The following is a brief excerpt from my forthcoming book,Buoyant: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative, and Free: I stood in front of my fellow Transformational Speaking Immersion students in a suite in Santa Fe’s Las Palomas hotel and began to tell my story. When I was three or so sentences in, Real…
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The Joy of Creative Constraints
Sometimes creative constraints encourage innovation and enhance joy in the process. “If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don’t hesitate. Give in to it. …It could be anything, but very likely you notice it in the instant when lovebegins. Anyway, that’s often the case. Anyway, whatever it is, don’t be afraidof its plenty. Joy is…
The Cash & Creativity Connection
Is success linked to the creativity connection? “If it doesn’t sell; it isn’t creative.” David Ogilvy I walked along a US Forest Service road with a cherished VIP coaching client a couple of days ago. The day was sunny and the air was still, giving no indication of the intense storm that would arrive later…
The Easiest Way to Build Your Business
Could creativity and playfulness be the easiest way to build your business? “I like to be playful; I want people to look at what I do and smile.” ~ Patrick Cox I have heard from a number of clients and the verdict is in: January sucked. For many, their cauldron of ick was comprised of post-holiday malaise,…
Say Goodbye to White-Knuckling
Are you ready to say goodbye to white-knuckling? “The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.” ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach I brought my waterproof notebook and a pencil into the tub last week and thought through my goals for 2022. I relaxed in toasty water, filled with…
How to Amplify the Power of Our Focus
Have you thought about the power of our focus recently? “Give yourself a gift of five minutes of contemplation in awe of everythingyou see around you. Go outside and turn your attention to the many miraclesaround you. This five-minute-a-day regimen of appreciation and gratitudewill help you to focus your life in awe.” ~ Wayne Dyer I…