Menu
concerns-2672494_640

Conflicting Feelings Over a Friend’s Death

Mad and sad are feelings not necessarily related, yet I am feeling both simultaneously. My friend Tony was a brilliant man who had a deep passion for all aspects of life. He was spiritual and felt connected with the ancient Gods of Hawaii. He was an advocate for safe and healthy foods, and a supporter of a healthy living lifestyle. Tony was active in many charitable foundations, donated more than his share of time and money to good causes, and was always concerned about the well being of his friends. Raised in a strictly religious household, Tony’s childhood was a battleground which left him scarred. At a young age he left […]

Click to Read More...
nature-1673788_640

Who Can I Blame?

,

All day I’ve been blaming Comcast for my grumpy and sour mood. I’ve been telling myself it’s their fault. Today was one of the rare times I had paid for a webinar. Scheduled for 9am, I was up bright and early at 8:55 leaving me plenty of time to wake up my computer, log on, and begin taking notes. To my dismay, when I clicked the webinar link, I saw the dreaded message we’re all too familiar with: “Cannot connect to the internet at this time.” What? No!I quickly dialed 1-800-Comcast and spent the next 25 minutes pushing every button combination possible, and calling back three more times before I was able […]

Click to Read More...
26105545_10214918402894775_336336025_n

Take Funny Things Seriously!

,

A serious blog about funny things… As you go about your day, your senses are bombarded with things such as wacky billboards, terribly named products, or oddly painted cars. You see events such as people engaging with each other, and you see actions such as a driver with road rage or an elderly person being helped across the street. We see lots of good and bad every day. We often notice these things, events, or actions and tell others: “Marge, I saw the strangest thing today…” But do you notice the funny things, events, or actions? What did you see today that was funny? From giving you a little chuckle, an […]

Click to Read More...
woman-591576_640

Celebrate Your Weakness!

,

  This being my birthday weekend, and having reached an age well beyond that which I ever thought I would attain, and having fought many a battle with myself about some of my weaknesses, I’ve come to a conclusion: there are certain things in our lives we will always want. If those things aren’t too terrible for us, and don’t harm anyone else, instead of trying to paddle upstream for the rest of our lives, it may be more beneficial to give in. In fact, we can even use an indulgence or weakness to reward ourselves for a job well done. I didn’t say I would give up completely at trying […]

Click to Read More...
Navigating Leadership for Entrepreneurs

Navigating Entrepreneurship for Speakers: Larry’s SpeakerMatch

  Click video player (above) to listen to the interview  Larry Jacobson interviewed by President of SpeakerMatch, Brian Kaplowitz Whether or not you signed up for it, if you’re a professional speaker, you’re also an entrepreneur. From marketing to money-management, your success is a reflection of your efforts and your leadership capabilities. I sat down with Brian Kaplowitz from SpeakerMatch to talk about speakers who have unexpectedly found themselves navigating through entrepreneurial waters. This interview may be helpful for all start-ups and accidental entrepreneurs. Does that sound like you? Have a listen, and feel free to share your personal tips and experience in the comments below. Learn more about Larry’s Navigating […]

Click to Read More...
MasterMind

Unleash the Entrepreneur Super-Hero from Within

, ,

**Originally published in Lifestyle Entrepreneur Magazine. You’re an entrepreneur. That means you’re in charge. Of everything. If you’re just starting out as an entrepreneur, and you’re working alone from your kitchen table or an office, or the back seat of your car, you’re CFO, CEO, VP of sales, Chief Marketing Officer, head of promotion, bookkeeper, and every other role that’s required to make any business operate. Get used to it because until you reach the point of delegation, the person you see in the mirror is the one who will be handling every aspect of your venture. In my 20 years of building a business from zero to the darling of […]

Click to Read More...
man-748733_640

The Accidental Entrepreneur: YOU

, ,

You’re an independent artist, author, speaker, coach, dog walker, or myriad of other solo careers. You have chosen to go this route because you know the benefits of being independent. But did you realize that when you decided to go this route, you also became an entrepreneur? Like it or not, this means you’re in charge – of everything. “No, no, no, I’m just an author, a writer, an artist, a speaker, one who wants my independence,” you say. “I didn’t sign up to run a business!” you plead. I understand how you feel. That’s how I felt when I began writing and speaking. I just wanted to tell my tale. […]

Click to Read More...
girl-2940655_640

Admit You’re Happy!

, ,

August is “Admit You’re Happy Month.” I’m not sure who decides these things but I like this one. Sometimes admitting you’re happy is easier said than done. Of course we want to be happy all the time, but it’s just not always in the cards. I look for tools and methods to help me in my ever-constant quest for happiness. Here’s one of those tools you can apply to your life today. Less stress in your life allows more room for happiness, and we all have our own methods of de-stressing such as exercise, sleep, meditation, and chocolate (well, it works for me!). Did you know that pending big decisions also […]

Click to Read More...
clouds-2709663_640

Transitions

, ,

I have written about Life Cycles — how we all go through changes in careers, relationships, goals, finances, and moods. How do we get from one Life Cycle to the next? We get there through a transition period, which can last from a moment to years. How long should we expect this transition to take? While you may be headed for your next Life Cycle, the transition may not be as quick and easy as we expect or hope it to be. For example: Have you lost your job and it’s taking way longer than you expected to find a new one? Have you lost a loved one and are finding […]

Click to Read More...
portugal-3029665_640

Is the Economy Draining Us of Our Dreams?

, ,

In an economy that has so many Americans scrambling just to make ends meet, it can be tempting to put our long range dreams and aspirations on the back burner. Most of us have more pressing issues these days, especially when the headline news makes us feel as if all that’s left is work and a stress-filled life. ​ Are we letting our dreams fade away? How are we supposed to keep our passions alive when we’re unsure about being employed next month? While each of your situations is unique, perhaps my experience in turning my dreams into reality will help shed some light on the subject. Since first learning to […]

Click to Read More...

LifeCycles: Low and Slow to High and Fast

Do you believe we go through cycles in our life? I call them LifeCycles and I have been experiencing them in a big way this year. I had a quiet, solemn, and reflective winter. Then, in need of some more stimulation, I became the west coast representative for PFI (Partners for Incentives) and am back in the incentive business with both travel and merchandise awards. I now also represent Event-Works, the most incredible Swiss-designed, and produced event management software. I studied for, and passed my Master Mariner’s Captains License test (with a 99.99% score) and became qualified to take passengers for hire. And then just last week, I was hired by […]

Click to Read More...

Dreams Can Be Risky

I love getting emails from readers of my book. Most of the comments I receive are from those sharing how my story has helped them realize that they too, can make their dreams come true. Often, I’m asked for advice on how to overcome certain challenges that stand in the way of their dreams. Recently, a reader from the other side of the world wrote and expressed this challenge. Vernon wants to live on a boat and sail around the world but has some things standing in his way. They’re not bad things, but rather they’re the good things in his life. He is experiencing what I found when I wanted […]

Click to Read More...

Load More

Back To Top