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Somewhere over the Rocky Mountains, 30,000 feet above the snow-capped peaks, it hit me. The Making Things Happen Tour was going to change my life forever. (more…)

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Life is just too short. These words have been keeping me up at night, making me do things I’ve never done. Yes, we hear that phrase a lot, but does it sink in? I mean really sink in. Stop right now. You won’t die if your email, phone, twitter, editing or 10 windows you have up go untouched for a moment. Come on! (more…)

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Oh, hello blog. It’s been a while. I’ve been a little afraid of you, to be honest. Too much on my calendar? check. Not enough sleep? check. Overextending myself as usual. check. A ridiculous period of severe burnout after returning from WPPI? Yes, ma’am! (Yes, my blog is apparently a chick.) (more…)

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I got a surprise package in the mail today from Harmony Walton, owner of Bridal Bar, who is is one of the most genuine, giving people in the wedding business. I can always count on her to lift me up and tell it like it is. Inside was this book. When I get a new book or a magazine, I immediately (more…)

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Thinking back on all the things I’ve done over the last year, I keep asking myself, “How do I know when to trust my gut and ACT?” Why do some risks make me experience failure in order to grow and other risks immediately sprout wings? Believe it or not, (more…)

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I’m warning you that I am not editing this post. I usually have Emily, Katharine or Ari proof for me, but I just need to get this out tonight. And I sure did have a completely different post planned for today, but this just couldn’t wait! (more…)

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I did a Twitter poll asking people which cities they most want the Making Things Happen™ Intensive tour to visit. Here’s what you told me, starting with cities that got the most votes. (more…)

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I’ve been dreaming of this for a year now and am thrilled to announce the first-ever Making Things Happen™ workshop :: an intensive designed to fire you up for the coming year. I invite you to spend an afternoon with me making a clear, active, successful plan for 2010. (more…)

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There are two rules to this post: 1. you need a pen and paper, and 2. put on some great music. Rule number 1 is because this post is interactive. Don’t read any further if you’re not up for the challenge. Rule number 2 is because you only live once. You might as well enjoy it! (more…)

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I had an interesting conversation with Jeremy Cowart and Caroline from Paloma’s Nest at our launch party dinner this past Friday about checking email first thing in the morning. It really got me thinking about how much work rules my life and how hard it is to find (more…)