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Spoiler Alert: I may be about to step on some toes, including my own! The other day, Lyn over at A Woman's World was kind enough to award me with the Thinking Blog Award, created originally by Ilker Yoldas who runs, well... The Thinking Blog. It is an award that you give to other bloggers whose writing makes you think. So, it is an honor to have received the award (thanks, Lyn!), yet for me it also brings up a very serious question: What are my readers doing with those thoughts? Honoring … [Read more...] about Successful Blogging – Are you Creating Something, or just Reading and Writing?

Welcome to the 5th edition of the Doing it Differently Blog Carnival! This carnival is dedicated to the concept of stepping outside of the box and living our lives in ways beyond the "norm"! Whether you want to learn unique ways to think or act differently, or if you want to share your own unique ideas, this carnival is for you! There will be a new edition of the carnival posted every two weeks, on the 1st and the 15th of every month. You can click here to learn more, or click here to … [Read more...] about Doing it Differently Blog Carnival, 5th Edition

If you have ever watched Star Trek, then you are aware of the vaunted "logic" that Vulcans apply to all area of their lives. I've always said that Star Trek was about people, not about space, and I think those pointy-eared aliens may have been on to something... Here on planet Earth, we are all bright and vibrant human beings, and our emotions are as much a part of who we are as any of the physical aspects of our lives. However, despite their lack of physical presence, our … [Read more...] about Vulcan Success Principles: Victory through Emotional Mastery

Are you committed to making your dreams come true in the next 90 days? No, I mean REALLY committed - as in "Failure is Not an Option" type of committed.  If you are, then you should be nodding enthusiastically at this point, ecstatic that your dreams are already a reality, and that the short amount of time between now and you meeting those dreams is nothing more than a logistical issue. You should know in your heart of hearts that you attaining your dreams in a very short amount … [Read more...] about 10,000 Fists to Freedom

As part of a campaign to raise awareness for an empowering book that was just released in June of 2007, I have been asked to take part in a "Book Blog Tour", and having just finished the book a few hours ago, I am happy to give you my thoughts while the content is still very fresh in my mind. The book is 'Life on Purpose - Six Passages to an Inspired Life', and it was written by Dr. Brad Swift. In addition to reading this review of the book, and picking up your own copy, I … [Read more...] about Book Blog Tour: Life on Purpose – Six Passages to an Inspired Life

Welcome to the 4th edition of the Doing it Differently Blog Carnival! This carnival is dedicated to the concept of stepping outside of the box and living our lives in ways beyond the "norm"! Whether you want to learn unique ways to think or act differently, or if you want to share your own unique ideas, this carnival is for you! There will be a new edition of the carnival posted every two weeks, on the 1st and the 15th of every month. You can click here to learn more, or click here to … [Read more...] about Doing it Differently Blog Carnival, 4th Edition