Delightfully Surprising

Last night I met with a well known potential client and our meeting lasted 8 hours! That's a very long meeting but it didn't seem that long. Actually, I made the error of not doing my research before going into the appointment, which is a big no, no in any business. And because of that I didn't really know what to expect. All I knew was that she was in the entertainment industry. Ok, that's fine....let's see what we can do.

Well, let me just say, she was amazing and her family was just as welcoming. Her personality was refreshingly authentic and there is a strong and alluring presence about her. She is extremely talented and it shows up in everything that she does. Talk about a great work ethic; she moves at a hundred miles per hour! Next to her, I had to take a double look at my work attitude. =) In retrospect, maybe it was a good thing that I didn't know who she was because it kept me from being star struck! lol!

Anyway, the lesson I got from it is to keep an open mind, don't have any expectations and don't walk in to any situation with pre-judgments because they just might delightfully surprise you. Still do your research, but keep your judgments at home!

Oh, and we are going to work with her. Yay! =D

Thanks for reading!
Millie

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Time Managment

First of all, I would like to apologize to my readers for the direction my blog has taken. It started off as a great idea to challenge myself to random acts of kindness and now it has become a personal outlet for me to record my life's endeavors and personal development. With your permission, I would like to continue to do so. Writing really helps me clear my thoughts and gives me direction. I will continue to design this blog to inspire and motivate....Which leaves me with the question, do I change the title? What do you think?

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Time Management

I've learned that in most business ventures, plan A rarely ever work! So you got to move on to plan B, C & D. I can say this with my own personal experience and also after interviewing a couple of people who have walked this path before me. Excited and refreshed, it’s time to get back to work....and my to-do list is long!

The biggest challenge for me is time management, it always has been. Good news is I've come to terms with it and I'm a step closer in getting that under control. There's a big misconception that when you are the boss, or have your own business, it's easier because you get to do what you want....ummmm....that's a big NO! No because the only pull you have to motivate yourself to complete your tasks at the end of the day, is you! You, you, you and you!!!! It's all you! Every minute, every hour, everyday! And if you don't, you don't eat. Simple as that. And with 2 teenagers to feed, it’s a lot of pressure.

Isn't this true for all tasks? I tend to do better when I have a plan. I personally believe that keeping a well balanced life is important. So I compartmentalize. When I'm with my kids - I'm a mother; when I'm with my family - I'm with my family; with my friends - I'm having a blast; and when working - I get to put on my working hat. It's one big juggling act!

It is important to remind myself that the task at hand is not bigger than me; I am bigger than it. God wouldn't put me in this path otherwise. And yes, a lot of times it seems overwhelming, but that's all just in my head. One day at a time...one step at a time.

All the best,
Millie

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The cooooolest thing ever!!!!

There are certain events, places, people that really get to me in a feel good way and this was definitely one of them! And I get to share it with you. I won't spoil it, so you'll just have to watch it below. But please do tell me what you got out of it after.

Happy watching!
Millie

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I can feel a breakthrough coming!

I found a clearing in my jungle of confusing and foggy thoughts and I can feel a breakthrough coming. The air is clear and refreshingly new. There's fuel in my gas tank again and I feel rejuvenated!

I went back to read my last posting and it dawned on me that I have cried and held on to my - I'm stuck story - long enough! I don't want to be that girl! God has really used this blog and my new friends here as an outlet for me to redefine my direction. Looking back at events that led me here, I am in awe of His organizing power. And we never quite see it until later. I guess that's when you've got to have a little faith!

It all started when my dear friend dropped a book on my lap entitle "Social Media Bible". He said you need to read this! Yeah right! A book containing 800 pages! He's crazy! But because I have complete trust in the man, I opened it and started to read it! And boy was he right. I was captivated immediately! (By the way, on page 223.)

The book contains chapters on Blogging and referred me to this web site and 100's of others. I choose this because it has the largest blogging network (222 million users). Yup! Hard to believe right!?

As a social experiment, I started to blog! And let me tell you, it's not easy but I'm glad I did. I've stepped out of my comfort zone in more ways than one and if you're a blogger, you understand. I'm stretching and growing!

So thank you God, my new community, my friend for the book and for those who have supported me.

Let the journey begin! Ha, ha!

Excited,
Millie

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Mental Block

Starting your own business is like writing a blog for the very first time! At first, you are excited; you envision the best case scenario having thousands of readers accepting your ideas. You put in a lot of work to be met with the harsh reality that it's not as easy as you thought it would be. Persistence, determination and flexibility are keys to succeeding in both arenas.

By now I'm sure you know that I started my own business earlier this year. I ventured off on my own providing my field of expertise. It was the next logical step in my career especially if it was me who nursed broken companies into producing machines! It's what I've always done and I'm good at it. I found my courage pulling from the circle of friends/colleagues around me that are successful entrepreneurs.

Initially in building my company, there was a lot of excitement and movement in the air. It's all I thought about all day and night. I worked my butt off! But like a blog, just because you build it, doesn't mean they'll come. Let me tell you, I hit my wall and by the 5th month, I was exhausted! I didn't even want to think about my company! I've never climbed a mountain as big as this and I'm overwhelmed and my feet are getting tired.

My inner warrior would never let me give up but my mind was beating me up for the lack of progress. For the first time in my life I started to doubt my abilities; were all my successes an illusion. Maybe I'm not as talented as I thought I was. It was heart breaking.

I knew that I needed to step back. I needed to get clear, get rid of my negative emotions/thoughts and give myself permission to be kind to myself. Sometimes, things may not go as planned, but just like your blog, you can't give up either. You'll have to listen to what your audience is telling you, flexible with the changing times and determined to get to your end result. Along the way, you'll learn many things about yourself, and when you get there it will be the greatest reward! The money will be icing on the cake! =)

Much love,
Millie

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