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Re: I Went to a Networking Event And All I Got Was This Lousy Gift Bag

Giulietta — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:32:34 -0000

Hi Cathy,

Great points.

You know how I feel about networking. Folks have absurd expectations. For example, that someone is going to shake your hand and say, "I want to hire you right now." They are there looking for work most likely, so you've got a room filled with folks all looking for business, which does something weird to the energy in the room.

I just go to spread my enthusiasm and possibly make new friends. Period!

Thanks G.

Re: My New Year’s Wish For You

Roz — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:08:31 -0000

Yes, I have re-invented myself & it is part of on going growth & development. I believe if we look back we will find many times in our lives where we re-invented ourselves. I did at 16, 50, 68 & now @ 72 years of age. It has life been rich, exciting, fulfilling.

Re: My New Year’s Wish For You

CathyWilke — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:52:14 -0000

Thanks for stopping by Tina. Wishing you a wonderful 2012 filled with Love, Joy and Clarity!

Re: My New Year’s Wish For You

CathyWilke — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:51:32 -0000

Yes, we all need to create the space in our days to practice contentment and contemplation. So important for our spirits to thrive. Thanks for all you do and put out in the world Sarah!

Re: My New Year’s Wish For You

CathyWilke — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:49:14 -0000

Also known as Re-Invention! You are truly inspiring Roz. And I know there are a lot of great things to come for you in 2012.

Re: My New Year’s Wish For You

tina — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:57:06 -0000

Thank you Cathy for these important points! Wishing you contentment and a happy new year! :)

Re: My New Year’s Wish For You

Empower2020 — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:41:03 -0000

I contemplated your questions & spent some time to think about the 1 word that would best describe my past year. I considered driven, relentless, purposeful, compassionate, courageous, committed, open, etc & these are all valid. However, what really expresses my being is a phrase, so it is more than 1 word. It is: Ongoing Growth and Development!

Re: My New Year’s Wish For You

Empower2020 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:37:22 -0000

We are so on the same page. In my draft of my Jan newsletter I speak about how I don't make resolutions. Instead, I spend time thinking about the past year. I so look forward to creating my direction and expressing my personal path & purpose in running BeadzbyRoZ in 2012. I already LOVE you.

Re: My New Year’s Wish For You

Glad Doggett — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:45:59 -0000

I agree. Before we rush into "What's next?", we all would be wise to pause and appreciate how far we've come in the past 12 months.

It's too easy to get caught up in the busy busy busy striving that this culture rewards and encourages.

Your journal questions are a perfect opportunity to get quiet, still and reflective. What a gift to give oneself!

Re: My New Year’s Wish For You

saraholeary — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:20:09 -0000

Beautiful words Cathy! I hope to find some moments in the next 36 hours to do this contemplation. I love this idea of finding those places of contentment and just letting to to enjoy that.

Re: Come Through the Window My Love, And Let Us See All That You Are

CathyWilke — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:33:11 -0000

Thanks Tina, so glad that it gave you some encouragement.

Re: Come Through the Window My Love, And Let Us See All That You Are

tina — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:36:29 -0000

Thank you Cathy for sharing this truth! I really needed to hear it and it was my encouragement for the day :)

Re: When You’re Doubting Yourself

CathyWilke — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 08:13:34 -0000

Hi Steven,
Thanks for stopping by and for taking time to comment. You're so right about trying to keep our level of trust greater than the fear we may be feeling. I love how you put it also. Here's to Trust > Fear for all of us.

Re: When You’re Doubting Yourself

Steven — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:12:15 -0000

Thank you for this and your other contributions. I randomly found this website through a google search on perfectionism. Your words have definitely hit home in so many of the posts that I read. Breaking through the paralysis is always a challenge, but learning to maintain a strong level of trust within yourself during the hardest times is what we must strive for. Trust > Fear. Thank you, and I hope that you keep doing what you do ^_^.

Re: Secrets to Earning A Six Figure Income!

vigrx — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:29:32 -0000

Well yes it's a good post about the 6 secrets we need to know !

Re: How Stepping Away Ignites Your Creativity

Naaz — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:47:09 -0000

So true, Cathy! Synectics, Inc. builds this right into their innovation process. They call it an "excursion", a fun and complete shift of attention away from the task at hand before coming back to have a breakthrough. I did some farming yesterday. That definitely resets my computer!

Re: Secrets to Earning A Six Figure Income!

Viagrx — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:58:37 -0000

Its really interesting and impressive post. The secrets which you have shared through by this post is quite awesome.

Re: What to do When You’re Overwhelmed With Social Media

CathyWilke — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:02:27 -0000

Roz,
I had a similar experience with Constant Contact only you had the sense to call tech support which I never did! I love the line you wrote: "I was in my own way, anticipating frustration and failure."--boy have I been there. I'm glad you had such a great feedback after you sent out the newsletter. Keep up the great work.

Re: What to do When You’re Overwhelmed With Social Media

Roslyn Tanner Evans — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:53:34 -0000

I experienced exactly what you described. I signed up for constant contact last month & my free trial period was almost over & I hadn't started. I was convinced I couldn't follow the templates for my newsletter. I received lots of encouraging emails from them & finally looked at the info. I got stuck a few times but called them & they were right there to walk me thru the process. I was in my own way, anticipating frustration & failure. When my first newsletter came out I received so much acknowledgment, had a good open rate, 1 sale & with your inspirational guidance can continue moving forward.

Re: # Rules Of Engagment

wisterpoual — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:36:14 -0000

Pretty awesome blog post dear. Whatever you wrote here about rules of engagment is really admirable. Thanks dude :)

Re: How Stepping Away Ignites Your Creativity

CathyWilke — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:58:18 -0000

Sarah--I'll have to go check out your post on this topic. It's such an issue for all of us entrepreneurs. You do something you love but then you don't know when to stop so you end up running on fumes and it starts to become just another piece of drudgery. I may start working on a list or something about how to step away because by the time you finally do it you've already been at it too long.

Re: How Stepping Away Ignites Your Creativity

saraholeary — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:42:56 -0000

Ahh, I can so relate to this. I actually posted on the same topic on my
personal blog a few weeks back. And my husband laughed at me when he
read it. "Are you really going to step outside and smell the flowers?"
he teased. "Get away from that desk!"

It's a constant dance to find the balance, but when I do take the time
to rejuvenate myself in nature, or with exercise, or simply with
friends, I always retrieve some renewed creativity once I'm back on the
computer!

Thanks so much for the reminder.

Re: How Stepping Away Ignites Your Creativity

saraholeary — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:42:46 -0000

Oops, I guess I posted comment twice

Re: Finding the Place Between Ease and Effort

CathyWilke — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:28:00 -0000

Thanks Tina, and thanks for following from the newsletter to the blog. Always a pleasure having you here.

Re: Finding the Place Between Ease and Effort

tina — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:11:12 -0000

Hi Kathy,
Thanks for this article. It feels really good to be reminded of this teaching, that space between ease and effort...