At an annual convention, everyone went around the lunch table introducing themselves. It quickly turned into a brag-fest. This person had just been on Oprah, that one…
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Make Your Life Your Lab – The Better Newsletter #23
I’ll always remember walking a Maui beach with National Geographic photographer Dewitt Jones. Every so often, Dewitt would stop, whip out a little notebook and pen from his pocket and write something down. I finally asked…
AGEncy Over Age – The Better Newsletter #22
Years ago, I had the privilege of working with Grand Slam champion Rod Laver on Hilton Head Island, SC. I used to be a 4.5 player and loved playing singles and working up a fun sweat. One of the women in our league had a habit of saying,
Pop Out of the Pack – The Better Newsletter #21
Julie told me that she wanted to write a breakout book in her genre – but “All the great titles are taken.” I asked her “What is something you hear, over and over again when you talk with your clients?” She laughed, and said…
Don’t Wait… INITIATE – The Better Newsletter #20
A participant in one of my SOMEDAY Salons said, “I love the title of your book. How did you come up with it?“ I told her…
Goodbye Guilt – Hello Glee -The Better Newsletter #19
Carol worked in DC and commuted 2-3 hours EVERY DAY. Being away from home for 13+ hours a day made her feel especially guilty because
Your UNDEVOTED Attention – The Better Newsletter #18
Years ago, the boys and I were discussing plans for the weekend over dinner. Tom looked a little distracted so I asked, “Tom, are you listening to me?”
Beauty & The Boat – The Better Newsletter #17
My friend Glenna was married to Jim, a former linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, who loved being out on the lake…
Never Yell At a Barking Dog – The Better Newsletter #16
I signed our Jack Russell Terrier up for obedience training. At our first session he was so excited, he wouldn’t stop…
Rewarding Resourcefulness – The Better Newsletter #15
My friend Jen sailed competitively through college and tried different careers but nothing “stuck.” So, she and her parents found a beautiful yacht and…