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This past week, my client Elizabeth shared her story with me, and I want to share it with you, Reader. Seven years ago, she wrote a book (then she didn't do anything with it). Have you ever put time and effort into creating something, and then lost your momentum or motivation? (I know I have.) The manuscript sat on her computer, and even though she hired an editor, they weren't especially helpful. She wasn’t sure what to do next, so the manuscript just…waited. Waiting to be published, impact...
I was having a conversation with a friend last week. She said she was so exhausted and when I asked why, she said, "Well, my schedule is so full." Almost as an off-handed comment, she added, "And it's not doing sh*t I want to do, either." It came down to her saying "Yes." when she wanted to say, "NO!" That brings me to this bright and early Monday morning thought. Is this you: You got an invite, but you didn't want to go. You said yes anyway, because what would they think if you didn't? So...
Today's Olympics Movie Recommendation: Chariots of Fire (I'm not crying, you're crying!) Reading time: 30 Olympics-winning seconds The 2026 Winter Olympics are coming to a close this weekend, and I'm a little sad I have to wait two more years for the summer Games. 😢 I've been inspired by watching the athletes pour their hearts into every performance. We’ve witnessed the joy of victory, grace of perseverance, and heart-breakingness of defeat. There's one last AHA moment I've had this week: the...