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December 31st, 2009

By Shorty In Da House in: Shorty Says

Wishing Everyone a Prosperous 2010

I wish everyone a prosperous 2010.  May all of your goals be met and dreams come true.
Allow me to share a few words of wisdom from Three Feet from Gold:

Sometimes our greatest achievements and successes are closer than we believe
Many receive good advice, yet few profit from it.
The most common cause of failure is quitting.
Seek [...]

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December 31st, 2009

By Shorty In Da House in: Shorty Says

It’s MY Turn to Go!

My neighbor is moving to Florida on January 2, 2010. I just received word that Sporty King is moving to North Carolina in May 2010.
That has put fire under my butt to move.  I’m wondering, though, how I can find opportunities that will allow me to write and travel at someone else’s expense.  That would [...]

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December 31st, 2009

By Shorty In Da House in: Shorty Thinks

I’m in a Lonely Place

This is how I feel as I press forward toward my goal.  There are people at the goal line, and there is assistance; but right now, it’s a little lonely.
Don’t get me wrong, there is assistance.  There are people who keep me going with words of encouragement and listening ears, which is great.  But, it’s [...]

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December 29th, 2009

By Shorty In Da House in: Shorty Resource Blog, Shorty Says, The Write Design Company

More Good Stuff Happening

1. Started reading Three Feet From Gold.  Highly  motivational.  One of the main keys to success is not quitting.
2. I shared my research idea with a fellow Toastmaster, and she advised to me look out for research grants.
3. Journalist and blogger, Maureen Jenkins, advised me to scale back on the topics I said I would [...]

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December 29th, 2009

By Shorty In Da House in: Shorty Shares

TBT News Service Announces Chicago’s 10 Most Fascinating People and or Stories of the Last Decade (10yrs)

1). The election of Barack Obama, the 1st Black president of the United State of America. Who would have known that by the start of another decade in the early 21st century, the past activities of racism and bigotry would join together in the majority and place a Black face at the helm of the [...]

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December 28th, 2009

By Shorty In Da House in: Shorty Thinks

The Apple Bug is Upon Me

I don’t know what has come over me these past few months, but I have been bitten by the Apple bug.
First, I was fixated on the Apple Mac Book (well, I still am). Now, it’s the IPod touch.

What’s wrong with me?
I know. It’s time to step up my game in technology. I [...]

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December 28th, 2009

By Shorty In Da House in: Shorty Says

Progress Report

I am happy to report that my brochures are being shipped by PS Print. I got the size I want, and I’m quite pleased.
My comedy writing and Improv classes begin next week. Woo hoo!
I signed up for how to Get Paid for Penning Your Two Cents which will teach me how to get [...]

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December 27th, 2009

By Shorty In Da House in: Inspirational

Powerful Message for Leaders

Leaders don’t just dream; they awaken and act on their dreams.
Just wanted to share.

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December 27th, 2009

By Shorty In Da House in: Shorty Thinks

This Was So Me

I received this quote today:
“We often hesitate to take initiative because we are afraid of responsibility or the
consequences of our actions.”
I was on hold for the last couple months because of the responsibility that is involved in moving to the next level. Here’s the thing: I can stay still and become frustrated or I [...]

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December 26th, 2009

By Shorty In Da House in: Shorty Thinks, Those I Love

My Little Sister is a Blessing

As much as my little sister irks me sometimes, she is a blessing. She has encouraged me on so many levels.
She is my biggest cheerleader on my journey to prosperity. Also, she is probably the most entertaining camera person I have encountered. I thought I was going to need a one of [...]