As we near the end of our first year of full-time home schooling (prepare for celebratory post next week), my heart has been calling me to talk about “Tootie’s Table”…because, well, that’s where our home school takes place and might just have been where this whole inspiration began. “Tootie” was the affectionate name given to my maternal grandmother, Lutie. And, Tootie was a teacher. Not just any teacher, she was one of the best. When she was still with us,…
Who is it for? And, what is it for? These are the first two questions that Seth Godin suggests you use when starting a new project…any new project. And let me tell you, it totally works. By asking these two questions and really spending time in thoughtful contemplation, it can really clarify your work. The mission becomes clearer. It’s easier for the people you seek to serve to know that the work is for them. So, while we’re getting started…
written December 28, 2020 So, I’m a big Seth Godin fan. I mean big. (If you don’t know his work, click here). I read his daily blog, listen to his podcast and read his books. Most recently, I dove into his newest book, The Practice. It’s all about shipping your creative work – noticing things, having something to say…and saying it publicly. Not for fame or notoriety. But, as Seth says to put yourself “on the hook” – to show…