A new week and a new month – seems like a good day to start anew.
When we were kids we would always try and remember to say “white rabbits” before anyone else on the first day of the month. I have no idea why. I have just looked it up on Wikipedia (source of all dubious knowledge) and although I still have no real idea why, it seems I’m not alone.
Apparently some people say ‘rabbit rabbit’ or all sorts of things about rabbits and hares. When we were kids we would also say “A pinch and a punch for the 1st of the month, and no returns” – the ‘no returns’ bit was meant to stop them pinching and punching you back. So the reply would be “A punch and a kick for being so quick, and no returns” – Such strange behavior. How did something that seems to have started as a ‘good luck’ wish turn to minor violence?
As I sit here on the first day of a new month, the first day of a new week I wish you all ‘white rabbits’ – the best of luck. If you know me you’ll know that I believe that the best of luck comes from the best of plans. Maybe I should wish you that instead.
This title of this Saturday blog post may have to be changed to Saturday TED Video.
I hadn’t heard of Temple Grandin until recently. There is a movie coming out soon about her life starring Claire Daines. After watching this I’m fascinated.
“Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works — sharing her ability to “think in pictures,” which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids.”
Yesterday I launched a new service. 10 minute coaching. It isn’t polished, there isn’t a big sales pitch or fanfare around it.
I decided to work in a new way. Not perfect, just out there. Now it’s out there I can work on improving the information about it, add shiny graphics and get the wording just right. Putting it out there is the key. We often wait for things to be ‘right’ or ‘perfect’ and that holds us back. So to borrow a line from a famous sport brand “Just Do It”.
This is new to me, I’ve always been a bit of a perfectionist (I thought it was a good thing). Sometimes taking action is about just taking action.
I sold five, 10 minute sessions yesterday – I wouldn’t have done that if I hadn’t told anyone they exist.
What are you putting off till it’s perfect? I dare you to do it any way.
I’ve always been a Jamie Oliver fan – but this is beyond anything I’ve ever seen. If you have kids, or are an auntie, uncle, cousin or anyone else please watch this TED video. Please let it change your life!
It’s been a tough year so far. I have been out for a few weeks just exhausted. I went to the doctor. It’s only the second time I’ve been to a doctor in the last 7 years (that tells you I was sick). I couldn’t focus, was tired ALL the time, depressed and put on 15lbs in the last month…
My wonderful doctor ran a whole load of blood tests, looking at my kidneys, my thyroid and of course (cos I’m THAT age) my hormones.. all the tests were clear and good. It looks like what had floored me was down to a major vitamin D deficiency (and some other minor things) Wow. I got a shot yesterday and took a supplement today and I’m already back. I actually have some energy and focus. Vitamin D is activated through sunlight and it’s been a cold winter (for Louisiana), we also, these days, have make-up with built in sunscreen, more protective clothes.. we need Vitamin D. We get it from Oily fish, egg yolks, cheese and foods that have D added (cereal, milk etc). I’m no expert but have been shocked by how bad this had made me feel. I intend now to learn a lot more about my body, and what it needs. Big wake up call.
In short, I’m back – if I have neglected any of you I’m sorry. I have energy again and am ready to rock!
I got sent a link on twitter and it led to this delightful video.. I laughed so hard. Traci is such a sweet, intelligent lady (I don’t know what came over her)
These are the tweets from DURING my speech this morning… if your audience are tweeting what you are saying, you know they are listening. Encourage them. (this doesn’t count the tweets after the speech)
. @thatspeaker is teaching the art of leverage (between the lines lol) Make note – leverage will be a huge part of your biz success #NAMS 8:23 AM Jan 29th from web
Annie has the new video cam up there on the front row. She’s testing it out on @thatspeaker Her job is to master the cam in one hour #NAMS 7:57 AM Jan 29th from web
“Aileen, just a note to say the one-on-one coaching sessions were wonderful !!! Your methods are true to your message. You are amazing! Thank you for unlocking my passion and potential and for BEING YOU!!” — Mary H. Melebeck, Assistant Vice President, Home Bank
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