I help entrepreneurs leapfrog over the typical potholes that derail most small businesses with inspiration, motivation, education, and support across a wide range of business topics drawn from over a decade of running my own business, teaching entrepreneurship for the City of New York, and coaching and consulting privately with dozens of women and minority small business owners. Honestly, why go it alone when help is an email away?
Games On
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I don't know about you, but I've been emotionally exhausted for what feels like forever. Between politics, war, major layoffs affecting folks I care about, my mom's health, and on and on, I'm tired and have just needed to put my head down to get my own stuff done for what seems like ages. This past Friday, however, I tuned into the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics, and suddenly I'm feeling rejuvenated and enthusiastic for the first time in a very long, long time. As a kid, I loved the Olympics. I was dazzled by swim-god Mark Spitz winning his 9 gold medals at the games in '72 and awestruck by 14-year-old Nadia Comaneci scoring the first ever perfect 10 in gymnastics in '76. I love the tug-on-your-heartstrings stories of athletes, the down-to-the-hundredth-of-a-second finishes, the nail-biter routines and feats of athleticism. And, yet, the last few Games I've been totally checked out—they barely registered. But oohlala Paris! I AM ALL IN. And, it feels so good to be invested in something that inspires, motivates, and enlivens the soul again. Here's some of what I've been drinking in from the initial weekend of the 2024 Games:
If this year's Olympics just isn't your thing, that's cool. Check out the Disney film The Young Girl and the Sea, for a dose of inspiration and motivation, which is based on the historic and history-making real life achievements of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel back in 1928. Before that happens, Ederle is invited to join the first ever US women's Olympic swim team by none other than Olympic Committee Chair Jim Sullivan (played by my brother). That team took home a gold medal and those games happened in Paris in 1924! It's a great reminder that everything is connected and that tomorrow's opportunities are built upon today's actions. Until next time, If you missed it, last week I suggested Tooling Around with your tech is a smart strategy. Your success is our strategy!No longer want to receive my newsletter but don't want to miss my special offers and announcements? Click here. |
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I help entrepreneurs leapfrog over the typical potholes that derail most small businesses with inspiration, motivation, education, and support across a wide range of business topics drawn from over a decade of running my own business, teaching entrepreneurship for the City of New York, and coaching and consulting privately with dozens of women and minority small business owners. Honestly, why go it alone when help is an email away?
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