Written by Karen D. Swim When I was 8 years old, I had a pair of black go-go boots. They laced up the front and zipped on the side. I loved those boots. I wanted to wear them with everything! One Friday, I put them on with my favorite fire engine red jumper and planned [...]
Embrace Your Obstacles
July 11, 2008 By 24 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim “Obstacles are necessary for success because in selling, as in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats. Yet each struggle, each defeat, sharpens your skills and strengths, your courage and your endurance, your ability and your confidence and thus each obstacle is a comrade-in-arms [...]
Ride the Magic Bus to Success
June 27, 2008 By 14 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim “Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.”-Chamfort, French Playwright This week, I spent a great deal of time learning. I read, participated in webcasts, teleseminars and soaked up wisdom from anyone willing to share it. I had the opportunity to interact [...]
Are you a commitment phobe?
June 20, 2008 By 9 Comments
by Karen D. Swim, Photo: Jeff Belmonte, Flickr.com ”Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes… but no plans.” –Peter F. Drucker Do you have a fear of commitment? According to Queendom.com, “Commitment phobia is the fear and avoidance of having to commit, particularly to relationships.” The site offers a commitment readiness test [...]
A Divine Slap on the Head
June 13, 2008 By 15 Comments
by Karen D. SwimPhoto: Ian Britton, free.foto.com For the past week my truck has been doing community service. As such, my only transportation has been my two feet (you don’t even want to know what happened to my bike!). My typical errands are roughly 5 miles. Normally I enjoy the additional exercise and the good [...]
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