I have a friend who succeeds at pretty much anything she touches. New business? She already owns one, so why not start another? Website, manufacturing, marketing, she's on it. Neither starting nor following through are a problem. Room remodel? She finds the right people in a jiff, knows what she wants, and viola, it's done. A different art technique for her designs? She finds a class, takes it, and boom, she makes her pieces. And yes, they're gorgeous. I'm not sure why … [Read more...]
How To Be A Superhero
I DIDN'T GROW up wanting to be a superhero. The cape, the special powers, the skin tight outfit...they were fun, but always a fantasy, separate from real life, the right now. Right now, life is happening. And just like back then, all I have at my disposal are my human powers. Like the ability to sometimes leap over small doubts, the power to turn green (with envy) when I feel I’m not succeeding, and the letter emblazoned on my chest is a big 'F', for Fragile. I do my best to keep that … [Read more...]