March 11, 2009 In Uncategorized

Do You Really Want To Know? In That Case…

Next time someone asks you how you are, tell them. Don’t just say “Good thanks!” automatically. It’s pretty boring and usually not even true. Having real conversation/interaction with people is swell and always rewarding. You might think the daily auto-responder is necessary, but it’s not. When you stop a second and share how you really are, you’ll be amazed at the conversation and opportunity you will open up. Couldn’t we all use some more opportunity?

I broke out in tears when I was touring a freaking gym of all places a month or so ago. (I know- sounds ridiculous) All the guy giving me the tour asked was how I was doing. It wasn’t anything, I was just having a “moment.” That’s life. Would you believe that as soon as I got ahold of myself, this gent started talking about a bunch of stuff that was going on with himself and his life and we became total buddies? Guess he felt like he could trust a stranger when that stranger completely “showed their “a**.” 
Not too long after the gym debacle, I blurted out way too much information to the director of a company who was interviewing me. (Yes, I did all the wrong things. All the stuff your mom and career counselors told you NOT to say/do but it was honest and I couldn’t help it.) From that experience I was not only offered the job, but now have a friend who is easily one of the coolest and most inspiring women I have ever met. 
Try to spend one day answering, acting, being and feeling exactly what you do. Just let it happen. It’s really difficult but you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the results.
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March 10, 2009 In Uncategorized

Erin Go What? How About Erin Stay Home

According to the National Retail Federation, consumers plan to spend $32.80 per person boozing out for St. Patty’s Day this year. With bank accounts dwindling across the country, why not just stay home, celebrate and save some loot? Pop a $10 six-pack of Guinness, sit on your couch and relish that you won’t have some drunk and overly excited fool barfing on you from doing one too may Car-Bombs. 

Sure it’s sometimes charming to be out in all that madness and crazy business, but you probably have no idea who the heck Saint Patrick is anyway. Taking a year off from your local Irish Pub might be good for you. It’ll give you time to do a little research.

Cheers!
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