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Some Gifts Don’t Come Wrapped In Ribbons…
Core Article: Some Gifts Don’t Come Wrapped In Ribbons… Paragraph I’m Pondering: “I admired my mother in some ways…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I create spaciousness in my schedule…” Cool Stuff: What exactly is pumpkin spice??? AI Info & Resources: AI-driven browsers are all the rage, watch out, Google Some Gifts Don’t Come Wrapped In Ribbons… Most of us carry stories from our mothers, some wrapped in love, others tangled in contradiction. However your story looks, you’ve probably inherited something that still echoes through your life today, a memory, a pattern, a lesson you never asked for yet somehow needed. Interestingly enough, my mother’s story was full of contradictions. She…
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When Three Worlds (Buddhism, Neuroscience, and Marketing) Collided This Week…
Core Article: When Three Worlds (Buddhism, Neuroscience, and Marketing) Collided This Week… Paragraph I’m Pondering: “The disciplined mind leads to happiness,” Buddha Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “My wealth serves…” Book Review: When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron Cool Stuff: The only known mouse that… AI Info & Resources: How AI is just like social media scrolling… hmmm When Three Worlds (Buddhism, Neuroscience, and Marketing) Collided This Week… Last week, I shared how recipes, whether for baking, storytelling, or even building Bots, can give you a place to start. A recipe gives you structure, yet it’s not ever the whole picture. What makes it work is when you make it…
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How Bots, Apple Pie, and Storytelling Taught Me the Same Lesson
Core Article: How Bots, Apple Pie, and Storytelling Taught Me the Same Lesson Quote I’m Pondering: “If you want to make an apple pie…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I live in a universe of limitless supply…” Cool Stuff: Why do seagulls really hang out in parking lots? AI Info & Resources: The dark side of AI in retail… How Bots, Apple Pie, and Storytelling Taught Me the Same Lesson I’ve got a curious question for you… Do you cook your meals for yourself, family, etc.? Yeah, I know, this doesn’t seem like a question that an expert marketer/coach would ask, right? I mean, why in the world am I asking…
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The Science-Backed Magic of Visualization
Core Article: The Science-Backed “Magic” of Visualization Two Paragraphs I’m Pondering: “Imagination is more important than…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I release worries…” Book Review: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Cool Stuff: Why do we call psychiatrists “shrinks?” AI Info & Resources: Interesting AI survey insights about small businesses The Science-Backed Magic of Visualization Back when I was hired to run launches for some big-name entrepreneurs, it wasn’t just about crafting a smart strategy or hitting the right numbers. It was about helping people see what was possible—before it actually happened. One client in particular still stays with me. She had it all: the expertise, the content, the…
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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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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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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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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 Psychology of Value—What People Really Buy
Core Article: Why your work matters (even more than you think) Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Our job isn’t to get everyone to believe us.” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I see abundance everywhere, and…” Book Review: Story Driven, You don’t Need to Compete When You Know Who You Are by Bernadette Jiwa Cool Stuff: Do you know where the word “duffel bag” came from? Hmmm… AI Info & Resources: Is AI Harmful to Our Human Intelligence? The Psychology of Value—What People Really Buy There’s a quote I love from the book Show Your Work by Austin Kleon that stopped me in my tracks: “You might think that the pleasure you get from…
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The Unexpected Lesson from a Lens That Transformed My Marketing
Before jumping into this week’s email, I wholeheartedly apologize for ghosting your mailbox last week. Yep, that’s right, in the many years I’ve been connecting with you, I haven’t missed a week, until now… It’s interesting how conflicted I was about it. My spouse was insistent to let it go and that you’d understand… It was a weird feeling for me. We had just gotten back from an East Coast family wedding, and that event was a super spreader for the flu, and it hit me hard. 10 days later, and I’m still recovering. The flu and the flu shot are no joke. If I hadn’t gotten the flu vaccine…
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Attitude, Balance, Challenges, Coaching, Entrepreneurs, Marketing, Mindset, Motivation, Procrastination
These 7 Questions Changed My Life And My Business
Core Article: These 7 questions changed my life and my business Paragraph I’m Pondering: Be careful of your thoughts because… Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I celebrate my progress and…” Book to Check Out: The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die by John Izzo Cool Stuff: Yep, in the Netherlands, fish can ring doorbells, really! AI Info & Resources: How AI is helping a paralyzed man move a robotic arm… These 7 Questions Changed My Life And My BusinessInspired by John Izzo Imagine sitting across the table from the older, wiser version of yourself. Sure, your older, wiser self has weathered many storms. Built and created things. Taken massive leaps…
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When your Inner Chicken Little is running lose and trying to run the roost
Core Article: When your inner Chicken Little is running loose and trying to run the roost Paragraph I’m Pondering: “In case you haven’t noticed it…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “Every action I take leaves a positive… Book Review: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Self by Michael Singer Cool Stuff: If you’re a nature/science geek, you gotta check this out… AI Info & Resources: Collecting too many PDFs & no time to read? AI can help! When your Inner Chicken Little is running loose and trying to run the roost I know I’ve been here more times in my life than I want to admit. 😊 You know when you…
