What would your life be like if you did this every morning?

A Template For 2013 Goals & Planning

As the pace of life on this planet seems to increase every year, planning becomes that much more important to ensuring that life doesn't speed away and leave your hopes and dreams in the dust. 

In the midst of all your holiday festivities and get-togethers with family & friends, find an hour to sit down and think about all you're thankful for this year, the people who've been most influential in your life and the most memorable moments you've had. Think about the accomplishments you're most proud of and the projects which made the most of your passions.

Once you're in awe of everything you've done this year and feeling good about the wonderful people in your life, use this template to jot down some of the things you hope to do, see and learn in 2013.

The Real Deal

     "I wonder why anyone would hesitate to be generous with their writing."

             - Seth Godin, Doing what you love (but maybe you can't get paid for it)

I find myself inspired by this quote, and by the article (linked above) in which Godin first articulates this.  Can you think of a time when you tried to commercialize, generalize, refocus or reconfigure something you do or create for fun, with the intention of making it more palatable for a target audience?  Did it work?  Did you end up happy with your end product, or disappointed that it had become diluted, unfocused, or uninspired?

2012 in Review

Merry Christmas! Joyeux Noël! С Рождеством! Hyvää Joulua! 

Dear Friends,
This has been an incredible year - full of joy, adventures around the globe, and memories for a lifetime. I have treasured the opportunities to work with you, serve with you, laugh with you, and to write to you and share with you via NJW.