Netflix has done a great job at defining and solving for its customers’ needs. (Do you remember Blockbuster, late fees, or driving through the rain on Friday night to rent a movie?) And they know, much like Amazon and Uber, that to maintain their leadership in the industry, they must keep evolving to make their customers happy. I am one of their happy customers. My family and I have watched Netflix for years, but their …
I read 43 nonfiction books, completed 3 online courses, and was part of a year-long mentorship coaching program in 2018, one of the fullest years of my life. (Note: I choose to say “full” instead of “busy,” because that’s what my life is… full of fantastic things I choose to spend my time on.) Why do I want to share this with you? Because I want you to stop saying you don’t have time, or …
I write because it feels good to express myself. I write because it allows me to capture and make sense of the wisdom that is in front of me. I write because it inspires others. I write because it is the tool and gift God gave me to brighten up this world. I write because I have something to say. I write because I am a writer. I wrote the above during a journaling session …
Happy 2019! As you are diving into creating your best year ever, I want to share with you something that has been significant in my own life: A regular gratitude practice. I absolutely love this past November’s holiday of Thanksgiving (especially the pumpkin pie!) but for me, really, Thanksgiving is something I celebrate every single day of my life. There are a few different ways that I practice gratitude daily. I have a gratitude journal …
Meet Stacy Bick, 41 years old, the director of brand management for a global marketing and advertising agency and mother of 2 girls, ages 6 and 2. She’s the reason I established a habit of getting up at 5:15am most mornings to meditate and write. She’s who I go to when I need encouragement and real conversation. In fact, you’ll see that she pulled away all masks and hiding for this interview to show up …