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Are You Afraid to Standout?

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Edie Galley ~ 17 Comments

Are you trying to fit in, do it the way everyone else is doing it, the way it “should’ be done, the way that works? Have you been watching all the expert videos, reading all the blogs, trying to follow all the rules? I am sure you have gotten a lot of great information which can be helpful. There comes…

How have you challenged yourself today?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Edie Galley ~ 0 Comments

You can do more than you think you can. Have you tried this simple exercise before? Raise your hand as high as you can. (Go ahead, try it.) Now raise your hand even higher. Were you able to raise your hand higher? Most people find a way to do so, especially if they’re in a group of other people who…

You Gotta Let Go of the Goal

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Edie Galley ~ 2 Comments

On Sunday I was rollerblading, I had a goal of how far I wanted to go, I could see my goal destination, it was further than I had ever gone, as most goals are. I was hot, it was a long way and I started thinking about how hard it would be to get there. As I looked at it…

What Happens When You Fail?

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Edie Galley ~ 0 Comments

So many things we don’t try for fear of failing. Often getting caught up in the what ifs. This week Diana Nyad “failed” to accomplish her goal of being the first to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage. This was no small goal, Diana is 61 years old, it took two years of planning and training and…

Seven Ways to Get More Out of Giving It Away Free

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Edie Galley ~ 0 Comments

The question of why give away information free and how much should be given often comes up for entrepreneurs, coaches and consultants. This week I was talking with a client who was discouraged because she had been doing free workshops and felt too many people were taking advantage of the freebie and nothing more. She was considering no longer giving…

Get Your Courage On! 7 Things to do When Adversity Strikes

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Edie Galley ~ 4 Comments

Adversity affects us all at one time or another whether it is financial, business, relationship or health, you can feel stuck and it can be difficult to see beyond. Here are seven things you can do to help you get your courage on and move through the adversity. Look for your success – you have many success in your life…