Back in 2013, I wrote about Ralph Waldo Emerson without realizing how much of what I admired in him would one day show up in my own work. Self-publishing, writing in series, blending speaking with writing, journaling, all choices I’ve made as well, were paths he’d walked long before me.In 1837, Emerson self-published The American Scholar at his own expense, a move I didn’t fully appreciate in 2013 but came to understand deeply in 2017, when I released and self-published my first book into the ... Read More » about From Invisible to Essential: The Power of Unexpected Influence
Choices
The History of Blogging: Example from the 1700’s
No, I am not crazy. I do realize that in the 1700’s, they did not blog. There was no Internet, no vehicle from which to instantly publish ideas and thoughts about the world. In a way, though, the idea of blogging did exist. Done differently, sans technology used today, they did indeed have their own way of heralding information and ideas. Samuel Johnson, the English author, biographer, and critic, was someone I would consider an early “blogger”. One of his formats (in addition to books ... Read More » about The History of Blogging: Example from the 1700’s
Are you ready for what is next?
Many of us see the turning of a calendar page as a chance to begin anew. And, as a mark in time, it can be helpful, but the truth is that it takes more than just a date to experience true renewal. That may be why so many of us end up disappointed pretty quickly as we venture into the new year to find that not much has changed. For that to happen, we need to do more. In fact, just about now is when we begin to feel those early pangs of what can quickly turn to regret. But what is it we need ... Read More » about Are you ready for what is next?
The many returns of the day, Part 4 – What is your ROE?
Welcome back! We are continuing our conversation about achieving a positive rate of return on our investments outside of our financial returns. Even though this is our final segment in this series, I hope that the conversation itself will not end here. Our investments and intentions for them are a critical part of how we achieve the life and work that is most rewarding for us in any given season in our lives. In this segment, we are talking about ROE or Return on Energy. This was ... Read More » about The many returns of the day, Part 4 – What is your ROE?
The many returns of the day, Part 3- What is your ROR?
In this post, we return to our series focused on achieving a positive rate of return on our investments beyond purely financial metrics. We are exploring the idea that where our money goes in and of itself is not really the best indicator of what our future is going to look like. Our priorities and choices in every part of our lives are a factor. In this conversation, we’re talking about ROR or Return on Relationships. Are you strategic in your relationships? Remember that being ... Read More » about The many returns of the day, Part 3- What is your ROR?
The many returns of the day, Part 2 What is your ROL?
In this series, we are talking about how we achieve a good rate of return on our investments beyond our money. The reality is that where our money goes isn't really the best indicator of what our future is going to look like. Our priorities and choices in every part of our lives are a factor. What is in common across everything is that before we can have a return, we must invest. You may be saying, Of course! I knew that. But in fact, the three areas we are going to explore together ... Read More » about The many returns of the day, Part 2 What is your ROL?
