[ FIRE UP FRIDAYS – Inspiration, Conversations, Awesomeness ] To all the lovely women out there…Listen to this incredible TED talk by Brené Brown. Brené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a […]
Archives for April 2014
The Lexus and the Olive Tree
– Thomas L. Friedman
April 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The Lexus and the Olive Tree is a 1999 book by Thomas L. Friedman that posits that the world is currently undergoing two struggles: the drive for prosperity and development, symbolized by the Lexus, and the desire to retain identity and traditions, symbolized by the olive tree. He says he came to this realization while eating a sushi box lunch on a Japanese bullet […]
Hungry – Crystal Renn
April 8, 2014 By
“We can always find each other, we girls with secrets.” An inspiring and cautionary tale for women of all ages, Hungry is an uplifting memoir with a universal message about body image, beauty and self-confidence. [From: Amazon.co.uk] This is a photo of me at sixteen, when I signed a big modeling contract, moved to New York […]
Purple Cow
– Seth Godin
April 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable is a 2003 book by Seth Godin. The book presents Godin’s personal belief that creative advertising is less effective today because of clutter and advertising avoidance. The book advocates that companies produce remarkable products and target people who are likely to spread word of mouth about the product. USA Today said it “reminds business […]
Taking imagination seriously
– Janet Echelman
April 6, 2014 By
From TED.com Janet Echelman found her true voice as an artist when her paints went missing — which forced her to look to an unorthodox new art material. Now she makes billowing, flowing, building-sized sculpture with a surprisingly geeky edge. A transporting 10 minutes of pure creativity. American artist Janet Echelman reshapes urban airspace with monumental, […]
Ricotta Cake
April 5, 2014 By
We’re having a great Sydney day. Sydney has put on her blue dress with white clouds trimming and I want to put my arms around Sydney, hug her tight, kiss her on the neck and say “I love you Sydney…” I’ve made a great lunch – black pepper beef with a cascade of red capsicums […]
Kick your “buts”
April 4, 2014 By
The difference between a winner and a loser is a 3-letter word: “BUT”; We want to do so many things but there is always an inner voice that says “BUT” ….But maybe it won’t work out, …But what if I fail? …What if I lose? …What if I look ridiculous? But, But. But… KICK YOUR […]
Your Body Language shapes who you are
April 4, 2014 By
In this brilliant TED talk, social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Her ongoing research on body language reveals that we can change other people’s perceptions — and even our own body chemistry — simply by changing body positions. Worth […]
Fly with the Eagles
April 3, 2014 By
“Your choice of people to associate with, both personally and business-wise, is one of the most important choices you make. If you associate with turkeys, you will never fly with eagles.”
