The saying about learning more from your mistakes than your successes is something I totally agree with. A couple of years ago, I got a call from a company I was working with, asking if I would agree to a certain monetary deal. I completely take the blame for mishandling the situation, but I had just walked in from a great meeting when the phone rang, so I was in good mood, and caught off guard. Foolishly, I agreed to the deal on the spot and then beat myself up about it when I had a moment to review.
After a while, I realized that it was a small price to pay for the huge lesson I learned. From that point on, I never agree to anything (within reason) without sleeping on it first. Taking that time might reveal something you can't think of "in the moment". I always like to think that that one lesson shielded me from making a bigger mistake later. Whether it's true or not, at least I can sleep at night.
Sidebar #1: What would you like to see more of? Book reviews? Tips? Stories? Anything else that's missing? I am at your beck and call.
Sidebar #2: I'm headed to Florida for a couple of days, so you won't see any new posts till the end of the week. But I promise to come back refreshed and ready to blog!
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I think you should post whatever you feel like posting! I'm all about freeform blogging. :) But of course, I just want more of everything!
I agree with Cindy..post whatever you like! I love reading anything you write. I do love the questions you give us after each post. Have fun on your trip!
i would like to hear more of what you make for dinner. i know it may be a funny request, but working at home all day and trying to work creatively, should, i suppose, carry in to the kitchen, right? :)
Now, I was not expecting that! But great idea. I can't say I'm hugely creative in the kitchen, but I'll be happy to share some tricks I have up my sleeve. Most of my favorites are things that are super-easy but look otherwise!
I'm in FL, but checking in and am grateful for your feedback, Brenda, Cindy and Emily! Will post this weekend!
Susan
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