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Let’s learn from George Clooney

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:38:19 +0000

Watching Up in the Air, I knew the overall concept of the movie and was interested in watching it, but didn’t think it would touch me personally per se. The basic premise of the movie is that George Clooney is hired by companies to fire employees for them. While George was talking to his young technology savvy recently hired protégé, he processed with her the reason this service needs to be provided face to face. As she accompanied him to his next assignment, she began to see the special touch that could be provided in person as opposed to doing this over the internet as she proposed to the owner of the company for whom George Clooney worked. Although, isolated and disconnected from his own family, George appeared to have a special touch for those going through this crisis and was able to help one of his soon to be unemployed victims see how he sold out years prior and never actually pursued his dreams. The conversation went something like this:

The gentleman began to discuss all the negative affects from this job loss including not being able to pay for his daughter’s medication, not having the respect of his children etc.

George inquired: “So your children’s admiration is important to you?”

Bob states back: “yeah, it was”

George replies: “I doubt they ever admired you bob”

Bob: “Hey Asshole, aren’t you supposed to be consoling me”

George: “I’m not a shrink Bob, I’m a wake up call, You know why kids love athletes?”

Bob: “Because they screw lingerie models”

George: “No, that’s why WE love athletes, kids love athletes because they follow their dreams.”

Bob: “Well I can’t dunk”

George: “No but you can cook, your resume says you minored in French culinary arts.
How much did they first pay you to give up on your dreams?

Bob states some nominal amount like $25,000

George: When were you gonna stop and do what makes you happy”

Bob: “Good question”

George discussed with Bob seeing man after man working for companies with no ounce of happiness. Encouraging the man to see the lay off as a positive and stated “If you’re not going to make a change for you, do it for your kids.”

I found this so very powerful. Don’t we all need a little bit of a wake up call? We all hope it won’t come in the form of being fired, but for many that’s the reality. The question is, are you doing what you love? Are you giving back to the world in the way you want to? If the answers are no, then start figuring out how to make that happen. Unfortunately, our current economic crisis is a significant social problem and is far from over. We’ve grown to realize that corporate America isn’t making the commitment to protect people anymore. If you’re lucky enough to have job security now, that may not always be the case.

Think outside your box. Have a plan B. Make a commitment to ask questions about vocations/ hobbies that interest you. Start doing something small and see what happens. Consider other ways to make money and to contribute to things bigger than you. Google what it is you’re interested in and people who are doing just that are sure to pop up. Contact them and ask questions. People will be delighted you’re interested in what they do. You are your own best advocate. Get out there and tell me what you find out!

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Find your Butterflies

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:29:20 +0000

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The feeling of butterflies in the stomach, it’s a love hate relationship. You love the rush it gives you, but there is also that desire to be cozy in that safe comfort zone and you hate the idea of leaving it. Usually butterflies appear when something big is happening. Having butterflies means it matters.

Having butterflies is an important part to living with passion and purpose. So often I’m told, “nothing really gives me butterflies” or “I don’t get excited about anything”. My answer to that is, it is your job to get butterflies about finding butterflies if that is where you are. Be excited about getting excited if that’s all you have right now. Be excited someone reminded you having butterflies is an important part of life and you want to find some. Do you really want to go through life without having any butterflies? Once you find your butterflies, no one will be able to take them from you, which is a natural high that will drive you to find more of them. Imagine your energy and enthusiasm causing that same experience in other people, which is a very powerful thing to share.

You know what I’m talking about. You see someone that is excited and passionate about something and it stirs up something in you whether that is curiosity, interest, or desire to have “that” for yourself. If you have stagnant internal activity, that’s exactly what you’ll get more of in your life. Don’t be bored. Get butterflies.

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Featured DIVAS

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:47:25 +0000

I’m all about celebrating awesome women who have amazing things to offer the world. If you know a Determined, Innovative, Vivacious, Achiever (D.I.V.A.) worth celebrating please submit a picture and quick summary of why and any other helpful information including website/ accomplishments/ personal traits/ personal stories/ etc. We will be selecting a nomination each month and will announce it in our ezine THE DIVA DIRECTION.

Be sure you’re signed up for all the cool upcoming contests and announcements soon to come. Each winner selected to be the featured DIVA will win a copy of my CD “Call it a Feeling”. You’re welcome to make a comment on this site regarding your nomination. Please submit all formal nominations to Laurie@lifecoachlaurie.com or simply just give a shout out and comment below! Put that positive energy out there ladies!

Let’s hear it ladies… Who’s a DIVA that you know worth celebrating? Who will it be?

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Divas with Drive: You ready to rock?

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:10:48 +0000

Are you on information overload?

Are you itching for something more, but you’re not sure exactly what?

Feel like you should be getting things done but aren’t?

Always busy, but never productive?

Scattered and disorganized?

Have some big ideas about what you want to do but don’t know where to start?

Are you ready to stop bad habits and create new ones?

Do you want to make a difference with your life?

Are you ready to start living everyday knowing that you’re doing something worthwhile?

Are you committed to doing some hard work to figure out a way to be financially free?

Are you ready to start challenging the status quo and get out of the rat race?

Are you determined to have a life that you’re proud of?

Believe me, been there DONE THAT! The purpose in my companies, is to provide support, encouragement and straightforward information to those who want the how to’s and support to get things done already. I recently created my fan page to keep the information organized and streamlined for you. Coming soon is our online community designed with the modern aspiring woman entrepreneur in mind. DIVAS with DRIVE encourages women like you to tap into your passions and talents while using that as leverage to create financial and personal independence.

Creating a life on your terms is no easy feat, which is why so many never do it. However, if you have the energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to work hard now, to play more later, I guarantee it will be worth it. Start creating the legacy you want to leave behind. Don’t waste another moment promising you’ll get to it someday then never do. The world needs you and what you have to offer. Life should be fun, make it that way!

Be sure to sign up for THE DIVA DIRECTION on top right of the site to stay in touch and be the first to hear about our official community launch and other products and services designed with you in mind!

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