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The Honest Truth They Never Tell You About Marketing
Core Article: The Honest Truth They Never Tell You About Marketing Paragraph I’m Pondering: “You can’t learn to swim on dry land…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “Success flows naturally to me because…” Book Review: All Marketers Are Liars by Seth Godin Cool Stuff: Ever wonder where the term “widow’s peak” came from??? AI Info & Resources: AI, it seems, might have a “bubble” problem. The Honest Truth They Never Tell You About Marketing Last week, I sat with a doctor who had poured her heart into opening her own health and wellness clinic. Smart and purpose-driven. The kind of woman you know is here to change lives. When we started talking…
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The Gift We Need To Share (Especially Now)
Core Article: The Gift We Need To Share (Especially Now) Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Why will someone care about this?” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I celebrate my victories…” Book Review: Marketing A Love Story by Bernadette Jiwa Cool Stuff: The sweet smells of amazing foods, real? Manufactured? AI Info & Resources: This bot sounds a bit scary to me… The Gift We Need To Share (Especially Now) Have you ever found a book or idea that stayed with you for years, shaping how you see the world, even when you weren’t thinking about it? The kind of books, poems, or stories that quietly work on you, shifting little pieces inside you…
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Recognizing and Feeling The Quiet In Business and In Life
Core Article: Recognizing and Feeling The Quiet in Business and In Life Paragraph I’m Pondering: “This being human is a guest house…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I celebrate my abundance wealth…” Book Review: The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday Cool Stuff: The phrase “over my dead body…” came from??? AI Info & Resources: Want a White Castle burger now? AI can help… Recognizing and Feeling The Quiet In Business and In Life What’s the energy I’m bringing into this writing today as I sit down to write? I’m curious. I’m also a little tender. I’m sitting here at my old banker’s desk, the one I’ve written from for…
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A Branding Call, A Cup Of Tea, And Four Truths
Core Article: A Branding Call, A Cup Of Tea, And Four Truths Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Live your truth…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “With gratitude, I acknowledge…” Cool Stuff: Neuromarketing is unlocking subconscious decision making…. AI Info & Resources: Vogue magazine’s generated AI Ads are causing a stir… A Branding Call, A Cup Of Tea, And Four Truths Have you ever connected with someone, a friend, a client, or a stranger, and found yourself involved in a deep conversation? I LOVE when that happens. You ask a question, you both lean in over your cups of tea (or coffee), and for a moment, it feels like you’re borrowing their eyes. (Or…
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What Never Changes, Even When Everything Else Does
Today’s going to be a simple newsletter as it’s been a tough week. And a little bit of a tribute to a true companion…. I made a commitment to myself to show up here every week and share something of value, something real. And well, this week, that’s been really hard. So I’m starting here, with a question: Who are you when the roles you’ve identified with about yourself fall away? Have you ever lost a job, a title, or a role in your life or business that felt like a piece of who you are? It’s not a surface-level question. It’s one that drops deep into the core of…
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One of The Books That Changed How I See Marketing (And Life)
Core Article: One of The Books That Changed How I See Marketing (And Life) Paragraph I’m Pondering: “The art that matters to us…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “My financial success empowers me…” Book Review: The Practice by Seth Godin Cool Stuff: Too many options can paralyze your decision… AI Info & Resources: How medicine is using venom and AI – Huh? One of The Books That Changed How I See Marketing (And Life) Have you ever read something that stayed with you for years? The kind of book, poem, or story that quietly works on you, shifting little pieces inside you long after you’ve put it down? That’s what happened…
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Is Your Mind Limiting Your Potential?
Core Article: Is Your Mind Limiting Your Potential? Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Each of us is where we are by the law of our…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “The universe supports me…” Book Review: Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl Cool Stuff: Proof that fake news was around BEFORE the internet… AI Info & Resources: Companies are paying big bucks for AI experts, hmm… Is Your Mind Limiting Your Potential? Ever catch yourself trapped in a loop of thoughts about who you are—or who you should be? Maybe it happens right before launching a new offer, hopping onto a big client call, or staring at a blinking cursor, thinking, “Does…
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When Your Dream Feels Stuck in the Hallway…
Core Article: When Your Dream Feels Stuck in the Hallway… Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Today, let someone give to you.” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I am a visionary leader.” Book Review: Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon Cool Stuff: “Why in the world is it called ‘Iceberg’ lettuce? AI Info & Resources: Free Adobe App, turn your iPhone into a DSLR camera 🙂 When Your Dream Feels Stuck in the Hallway… Have you been in a liminal space before? Or maybe you or your client are in one now? I was in my weekly storytelling class last week when this came up. And I’m gonna be honest with you — the…
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Attitude, Challenges, Coaching, Entrepreneurs, Marketing, Mindset, Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Procrastination, Productivity
How A Weekend Project Turned Into A Mindset Shift
Core Article: How A Weekend Project Turned Into A Mindset Shift Paragraph I’m Pondering: “When we convene day upon day in the same space…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “My mind is clear…” Book Review: Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield Cool Stuff: Finally, an answer to my shower thoughts… AI Info & Resources: Robots powered by insect brains… huh??? How A Weekend Project Turned Into A Mindset Shift This past weekend we had some really nice cool weather, which was very uncustomary for 3-digit summers in Redding… So my spouse and I decided to finally tackle something that has been on our home to-do list for what feels like forever—build the…
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The Strategy that Works… Until It Wrecks Your Trust
The article discusses the limitations of fear-based marketing, emphasizing that while it may drive short-term results, it ultimately undermines trust and sustainable relationships with clients. The author has personally experienced the negative effects of this strategy and advocates for a more authentic approach called "Soulful Marketing," which focuses on honesty and genuine connection instead. The piece encourages reflection on how fear has influenced personal and professional interactions and invites readers to embrace alternative marketing methods that prioritize trust and alignment with one's values.
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Building Connection In Unexpected Ways (And Why It Matters)
Core Article: Building Connection In Unexpected Ways (And Why It Matters) Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Our preconceptions and our fear conspire to…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I attract wealth in all forms…” Check Out This Old Groundbreaking Book: The Icarus Deception by Seth Godin Cool Stuff: Interesting political study… AI Info & Resources: Two AIs enter a room… Building Connection In Unexpected Ways (And Why It Matters) Have you ever missed someone who’s not here on this planet anymore, and you’ve longed to have one last conversation with them? Or just wish you could feel their presence again — hear their guidance, their steady voice, one more time? This might sound…
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Attitude, Challenges, Coaching, Entrepreneurs, Mindset, Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Taking risks
The Kindness of Strangers
Core Article: The Kindness of Strangers Paragraph I’m Pondering: “…being vulnerable is a measure of our fear and disconnection.” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “Opportunities flow to me…” Book Review: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Cool Stuff: I’m all about cool photos – check out these nature ones! AI Info & Resources: Is your AI hallucinating? Here’s why… The Kindness of Strangers Sometimes, the moments that shift us don’t happen in a big room with a spotlight. They happen on a quiet beach… or in a hospital hallway, hoping someone sees us. Below is a story I’ve carried for decades. I didn’t write it to teach anything. I wrote it because…
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There’s got to be a better way.
Core Article: There’s got to be a better way. Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Staying in this magic flow…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I lead with vision, I execute with purpose…” Book Review: Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative In Good Times And Bad by Austin Kleon Cool Stuff: Where did this multi-gadget tool get its name? AI Info & Resources: “Inside the AI content boom.” Hmmmm There’s got to be a better way. Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right… But still hiding? Maybe you’re showing up for clients, delivering results, and staying busy. Yet, somewhere deep inside, there may be some quiet whispers: “What if I finally…
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The Pause You Didn’t Plan For (But Might Need)
Core Article: The Pause You Didn’t Plan For (But Might Need) Paragraph I’m Pondering: “How different would the world look if people spent as much time” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I release all resistance to receiving.” Cool Stuff: Do you know what a Bumbershoot is? Try this fun quiz AI Info & Resources: The next war is coming and it’s not what you think… The Pause You Didn’t Plan For (But Might Need) It was an ordinary Sunday, or so I thought… After my walk with the dog, I came back home, did my morning pages, and wrote in my gratitude journal. The weather was amazing—still spring-like, breezy 70s. So…
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What if clarity comes after you let the plan go…
Core Article: What if clarity comes after you let the plan go… Paragraph I’m Pondering: “When you innovate and build your business from a…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: ““Money flows to me in ever-increasing amounts…” Book Review: Marketing a Love Story by Bernadette Jiwa Cool Stuff: Did you know that Snowy Owls live at Logan Airport in Boston? AI Info & Resources: How to spot if an AI wrote it… What if clarity comes after you let the plan go… When it comes down to planning, in the end—it’s really just a plan, right? You never truly know if it’ll come to fruition. Because a plan isn’t a guarantee, it’s…
