a gratitude practice
Posted in daily, Opportunity, Rotary International, speeches, The Book, words, writing on Apr 26th, 2009
In an incredible stroke of good luck, I got to be the keynote speaker at the Rotary District 6270 Conference this weekend. The poor guy who was supposed to be the speaker had his flight canceled and couldn’t make it. When I had finished speaking at my workshop and overheard the conference organizers worrying [...]
Posted in Madison, Opportunity, social networking, websites on Feb 17th, 2009
The last two days, I’ve presented on Social Networking for Nonprofits to members of Association of Fundraising Professionals, and both time I got all excited, started talking too fast, and went way over my allotted time limit. It’s only because I really believe that social networking can change is changing the world. Like it or [...]
Posted in 9-5, entrepreneurship, grant writing, Opportunity, running on Jul 18th, 2008
For the last few weeks, I’ve been having a crisis of faith. Can I actually make this happen? Can I really live the life of my dreams – as a freelance writer, a book author, an entrepreneur? I woke up every morning full of anxiety and it didn’t go away until I went to bed. [...]
Posted in Books, entrepreneurship, hard work, Opportunity, words, writing on Jun 19th, 2008
When I got laid off eight weeks ago, my initial reaction was two-fold: the visceral pain and shock and the entrepreneurial delight with opportunity. I knew where I wanted to go: a successful writing business that would make my old salary look like a month’s work. The problem is, I had no idea how to [...]
Posted in grant writing, Opportunity, writing on Apr 22nd, 2008
Almost two years ago, in November 2006, after reading plenty of How-To articles on making money with the internet (Shoemoney.com, Entrepreneurs-Journey.com, Problogger.net, StevePavlina.com)I got uber-motivated, set up FindFunding.net, and put some Google Ads on it. I figured it would only be a matter of months before I could retire early. I quickly realized that make [...]
Posted in dreams, hard work, inspiration, Opportunity on Feb 29th, 2008
I have been feeling sorry for myself all week because of my hurt foot. I’ve been kinda hoping other people would, too. Then I read this article in the NY Times today. Now, I am grateful just to have both of my feet. Some people are so inspiring, fighting against all odds to reach their [...]
An expression of gratitude for all that is good in my life.
