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The Amazing Benefits of Friendship with God!

If you want to walk in true purpose and experience the kind of fruitfulness, and productivity that makes a lasting Kingdom impact in the world, get your “love life” in order, spiritually and naturally. Read the full post at www.diannahobbs.com Read more →

Are Your Connections Connected?

It is so important for our connections to be connected to the Lord. Otherwise, we’ll be tied to individuals who are carnally-minded, and hinder us in our spiritual walk. Read the full post at www.diannahobbs.com Read more →

Focus on What's Important

On Monday, the 17th of January, I will celebrate 13 years of marriage with my best friend and husband, Kenya Hobbs! And there's an important lesson I'm reflecting on as I prepare for our anniversary... Read the full post at DiannaHobbs.com Read more →

Be Careful Who You Trust

After returning home from grocery shopping over the week-end, the kids decided they wanted to help their dear old mom and dad, by putting away all the groceries without our assistance. So, with gleaming eyes full of pride, they worked together to get the job done. Once the task was completed, Kenya and I came back into the kitchen fairly impressed with what the children had managed to accomplish together. That is, until random items could not be located. For example, when I got ready to prepare some soup we had purchased, I couldn't find it anywhere for the life of me. Kenya and I each looked all over the kitchen for it. "Did you forget to put the soup in the bag?" I asked my husband. But he assured me. Nope, he had not forgotten this time. The next... Read more →

Be Careful Who You Trust

Every well-intentioned person is not equipped, qualified, or able to help, enhance, or improve you. You have to be careful about who you trust, otherwise your life can be thrown into confusion.Read the rest at www.diannahobbs.com Read more →

Cutting Ties

The idea of finding your place in the world and walking boldly in your calling is an exciting one, right? Of course it is! I talk about it all the time on this blog to thousands of women everyday. But you know what's interesting, we think about the exhilaration and triumph of fulfilling God's purpose and plan, without considering the sacrifices and heartaches that come along with that responsibility. We somehow forget that we'll have to cut some ties. Inevitably, we must lose some people along the way... we have to release relationships with particular individuals we thought would be with us always. Now, if you read this blog all the time, you know I talk about this quite often. You may wonder why I do that... and will continue to do it. Well, it's because far too many people... Read more →

Cutting Ties

The idea of finding your place in the world and walking boldly in your calling is an exciting one, right? Of course it is! I talk about it all the time on this blog to thousands of women everyday. But you know what's interesting, we think about the exhilaration and triumph of fulfilling God's purpose and plan, without considering the sacrifices and heartaches that come along with that responsibility. We somehow forget that we'll have to cut some ties. Inevitably, we must lose some people along the way... we have to release relationships with particular individuals we thought would be with us always. Now, if you read this blog all the time, you know I talk about this quite often. You may wonder why I do that... and will continue to do it. Well, it's because far too many people... Read more →

Don't Change Your Essence

God is about to introduce you to some new roles in your life, but that doesn't mean He wants you to change what's unique about you. Focus on celebrating your uniqueness, and God will show you how to excel even in unfamiliar territory. You see, whenever you try to be someone else you lose the essence of what makes you special. Don't ever be ashamed of the person God made you to be. Otherwise, you'll end up doing whatever you think is necessary to mold the perceptions of others. You'll be whoever you think you need to be in that moment. That's both dangerous and unhealthy. Remember, anything or anyone requiring you to be someone other than the person God destined you to be, is not for you. In cases like these, try changing your associations instead of changing yourself.... Read more →

Don't Change Your Essence

God is about to introduce you to some new roles in your life, but that doesn't mean He wants you to change what's unique about you. Focus on celebrating your uniqueness, and God will show you how to excel even in unfamiliar territory. You see, whenever you try to be someone else you lose the essence of what makes you special. Don't ever be ashamed of the person God made you to be. Otherwise, you'll end up doing whatever you think is necessary to mold the perceptions of others. You'll be whoever you think you need to be in that moment. That's both dangerous and unhealthy. Remember, anything or anyone requiring you to be someone other than the person God destined you to be, is not for you. In cases like these, try changing your associations instead of changing yourself.... Read more →

You're Worth It

Depending upon how you were raised, and what you experienced in your life, it can be hard for you to feel worthy to receive God's abundance. Perhaps you didn't have very much money, or you weren't the most popular-- I didn't and I wasn't, that's for sure. When you carry over baggage from your past, subconsciously, you may struggle with the belief that you don't really deserve to have all God desires to bestow upon you. And it manifests in your behavior. You have trouble being good to yourself, and demanding the respect you deserve. You may even experience things like "buyer's remorse" when you spend money on yourself... and I'm not talking about splurging. I'm referring to simple purchases like a $25 sweater. Somehow, you'll convince yourself that you're being wasteful when you treat yourself well. Does that sound... Read more →

You're Worth It

Depending upon how you were raised, and what you experienced in your life, it can be hard for you to feel worthy to receive God's abundance. Perhaps you didn't have very much money, or you weren't the most popular-- I didn't and I wasn't, that's for sure. When you carry over baggage from your past, subconsciously, you may struggle with the belief that you don't really deserve to have all God desires to bestow upon you. And it manifests in your behavior. You have trouble being good to yourself, and demanding the respect you deserve. You may even experience things like "buyer's remorse" when you spend money on yourself... and I'm not talking about splurging. I'm referring to simple purchases like a $25 sweater. Somehow, you'll convince yourself that you're being wasteful when you treat yourself well. Does that sound... Read more →

Be Careful Who You Trust

There are some individuals God will use to sow into your life. But, there will also be individuals who will be sent by the enemy to distract you. They will attach themselves to you, but it won't be a divine connection. I want to share some sound wisdom. Be careful who you trust. Be careful who you listen to. Everyone's advice is not sound advice. If you're not discerning, you'll end up being controlled by the unhealthy ideas, perceptions, and opinions of others. You'll seek out the approval and validation of outside sources, before you settle upon certain decisions. You won't regard prayer and the Word of God, as being essential to productivity in your life. You'll have everyone's voice in your ears, except the voice of God. You'll be pulled in numerous directions, unsure of which way to go.... Read more →

Be Careful Who You Trust

There are some individuals God will use to sow into your life. But, there will also be individuals who will be sent by the enemy to distract you. They will attach themselves to you, but it won't be a divine connection. I want to share some sound wisdom. Be careful who you trust. Be careful who you listen to. Everyone's advice is not sound advice. If you're not discerning, you'll end up being controlled by the unhealthy ideas, perceptions, and opinions of others. You'll seek out the approval and validation of outside sources, before you settle upon certain decisions. You won't regard prayer and the Word of God, as being essential to productivity in your life. You'll have everyone's voice in your ears, except the voice of God. You'll be pulled in numerous directions, unsure of which way to go.... Read more →

Don't Let Others Devalue You

You are a gem. If you don't see it, no one else will. From today onward, I want you to carry yourself like the queen you are. Recognize all you have to offer the world. But don't stop there; I want you to command respect everywhere you go. Begin to own your authority. Acknowledge your value. Recognize the importance of your contribution to others, and the world at large. You see, you'll never get the respect and appreciation you deserve from anyone else, until you deem yourself worthy of it. Now, I have to be honest. What I'm challenging you to do will take some getting used to. You'll inevitably have to make some adjustments in your life. There will be some who will be offended by your stance. You'll be accused of being: Stuck-up, insensitive, brash, callous, and downright... Read more →

Don't Let Others Devalue You

You are a gem. If you don't see it, no one else will. From today onward, I want you to carry yourself like the queen you are. Recognize all you have to offer the world. But don't stop there; I want you to command respect everywhere you go. Begin to own your authority. Acknowledge your value. Recognize the importance of your contribution to others, and the world at large. You see, you'll never get the respect and appreciation you deserve from anyone else, until you deem yourself worthy of it. Now, I have to be honest. What I'm challenging you to do will take some getting used to. You'll inevitably have to make some adjustments in your life. There will be some who will be offended by your stance. You'll be accused of being: Stuck-up, insensitive, brash, callous, and downright... Read more →

Is It Worth It?

Before you invest time and energy into anything or anyone I want you to ask yourself, "Is it/he/she worth it?" Do you realize that, if you asked this question more frequently, and did some soul-searching more often, you could avoid a lot of bad situations? Really, it's true. All too often, we fail to honestly assess the value of relationships BEFORE engaging in them. We don't ask the tough questions. We don't do our homework. We just jump in with both feet-- and usually, we end up hurt. Now, this doesn't only pertain to romantic relationships. This is also true of platonic relationships, career choices, business relationships and more. You see, we have to be more careful about who and what we get tied up with. The Bible lets us know that "everything that is lawful is not expedient". (See... Read more →

Is It Worth It?

Before you invest time and energy into anything or anyone I want you to ask yourself, "Is it/he/she worth it?" Do you realize that, if you asked this question more frequently, and did some soul-searching more often, you could avoid a lot of bad situations? Really, it's true. All too often, we fail to honestly assess the value of relationships BEFORE engaging in them. We don't ask the tough questions. We don't do our homework. We just jump in with both feet-- and usually, we end up hurt. Now, this doesn't only pertain to romantic relationships. This is also true of platonic relationships, career choices, business relationships and more. You see, we have to be more careful about who and what we get tied up with. The Bible lets us know that "everything that is lawful is not expedient". (See... Read more →

Respect Yourself First

Before you can teach others to respect you, you first have to respect yourself. This is the key to living the abundant life God desires for you. But when you’ve been through a lot of difficult circumstances, especially when others have devalued you, it’s tough to change your self-image. But it’s not impossible. You can break free of limiting thoughts and beliefs, but you know what you have to do? You have to cleanse your environment. Rid yourself of negative influences. Think about it. It’s impossible to change your reality without shifting your mentality. What’s more, you can never begin altering your perception, until you get rid of the negative people and things that are crowding your space. We often sabotage ourselves by engaging in counterproductive relationships and activities. We do. We really work against ourselves by allowing folks to... Read more →

Respect Yourself First

Before you can teach others to respect you, you first have to respect yourself. This is the key to living the abundant life God desires for you. But when you’ve been through a lot of difficult circumstances, especially when others have devalued you, it’s tough to change your self-image. But it’s not impossible. You can break free of limiting thoughts and beliefs, but you know what you have to do? You have to cleanse your environment. Rid yourself of negative influences. Think about it. It’s impossible to change your reality without shifting your mentality. What’s more, you can never begin altering your perception, until you get rid of the negative people and things that are crowding your space. We often sabotage ourselves by engaging in counterproductive relationships and activities. We do. We really work against ourselves by allowing folks to... Read more →

Give it Up!

Today, if you will join me in releasing everything attached to you that isn’t adding anything to you, God will bless you beyond measure. It’s time to cast off people and habits that only bring you down and walk into your new day of destiny. Don’t you want the best God has to offer? Don’t you know that there’s more to life than what you’ve experienced up to this point? Don’t you realize that you will never possess the “great” if you always settle for the “good enough?” So often, we sabotage our own futures, because we won’t make the sacrifices necessary to see the manifestation of the promises of God. We can’t take our minds off of our immediate needs. We get so caught up in instant gratification that, we never get to experience the long-term benefits of God’s... Read more →

Give it Up!

Today, if you will join me in releasing everything attached to you that isn’t adding anything to you, God will bless you beyond measure. It’s time to cast off people and habits that only bring you down and walk into your new day of destiny. Don’t you want the best God has to offer? Don’t you know that there’s more to life than what you’ve experienced up to this point? Don’t you realize that you will never possess the “great” if you always settle for the “good enough?” So often, we sabotage our own futures, because we won’t make the sacrifices necessary to see the manifestation of the promises of God. We can’t take our minds off of our immediate needs. We get so caught up in instant gratification that, we never get to experience the long-term benefits of God’s... Read more →

Stand Your Ground!

If you suffer from the “disease to please,” or if you tend to be overly-accommodating, I want you to drop everything you’re doing to read this post. Today is going to be a changing day in your life my friend. Oh yes! You are moving from your lowly position of mediocrity and sadness, to a brand new place of joy and fulfillment. No longer will you be the perpetual pursuer, chasing after happiness that’s seemingly always beyond your grasp. I’m going to teach you how to expect more, demand more, and get more out of life. Are you ready? Let’s jump right into it. Change your M.O. If you find that people often disrespect you, and devalue what you have to offer, there’s something you need to do. You must change up your M.O., better known as your “Mode of... Read more →

Stand Your Ground!

If you suffer from the “disease to please,” or if you tend to be overly-accommodating, I want you to drop everything you’re doing to read this post. Today is going to be a changing day in your life my friend. Oh yes! You are moving from your lowly position of mediocrity and sadness, to a brand new place of joy and fulfillment. No longer will you be the perpetual pursuer, chasing after happiness that’s seemingly always beyond your grasp. I’m going to teach you how to expect more, demand more, and get more out of life. Are you ready? Let’s jump right into it. Change your M.O. If you find that people often disrespect you, and devalue what you have to offer, there’s something you need to do. You must change up your M.O., better known as your “Mode of... Read more →

It's Not You . . .

“It’s not you. It’s me.” Oh no . . . what a dreadful statement. Have you ever heard that before? It probably doesn’t feel very good to hear it, right? After all, sometimes it just seems like a pitiful excuse to bail on you, or just a sorry cop out. But let’s try putting our biases aside for a moment and examining the phrase objectively. Sometimes, it really isn’t you. It truly is the other party involved that has unresolved issues they need to work through. Here’s something I want you to remember. Never internalize other people’s stuff. What do I mean? I’ll tell you. Don’t ever carry around feelings of guilt, inadequacy, or dismay over another individual’s decision not to be a part of your life. Whether it’s a business client, a friend, or relative, you can’t walk around... Read more →

It's Not You . . .

“It’s not you. It’s me.” Oh no . . . what a dreadful statement. Have you ever heard that before? It probably doesn’t feel very good to hear it, right? After all, sometimes it just seems like a pitiful excuse to bail on you, or just a sorry cop out. But let’s try putting our biases aside for a moment and examining the phrase objectively. Sometimes, it really isn’t you. It truly is the other party involved that has unresolved issues they need to work through. Here’s something I want you to remember. Never internalize other people’s stuff. What do I mean? I’ll tell you. Don’t ever carry around feelings of guilt, inadequacy, or dismay over another individual’s decision not to be a part of your life. Whether it’s a business client, a friend, or relative, you can’t walk around... Read more →

Open Your Eyes!

It’s easy to misread people’s intentions, far too easy! So, be very careful. Be watchful. You see, some people are deceptive, disloyal, and underhanded. They’re just downright sneaky. And you have to be on guard, otherwise, you’ll never even see them coming. They’ll try to lie and sweet talk their way out of . . . or into anything. You don’t have to say amen. I know I’m right. They’ll flash those pearly whites at you and make you think they’re on your side. But everybody smiling ain’t nice and everybody that’s talkin’ right ain’t necessarily right. Trust me when I tell you, I’ve encountered many individuals who seemed well-intentioned. They said all the right things. They seemed to be the most genuine, kind, and nurturing people, until one day . . . they couldn’t fake it anymore. And like... Read more →

Open Your Eyes!

It’s easy to misread people’s intentions, far too easy! So, be very careful. Be watchful. You see, some people are deceptive, disloyal, and underhanded. They’re just downright sneaky. And you have to be on guard, otherwise, you’ll never even see them coming. They’ll try to lie and sweet talk their way out of . . . or into anything. You don’t have to say amen. I know I’m right. They’ll flash those pearly whites at you and make you think they’re on your side. But everybody smiling ain’t nice and everybody that’s talkin’ right ain’t necessarily right. Trust me when I tell you, I’ve encountered many individuals who seemed well-intentioned. They said all the right things. They seemed to be the most genuine, kind, and nurturing people, until one day . . . they couldn’t fake it anymore. And like... Read more →

Stay Away from Arsonists!

There are some professional arsonists. They enjoy starting fires. They like to watch them spread. They like getting a rise out of people. They enjoy taunting, teasing, and troubling other folks. They’ll say anything to anybody with no regard for their feelings. People with fiery tongues are not worth your time, so don’t give them any. They destroy rather than build; they hurt rather than help; they scorn rather than soothe; they fan flames rather than smother them. Don’t let them draw you out into a fight. They’re toxic. They don’t want to work it out, they just want to fight! They are fire-starters. The Bible says it this way, “Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles! And the tongue is a fire, a world of... Read more →

Stay Away from Arsonists!

There are some professional arsonists. They enjoy starting fires. They like to watch them spread. They like getting a rise out of people. They enjoy taunting, teasing, and troubling other folks. They’ll say anything to anybody with no regard for their feelings. People with fiery tongues are not worth your time, so don’t give them any. They destroy rather than build; they hurt rather than help; they scorn rather than soothe; they fan flames rather than smother them. Don’t let them draw you out into a fight. They’re toxic. They don’t want to work it out, they just want to fight! They are fire-starters. The Bible says it this way, “Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles! And the tongue is a fire, a world of... Read more →

Stop Telling your Business!

You already know that you can’t go through life living in a bubble. You have to, at some point, open yourself up to new people, places and things. Let’s face it, beginning new relationships is a natural part of life, but you do have to be careful. You can’t disclose too much about yourself too soon. You can’t make the fatal mistake of telling your business. If you’re a very friendly, open, honest, and outgoing person, you need to internalize what I’m telling you. Everybody is not ready to know you intimately. Oh, I cannot stress this enough. You can’t go around revealing your vulnerabilities, mistakes, hopes and dreams to everyone that crosses your path. Otherwise, disloyal people will exploit your openness, put your business in the street, and hurt you. You see, we all want love and affection. We... Read more →

Stop Telling your Business!

You already know that you can’t go through life living in a bubble. You have to, at some point, open yourself up to new people, places and things. Let’s face it, beginning new relationships is a natural part of life, but you do have to be careful. You can’t disclose too much about yourself too soon. You can’t make the fatal mistake of telling your business. If you’re a very friendly, open, honest, and outgoing person, you need to internalize what I’m telling you. Everybody is not ready to know you intimately. Oh, I cannot stress this enough. You can’t go around revealing your vulnerabilities, mistakes, hopes and dreams to everyone that crosses your path. Otherwise, disloyal people will exploit your openness, put your business in the street, and hurt you. You see, we all want love and affection. We... Read more →

How NOT to Let Bitterness Get the Best of You

I want you to take a few moments to read this entire post. It will do one or both of the following: 1.) It will describe you. 2.) It will describe someone you know. It’s important for you to understand what I’m going to share with you today. It will help you better navigate your way through relationships and life in general. I’ll begin by saying, hurting people hurt other people. Never, ever forget that as long as you live. Individuals who are bitter and broken don’t know how to do anything else. First off, they don’t even realize their own brokenness let alone what they’re doing to you! Secondly, until they are ready to release the hurt they're holding on to, they will always have dysfunctional relationships. I call these folks “victimized abusers.” What does that mean? Essentially, people... Read more →

How NOT to Let Bitterness Get the Best of You

I want you to take a few moments to read this entire post. It will do one or both of the following: 1.) It will describe you. 2.) It will describe someone you know. It’s important for you to understand what I’m going to share with you today. It will help you better navigate your way through relationships and life in general. I’ll begin by saying, hurting people hurt other people. Never, ever forget that as long as you live. Individuals who are bitter and broken don’t know how to do anything else. First off, they don’t even realize their own brokenness let alone what they’re doing to you! Secondly, until they are ready to release the hurt they're holding on to, they will always have dysfunctional relationships. I call these folks “victimized abusers.” What does that mean? Essentially, people... Read more →

Haters Exposed!

I know we hear the word “hater” so much now until it’s almost cliché’, right? I must admit, for a long time I’ve had a personal aversion to the word. I somehow felt that it was kind of petty and silly. However, the longer I live, the more I realize that haters really do dwell among us in alarming numbers! Furthermore, it’s naïve to ignore this fact. Even though you may not adopt this particular moniker, there are three good adjectives that perfectly describe haters. Wanna hear ‘em? Here they go: Þ Jealous Þ Envious Þ Insecure Yep, that’s a near perfect assessment of their character. Got it? They’re jealous, envious and insecure. And if you plan to survive in this world and do all God has called you to do, expect to run into folks from “Hater-ville” on a... Read more →

Haters Exposed!

I know we hear the word “hater” so much now until it’s almost cliché’, right? I must admit, for a long time I’ve had a personal aversion to the word. I somehow felt that it was kind of petty and silly. However, the longer I live, the more I realize that haters really do dwell among us in alarming numbers! Furthermore, it’s naïve to ignore this fact. Even though you may not adopt this particular moniker, there are three good adjectives that perfectly describe haters. Wanna hear ‘em? Here they go: Þ Jealous Þ Envious Þ Insecure Yep, that’s a near perfect assessment of their character. Got it? They’re jealous, envious and insecure. And if you plan to survive in this world and do all God has called you to do, expect to run into folks from “Hater-ville” on a... Read more →

Mind your Own Business

I'm sure you've heard the expression, "mind your business." Am I right? I know I have. Perhaps, you can remember coming up in a household where you were taught to "stay outta grown folks bit-ness." You may have even been popped upside the head from time to time for disobeying this cardinal rule. Can you relate to that? Well, have you ever considered that this law still applies even in adulthood? I’m serious. As adults, I think we sometimes get too involved in the affairs of other adults. We have our personal opinions and philosophies about what everybody else should do. And if we're not careful, we'll try to run other people's lives for them, when really, that's not our place. Let me tell you something that can potentially save you from undue stress and high blood pressure. Don't get... Read more →

Stop Worrying About People

Hey ladies! Alrighty then, let's jump into it. Today I want to focus on something very important and I want you to listen well. I speak to so many women who struggle with the desire to be accepted and validated. They find themselves searching for the love and approval of others. They end up compromising their integrity to fill a void in their hearts. Unfortunately, few ever realize that the very thing they seek is within. Here's a bit of advice I want to give you. Never look for affirmation from others. You must give that to yourself. How? By seeing yourself as God sees you. Don't wait for someone else to tell you that, you're good enough. You must know that already. Because as long as your worth is tied to their opinion, everytime their opinion of you changes,... Read more →

The Gift of Goodbye

Hello EEW Ladies! I want you to remember something very important. There will be relationships in your life that will abruptly come to an end. You won't be expecting it. You won't necessarily see it coming. But, just one day . . . out of the blue . . . that person fades off the scene. You may even be close to them. They may be a business partner or a relative. But, inevitably, that time will come in your life, and when it does, don't fret. This is where the "gift of goodbye" comes in. I call it a gift because, often, it's a blessing in disguise. There are some people you don't need in your life. They simply hinder you. They impede your progress. They severely limit your ability to soar. Unfortunately, you can't see it until they're... Read more →

Assert Yourself!

Hello again EEW ladies! There's lots going on in my world right now, but I won't bore you with the litany of things I could stand to vent about. Rather, I'll focus in on one issue in particular. Well . . . I'm in the middle of major negotiations for a few upcoming projects. Anyway, one offer in particular, is very attractive. And I must admit, I'm enthusiastic about the prospects. However, I ran into a slight problem while fleshing out the details. I noticed a few things about the deal that were a little disarming. Now, obviously, I could've looked the other way. Especially in light of the fact that we're not talking about chump change here. But I elected to do something different. I decided that I wouldn't overlook the details that were bothering me. Instead, I took... Read more →

Mind your Own Business

I'm sure you've heard the expression, "mind your business." Am I right? I know I have. Perhaps, you can remember coming up in a household where you were taught to "stay outta grown folks bit-ness." You may have even been popped upside the head from time to time for disobeying this cardinal rule. Can you relate to that? Well, have you ever considered that this law still applies even in adulthood? I’m serious. As adults, I think we sometimes get too involved in the affairs of other adults. We have our personal opinions and philosophies about what everybody else should do. And if we're not careful, we'll try to run other people's lives for them, when really, that's not our place. Let me tell you something that can potentially save you from undue stress and high blood pressure. Don't get... Read more →

Stop Worrying About People

Hey ladies! Alrighty then, let's jump into it. Today I want to focus on something very important and I want you to listen well. I speak to so many women who struggle with the desire to be accepted and validated. They find themselves searching for the love and approval of others. They end up compromising their integrity to fill a void in their hearts. Unfortunately, few ever realize that the very thing they seek is within. Here's a bit of advice I want to give you. Never look for affirmation from others. You must give that to yourself. How? By seeing yourself as God sees you. Don't wait for someone else to tell you that, you're good enough. You must know that already. Because as long as your worth is tied to their opinion, everytime their opinion of you changes,... Read more →

The Gift of Goodbye

Hello EEW Ladies! I want you to remember something very important. There will be relationships in your life that will abruptly come to an end. You won't be expecting it. You won't necessarily see it coming. But, just one day . . . out of the blue . . . that person fades off the scene. You may even be close to them. They may be a business partner or a relative. But, inevitably, that time will come in your life, and when it does, don't fret. This is where the "gift of goodbye" comes in. I call it a gift because, often, it's a blessing in disguise. There are some people you don't need in your life. They simply hinder you. They impede your progress. They severely limit your ability to soar. Unfortunately, you can't see it until they're... Read more →

Assert Yourself!

Hello again EEW ladies! There's lots going on in my world right now, but I won't bore you with the litany of things I could stand to vent about. Rather, I'll focus in on one issue in particular. Well . . . I'm in the middle of major negotiations for a few upcoming projects. Anyway, one offer in particular, is very attractive. And I must admit, I'm enthusiastic about the prospects. However, I ran into a slight problem while fleshing out the details. I noticed a few things about the deal that were a little disarming. Now, obviously, I could've looked the other way. Especially in light of the fact that we're not talking about chump change here. But I elected to do something different. I decided that I wouldn't overlook the details that were bothering me. Instead, I took... Read more →