Reverse the Worry Drain

I have noticed that many, many people are worried about something (me, too) – and the topic doesn’t even matter. That said, what’s the point? If we can do something about what is worrisome, then take even a small action. If you don’t have control over the thing that is troubling you, consider expending the

How to Have Multiple Mentors

I was talking to someone recently who believes that it’s hard to have a mentor in the old school sense of the word – a person who is there for you for a long time and as much as you want / need. I certainly agree. It’s tough and not even the best thing for

The Power Three

There are many things that can drain and discourage you – from the evening news to the latest internet rant. They can zap your power and leave you not pursuing your goals and dreams. Yet there is an anecdote, and it is something over which you have control. That is: what you decide to put

Have Fun

This may seem like a no brainer. Have fun. Who wouldn’t? Well, I can tell you that from my point of view, fun doesn’t come naturally to me. So, I experiment, experiment, and experiment even more. I encourage you to have fun today – and I will do my best to have a bit of

Success Signals

Success is a funny thing. It sends signals. If you chase it, it will run away. If you envy and/or disparage another person’s success, yours could easily disappear. So what is a person to do? I would recommend a couple of things: Treat others’ with respect and celebrate their successes (even when it is challenging

Rejection is a Pathway to Success

A friend sent me an amazing video: how rejection can not only change your life, but help you achieve your goals. Really, you may think? Listen and learn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFWyseydTkQ&feature=youtu.be. It’s really fun, too – especially if you like donuts. Thanks, friend! Have a great day, Anita

How to Triumph With Humor

I have a friend who found out earlier this year that she was pretty sick – and that she was in for the fight for her life. What is so cool about my friend is not so much that she is great person and an amazing toy designer (which she is), but that she is

Success’s “Seven Second Delay”

I was chatting with a friend the other day and she was feeling a great deal of frustration about being stuck. She has been working very hard and feeling that almost nothing has changed for the better. As we continued our conversation, it dawned on me that sometimes there is a delay from the time

The Warmth Success Accelerator

I was watching The Next Food Network Star recently. One of more competent and potentially extraordinary candidates didn’t make it past the second week. How could that be? If the food was fabulous, how could a person be sent home so early in the competition? Researchers, Cuddy, Fiske, and Glick, would say the Food Network

Six Job Offers in One Day

I heard someone speak today who had been unemployed and then in a relatively short period of time had six job offers. When she said this, I immediately wanted to know HOW DID SHE DO IT? As she began to share her story, I realized that there was no magic answer, yet something incredibly powerful.