Making a book is scary. Shall I make a list of all the scaries involved here? Ok! Committing words to print (Once they’re out there…) Committing to a mastermind group to keep me honest. (What if I don’t get this done?) Selecting a title. (Once it’s on there…) Asking friends/colleagues to read it (Does it […]
ISBN and Cover and Manuscript OH MY!! Read More »
I just finished watching Won’t You Be My Neighbor, the documentary about Mr. Rogers. First of all, great movie, everyone should watch it. I felt the calm comfort that I used to feel when I watched his show, but from a more intellectual place. But I was also amazed at the people who were against
The Courage to Look for the Positive Read More »
Courage takes vulnerability, so it seems we have a chicken or egg question here, don’t we. Let’s go with the definition that courage means doing something even though it scares the shit out of us. We’re scared because there’s risk. We could fail. We could be judged. We might end up worse off than
Left my job, moved in with my parents, you know, the usual at age 42. Read More »
On June 21, 2019 I met up with 13 other Americans in London on our way to Malawi for a 2-week high school building expedition. I was their leader, and my courage was tested, but not how you’d think. I’ve been to Malawi, a small, very poor country in southern Africa 2 other times. I
I agreed to lead an expedition to Africa: testing courage where I least expected it. Read More »
You did WHAT??? We had a little fund raiser, and I ended up BALD! Episode 41 of Igniting Courage Podcast tells you all about it.
The Courage to…wait a sec, she did WHAT?? Read More »
Part of the courage it takes to achieve is to persevere. When something gets boring, you have to have the guts to sit out some other fun things, or new shiny possibilities, and stick to the thing that you started. The shine has worn off. The initial momentum you had is gone. And you just…keep….going!
IGNITING COURAGE PODCAST TURNS 40!!! Read More »
I picked up the phone to listen to the new voicemail. “Hi, Are you available on May 21 for a speaking engagement in Kona, Hawaii.” My first thought was, which one of my friends is playing a trick on me?? But I went to the website, and sure enough, it was legit! Someone was willing
The Courage to Network Read More »
Courageous writer of words, player of music, mother of a daughter with autism, and cultivator of patience.
ACQUANETTA MOORE: Courageous writer of words and cultivator of patience Read More »
If I suggested you take 4 kids, ages 9 to 16 for 3 weeks in sub-Saharan Africa, would you do it?? Sara did!
SARA APKE: Mother, World Traveler, Difference Maker Read More »
Esther has always been one of those people that I love being around. She’s full of strength, love and has zero tolerance for excuses. She lives that way, and I was able to catch her in the middle of a huge life transition to talk a little about courage.
ESTHER COLLINETTI: Athlete, Goal Achiever, Woman; UNLEASHED Read More »