Update on My New eBook, 31 Days to a New You

So here’s the deal on my new eBook, 31 Days to a New You (While Staying in Your Lane). The fat lady hasn’t sung yet. After countless revisions and rewrites, I am sad to announce that I will not be making my deadline. This is not by my choice, however, but my editor and my [...]

Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot?

The lyrics in the New Year anthem, Auld Lang Syne, start off with the following phrase in the English translation: Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Think about that for a second. Looking back on 2011, and the people you have met and come in contact with. Are they worth your [...]

The Key to Winning is Losing

“All we do is win…” Some of you have heard that adage before. It’s a testament to grinding hard and reaping the rewards. But what a lot of people don’t know is that winning is easy. When you win, you are at the top. There are no mountains to climb, no adversity to get over. [...]

New eBook, 31 Days to a New You While Staying in Your Lane 1/3/12

The New Year is almost upon us, and I have been working feverishly on my new eBook, 31 Days to a New You While Staying in Your Lane. This new electronic journal will focus on self improvement, goal building, setting boundaries, improving self esteem, self empowerment, and much much more. This book will be perfect [...]

When Your Day Sucks, This Will Cheer You Up

There are days when even I need some cheering up. And when I can’t see my daughter’s smile (which usually does the trick) or hear my son’s laugh (which instantly puts me in happy mode), I watch this and all is right in the world. This is by far the best cover of a Lady [...]

Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your Joy

I am not fond of the word, haters. Yes, there are people out there who may not like you or may be envious of your life or success, but I don’t refer to them as haters. In essence, they love you. They love what you have and what you bring to the table. They don’t [...]

How to Make Your Blog Your Business Workshop- 12/10

During the two years I have been blogging, I have managed to make an income. It isn’t easy—long hours writing, perfecting your craft, and promoting your blog takes effort and time. But when you are able to do it and gain a loyal following who reads your blog on a daily basis, then money can [...]

K.I.S.S. : Keep it Simple, Stupid

As a perfectionist (and a glorified Virgo), I have a tendency to over-complicate things. In my need to get things just right, I over-analyze and pick apart things that sometimes don’t need to be. As I have gotten older, I have learned that sometimes simple is best. There is no need to overdo things and [...]

Don’t Lose Focus on Your Goals During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is finally here. And while we are blessed to be with our loved ones and family, losing focus on our goals and endeavors is something that is easy to do during this time of year. Staying in your lane also means staying on track when it comes to your endeavors, your dreams, [...]

New Business Venture: Two Minds Interactive

It has been a few months since I have had time to write on this blog. I have been busy planning the 2nd Annual Show Me the Blog Social Media Conference (which was held last month) as well as working on a few new projects. I also started a new joint venture with my friend [...]