Don’t let perfectionism and doubt hold your dreams hostage. This short, inspiring story reminds you that your project doesn’t need to be “ready” to be released—it just needs a deadline.
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Sam Horn’s Favorite Quotes About Perfectionism
Sam Horn compiles her favorite quotes about perfectionism and procrastination – especially when it comes to creative work.
Someday I’ll ___ (fill in the blank) – The Better Newsletter #107
Years ago, a woman came up to me at a conference and asked, “How did you come up with the title of your book ‘Someday is Not a Day in the Week?’”
I told her, “I’ve met so many people over the past few years who talked about what they were going to do… Someday.
Does Your Camera Have Juice In It? – The Better Newsletter #106
Dewitt Jones reminds us to ask ourselves, “Do you have juice in your camera?” Or are you looking at the world with jaded, cynical eyes?
Being a Force For Good – The Better Newsletter #105
I went to a retreat last weekend where we talked a lot about hope and uncertainty. And it was so clear to me that being a FORCE FOR GOOD is operationalizing hope.
It’s entrepreneurial faith. Taking responsibility for helping make things better instead of just wishing they were better. Here’s one example of how to do that.
POP! A Phrase That Pays – The Better Newsletter #104
When people walk out of your meeting (or watch your video, read your blog, website, marketing material) can they repeat anything they heard… word-for-word? If not, use my 5-tips to POP a Phrase That Pays!
Lead Your Legacy
When Angela Tennison picked up the phone to volunteer for Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, she had no idea that one small act of courage would shape her life’s purpose. From the White House to the Department of Education, Angela’s journey reveals how ordinary choices can create extraordinary, lasting impact—and challenges us all to ask: Are we leading an intentional legacy or an accidental one?
Stop Hiding
Ruth Rathblatt was born with a limb difference, what she used to call a “little hand” without fingers that didn’t grow. For years, she hid her hand which stopped her from experiencing life. One day she decided to stop hiding and started talking about it! And the most amazing thing happened…
Celebrate the Banquet
Dewitt Jones has photographed some of the most stunning places in the world, yet his greatest practice is finding beauty in the everyday. As he asks audiences everywhere: Do you have juice in your camera, or have you stopped seeing the banquet that’s all around you?
Craft Stories That Stick – The Better Newsletter #103
Pete pulled me aside and said, “I wish I could tell stories like you, but nothing interesting happens to me.”
I told him, “Everyone has interesting things happen to them that can be turned into stories.” He smiled and said, “Like what?”