I'm not one for making New Year's resolutions, but I am one to plan my direction and goals for a new year.
This blog post by Bruce Clay is a great read. Empowerment for life and our businesses by thinking positively about ourselves and the others that work with us.
It will take you approximately 10 minutes to read, but it's worth it. So go get yourself a cup of coffee or a soda and digest this. It's sure to get your New Year started off right!
http://www.bruceclay.com/blog/2011/01/positive-thinking-and-business-success/
Happy New Year everyone!
Ciao, Paula
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Sean Low: The Business of Being Creative
I am enjoying and relating so much to what Sean writes, I'm sharing his site link in a permanent place on this blog. Check out the tab above for more about Sean, his site link and how to subscribe to his updates.
I hope you find his writings as inspirational and valuable as I.
I hope you find his writings as inspirational and valuable as I.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Dreaming Big, with Courage!
I've discovered a new blog writer. I'm really enjoying his writings! His name is Sean Low and he writes a blog entitled The Business of Being Creative. Sean shares some simple, straight-forward tips about how to balance being a creative person with the tasks of operating a successful small business.
Here's the excerpt that spoke to me today: "...I am all for realism and staying true to yourself. However, if you never push yourself to be uncomfortable, you will never know what is possible...".
How many of you reading this would like to earn more money? Yep, just as I thought, all of you! Dream big, visualize yourself where you want to be. As Sean says, if you don't, you'll certainly miss the forest for the trees!
But dreaming big takes courage - the courage to - be away from family, become a manager, make an investment, be uncomfortable, be afraid. Give yourself permission to think big. If you don't, you'll never know the possibilities.
So dare to make more money, dare to make your dreams reality, dare to be happy, dare to dream big, WITH courage!
I always find Sean's writings inspiring; they help keep me on track and keep my goals in the right perspective so I can focus. I hope you find him inspirational. You can read his most recent post here: The Tiny Trap
Joining you in dreaming big,
Paula
Here's the excerpt that spoke to me today: "...I am all for realism and staying true to yourself. However, if you never push yourself to be uncomfortable, you will never know what is possible...".
How many of you reading this would like to earn more money? Yep, just as I thought, all of you! Dream big, visualize yourself where you want to be. As Sean says, if you don't, you'll certainly miss the forest for the trees!
But dreaming big takes courage - the courage to - be away from family, become a manager, make an investment, be uncomfortable, be afraid. Give yourself permission to think big. If you don't, you'll never know the possibilities.
So dare to make more money, dare to make your dreams reality, dare to be happy, dare to dream big, WITH courage!
I always find Sean's writings inspiring; they help keep me on track and keep my goals in the right perspective so I can focus. I hope you find him inspirational. You can read his most recent post here: The Tiny Trap
Joining you in dreaming big,
Paula
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Java Security Issue!
Please be aware that a number of the accepted, free technologies we use today (Java, Flash, Adobe, etc.) are the target of hackers!
Regarding Java, this quote is from Trusteer's CEO via Website Magazine "From a security threat standpoint Java is very much like Flash in that it is a ubiquitous technology installed on virtually every computer in the world, which makes an ultimate platform for distributing malware."
Seems these hackers have nothing better to do but monitor bug disclosure lists, then mobilize their resources to re-route Internet traffic to a malware server.
If you have received a message from any of these software companies (for paid versions), please install the security update immediately. If you have free versions, query your favorite search engine to see if a security patch is available AND use your browser's security technologies to minimize or block the threat.
FYI: Norton has excellent Web protection and it's part of the Internet security package I purchase from them. (I don't endorse Norton or receive any $'s for recommending them - it's just what I have personal experience with.
Use whatever security system you deem appropriate - but USE ONE!!!)
You can read the full article about Java's security hole at Website Magazine.
I'm hoping this update finds you WELL protected. :)
Ciao for now, Paula
Regarding Java, this quote is from Trusteer's CEO via Website Magazine "From a security threat standpoint Java is very much like Flash in that it is a ubiquitous technology installed on virtually every computer in the world, which makes an ultimate platform for distributing malware."
Seems these hackers have nothing better to do but monitor bug disclosure lists, then mobilize their resources to re-route Internet traffic to a malware server.
If you have received a message from any of these software companies (for paid versions), please install the security update immediately. If you have free versions, query your favorite search engine to see if a security patch is available AND use your browser's security technologies to minimize or block the threat.
FYI: Norton has excellent Web protection and it's part of the Internet security package I purchase from them. (I don't endorse Norton or receive any $'s for recommending them - it's just what I have personal experience with.
Use whatever security system you deem appropriate - but USE ONE!!!)
You can read the full article about Java's security hole at Website Magazine.
I'm hoping this update finds you WELL protected. :)
Ciao for now, Paula
Monday, September 27, 2010
How to Develop a Courageous Mindset
I recently received a copy of a magazine that NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) puts out called MyBusiness. A valued client and friend passed it along to me - thanks, Mark!
As an independent business owner, I found it invaluable. I read with great interest, an article called Courage: Where to Find It. It had some key points that I identified with and have tried to implement during my years in business. They come from a book that the author of the article (Doug Hall) wrote called Maverick Mindset. Doug touches on and encourages us to be willing to take riskier, rockier and less-traveled paths to turn our dream business or invention into reality.
Here are the key points (click any of them to read the details of each and the full article online):
In the conclusion of his article, he says "It's not simply enough to have an idea--you have to show it off to make it real." Be proactive rather than passive. Take small steps toward your goal and start today!
Ciao for now, Paula
P.S. I'll be pretty quiet for the next 3 weeks or so. I'll be traveling, partially for business, but mostly for pleasure. I'll post again near the end of October. Until then, I wish you every success as you forge ahead in your business and life!
As an independent business owner, I found it invaluable. I read with great interest, an article called Courage: Where to Find It. It had some key points that I identified with and have tried to implement during my years in business. They come from a book that the author of the article (Doug Hall) wrote called Maverick Mindset. Doug touches on and encourages us to be willing to take riskier, rockier and less-traveled paths to turn our dream business or invention into reality.
Here are the key points (click any of them to read the details of each and the full article online):
In the conclusion of his article, he says "It's not simply enough to have an idea--you have to show it off to make it real." Be proactive rather than passive. Take small steps toward your goal and start today!
Ciao for now, Paula
P.S. I'll be pretty quiet for the next 3 weeks or so. I'll be traveling, partially for business, but mostly for pleasure. I'll post again near the end of October. Until then, I wish you every success as you forge ahead in your business and life!
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