I really like Arnold Schwarzenegger. Kindergarten Cop was one of my favorite movies when I was a kid, and after watching the 2023 Netflix documentary Arnold, I was extremely impressed by what I learned about his time as governor of California. Initially, I was opposed to Arnold running because I felt a celebrity with no ... read more >
Everything begins and ends with mindset. I used to be in a Mastermind group, and the leader would always preach about being “World Class.” He wasn’t just talking because he trained world-class athletes, so he knew exactly what it took to be on a world-class level. Some people think being world-class is about how much ... read more >
When young women ask for advice that I would give my younger self, it all comes down to one central theme: Do not consistently choose the short stick and end up with a life you settled for and now regret. Let Go of Timelines Many of us have timelines in our heads that we ... read more >
My client offered my sister and me tickets to the Warriors Game, and for one brief moment, I considered saying no. I had some great excuses in my head: It was a weeknight, and I had to get up the next morning. Are you kidding? It’s the Warriors! It’s funny how when you’re used to ... read more >
My word for 2026 is alignment. I love this definition of the word alignment from Merriam-Webster: to be in or come into precise adjustment or correct relative position Correct. I understand that collectively, the world has not been in a great place since 2020, and we all know why. Personally, I haven’t been having a ... read more >
I am reading Shonda Rhimes’ book, Year of Yes, and it is extremely timely for me. It’s a fun read, and I am looking forward to chronicling my adventures during my own Year of Yes. “Losing yourself does not happen all at once. It happens one No at a time.” – Shonda Rhimes True that. ... read more >
Alignment the proper positioning or state of adjustment of parts (as of a mechanical or electronic device) in relation to each other I am out of alignment with the lifestyle my authentic self desires. It’s why every day feels like self-betrayal. I settled for this life, and I know it every day because I am ... read more >
1. Know when it is time to move on. My biggest mistake in life has been staying too long, and then I get stuck. Whether it is due to complacency, convenience, misguided loyalty, obligation, or fear, I tend to overstay rather than move on. Fear is why I stay too long. I fear change; I fear ... read more >
The word alignment is looking more and more like the word for 2026. Part of the issue with the last ten years is that I have been out of alignment with my values, my capabilities, my lifestyle, and my character. It has all been settling, so that is why it has been so disappointing. OF ... read more >
I was listening to the podcast “On with Kara Swisher,” and makeup mogul Bobbi Brown was the guest. Bobbi Brown had launched a new makeup company and was looking for an older woman who had not had any cosmetic work done on her face to serve as a model for the brand. She recounted passing ... read more >
