I was on the treadmill earlier today (trying to ward of last night’s margarita panini) and I got to thinking about this past year.

It had its ups and downs, yet there was something truly special about 2011. It was the year that defined where I, my family and my business are headed into this next season of my life.

I got to thinking about all the amazing relationships and people I’ve met this year and how different things are than this time last year.  Read more...

Recently, I was visiting some friends on Facebook and came across a post by a social media ‘expert.’

The conversation was about the latest social media project she was working on with a local business networking group and how it was going to be this, that and the ‘other thing.’

It really got me thinking…

Why can’t adults build their business on the lemonade stand principle?

Why do we have to make our business so stinkin’ complicated? Is it any wonder why many people struggle for years?

Here’s what I mean…  Read more...

I just listened to the most amazing audio I’ve listened to in a very long time. It’s not for sale, so don’t worry, there isn’t going to be pitch.

Seriously, though, think about this for a minute. If you have been “at this”, meaning your home business, for years now and are still struggling, you have got to ask yourself some serious questions why.

What’s the Difference?

Why is it that “other people” seem to “make it” and some don’t?

It’s not because of a “magic button” product, it’s not because of a “push button system” or some so-called latest and greatest tool.  Read more...

Seriously, just imagine for a minute if babies only THOUGHT about walking, but never really attempted to walk. Would we all be crawling around on all fours?

I know that sounds silly, doesn’t it? “But, Patty, of course babies don’t think about walking, they just do it!” (hmmm… sound familiar?)

Babies instinctively crawl, roll over, stand, walk and run. They instinctively do everything until adults put limits on what they can and can not do.

Which brings me to this…  Read more...

84 days…12 weeks…2,016 hours.

This isn’t going to be a very long post because it doesn’t need to be. Actually, it’s probably going to be the shortest blog post I’ve ever written.

Here’s the Deal

YOU were designed for greatness. YOU were designed to do amazing things on this earth! You will be amazed what you can accomplish in 84 days when you do one simple thing.

Just make a decision to stop settling for mediocrity and start living your life by design.  Read more...