2 hours...I was very direct and deliberate with my purpose of this trip...MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.
I crack up at myself when I am really "focused" cause I can achieve volumes! But the truth be told (Heck isn't that why I am here) I have to really stretch myself to have more focus days in a row!
aaahhhh...another blessed lesson of the workings of an entrepreneur! (you will hear my tactics-yet sometimes RIDICULOUS to the average human- to keep on track...be ready for a good giggle)
I am signing off for the weekend, big race...for those of you who know me, I race outrigger canoes, and it is our big local race of the season. Paddling an outrigger canoe from Newport Beach California to the island of Catalina (28 mi. trip!)
A hui ho til Monday!
A Moment of Silence
This morning I have chosen not to blog.
I will return later.
For today, a Moment of Silence.
We all know why...they are layers of reasons why.
Close your eyes...........breathe...............Send a love energy to the families who need it today.
Let a true minute go by.
I will return later.
For today, a Moment of Silence.
We all know why...they are layers of reasons why.
Close your eyes...........breathe...............Send a love energy to the families who need it today.
Let a true minute go by.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Transition from NUMB to Gratitude
Yes, you may have read my post yesterday..oof...it was a rough day.
Everything happens for a reason, and I believe prayers are answered...but not without action.
Have you ever heard "PRAY: then move your feet"?
That means put it out there, pray, ask your Universe-Your God-Your Buddah-Your Higher Power- for what it is you want...but then, take some action in that direction.
I have a project, I have been working on...no clue how it is going to come out...but I took a chance and got on the phone with someone who has experience with these types of projects...he then immediately put me on the phone with someone who is a BIG Player in an industry I only know wee-bits about...WOW! Then the conversation flowed, and it was amazing!
NOTE TO SELF: had I just prayed, and not taken the action to call this person, the opportunity and the gift that resulted never would have happened.
Lastly, my Universe and my God have a sense of humor...still reeling from yesterday's not-so-productive-numb feeling day...I went to the coffee shop this morning and in front of me stood a man that I only know of through his voice. I have only heard him, having been at several events locally that he has spoke at (although everytime I saw him, he seemed small...cause I sat WAYYY out in the audience). BUT today, there he was, life-size in front of me!
He is a spiritual man, I introduced myself, he sensed my glum state, and asked me a few questions...I responded...he relayed to me a few simple concepts:
Worry gets you nowhere.
Instead of worrying pray, talk to your God, Thank Him for what you do have today, ask for what you need, and best of all, know that He will provide.
Last thing: Stop the fight...Let it happen.
This is EXACTLY what I NEEDED.. a Gentle reminder.
I am grateful.
Everything happens for a reason, and I believe prayers are answered...but not without action.
Have you ever heard "PRAY: then move your feet"?
That means put it out there, pray, ask your Universe-Your God-Your Buddah-Your Higher Power- for what it is you want...but then, take some action in that direction.
I have a project, I have been working on...no clue how it is going to come out...but I took a chance and got on the phone with someone who has experience with these types of projects...he then immediately put me on the phone with someone who is a BIG Player in an industry I only know wee-bits about...WOW! Then the conversation flowed, and it was amazing!
NOTE TO SELF: had I just prayed, and not taken the action to call this person, the opportunity and the gift that resulted never would have happened.
Lastly, my Universe and my God have a sense of humor...still reeling from yesterday's not-so-productive-numb feeling day...I went to the coffee shop this morning and in front of me stood a man that I only know of through his voice. I have only heard him, having been at several events locally that he has spoke at (although everytime I saw him, he seemed small...cause I sat WAYYY out in the audience). BUT today, there he was, life-size in front of me!
He is a spiritual man, I introduced myself, he sensed my glum state, and asked me a few questions...I responded...he relayed to me a few simple concepts:
Worry gets you nowhere.
Instead of worrying pray, talk to your God, Thank Him for what you do have today, ask for what you need, and best of all, know that He will provide.
Last thing: Stop the fight...Let it happen.
This is EXACTLY what I NEEDED.. a Gentle reminder.
I am grateful.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
:(
Okay...
So I told myself...90 days.
To express, share what is up with my biz...the real behind scenes growth, pains, fun, and bummers of owning your own biz.
To start off, honestly...today, is a day I can't see or feel the excitement as I am overloaded with stress. HOW?! HOW? HOW? will this all come together?
I have no clue.
I did get a miracle today, and according to the Laws of Attraction, I should emanate that excitement 10 fold to attract more of that!....more of that excited energy...but I feel numb.
Both yesterday and today I find myself having to lean on my "booster friends"...meaning: friends who believe in me when I can't believe in myself.
Hence the roller coaster of being a self employed biz person.
For the sake of simplicity, I will keep it simple, pray, and walk forward, even though I feel like I am literally standing in ONE spot with cement at my feet. uugh.
I got to make it through today.....just today.
So I told myself...90 days.
To express, share what is up with my biz...the real behind scenes growth, pains, fun, and bummers of owning your own biz.
To start off, honestly...today, is a day I can't see or feel the excitement as I am overloaded with stress. HOW?! HOW? HOW? will this all come together?
I have no clue.
I did get a miracle today, and according to the Laws of Attraction, I should emanate that excitement 10 fold to attract more of that!....more of that excited energy...but I feel numb.
Both yesterday and today I find myself having to lean on my "booster friends"...meaning: friends who believe in me when I can't believe in myself.
Hence the roller coaster of being a self employed biz person.
For the sake of simplicity, I will keep it simple, pray, and walk forward, even though I feel like I am literally standing in ONE spot with cement at my feet. uugh.
I got to make it through today.....just today.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Clarity brings about change
I have decided to make a slight shift in this blog...
I have come to realize over and over that being an entrepreneur is the toughest, but at the same most blessed place to be.
My use for this blog is to challenge myself to STAY FOCUSED for 90 days, write everyday...
For those of you who follow this blog, and do not own your own business, my future posts will enlighten you as to what journey, awarenesses, brick-walls and breakthroughs happen here as I blog about my journey to bring this ultimate product to market.
Is it risky? why yes it is...don't we all just want to look like we have it all on the outside...who would really want to know what goes on in the background?
Most success stories are just that..They are happy bright and successful...almost as if the rose colored glasses glaze over the "real stuff". Maybe that is why I like Bill Bartman, a guy who yes, is wildly successful...but his journey was FAR FROM smooth...and he shares it exactly how it went.
From here you will read the progress of this company, product and the "evolvement of me" in my wild attempt to keep myself in "balance" and surge forward no matter what.
If you don't mind a little honesty, and some of the harsh realities, challenges, trials and tribulations...(there is a bit of fun too) then tune in.
(Oh, my, and now I opted to do it online and let you in!)
I have come to realize over and over that being an entrepreneur is the toughest, but at the same most blessed place to be.
My use for this blog is to challenge myself to STAY FOCUSED for 90 days, write everyday...
For those of you who follow this blog, and do not own your own business, my future posts will enlighten you as to what journey, awarenesses, brick-walls and breakthroughs happen here as I blog about my journey to bring this ultimate product to market.
Is it risky? why yes it is...don't we all just want to look like we have it all on the outside...who would really want to know what goes on in the background?
Most success stories are just that..They are happy bright and successful...almost as if the rose colored glasses glaze over the "real stuff". Maybe that is why I like Bill Bartman, a guy who yes, is wildly successful...but his journey was FAR FROM smooth...and he shares it exactly how it went.
From here you will read the progress of this company, product and the "evolvement of me" in my wild attempt to keep myself in "balance" and surge forward no matter what.
If you don't mind a little honesty, and some of the harsh realities, challenges, trials and tribulations...(there is a bit of fun too) then tune in.
(Oh, my, and now I opted to do it online and let you in!)
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