Today's word is Dare. Of course, as soon as I see that word, I think of Dr. Brené Brown, whose book Daring Greatly has become a staple in the bookcases of personal growth junkies like me. I even wrote about her last year. The gist of the book is the importance of vulnerability - of … Continue reading #BlogElul 22: Dare
Tag: David Wood
#BlogElul 13: Forgive
I think it is very apropos that Rabbi Sommer is talking about forgiveness here. Of course I immediately thought about Alexander Pope's aphorism "To err is human, to forgive, divine". This connects to my #BlogElul post on the subject from 2012. I was talking about G-d forgiving the Israelites for the sin of the twelve … Continue reading #BlogElul 13: Forgive
It’s All About the Network
Network marketing is a curious creature. I got involved with it through listening to David Wood's podcasts, and there seem to be different views as to how it operates, or should operate. In particular, I listened recently to a conversation between David and Michael Clouse. I have to admit, this guy scared the pants off … Continue reading It’s All About the Network
My Life as a Wraith
So where have I been? Paying for my foolish arrogance in not getting the flu shot. It's been quite the fascinating experience, as I have not been this ill since the nineties. It whacked me out completely for over a week, and I am now slowly starting to resume some semblance of humanity. It's not … Continue reading My Life as a Wraith
Are We Entitled to Our Entitlements?
There once was a cabinet minister in Canada named David Dingwall. He immortalised himself forever in our history by declaring (when asked why he thought he should get a generous severance package when he had resigned voluntarily as President of the Royal Canadian Mint) that "I am entitled to my entitlements." I've been musing on … Continue reading Are We Entitled to Our Entitlements?
So, What Are You Doing These Days?
People are kind and interested, especially if they haven't seen you for a while. You're sitting at a table at a community dinner, you're chatting away, and at some point, that question comes up. Oy. I come from a family of intellectuals, mostly academics. My maternal grandfather was a university professor. My father and sister … Continue reading So, What Are You Doing These Days?
I’ll See It When I Believe It
Do I have the old adage backwards? Surely we'll believe it when we see it, not the other way around? Not if you ask David Wood. His thesis is that we see things when we believe in them. Now that's food for thought. I particularly like the podcast episode I linked to above because David … Continue reading I’ll See It When I Believe It
#BlogElul 13 – Forgive
Wow. Maybe it's time to accuse Rabbi Sommer of some serious prescience. Not only is the transition from Trust to Forgive pretty darned seamless, I wrote a blog post about Not Doing Mean in between. I've posted many times on this blog about David Wood - in particular this post about kindness and forgiveness comes to … Continue reading #BlogElul 13 – Forgive
Public or Private?
I don't normally include an entire newsletter in a blog post, because I want you to subscribe to the newsletter for its exclusive content. But I'm making an exception now, because I want your input on this matter. So enjoy! This week I'm going to ask you to help me decide the direction of this … Continue reading Public or Private?
Get Off Your A$$!
A few weeks ago I was privileged to be featured on a David Wood podcast. I've bragged about it here before, but now I want to go in a little deeper on his answer to my question. Here's what I asked (OK, I admit it, I'm a groupie. Shoot me): Hi David, I know your … Continue reading Get Off Your A$$!