Category Archives: Opportunity
Rockin’ the Mic
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. … Continue reading
Filed under daily, Opportunity, Rotary International, speeches, The Book, words, writing
Social Networking for Nonprofits Presentation Gratitude
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 … Continue reading
Filed under Madison, Opportunity, social networking, websites
A Bad Case of the Shoulda-Coulda-Wouldas
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 … Continue reading
Filed under 9-5, entrepreneurship, grant writing, Opportunity, running
When Life Comes with Instructions
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 … Continue reading
Filed under Books, entrepreneurship, hard work, Opportunity, words, writing
So You Want to Become Rich Using the Internet?
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 … Continue reading
Filed under grant writing, Opportunity, writing
When the Seemingly Impossible Becomes Real
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 … Continue reading
Filed under dreams, hard work, inspiration, Opportunity
