Archive for March, 2008

Do you ever wonder if all the stuff I write and teach about living in the moment really works?

If you have any interest AT ALL in learning how to get the most out of your life, please watch this video immediately.

The description below is directly from the TED site:

“Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor had an opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: One morning, she realized she was having a massive stroke.

As it happened — as she felt her brain functions slip away one by one, speech, movement, understanding — she studied and remembered every moment. This is a powerful story about how our brains define us and connect us to the world and to one another.”

What do YOU think about this? Are you ready to use more of your “right” brain? Leave your comments and let’s start a conversation.

Here’s some great pictures from a recent white water rafting trip in Costa Rica. I’m here with my man Josh and my friends Dave and Fernanda. I call this one “sexy arms” because…well…when you’re working your paddle like this, your arms look sexy! But I must say, it’s tough look really hot with a frickin’ yellow helmet on. LOL :)
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Here’s a shot of the four of us with our guide, Fabian. I’m squeezing my eyes shut here…trying to keep my contacts from popping out!
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OK. This shot is just too damn cool. (FYI, It looks much more daring and dangerous than it actually was.)bigwave.JPG

That’s it for now! I’ll have more Costa Rica pictures up soon…

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Have you ever gotten stuck being “reasonable” about life?

A few weeks ago I almost got snookered. Here’s what happened.

I was speaking to a group of entrepreneurs about productivity and well-being at a conference in Walt Disney World, Orlando Florida. I was thrilled to share the power of transformation as it relates to productivity, wealth and well-being.

Being a gal who likes to balance business and pleasure, I built fun time into the last day of my trip. Since my flight back to NYC wasn’t until 5PM, I had time for rollercoasters and Mickey before heading home.

On Sunday morning I woke up at 8:30AM and headed down to the concierge desk to find out my options.

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