Anne-Laure was the former Global Marketing Lead for Google Fit. She thought she was leading her dream life—then a health scare caused her to realize she didn’t want to lead a mapped-out life. She wanted to lead an experiential life.
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I don’t need a bigger boat – The Better Newsletter #119
Have you heard the old parable about the Mexican fisherman? We don’t need a bigger boat. We need to appreciate and enjoy the boat we already have.
Put Yourself In Your Story – The Better Newsletter #109
Imagine running one of the biggest media empires in the world, producing shows for one of the most visible influencers in the world, and putting on a birthday party at Chicago’s United Center with Beyonce, Michael Jordan, Chris Rock, and Jerry Steinfeld as featured guests.
Imagine doing all that, and being exhausted. Sheri Salata did all that – and more.
Pick Your 11:30 Project – The Better Newsletter #108
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.
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.
A Crucial Crossroad – The Better Newsletter #101
When I lived in Hawaii, I went to the beach with my friend on New Year’s Day.
The winter surf was booming, and although we were both strong swimmers, we stood on the beach wondering, “Should we go in… Shouldn’t we go in?”
The Gift of Freedom – The Better Newsletter #91
It’s a slippery slope between being a participant and a spectator. This July 4th, may we not just say we’re grateful for our freedoms—may we show it.
“If Only Someone Had Told Me…” The Better Newsletter #87
Journalist Rita Braver once interviewed Steve Martin on CBS Sunday Morning. Steve is a genius, yet based on their discussion, he wasn’t a very happy man.
What Fires You Up? – The Better Newsletter #83
What a joy it was to be interviewed on John Lee Dumas’ pioneering podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire. John and I talked about how having something specific on our calendars gives us IKIGAI, a Japanese word for “purpose, a reason to get up in the morning.”
Turn Reasons Into Results – The Better Newsletter #79
Someone got in touch with me recently and said she has wanted to write a book for years.
I said. “What’s been keeping you from writing?”
“Well you know, I’ve been busy and