Lollipops from TED

I LOVE TED!  And those of you who know my husband's name is Brian might be a little concerned right now :)  Not to worry, TED is not a person, it is an amazing one of my "discoveries" the last year or so.  TED talks are popping up all over the internet.  They come to me from facebook, in emails all recommended by someone as something amazing to watch.  They are on such a diverse range of topics it is astounding!!   I did go to the website and just start watching and had to stop.  I could be there forever.....

So, now I have a filtering process of sorts.  If someone I know recommends or sends me a TED talk then I watch it.  If I think it is amazing as well, I will share it.  All TED talks are not for everyone so I will share the ones on my blog that I think are relevant or would appeal to a wide audience.  If you like them, leave a comment and then I will know what more to share.  

This one is from TEDx Toronto - Drew Dudley "Leading with Lollipops"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVCBrkrFrBE

Persistence

I am always collecting quotes.  Here are two on the power of persistence. 

"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.  Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.  Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.  Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.  Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.  The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."    Calvin Coolidge

"There is no substitute for persistence!  It cannot be supplanted by any other quality!  Remember this, and it will hearten you, in the beginning, when the going may seem difficult and slow.  Those who have cultivated the habit of persistence seem to enjoy insurance against failure."  Napolean Hill

A whole chapter was devoted to persistence in Napolean Hill's book, Think and Grow Rich.  That's certainly something to think about! 

Onward and Upward,

Shannon

Are you ready for "The Shift"?

Here is the last of my first few emails I sent out using my newly created data base.  I send one out once a week, usually on Tuesdays, and I wanted to put the ones that were sent out before I started my blog on here.  From now on my Tuesday blog post will be the same as my weekly email....  Probably too much information, right?  


You may have some things you want to look into "someday", me too.  Offerings cross my path on a daily basis.  I keep a list of items that I want to look into and order - "someday"...

I finally got it! - a movie I had heard about and wanted to get for a while now -
The Shift, by Wayne Dyer. 

I watched it the day it arrived and then I watched it again the next day!  The CDs are in my car, I have already listened to the first one and I am looking forward to hearing the rest. 

Dr. Dyer has written many books, and I am an avid reader.  It is just that watching a DVD or listening to CDs are such easy ways get information!

Anyway, I just wanted to share my excitement with you!

I got this set through Nightingale Conant  It is a great resource!

Are you ready for a "Shift"?  Maybe this is crossing your path for a reason too..... "Stop acting as if life is a rehearsal." Wayne Dyer

Onward and Upward,
ShannonShannonTressel.com

March forth!

I love words, I like how they can mean different things even when they sound the same.  Puns are so fun!  Every year when March 4th comes along I think it is a day to get going on something - to march forth - into new territory, on a new adventure....  What are you going to march forth toward today?

Sing Your Own Song

I heard that Liza Minnelli was told by her mother, Judy Garland "You never have to sing my songs".  This just seemed to me to be such a neat thing for a famous singer to tell her child.  If your child wants to "follow in your footsteps" that is a wonderful thing, even more wonderful is when they sing their own song.

It's Not Too Late

Actually, it's never too late - to do better.  Better is such a great word.  When you think of things that you could have, would have or should have done, just decide to do better from now on.  You know you cannot change the past so don't go there.  Look forward.  It's not too late.

Stop and smell the roses

Every day has amazing opportunities in it.  It is so easy to be distracted and disconnected.  I see people everywhere focused on their phones, texting, reading texts or emails....  Often they are alone, sometimes they are with other people.  It is a real gift to practice being present in the present moment - only.  Not thinking about the "to do" list, fretting over what didn't get done yesterday (and is now added to the list for today - or that elusive "someday"....).  Who is right where you are right now?  Who can you connect with, live and in person?  Set aside the electronic devices for a moment or two each day and just take a few deep breaths, look at your surroundings, especially if you get the opportunity to be outdoors.  You don't have to spend an hour watching the sun go down to appreciate a beautiful sunset.  Grab those special "moments" and encourage those around you to slow down and enjoy the ride too.