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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…
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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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Are You Waiting For a Sign—Maybe This It…
Core Article: Are You Waiting For a Sign—Maybe This Is It… Paragraph I’m Pondering: “If you knew you could handle anything that came your way…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I attract clients, opportunities, and resources that support… Book Review: Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers Cool Stuff: Is Domino’s really inflation-proof? Wow… AI Info & Resources: AI may never reach human-level capabilities… hmmm Are You Waiting For a Sign—Maybe This Is It… There’s a moment I’ll never forget. It was late at night, and I was sitting with my legs crossed at the top of Machu Picchu, listening to a Shaman’s voice guiding us through a meditation. …
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Are You Living Your Life Backwards?
Core Article: Are You Living Your Life Backwards? Paragraph I’m Pondering: “…they feel basically powerless to make real change…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I am surrounded by a team of brilliant, supportive,” Book Review: The Magic of Thinking Big, by David J. Schwartz Cool Stuff: If you’re curious what swear words were used in 1909… 🙂 AI Info & Resources: Do You Watch What Netflix Recommends? Yeah, read this… Celebrate My Birthday Today With Me—A Gift For You! Quick Personal Note & a Gift: It’s been a while since my eNewsletter fell on my actual birthday. So, I wanted you to celebrate with me. And one of the best ways…
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Patterns—The Stories We Keep Repeating (And How to Change Them)
Core Article: Patterns—The Stories We Keep Repeating (And How to Change Them) Paragraph I’m Pondering: “In the end, there is no one ideal condition for creativity…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “Every dollar I earn and spend brings me…” Book Review: Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon Cool Stuff: Some insights into living longer and if you can believe… AI Info & Resources: AI is now trying to define death and your digital afterlife Patterns—The Stories We Keep Repeating (And How to Change Them) Do you ever feel like you’re stuck on repeat? Like you keep having the same thoughts, taking the same actions, and getting the same frustrating results?…
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9 Years Ago, I Made a Choice… and Here’s What I Discovered
Core Article: 9 Years Ago, I Made a Choice… and Here’s What I Discovered Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Go into yourself. Find out the reason that…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “My vision grows clearer every day…” Book Review: Tribes: We need you to lead us by Seth Godin Cool Stuff: The fascinating fix they’re researching to slow down aging – hmmm AI Info & Resources: OpenAI just unveiled its new “Operator” tool – huh? 9 Years Ago, I Made a Choice… and Here’s What I Discovered I have a truth I want to share with you… Today marks 9 years since I had my last alcoholic drink. Nine. Whole. Years. And…
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The Soul’s Compass: Follow It to Where You Belong
Core Article: The Soul’s Compass: Follow It to Where You Belong Paragraph I’m Pondering: It’s time to stop being manipulated by someone else’s guilt… Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “My financial freedom inspires others…” Book Review: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Cool Stuff: Check out what authors’ work is now in the public domain this year… AI Info & Resources: Where is AI in business headed in 2025? The Soul’s Compass: Follow It to Where You Belong This is the first full week of January 2025, how are you feeling? I’m still a bit dazed from the holidays, and getting back to work has not been quick or easy. Especially after…
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This Simple Method Saved Me from Our Long HVAC Saga
Core Article: This Simple Method Saved Me from Our Long HVAC Saga Paragraph I’m Pondering: “If you want to change the visible…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “Wealth flows to me from…” Book Review: The Secrets of The Millionaire Mind: Mastering The Inner Game of Wealth by T. Harv Eker Cool Stuff: Have you seen a “Hairy Coo?” AI Info & Resources: Apple just released this yesterday. This Simple Method Saved Me from Our Long HVAC Saga You’re not gonna believe this, as I can’t believe it myself: our HVAC was finally installed last Friday, October 18! Yeah, it’s kind of CRAZY! It broke back in JUNE! I still can’t believe…
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Quitters Day & Self Negativity Gone Wild
Core Article: Quitters Day & Self Negativity Gone Wild Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Your inner growth is completely dependent upon…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I am grateful for every success, “ Book Review: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Self by Michael Singer Cool Stuff: A leaf hack for crickets… AI Info & Resources: If you’re tired of creating boilerplates or templates… Quitters Day & Self Negativity Gone Wild Have you ever felt like you let yourself down and then couldn’t shake those negative voices in your head? Well, that’s what hit me this past week, and I’m sharing my story cuz I know you’ve probably been there too. Here’s my…
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Attitude, Challenges, Coaching, Entrepreneurs, Goals, Mindset, Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Procrastination, Productivity
The Real Secret to Creating Outrageous Success (It’s not what you think.)
Core Article: The real secret to creating outrageous success. (It’s not what you think.) Paragraph I’m Pondering: Don’t sabotage the work… Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “Every step I take brings me closer to my vision of success…” Book Review: The Practice: Shipping Creative Works by Seth Godin Cool Stuff: Who said there were secrets to aging? AI Info & Resources: An AI scientist – whaaattt? The Real Secret to Creating Outrageous Success (It’s not what you think.) This week, something hit me on a deeper level about how I approach my work, my value, and how I want to show up and make a bigger impact in the world… I…
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“Feeling Overwhelmed? These Simple Shifts Made All the Difference”
Core Article: Feeling Overwhelmed? These Simple Shifts Made All the Difference. Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Let go of melodrama…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “Your creativity knows no bounds…” Book Review: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Self by Michael Singer Cool Stuff: How dogs may be able to smell your stress… AI Info & Resources: One of the best prompt GPT writers for ChatGPT Feeling Overwhelmed? These Simple Shifts Made All the Difference. Have you ever been getting ready to leave for a trip that was in three or four days? All the things you have to do before you leave are basically swimming around in your head. And sometimes it’s…
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What would happen if you decided to be average?
This Week’s Soulful Marketing eNewsletter Highlights: Core Article: What would happen if you decided to be average? Paragraph I’m Pondering: It’s a shift towards authenticity, integrity, and transparency in every interaction Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: You are a visionary leader! Book Review: Make Your Idea Matter: Stand Out With a Better Story by Bernadette Jiwa Cool Stuff: The theme this week is ultra weird – like space junk and Kellogg’s new bizarre cereal flavors. AI Info & Resources: Did you know Amazon doesn’t make the majority of it’s money from it’s online store… What would happen if you decided to be average? It’s been a little over 30 days since I started a project and…
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Frustration, Workmen, and a Breakthrough: A Recent Realization
This Week’s Highlights: Core Article: “Frustration, Workmen, and a Breakthrough: A Recent Realization” Scavenger Hunt: Try this fun exercise Paragraph I’m Pondering: From The Book of Mastery by Paul Selig Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: Focusing on your inner wisdom Book Review: Marketing a Love Story by Bernadette Jiwa Cool Stuff: Oprah shares how happiness comes down to these 5 words AI Info & Resources: See how AI is helping advance women’s health “Frustration, Workmen, and a Breakthrough: A Recent Realization” Here’s what happened the day after the Memorial holiday. I had it jammed with lots of calls, making connections, signing on new clients, and more. I usually get my newsletter written on Tuesdays…
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Decluttering Life: More Than Just Physical Space