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28 Days to Getting Your Sh*t Together – Bring It!! [Day 1- 28 GYST]

Can you believe it?! Day #1 of 28 Days to Getting Your Sh*t Together is FINALLY here!! YAY!!

Que theme music: Hey! Ho! Let’s Go! http://tinysong.com/8MY3

Today we are going to do some preparation to make the most of this experience. Remember, I’ve read all the posts that are coming your way so I know what is in store for us. :-)

If I’ve learned anything during my years online (and before that in my years performing Shakespeare), it’s this:  preparation may not sound all hot and sexy, but it is what separates the breathtaking from the “meh”.  So let’s be about some awesome, okay?!

(For those of you who have done these with me before, this groundwork will look familiar.)

For the next 28 days we’ve volunteered to get a daily kick in the rear guaranteed to change the way we do things.  At first, all this change may feel unfamiliar and awkward – and that’s ok. Change can feel like that. Other times it may feel frightening and disorienting – and that’s okay. Change can feel like that. And still other times it may feel  liberating and freeing – and that’s ok. Change can feel like that, too.

“Fortune favors the prepared mind.” ~Louis Pasteur


These seven keys below will anchor us in the coming days (and even when this series is over) and will truly make all the difference. So, here we go.

1) Commit. Show up here every day for the next 28 days. If you are serious about getting your sh*t together, you’ve got to step up. I know you are busy. So am I. But I’ve learned that my sh*t isn’t going to get itself together all by itself. I’ve got to be willing to do whatever it takes. So today, decide.

2) Get a notebook or a legal pad that is dedicated to this 28 day series. You may even want to get a three -ring binder and some loose-leaf paper so you can print out and save each blog post. Every day you will be asked to take a small action toward getting your sh*t together. You’ll need some space to write down your thoughts and your responses. This may be the very excuse you need to finally buy a Moleskin. :-)

3) Ask questions. Each blog post author is available on the day of their post to respond to comments and answer questions. Take advantage of having access to this extraordinary group of men and women. And remember, the only stupid question is the one that remains unasked.

4) Connect with each other. Many of you recruited a partner for 28 Days -which is AWESOME!! And if you haven’t, it’s not too late to do that, but you will be fine if you haven’t. The culture here at Escaping Mediocrity is one of a tribe. We learn from and lean on each other.

To that end, connect with those you may not know. Respond to an interesting comment. Ask the commentor a question.  Together we are powerful.

(And here is one of my few ground rules: this is a supportive environment. If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. If you get personal or overly snarky, I will call you out and ban you. End of story.)

I’ve built a list on twitter to make it easy for you to follow all of the guest authors for the series. You will find it here: http://bit.ly/grlUBa

AND I will be building a list of 28 Day participants on twitter as well. Use the hashtag #28Days in your tweets if you want to be added.

5) Remember that some posts will resonate more strongly with you than others. Many times I’ve found that the thing that I was certain had no value to me was the very thing that turned me around. So play through each day. You never know where it may lead you.

6) Stay the course. Somewhere about mid-way through this thing, people will start dropping off. It’s just what happens. Decide now that you won’t be one of those people.

7) Go easy on yourself. Yes I know I said decide, commit, step up. And I still mean that. I also know that change can be exhausting and doesn’t come as easily as we would like sometimes. You can’t force it; you can only allow it. And take really good care of your self in the process. :-)

So now go get yourself all warmed up because tomorrow Les Mckeown is going to blow you away. I kid you not.

BRING IT!

P.S. If you aren’t already signed up and don’t want to miss out on  28 Days to Getting Your Sh*t Together, please sign up here.

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  • http://goodgirlgoneredneck.blogspot.com Andrea B.

    First off, thanks so much for the Twitter list! I have been trying to create one myself and totally failing. ;) Also, thanks in advance for the participant-twitter list. I look forward to connecting with people who are in this with the rest of us … or something like that. This is a perfect day for this to begin for me, as I just had some eye-opening discussions yesterday, and I’m totally in need of getting my butt in gear and getting my sh*t together. Can’t wait to read all that is to come, and thanks for pulling all of this together! I will BE one of those participants who is here until the END!

    • Anonymous

      LOVE that commitment!!! And serendipitous timing is one of those “univrse is trying to tell us something” things. So I’m glad it’s all coming together!

    • Kristin

      Like your commitment :) Here is to 28 days of getting our sh*t together.

      • http://goodgirlgoneredneck.blogspot.com Andrea B.

        Thanks, I’m raising a glass to you as well (of chai tea, of course, it’s only 1pm!)

    • Anonymous

      Never say “totally failing” … it just “didn’t happen as expected” :) I’m my own worst critic and self-inflicting pain martyr, so FAIL, failing, failure fall with grace and ease from my lips. You took a HUGE leap today but committing — it’s a big commitment as Sarah mentioned, but in the long run you will be so happy you did.

      I will share that over the past 13 months since I’ve been actively participating with this tribe, I learned that changing my game is hard, can be slow and frustrating (it is a process) with mishaps and non-successes along the way (especially when there are big monsters like surgery and marital separation in the room) — BUT by being kinder to myself, getting my sh*t together becomes a process, not a punishment. We’re looking to step into our brilliance and take the action necessary to sustain that (OK, I’m getting out my BS shovel since I’m not practicing what I just preached) ;)

      We need to check the mental monkeys at the door and be kind to ourselves. Best part about the Hooligans is they’realways are here to support and have your back. We learned that from Sarah.

      • http://goodgirlgoneredneck.blogspot.com Andrea B.

        Great comment. Thanks for sharing. I agree that we have to be kind to ourselves. If we won’t be, who will, right? Thanks for exploring the process with me!

        • Anonymous

          Right! … and you are most welcome. (very nice to meet you) :)

      • http://www.rubyslippersstudio.wordpress.com Callahan McDonough

        check the mental monkeys at the door…..excellent. good to hear from you again. x0

  • http://www.DanaReeves.com Dana Reeves

    Thank you, thank you, thank you Sarah for what I know was a ton of hard work and dedication in pulling this together for us! Looking forward to the next 28 days. Let’s Go! :-)

    • Anonymous

      You are an old pro at getting your sh*t together Dana so I’m glad you are here to share your experience!
      xo- S.

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Hi Dana! I’m a little tingly with excitement. Looking forward to this next month.

      • http://www.DanaReeves.com Dana Reeves

        Me too! It’s gonna be great!

    • Anonymous

      Soooo good to see you my friend! It’s going to be a great 28 days :)

      • http://www.DanaReeves.com Dana Reeves

        Good to see you too Lori!

      • http://www.rubyslippersstudio.wordpress.com Callahan McDonough

        he Lori… miss ya. good to see/hear u thru list.

    • http://www.rubyslippersstudio.wordpress.com Callahan McDonough

      hey Dana, good to see ya.

  • Anonymous

    First off, thanks so much for the Twitter list! I have been trying to create one myself and totally failing. ;) Also, thanks in advance for the participant-twitter list. I look forward to connecting with people who are in this with the rest of us … or something like that. This is a perfect day for this to begin for me, as I just had some eye-opening discussions yesterday, and I’m totally in need of getting my butt in gear and getting my sh*t together. Can’t wait to read all that is to come, and thanks for pulling all of this together! I will BE one of those participants who is here until the END!

    • Anonymous

      LOVE that commitment!!! And serendipitous timing is one of those “univrse is trying to tell us something” things. So I’m glad it’s all coming together!

    • Kristin

      Like your commitment :) Here is to 28 days of getting our sh*t together.

      • Anonymous

        Thanks, I’m raising a glass to you as well (of chai tea, of course, it’s only 1pm!)

    • Anonymous

      Never say “totally failing” … it just “didn’t happen as expected” :) I’m my own worst critic and self-inflicting pain martyr, so FAIL, failing, failure fall with grace and ease from my lips. You took a HUGE leap today but committing — it’s a big commitment as Sarah mentioned, but in the long run you will be so happy you did.

      I will share that over the past 13 months since I’ve been actively participating with this tribe, I learned that changing my game is hard, can be slow and frustrating (it is a process) with mishaps and non-successes along the way (especially when there are big monsters like surgery and marital separation in the room) — BUT by being kinder to myself, getting my sh*t together becomes a process, not a punishment. We’re looking to step into our brilliance and take the action necessary to sustain that (OK, I’m getting out my BS shovel since I’m not practicing what I just preached) ;)

      We need to check the mental monkeys at the door and be kind to ourselves. Best part about the Hooligans is they’realways are here to support and have your back. We learned that from Sarah.

      • Anonymous

        Great comment. Thanks for sharing. I agree that we have to be kind to ourselves. If we won’t be, who will, right? Thanks for exploring the process with me!

        • Anonymous

          Right! … and you are most welcome. (very nice to meet you) :)

      • http://www.rubyslippersstudio.com Callahan Mcdonough

        check the mental monkeys at the door…..excellent. good to hear from you again. x0

  • http://www.DanaReeves.com Dana Reeves

    Thank you, thank you, thank you Sarah for what I know was a ton of hard work and dedication in pulling this together for us! Looking forward to the next 28 days. Let’s Go! :-)

    • Anonymous

      You are an old pro at getting your sh*t together Dana so I’m glad you are here to share your experience!
      xo- S.

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Hi Dana! I’m a little tingly with excitement. Looking forward to this next month.

      • http://www.DanaReeves.com Dana Reeves

        Me too! It’s gonna be great!

    • Anonymous

      Soooo good to see you my friend! It’s going to be a great 28 days :)

      • http://www.DanaReeves.com Dana Reeves

        Good to see you too Lori!

      • http://www.rubyslippersstudio.com Callahan Mcdonough

        he Lori… miss ya. good to see/hear u thru list.

    • http://www.rubyslippersstudio.com Callahan Mcdonough

      hey Dana, good to see ya.

  • http://twitter.com/tc_judd T.C. Judd

    Been looking forward to this since you first mentioned it to me via Twitter, Sarah! I’m excited the day is finally here and can’t wait to get started!

    • Anonymous

      Ha! And I SO glad you are making time for this, busy boy. It’s gonna be f-u-n!

  • http://twitter.com/tc_judd T.C. Judd

    Been looking forward to this since you first mentioned it to me via Twitter, Sarah! I’m excited the day is finally here and can’t wait to get started!

    • Anonymous

      Ha! And I SO glad you are making time for this, busy boy. It’s gonna be f-u-n!

  • http://twitter.com/tc_judd T.C. Judd

    Been looking forward to this since you first mentioned it to me in a Twitter exchange, Sarah! I’m excited the day is finally here and can’t wait to get started!

  • http://twitter.com/barryrsilver Barry R. Silver

    Great post. Oops… I’m Barry Silver, gaining proficiency in SM on a daily basis and moving from unemployed to starter of a start up (or 2). Looking forward to meeting all and being further down the road on Mar. 1 than I am today. Open for pool buddy.

    • Anonymous

      So glad to see you here Barry. You’ll make the swimming pool fun!

  • http://twitter.com/tc_judd T.C. Judd

    Been looking forward to this since you first mentioned it to me in a Twitter exchange, Sarah! I’m excited the day is finally here and can’t wait to get started!

  • http://twitter.com/barryrsilver Barry R. Silver

    Great post. Oops… I’m Barry Silver, gaining proficiency in SM on a daily basis and moving from unemployed to starter of a start up (or 2). Looking forward to meeting all and being further down the road on Mar. 1 than I am today. Open for pool buddy.

    • Anonymous

      So glad to see you here Barry. You’ll make the swimming pool fun!

  • Rita

    I have to say I’m a bit nervous, and excited all at once. I have set up structures for myself before and they have worked effectively, however, they have been “my” structures. So it will be a stretch for me to follow someone else’s. Thank you in advance for creating this opportunity. If I forget to tell you later, I’m having an awesome time!
    Rita

    • Anonymous

      I think you may be more excited about this that I am. :-) And here’s the thing – pnly use the pieces of structure that resonate with you. I certainly have no magic formula to amke ti all work. If it’s useful – use it. If not – toss it. :-)

    • http://twitter.com/barryrsilver Barry R. Silver

      Sorry for being late to the party but… and excuse me for jumping in but I believe that’s the program: If you view this “program” to be someone else’s structures, you’re building in an out. You have to see what fits and own it. You reject what doesn’t fit not because of difficulty but because it doesn’t fit. But you already knew that, so I’ll pipe down and remember to use my 2 ears in proper ratio to my one mouth.

  • Rita

    I have to say I’m a bit nervous, and excited all at once. I have set up structures for myself before and they have worked effectively, however, they have been “my” structures. So it will be a stretch for me to follow someone else’s. Thank you in advance for creating this opportunity. If I forget to tell you later, I’m having an awesome time!
    Rita

    • Anonymous

      I think you may be more excited about this that I am. :-) And here’s the thing – pnly use the pieces of structure that resonate with you. I certainly have no magic formula to amke ti all work. If it’s useful – use it. If not – toss it. :-)

    • Anonymous

      I think you may be more excited about this that I am. :-) And here’s the thing – pnly use the pieces of structure that resonate with you. I certainly have no magic formula to amke ti all work. If it’s useful – use it. If not – toss it. :-)

    • http://twitter.com/barryrsilver Barry R. Silver

      Sorry for being late to the party but… and excuse me for jumping in but I believe that’s the program: If you view this “program” to be someone else’s structures, you’re building in an out. You have to see what fits and own it. You reject what doesn’t fit not because of difficulty but because it doesn’t fit. But you already knew that, so I’ll pipe down and remember to use my 2 ears in proper ratio to my one mouth.

  • http://www.twitter.com/Safan_Momin Safan Momin

    Excited to overcome my fear and start sharing with the tribe over the next 28 days. I have to admit that I have too much sh*t going on and I’m ready to focus on a few and get it together.

    I never have a good introduction to myself but hey, experimenting and testing will lead to a more developed one later. So I think I wear multiple hats. The most important is my work in tissue recovery from organ and tissue donors and bringing awareness to the subject of donation. Secondly, I do some freelance work in setting up computers and EMR systems in physician offices, this is a very small hat. Lastly, my newest project is to start writing and I want this hat to grow. I hope these 28 days will specifically help me get starting on writing.

    Oh and I am an expert procrastinator, thus I need to get my sh*t together.

    • http://twitter.com/AlexConde AlexConde

      I definitely think there’s a lot of issues that need to be dealt with regarding awareness and donation. I’m contemplating becoming a live kidney donor, and I find it fascinating (and a little worrying) the responses I get from people.

      Procrastinators unite! This will be a busy 28 days!

      • http://www.twitter.com/Safan_Momin Safan Momin

        Wow Alex, being a live kidney donor is amazing thing to do. I am no expert in this but my goal is to educate myself from the basics up to the complexities of donation and then help people make educated decisions.

        • http://twitter.com/AlexConde AlexConde

          I’m not one yet! I still have a lot to learn before I can make the final decision. It’s something I’m considering though, and considering seriously. I found that there’s really no single stop that has the information I would want, even if it’s a site specific to donations like this.

          • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

            I work with someone whose grandson had to have a kidney transplant. A mother of 3 from their church was the donor. She just felt it was something she needed to do. So unbelievably awesome that you are considering this Alex.

      • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

        Alex and Safan: I am a Libra so procrastination is definitely my forte! As I look at the clutter on my kitchen table..and desk…I know something’s gotta give.

        Looking forward to this series and to meeting new people.

        WooHoo!

    • Anonymous

      Oh wow – you are up to some VERY cool stuff!!! You will find a number of writers (frsutrated and otherwise) here, so you’re third hat is sure to get bigger in the coming month. Can’t wait to see where it all ends up for you!

      • http://www.twitter.com/Safan_Momin Safan Momin

        Thank you so much for putting this together and I am loving the list of contributors that you have set up for us. Hopefully we can make it all worth it for you in 28 days by all of our progress.

    • http://twitter.com/journeyscript Olivia Fletcher

      I like your analogy of having hats that you want to have grow or shrink as the case may be. And you just wrote a nice paragraph there…do that every day (maybe even double that) and you’ll be well on your way to some good practice writing, you know?

    • Anonymous

      Awesome! I’m an expert procrastinator, too. Consider me your new accountability buddy! ;) Welcome and congratulations for saying you are overcoming your fear. That is a HUGE step! I’m a newbie writer too … a reluctant one at that. You will absolutely love this tribe and come away with some much more than you expected today. So happy you are here.

      • http://www.DanaReeves.com Dana Reeves

        Right there with you guys on the procrastinating! Oh, very distractable too. Double whammy!

      • Anonymous

        Um, LP – I’ve read some of your stuff. You’re an amazing writer. Just sayin’ :)

        • Anonymous

          aw, thank you, LL! :) Promise there’s more on the way … very soon as a matter of fact.

    • Danielle Smith

      Procrastination? My middle name. I made it through college (a million years ago) repeating, “Pressure makes diamonds.” And while I still console myself with that – I would be far more peaceful if I were even a *little* ahead of the game.

      • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

        Great quote, Danielle! Some pressure is good (deadlines are wonderful motivators) but peace is wonderful.

        • http://goodgirlgoneredneck.blogspot.com Andrea B.

          Agreed. Pressure can make people (myself included) thrive! I’m right there with you ladies!

        • Danielle Smith

          Shelley – I’ve always felt that I ‘thrived’ in a pressured environment, but am finding more and more lately – the pressure is a touch overwhelming. You CAN’T procrastinate on everything :)

  • http://www.safanmomin.com Safan Momin

    Excited to overcome my fear and start sharing with the tribe over the next 28 days. I have to admit that I have too much sh*t going on and I’m ready to focus on a few and get it together.

    I never have a good introduction to myself but hey, experimenting and testing will lead to a more developed one later. So I think I wear multiple hats. The most important is my work in tissue recovery from organ and tissue donors and bringing awareness to the subject of donation. Secondly, I do some freelance work in setting up computers and EMR systems in physician offices, this is a very small hat. Lastly, my newest project is to start writing and I want this hat to grow. I hope these 28 days will specifically help me get starting on writing.

    Oh and I am an expert procrastinator, thus I need to get my sh*t together.

    • http://twitter.com/AlexConde AlexConde

      I definitely think there’s a lot of issues that need to be dealt with regarding awareness and donation. I’m contemplating becoming a live kidney donor, and I find it fascinating (and a little worrying) the responses I get from people.

      Procrastinators unite! This will be a busy 28 days!

      • http://www.safanmomin.com Safan Momin

        Wow Alex, being a live kidney donor is amazing thing to do. I am no expert in this but my goal is to educate myself from the basics up to the complexities of donation and then help people make educated decisions.

        • http://twitter.com/AlexConde AlexConde

          I’m not one yet! I still have a lot to learn before I can make the final decision. It’s something I’m considering though, and considering seriously. I found that there’s really no single stop that has the information I would want, even if it’s a site specific to donations like this.

          • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

            I work with someone whose grandson had to have a kidney transplant. A mother of 3 from their church was the donor. She just felt it was something she needed to do. So unbelievably awesome that you are considering this Alex.

      • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

        Alex and Safan: I am a Libra so procrastination is definitely my forte! As I look at the clutter on my kitchen table..and desk…I know something’s gotta give.

        Looking forward to this series and to meeting new people.

        WooHoo!

    • Anonymous

      Oh wow – you are up to some VERY cool stuff!!! You will find a number of writers (frsutrated and otherwise) here, so you’re third hat is sure to get bigger in the coming month. Can’t wait to see where it all ends up for you!

      • http://www.safanmomin.com Safan Momin

        Thank you so much for putting this together and I am loving the list of contributors that you have set up for us. Hopefully we can make it all worth it for you in 28 days by all of our progress.

    • Anonymous

      Oh wow – you are up to some VERY cool stuff!!! You will find a number of writers (frsutrated and otherwise) here, so you’re third hat is sure to get bigger in the coming month. Can’t wait to see where it all ends up for you!

    • http://twitter.com/journeyscript Olivia Fletcher

      I like your analogy of having hats that you want to have grow or shrink as the case may be. And you just wrote a nice paragraph there…do that every day (maybe even double that) and you’ll be well on your way to some good practice writing, you know?

    • Anonymous

      Awesome! I’m an expert procrastinator, too. Consider me your new accountability buddy! ;) Welcome and congratulations for saying you are overcoming your fear. That is a HUGE step! I’m a newbie writer too … a reluctant one at that. You will absolutely love this tribe and come away with some much more than you expected today. So happy you are here.

      • http://www.DanaReeves.com Dana Reeves

        Right there with you guys on the procrastinating! Oh, very distractable too. Double whammy!

      • Anonymous

        Um, LP – I’ve read some of your stuff. You’re an amazing writer. Just sayin’ :)

        • Anonymous

          aw, thank you, LL! :) Promise there’s more on the way … very soon as a matter of fact.

    • Danielle Smith

      Procrastination? My middle name. I made it through college (a million years ago) repeating, “Pressure makes diamonds.” And while I still console myself with that – I would be far more peaceful if I were even a *little* ahead of the game.

      • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

        Great quote, Danielle! Some pressure is good (deadlines are wonderful motivators) but peace is wonderful.

        • Anonymous

          Agreed. Pressure can make people (myself included) thrive! I’m right there with you ladies!

        • Danielle Smith

          Shelley – I’ve always felt that I ‘thrived’ in a pressured environment, but am finding more and more lately – the pressure is a touch overwhelming. You CAN’T procrastinate on everything :)

  • Rosemary

    {takes a running jump and plunges in with a giant cannonball}
    Thank you so much for putting this together! I ran across your site a couple of weeks ago and felt the pull of a kindred spirit. I’m a tech company co-founder, small business owner, social media devourer, online community crazy person, and mom of 3 kids under the age of 7. Lots of “stuff” to pull together, so I look forward to getting my butt kicked for a whole month! Can’t wait to connect with others as well!

    • Anonymous

      The Escaping Mediocrity blog seems to work like that. The people who are meant to find it, find it. :-) YAY!

    • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

      Hey Rosemary! I really enjoyed the visual of the giant cannonball! ;)

    • http://twitter.com/journeyscript Olivia Fletcher

      Just so you know, I really, really like your intro there, Rosemary. :) You sound like one busy woman! Are you active on Twitter and/or do you have a blog? Best of luck!

      • Rosemary

        Thanks for the warm welcome everyone :) Yep I’m busy, but this whole thing has got me wanting to make sure that I’m busy with the RIGHT STUFF. I am a Twitter-aholic (@rhogroupee is my personal account), and my personal blog is at http://rosemary.user.livecloud.com. Looking forward to getting to know you all as well!

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      Great visual, Rosemary! This pool is full of great people and I can’t wait to get to know everyone better!

  • Rosemary

    {takes a running jump and plunges in with a giant cannonball}
    Thank you so much for putting this together! I ran across your site a couple of weeks ago and felt the pull of a kindred spirit. I’m a tech company co-founder, small business owner, social media devourer, online community crazy person, and mom of 3 kids under the age of 7. Lots of “stuff” to pull together, so I look forward to getting my butt kicked for a whole month! Can’t wait to connect with others as well!

    • Anonymous

      The Escaping Mediocrity blog seems to work like that. The people who are meant to find it, find it. :-) YAY!

    • Anonymous

      The Escaping Mediocrity blog seems to work like that. The people who are meant to find it, find it. :-) YAY!

    • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

      Hey Rosemary! I really enjoyed the visual of the giant cannonball! ;)

    • http://twitter.com/journeyscript Olivia Fletcher

      Just so you know, I really, really like your intro there, Rosemary. :) You sound like one busy woman! Are you active on Twitter and/or do you have a blog? Best of luck!

      • Rosemary

        Thanks for the warm welcome everyone :) Yep I’m busy, but this whole thing has got me wanting to make sure that I’m busy with the RIGHT STUFF. I am a Twitter-aholic (@rhogroupee is my personal account), and my personal blog is at http://rosemary.user.livecloud.com. Looking forward to getting to know you all as well!

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      Great visual, Rosemary! This pool is full of great people and I can’t wait to get to know everyone better!

  • http://eventstrategysolutions.com Daphne

    Thanks for the opportunity, Sarah. As a multipreneur, I definitely need this chance to get my sh*t together. Looking forward to it, busyness and all.

    • Anonymous

      So SO glad you are here!!

    • http://www.DanaReeves.com Dana Reeves

      Daphne, I LOVE the term “multipreneur”! :-)

  • http://eventstrategysolutions.com Daphne

    Thanks for the opportunity, Sarah. As a multipreneur, I definitely need this chance to get my sh*t together. Looking forward to it, busyness and all.

    • Anonymous

      So SO glad you are here!!

    • http://www.DanaReeves.com Dana Reeves

      Daphne, I LOVE the term “multipreneur”! :-)

  • http://twitter.com/juliejordanscot Julie Jordan Scott

    Wow! I found this on the First of the Month so I may leap right in. Kindred spirits, I have found Kindred spirits for February 2011 and beyond. FANTASTIC!! Bring it on!!

    • Anonymous

      I do love it when serendipity like this strikes. Welcome to the tribe. :-)

  • http://twitter.com/juliejordanscot Julie Jordan Scott

    Wow! I found this on the First of the Month so I may leap right in. Kindred spirits, I have found Kindred spirits for February 2011 and beyond. FANTASTIC!! Bring it on!!

    • Anonymous

      I do love it when serendipity like this strikes. Welcome to the tribe. :-)

  • Anonymous

    I think you may be more excited about this that I am. :-) And here’s the thing – pnly use the pieces of structure that resonate with you. I certainly have no magic formula to amke ti all work. If it’s useful – use it. If not – toss it. :-)

  • Anonymous

    I think you may be more excited about this that I am. :-) And here’s the thing – pnly use the pieces of structure that resonate with you. I certainly have no magic formula to amke ti all work. If it’s useful – use it. If not – toss it. :-)

  • http://twitter.com/AlexConde AlexConde

    I general, I never have a shortage of great ideas, it’s getting them in action that is my issue. This plan for the next 28 days fits perfectly with my theme for 2011 “Less talk and more action”. Do more, say less. This means I need to definitely get my shit together and get my plans in a high gear! Thanks Sarah!

    • Anonymous

      Now you’ve gone and put that Elvis song in my head. “A Little Less Talk and A Lot More Action” or something like that. :-) Let’s kick it!

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      I think I need to “think less and do more.” Is over-thinking a disease?

  • http://twitter.com/AlexConde AlexConde

    I general, I never have a shortage of great ideas, it’s getting them in action that is my issue. This plan for the next 28 days fits perfectly with my theme for 2011 “Less talk and more action”. Do more, say less. This means I need to definitely get my shit together and get my plans in a high gear! Thanks Sarah!

    • Anonymous

      Now you’ve gone and put that Elvis song in my head. “A Little Less Talk and A Lot More Action” or something like that. :-) Let’s kick it!

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      I think I need to “think less and do more.” Is over-thinking a disease?

  • juliana

    I’ve got my notebook and I am ready to go – blizzard and all. Looking forward to these 28 days.

    • Anonymous

      Excellent. About having the notebook, I mean. Not about the blizzard. :-)

    • http://twitter.com/barryrsilver Barry R. Silver

      Wanted to say Hidy-Ho to another shoveling thru Snowmagedon.

  • juliana

    I’ve got my notebook and I am ready to go – blizzard and all. Looking forward to these 28 days.

    • Anonymous

      Excellent. About having the notebook, I mean. Not about the blizzard. :-)

    • http://twitter.com/barryrsilver Barry R. Silver

      Wanted to say Hidy-Ho to another shoveling thru Snowmagedon.

  • http://aremorch.com Are Morch

    Hi Sarah.

    Thanks for putting together this awesome program. This year I started out with goals like I want to conquer all my fears, discover the real ME of ME and finally be ME. Some friends introduced encouragements with that this is the year where we take a Leap Of Faith. Sometimes I watch Joel Olsteen, and I he was talking about JUMP – Taking a Leap Of Faith. Then I got your email with a introduction to ’28 Days to Getting Your Sh*t Together’. So I figured ‘Hey what a great way to start JUMP – Taking a Leap Of Faith.’

    I am also a decent procrastination – waiting for that perfect ‘moment’ to just suddenly appear.

    I know what to do.. but it don’t do me any good knowing if actually still don’t do it. Coming up with creative excuses is an easy task, coming up with creative actions is a daunting process. And like many other I put it off until tomorrow, only to discover that I again will put it off until another tomorrow.. It is nice to plan the future but I need to live in the present.

    So ready here to get my sh*t together.

    Cheers.. Are

    • Anonymous

      Ah the joys of perfection. I am intimately familiar with “waiting for the perfect moment” and it kept me sitting in the harbor for a VERY long time. I am SO glad you found your way here. Here’s to adventure that awaits!

  • http://www.lisarobbinyoung.com Lisa Robbin Young

    For as long as I’ve been lurking on the fringe of your tribe, this is actually my first full-blown connection to your acclaimed blog serials.

    Nice to see a few friendly faces at this pool par-tay already. @dana & @daphne, I’m sure we’re gonna have a blast!

    • Anonymous

      Just so you know, I’m stealing word “serials” and I may or may not give you credit. I want people to think I’m that clever. :-)

      • http://www.lisarobbinyoung.com Lisa Robbin Young

        You ARE clever. And I think you just DID give me credit! Tee hee. Looking forward to having a well-organized pile of poop at the end of the month. :-)

        • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

          HI Lisa! hee hee pile of poop. I would just like to reduce my procrastination along with a few piles of clutter during this next month. So glad to see you!

          • http://www.lisarobbinyoung.com Lisa Robbin Young

            You too, Lori! Sending you positive mojo to reduce the procrastination bug. :-)

  • http://aremorch.com Are Morch

    Hi Sarah.

    Thanks for putting together this awesome program. This year I started out with goals like I want to conquer all my fears, discover the real ME of ME and finally be ME. Some friends introduced encouragements with that this is the year where we take a Leap Of Faith. Sometimes I watch Joel Olsteen, and I he was talking about JUMP – Taking a Leap Of Faith. Then I got your email with a introduction to ’28 Days to Getting Your Sh*t Together’. So I figured ‘Hey what a great way to start JUMP – Taking a Leap Of Faith.’

    I am also a decent procrastination – waiting for that perfect ‘moment’ to just suddenly appear.

    I know what to do.. but it don’t do me any good knowing if actually still don’t do it. Coming up with creative excuses is an easy task, coming up with creative actions is a daunting process. And like many other I put it off until tomorrow, only to discover that I again will put it off until another tomorrow.. It is nice to plan the future but I need to live in the present.

    So ready here to get my sh*t together.

    Cheers.. Are

    • Anonymous

      Ah the joys of perfection. I am intimately familiar with “waiting for the perfect moment” and it kept me sitting in the harbor for a VERY long time. I am SO glad you found your way here. Here’s to adventure that awaits!

  • http://www.lisarobbinyoung.com Lisa Robbin Young

    For as long as I’ve been lurking on the fringe of your tribe, this is actually my first full-blown connection to your acclaimed blog serials.

    Nice to see a few friendly faces at this pool par-tay already. @dana & @daphne, I’m sure we’re gonna have a blast!

    • Anonymous

      Just so you know, I’m stealing word “serials” and I may or may not give you credit. I want people to think I’m that clever. :-)

      • http://www.lisarobbinyoung.com Lisa Robbin Young

        You ARE clever. And I think you just DID give me credit! Tee hee. Looking forward to having a well-organized pile of poop at the end of the month. :-)

        • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

          HI Lisa! hee hee pile of poop. I would just like to reduce my procrastination along with a few piles of clutter during this next month. So glad to see you!

          • http://www.lisarobbinyoung.com Lisa Robbin Young

            You too, Lori! Sending you positive mojo to reduce the procrastination bug. :-)

  • http://twitter.com/asr2008 Alana S. Robinson

    I can’t tell you how excited I am about this! For the longest time I’ve had plans and such in my head, but they never come to fruition because my focus becomes scatterbrained half way through. I’ve been telling myself I need to get it in gear and I saw your tweet and said to myself, now there’s the butt kick I need. I look forward to pushing myself and sharing in the ups and downs. I hope we all strive to make it to the end!

    • Anonymous

      Ah – bright shiny object syndrome – it is a malady that afflicts us all sometimes. :-) This series is gonna bring sharp focus to your work, Alana. Promise. :-)

      • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

        I love bright shiny objects! There are so many of them on the internet it’s hard to escape them!

  • http://twitter.com/asr2008 Alana S. Robinson

    I can’t tell you how excited I am about this! For the longest time I’ve had plans and such in my head, but they never come to fruition because my focus becomes scatterbrained half way through. I’ve been telling myself I need to get it in gear and I saw your tweet and said to myself, now there’s the butt kick I need. I look forward to pushing myself and sharing in the ups and downs. I hope we all strive to make it to the end!

  • http://twitter.com/asr2008 Alana S. Robinson

    I can’t tell you how excited I am about this! For the longest time I’ve had plans and such in my head, but they never come to fruition because my focus becomes scatterbrained half way through. I’ve been telling myself I need to get it in gear and I saw your tweet and said to myself, now there’s the butt kick I need. I look forward to pushing myself and sharing in the ups and downs. I hope we all strive to make it to the end!

    • Anonymous

      Ah – bright shiny object syndrome – it is a malady that afflicts us all sometimes. :-) This series is gonna bring sharp focus to your work, Alana. Promise. :-)

      • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

        I love bright shiny objects! There are so many of them on the internet it’s hard to escape them!

  • http://twitter.com/jdavidtrotter David Trotter

    Sarah – thanks for putting this together for everyone. I look forward to being stretched for the next month!

    • Anonymous

      Oh David – I am HONORED that you are here. And I can’t wait to see your best Gumby impression. :-)

  • http://twitter.com/Nicole_Boyce Nicole(Willis)Boyce

    Ready to GO!!!! *Gulp* Getting my sh*t together is going to be so much fun and such a journey with this fabulous crew you have gathered! Thank you Sarah for pulling it all together for the tribe! Hey! Ho! Let’s GO!!!! :)

    • Anonymous

      Oh you are SO ready for this Nicole! So excited to see all that you do in 2011!

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Hi Nicole! So glad to see you. Looking forward to this next month…And Sarah is right in her comment-you are ready for this. You’re already doing it!

    • http://www.DanaReeves.com Dana Reeves

      Nicole! How would you feel about being accountability partners through this?! We can learn how to ass-kick long distance, right?! :-)

    • Anonymous

      Oh, Nicole! It’s so good to see you again :)

    • http://www.rubyslippersstudio.wordpress.com Callahan McDonough

      hey Nicole. yay. your here. x0

  • http://twitter.com/jdavidtrotter David Trotter

    Sarah – thanks for putting this together for everyone. I look forward to being stretched for the next month!

    • Anonymous

      Oh David – I am HONORED that you are here. And I can’t wait to see your best Gumby impression. :-)

  • http://twitter.com/Nicole_Boyce Nicole(Willis)Boyce

    Ready to GO!!!! *Gulp* Getting my sh*t together is going to be so much fun and such a journey with this fabulous crew you have gathered! Thank you Sarah for pulling it all together for the tribe! Hey! Ho! Let’s GO!!!! :)

    • Anonymous

      Oh you are SO ready for this Nicole! So excited to see all that you do in 2011!

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Hi Nicole! So glad to see you. Looking forward to this next month…And Sarah is right in her comment-you are ready for this. You’re already doing it!

    • http://www.DanaReeves.com Dana Reeves

      Nicole! How would you feel about being accountability partners through this?! We can learn how to ass-kick long distance, right?! :-)

    • Anonymous

      Oh, Nicole! It’s so good to see you again :)

    • http://www.rubyslippersstudio.com Callahan Mcdonough

      hey Nicole. yay. your here. x0

  • jeff smith

    Ditto what scott said. I always have a ton of ideas and things that I intend to do, but I never seem to get around to the big things that I think will be a real challenge. This has already been a year of change for me, but I look forward to really getting things rolling in a positive direction!

    • Anonymous

      Be careful what you ask for Jeff. :-) I can tell you that this series is going to be a challenge. Just wait til you read tomorrow’s post….:-)

  • jeff smith

    Ditto what scott said. I always have a ton of ideas and things that I intend to do, but I never seem to get around to the big things that I think will be a real challenge. This has already been a year of change for me, but I look forward to really getting things rolling in a positive direction!

    • Anonymous

      Be careful what you ask for Jeff. :-) I can tell you that this series is going to be a challenge. Just wait til you read tomorrow’s post….:-)

  • http://www.buzzsonic.com Adrian Fusiarski

    Looking forward to getting into this, really in need of getting my ar*e in gear and I’m sure this is going to help :-)

    • Anonymous

      yup – if your looking to have your behind kicked around, you are in the right place. :-)

  • http://www.buzzsonic.com buzzsonic

    Looking forward to getting into this, really in need of getting my ar*e in gear and I’m sure this is going to help :-)

    • Anonymous

      yup – if your looking to have your behind kicked around, you are in the right place. :-)

  • Kristin

    Thank you for putting another great blog series together, Sarah! Can’t wait to get started. Just yesterday I had another self-doubting moment and was worried that I will never get my project going. And then I remembered the blog series and all the lessons to come :) Bring it on!

    … And I totally forgot my introduction *hee* I am working for two environmental non-profits and enjoy my work there but I also feel that it’s not the final destination yet. A life-changing event made me re-think my life and where it’s going and I set new priorities. I consider changing careers and going into psychology and counselling. I like to help and make a difference with my work – which I already do with my current jobs. However, I miss working directly with people. Since October last year I’ve been thinking about starting a psychology blog with a focus on depression, anxiety and PTSD. The more I think about it the more room there is for doubts. I am no professional (yet) so who would be interested in something like this and can I really help anybody with it? My commitment for the next 28 days is to dedicate 2 hours per day to this project. At the end I either have a blog or I can make an educated decision to leave it.

    • Anonymous

      Oh Kristin – it is SO good to see you here. And CHEERS to getting that project up and running!

      • Kristin

        Thanks, Sarah! I was a bit solitary in the last month. Now I am back to life and eagerly following the tribe :)

    • http://www.twitter.com/Safan_Momin Safan Momin

      Hi Kristin, leave the doubts behind and give it a try. I would certainly be interested in that topic. As you educate yourself on this topic, write about what you have learned and see how the response is. Good Luck and hopefully we can all push each other to get things done.

      • Kristin

        Thank you, Safan! Would love to be buddies and help each other to get our projects going.

        • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

          I agree with Safan. There are not enough conversations going on re: those topics which is a shame because they impact so many people. Go for it!

    • http://twitter.com/tarynblake71 Taryn Blake

      That sounds like a blog I would be interested in reading as well.

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Wow Kristin you are already so focused. You have decided how much time to give to this project and what you hope to know at the end of the month. That is pretty awesome. And I too would be interested in your psychology blog.

      • Kristin

        I have had a lot of time to mull it over and over since October ;o)

    • Kristin

      Thank you for the encouragement Kellie, Taryn and Lori! Will for sure keep the tribe posted on my progress. Just putting the idea out here let the ideas flow and gave me new motivation to get started :-) Thank you so much! You already helped me more than you can imagine.

      • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

        That’s what we’re here for. So glad it’s already kicking in for you!

        Hugs!!

  • Kristin

    Thank you for putting another great blog series together, Sarah! Can’t wait to get started. Just yesterday I had another self-doubting moment and was worried that I will never get my project going. And then I remembered the blog series and all the lessons to come :) Bring it on!

    • Anonymous

      Oh Kristin – it is SO good to see you here. And CHEERS to getting that project up and running!

      • Kristin

        Thanks, Sarah! I was a bit solitary in the last month. Now I am back to life and eagerly following the tribe :)

    • http://www.safanmomin.com Safan Momin

      Hi Kristin, leave the doubts behind and give it a try. I would certainly be interested in that topic. As you educate yourself on this topic, write about what you have learned and see how the response is. Good Luck and hopefully we can all push each other to get things done.

      • Kristin

        Thank you, Safan! Would love to be buddies and help each other to get our projects going.

        • Kellie J Walker

          I agree with Safan. There are not enough conversations going on re: those topics which is a shame because they impact so many people. Go for it!

    • http://twitter.com/tarynblake71 Taryn Blake

      That sounds like a blog I would be interested in reading as well.

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Wow Kristin you are already so focused. You have decided how much time to give to this project and what you hope to know at the end of the month. That is pretty awesome. And I too would be interested in your psychology blog.

      • Kristin

        I have had a lot of time to mull it over and over since October ;o)

    • Kristin

      Thank you for the encouragement Kellie, Taryn and Lori! Will for sure keep the tribe posted on my progress. Just putting the idea out here let the ideas flow and gave me new motivation to get started :-) Thank you so much! You already helped me more than you can imagine.

      • Kellie J Walker

        That’s what we’re here for. So glad it’s already kicking in for you!

        Hugs!!

  • Anonymous

    Sarah, I love this 28 day project! Although I asked my husband to join me on this journey, I have a feeling he won’t.

    I however am here and ready! Following the Twitter list, tweeting the awesome quote above and loving every second of it! You have a great group of guest bloggers along for this ride and I can’t wait to hear what they have to say! Wooooot! ;)

    • Anonymous

      Britt, you have no idea how flattered I am that you are here. I KNOW how busy you are and I thrilled that you’ve carved out time for this. Seeing your bright smile every day will be awesome!

  • http://www.brandonsutton.com Brandon Sutton

    Right on, sister! So glad to be part of this. Interestingly, I’m in a similar place to where I was during CIP – I’m going full throttle on my work with Spirit of the Gulf Coast and will be putting a LOT of emphasis on this initiative in the coming weeks. Side note – I have a new respect for video editors/filmmakers after editing 6 hours of video content this past week. ;)

    Also, Judi and I are working on a redesign of my blog, so there’s a TON of getting my sh*t together happening right now. I know this series will help me stay focused, so thank you in advance!

    p.s. nice touch with The Ramones ;)

    • Anonymous

      You know I’m an 80′s girl. :-) And yay for all you’re awesome stuff. And FYI, you are light year’s ahead of where you were at CIP. The end. :-)

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Hi Brandon. So nice to see you here. Looking forward to learning more about the Spirit of the Gulf Coast.

      • http://www.brandonsutton.com Brandon Sutton

        Thanks Lori! Here’s a video that I just posted that has a lot of my passion around Spirit of the Gulf Coast wrapped up in it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsYfBw7np-k

        I’ve been editing footage for 5 days, and it feels like I just gave birth!

    • Anonymous

      Hey Brandon! You are such a go-getter. Love watching all that you do, following your passion so intently and so seemingly having your shit together. :-) Glad to be sharing space and experience with you again! Shannon

    • http://www.DanaReeves.com Dana Reeves

      Brandon, I know (REALLY KNOW!) what it takes to churn out 6 hours of video – and what you’ve accomplished this past week is impressive. Great content and quality! But then I wouldn’t expect anything less than that from you – so passionate and talented and commited. Glad you’re on this 28 day journey with us!

    • Anonymous

      Brandon! You are so talented and do such great work. I’m glad to see you here :)

    • Anonymous

      awesome. just awesome. keep on rockin’ Brandon … I am amazed at how you are just blasting forward full steam ahead. Can’t wait to see the new blog design and your Spirit of Gulf Coast footage.

    • http://www.rubyslippersstudio.wordpress.com Callahan McDonough

      going down the list – looking for ya, Brandon. yay, fun to be on the ride together again.

  • Anonymous

    Sarah, I love this 28 day project! Although I asked my husband to join me on this journey, I have a feeling he won’t.

    I however am here and ready! Following the Twitter list, tweeting the awesome quote above and loving every second of it! You have a great group of guest bloggers along for this ride and I can’t wait to hear what they have to say! Wooooot! ;)

    • Anonymous

      Britt, you have no idea how flattered I am that you are here. I KNOW how busy you are and I thrilled that you’ve carved out time for this. Seeing your bright smile every day will be awesome!

  • http://www.brandonsutton.com Brandon Sutton

    Right on, sister! So glad to be part of this. Interestingly, I’m in a similar place to where I was during CIP – I’m going full throttle on my work with Spirit of the Gulf Coast and will be putting a LOT of emphasis on this initiative in the coming weeks. Side note – I have a new respect for video editors/filmmakers after editing 6 hours of video content this past week. ;)

    Also, Judi and I are working on a redesign of my blog, so there’s a TON of getting my sh*t together happening right now. I know this series will help me stay focused, so thank you in advance!

    p.s. nice touch with The Ramones ;)

    • Anonymous

      You know I’m an 80′s girl. :-) And yay for all you’re awesome stuff. And FYI, you are light year’s ahead of where you were at CIP. The end. :-)

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Hi Brandon. So nice to see you here. Looking forward to learning more about the Spirit of the Gulf Coast.

      • http://www.brandonsutton.com Brandon Sutton

        Thanks Lori! Here’s a video that I just posted that has a lot of my passion around Spirit of the Gulf Coast wrapped up in it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsYfBw7np-k

        I’ve been editing footage for 5 days, and it feels like I just gave birth!

    • Anonymous

      Hey Brandon! You are such a go-getter. Love watching all that you do, following your passion so intently and so seemingly having your shit together. :-) Glad to be sharing space and experience with you again! Shannon

    • http://www.DanaReeves.com Dana Reeves

      Brandon, I know (REALLY KNOW!) what it takes to churn out 6 hours of video – and what you’ve accomplished this past week is impressive. Great content and quality! But then I wouldn’t expect anything less than that from you – so passionate and talented and commited. Glad you’re on this 28 day journey with us!

    • Anonymous

      Brandon! You are so talented and do such great work. I’m glad to see you here :)

    • Anonymous

      awesome. just awesome. keep on rockin’ Brandon … I am amazed at how you are just blasting forward full steam ahead. Can’t wait to see the new blog design and your Spirit of Gulf Coast footage.

    • http://www.rubyslippersstudio.com Callahan Mcdonough

      going down the list – looking for ya, Brandon. yay, fun to be on the ride together again.

  • Smelnick

    I LOVE this! Starting today, I’m going to get my SH*T together. What a fun journey!

    • Anonymous

      Love that enthusiasm. Glad you are here!

  • Smelnick

    I LOVE this! Starting today, I’m going to get my SH*T together. What a fun journey!

    • Anonymous

      Love that enthusiasm. Glad you are here!

  • http://twitter.com/tarynblake71 Taryn Blake

    I’m a little nervous to start this AND Customer Love Machine on the same day, but what can I say? I desperately need to get my sh*t together if I’m going to have any hope of making a go of a website without the rest of my life falling into ruin. So here I am!!!

    I actually think I will put this in as a section of my biz planning notebook (Have you met #Emmit yet?) because to me, getting the rest of my life running smoothly is a biz task.

    Buckling in for the journey!

    • http://thesocialcaterpillar.com/ Kathryn Hunter

      Yeah, I’m thinking of this as a way to keep myself on track with #customerlove. I’ve got so much I want to do with TSC and if I’m all over the place, that’s not gonna happen.

      (also, happy to see you here)

      • http://twitter.com/tarynblake71 Taryn Blake

        Oh YaY! I didn’t know you were doing this.

    • Anonymous

      I have not met #Emmit yet and am now counting on you for an intro. :-) Go gently through all this Taryn. Committed, but gentle. :-)

    • Kellie J Walker

      I’m here for you, girl!

      • http://twitter.com/tarynblake71 Taryn Blake

        Thank you! Are you doing both as well? Are you on Twitter?

        • Kellie J Walker

          I am not officially doing Customer Love, but I have been dropping in on the Twitter chats when I can. I’m @YourLifeInGear on Twitter. :-)

          • http://twitter.com/tarynblake71 Taryn Blake

            *blush* I’m not sure I ever knew your actual name. I’m terrible with names anyway. I know people by their avatars. *rolls eyes at self*

            Hi, Kellie!

          • Kellie J Walker

            No worries at all. I don’t know anyone’s name on Twitter unless they use it in their screen name. So, save the eye rolling for later. K?

            Hi and hugs!!

    • Anonymous

      Hey, Taryn, I’m doing both as well and I agree, it scared me a little too, realizing how much I could be taking on. But it’s time! Can’t wait to hang out with you this month! Shannon

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      There never seems to be the “perfect” time to start a program, have a baby, make lifestyle changes, etc. Good for you for jumping in! 28-days life-changing days ahead!

  • http://twitter.com/tarynblake71 Taryn Blake

    I’m a little nervous to start this AND Customer Love Machine on the same day, but what can I say? I desperately need to get my sh*t together if I’m going to have any hope of making a go of a website without the rest of my life falling into ruin. So here I am!!!

    I actually think I will put this in as a section of my biz planning notebook (Have you met #Emmit yet?) because to me, getting the rest of my life running smoothly is a biz task.

    Buckling in for the journey!

    • http://thesocialcaterpillar.com/ Kathryn Hunter

      Yeah, I’m thinking of this as a way to keep myself on track with #customerlove. I’ve got so much I want to do with TSC and if I’m all over the place, that’s not gonna happen.

      (also, happy to see you here)

      • http://twitter.com/tarynblake71 Taryn Blake

        Oh YaY! I didn’t know you were doing this.

    • Anonymous

      I have not met #Emmit yet and am now counting on you for an intro. :-) Go gently through all this Taryn. Committed, but gentle. :-)

    • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

      I’m here for you, girl!

      • http://twitter.com/tarynblake71 Taryn Blake

        Thank you! Are you doing both as well? Are you on Twitter?

        • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

          I am not officially doing Customer Love, but I have been dropping in on the Twitter chats when I can. I’m @YourLifeInGear on Twitter. :-)

          • http://twitter.com/tarynblake71 Taryn Blake

            *blush* I’m not sure I ever knew your actual name. I’m terrible with names anyway. I know people by their avatars. *rolls eyes at self*

            Hi, Kellie!

          • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

            No worries at all. I don’t know anyone’s name on Twitter unless they use it in their screen name. So, save the eye rolling for later. K?

            Hi and hugs!!

    • Anonymous

      Hey, Taryn, I’m doing both as well and I agree, it scared me a little too, realizing how much I could be taking on. But it’s time! Can’t wait to hang out with you this month! Shannon

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      There never seems to be the “perfect” time to start a program, have a baby, make lifestyle changes, etc. Good for you for jumping in! 28-days life-changing days ahead!

  • http://www.bodywisdomschool.com Rhett Hatfield

    Was just thinking earlier today that it is time to network with some great new people …. and BAM and now here you all are … :)

    Sarah I have known you via twitter for a couple of years now and have greatly admired your dedication to your work …. I am honored to finally be a part of the process …. AND Thanks for putting this all together I can appreciate how much thought and preparation goes into something like this. I didn’t see it coming until a few hours before it started when I met you on Twitter this morning (obviously meant to be) …. I’m ALL IN and ready for where it takes me personally and therefore my organization Body Wisdom Inc.

    A little on me …. I own a massage school here in the (now) cold Midwest … Body Wisdom Massage School which has the largest massage, spa and bodywork curriculum in the United States. I am a personal performance coach and my niche is “body-centered” coaching allowing the “wisdom of the body to guide the process” (my tag line) utilizing somatic therapies and body-centered processes. I also travel several months out of the year in Asia working as a spa trainer and consultant to five star spas such as Ritz Carlton etc.

    One of the things I want to tackle during these 28 days is to get back into writing and blogging and putting some programs together that I have had on the sidelines for too long!!

    I look forward to both supporting and being supported …. :) Let the FUN begin ….

    Rhett Hatfield
    http://www.bodywisdomschool.com
    http://www.bodywisdomcoaching.com
    http://twitter.com/BodyWisdomInc

    • Anonymous

      I am so VERY glad our paths crossed this morning Rhett – and that the timing was right for you. It just feels right that you are here and a part of this. Let’s get rolling!!!

  • http://www.bodywisdomschool.com Rhett Hatfield

    Was just thinking earlier today that it is time to network with some great new people …. and BAM and now here you all are … :)

    Sarah I have known you via twitter for a couple of years now and have greatly admired your dedication to your work …. I am honored to finally be a part of the process …. AND Thanks for putting this all together I can appreciate how much thought and preparation goes into something like this. I didn’t see it coming until a few hours before it started when I met you on Twitter this morning (obviously meant to be) …. I’m ALL IN and ready for where it takes me personally and therefore my organization Body Wisdom Inc.

    A little on me …. I own a massage school here in the (now) cold Midwest … Body Wisdom Massage School which has the largest massage, spa and bodywork curriculum in the United States. I am a personal performance coach and my niche is “body-centered” coaching allowing the “wisdom of the body to guide the process” (my tag line) utilizing somatic therapies and body-centered processes. I also travel several months out of the year in Asia working as a spa trainer and consultant to five star spas such as Ritz Carlton etc.

    One of the things I want to tackle during these 28 days is to get back into writing and blogging and putting some programs together that I have had on the sidelines for too long!!

    I look forward to both supporting and being supported …. :) Let the FUN begin ….

    Rhett Hatfield
    http://www.bodywisdomschool.com
    http://www.bodywisdomcoaching.com
    http://twitter.com/BodyWisdomInc

    • Anonymous

      I am so VERY glad our paths crossed this morning Rhett – and that the timing was right for you. It just feels right that you are here and a part of this. Let’s get rolling!!!

  • http://twitter.com/feistywoman ava diamond

    Looking forward to a kick-a*s month, getting our sh*t even more together! Loved the series you did last year, and am ready to jump into this one with both feet. Thanks for offering it!

    • Anonymous

      Last years’ series seems like just yesterday and a lifetime ago, Ava. I am so glad you are here for this one!!

    • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

      Hi Ava!

      I was here for the series last year as well! :) Nice to see a familiar face as I scroll through the comments here. Here’s to getting our shit together!!! :D

    • http://www.DanaReeves.com Dana Reeves

      Hi Ava! Just met you this week through Twitter; looking forward to getting to know you better!

    • Anonymous

      Ava!!!! So great to see you here. You always give such insightful comments :)

  • http://twitter.com/feistywoman ava diamond

    Looking forward to a kick-a*s month, getting our sh*t even more together! Loved the series you did last year, and am ready to jump into this one with both feet. Thanks for offering it!

    • Anonymous

      Last years’ series seems like just yesterday and a lifetime ago, Ava. I am so glad you are here for this one!!

    • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

      Hi Ava!

      I was here for the series last year as well! :) Nice to see a familiar face as I scroll through the comments here. Here’s to getting our shit together!!! :D

    • http://www.DanaReeves.com Dana Reeves

      Hi Ava! Just met you this week through Twitter; looking forward to getting to know you better!

    • Anonymous

      Ava!!!! So great to see you here. You always give such insightful comments :)

  • Andrea

    What a great group of people — thanks for that, too, Sarah.

    Short intro: After a TON of wonderful changes in my life I am in the process of changing the focus of the way that I work. Have spent a lot of time building the What Kids Need to Succeed brand/blog but have run into big roadblocks finding simple and affordable tech support for some of my next steps there. Also realize that I miss my work as an advocate helping women get unstuck… so have lots of “pieces” of that coming together as well. When nothing moves as quickly and easily as I’d like it to the answer can usually be found by looking in the mirror. sigh.

    • Anonymous

      Always so fun to discover that whole thing about the mirror, isn’t it? I’m glad you here. The posts that are coming will give you some tools for sorting it all out. :-)

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      Hi Andrea,
      Sounds like you’re involved in some great stuff. Looking forward to hearing more about it.

  • Andrea

    What a great group of people — thanks for that, too, Sarah.

    Short intro: After a TON of wonderful changes in my life I am in the process of changing the focus of the way that I work. Have spent a lot of time building the What Kids Need to Succeed brand/blog but have run into big roadblocks finding simple and affordable tech support for some of my next steps there. Also realize that I miss my work as an advocate helping women get unstuck… so have lots of “pieces” of that coming together as well. When nothing moves as quickly and easily as I’d like it to the answer can usually be found by looking in the mirror. sigh.

    • Anonymous

      Always so fun to discover that whole thing about the mirror, isn’t it? I’m glad you here. The posts that are coming will give you some tools for sorting it all out. :-)

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      Hi Andrea,
      Sounds like you’re involved in some great stuff. Looking forward to hearing more about it.

  • http://www.onelifethatshines.com Jackie Lee

    I was one of the people who dropped out half way through the last time. I am committed to sticking to this through the entire 28 days. My business is in the midst of some big changes, and I am ready, willing and able to make this year THE breakthrough year. Thanks for all you do Sarah.

    • Anonymous

      Well then, let’s kick it!!

  • http://www.myirishtravels.com Brenda S.

    Hi Sarah,
    I’m Brenda from the Jersey Shore. I have been in a funk lately and I really need these next 28 days to get ramped up all over again. I’ve got a lot on my plate and I just seem to be wasting my days away. I need to get my sh*t together! Bring it on!!!

    • Anonymous

      You’re in the right place to get out of that funk Brenda. The tribe that gathers here is just awesome. Stay focused on showing up and engaging everyday and a shift will happen for you. :-)

  • http://www.itsawahmlife.com Jackie Lee

    I was one of the people who dropped out half way through the last time. I am committed to sticking to this through the entire 28 days. My business is in the midst of some big changes, and I am ready, willing and able to make this year THE breakthrough year. Thanks for all you do Sarah.

    • Anonymous

      Well then, let’s kick it!!

  • http://www.myirishtravels.com Brenda S.

    Hi Sarah,
    I’m Brenda from the Jersey Shore. I have been in a funk lately and I really need these next 28 days to get ramped up all over again. I’ve got a lot on my plate and I just seem to be wasting my days away. I need to get my sh*t together! Bring it on!!!

    • Anonymous

      You’re in the right place to get out of that funk Brenda. The tribe that gathers here is just awesome. Stay focused on showing up and engaging everyday and a shift will happen for you. :-)

  • Anonymous

    I’m ready. I’ve made a commitment to set aside time each day for the next 28 days dedicated to the great work I know will come from participating! Thanks, lady!!

    • Anonymous

      Oh girl…I am SO glad to see you!!!! YAY!!!

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Hey Shannon! So glad to see you here. It’ll be so fun to see those from #CIP and to meet new people.

      • Anonymous

        Hey, Lori! Totally. This is a great place for connecting and reconnecting. :-)

  • Anonymous

    I’m ready. I’ve made a commitment to set aside time each day for the next 28 days dedicated to the great work I know will come from participating! Thanks, lady!!

    • Anonymous

      Oh girl…I am SO glad to see you!!!! YAY!!!

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Hey Shannon! So glad to see you here. It’ll be so fun to see those from #CIP and to meet new people.

      • Anonymous

        Hey, Lori! Totally. This is a great place for connecting and reconnecting. :-)

  • http://twitter.com/DapperSnappers Chelle Cazella

    Hi Sarah!

    Thanks so much for having this series. I am in desperate need to get my sh*t together for my business and children’s sakes. I look forward to working hard next to all these other wonderful people who want the same thing. This is awesome! (now let’s see if I have the same enthusiasm in a couple days…lol)

    Blessings,

    Chelle

    • Anonymous

      Your entusasiasm may come and go Chelle, but the awesome people gathered here will not. Stay the course!

    • Kellie J Walker

      Hi, Chelle! Just remember that as long as you show up – no matter what mood you are in or how much/little enthusiasm you have – all is well.

      Right, Sarah?

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      The whole family suffers when one person is struggling. My family will be thrilled when I get it all together. More time for them, more time for me! Yippeee

  • http://twitter.com/DapperSnappers Chelle Cazella

    Hi Sarah!

    Thanks so much for having this series. I am in desperate need to get my sh*t together for my business and children’s sakes. I look forward to working hard next to all these other wonderful people who want the same thing. This is awesome! (now let’s see if I have the same enthusiasm in a couple days…lol)

    Blessings,

    Chelle

    • Anonymous

      Your entusasiasm may come and go Chelle, but the awesome people gathered here will not. Stay the course!

    • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

      Hi, Chelle! Just remember that as long as you show up – no matter what mood you are in or how much/little enthusiasm you have – all is well.

      Right, Sarah?

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      The whole family suffers when one person is struggling. My family will be thrilled when I get it all together. More time for them, more time for me! Yippeee

  • Cristy

    So excited to get started! I am so glad I signed up – I have been trying to get my sh*t together for a while and this may be the inspiration I need to do that – looking forward to the journey ahead.!

    • Anonymous

      It’s way easier to get your sh*t together when you are surrounded by a tribe. :-) Glad you are here.

  • Cristy

    So excited to get started! I am so glad I signed up – I have been trying to get my sh*t together for a while and this may be the inspiration I need to do that – looking forward to the journey ahead.!

    • Anonymous

      It’s way easier to get your sh*t together when you are surrounded by a tribe. :-) Glad you are here.

  • Laura

    Happy First-Day-of-Getting-Your-Sh*t-Together Day everyone! I’m excited to be here. I really am looking forward to working with everyone here to help me “walk the walk” of this program; I’m notorious for devouring programs like this from a safe distance and not getting connected with others (and therefore not getting the most out of it). Yay for accountability! Yay for Sarah!

    • Anonymous

      Yep – connecting and interacting is where the magic happens with something like this. Glad you’ve jumped right in!!

    • http://twitter.com/marksherrick Mark Sherrick

      there’s plenty of time to talk it, but there’s enough drivers around here to make you walk it, too. Enjoy!

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      I hear ya Laura. I’ve been living “at a distance” for too long and am looking forward to really jumping in.

  • Laura

    Happy First-Day-of-Getting-Your-Sh*t-Together Day everyone! I’m excited to be here. I really am looking forward to working with everyone here to help me “walk the walk” of this program; I’m notorious for devouring programs like this from a safe distance and not getting connected with others (and therefore not getting the most out of it). Yay for accountability! Yay for Sarah!

    • Anonymous

      Yep – connecting and interacting is where the magic happens with something like this. Glad you’ve jumped right in!!

    • http://twitter.com/marksherrick Mark Sherrick

      there’s plenty of time to talk it, but there’s enough drivers around here to make you walk it, too. Enjoy!

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      I hear ya Laura. I’ve been living “at a distance” for too long and am looking forward to really jumping in.

  • http://www.accessabundance.com/ Teresa Romain

    Well – my commitment is already being tested and it’s only Day 1! I’m sick! UGH! But just wanted you and the tribe to know that I’m in and here and am eager to be part of this process. The timing is perfect for me… as lots is going on in my life that I need to handle. I’m not sure how or if this process will support me in some of those areas… but I’m going to find out. And it’s good to be back in connection with so many in this Tribe… so now I’m going to bed! That’s Step #1 for me in terms of preparation – getting myself healthy again! Talk to you all tomorrow!

    • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

      Hi Teresa!! Can you believe it was a whole year ago that we first met here in Sarah’s series from February 2010? Where oh where does the time go! ;) I’m looking forward to hanging out with you here in the comments! :)

    • Kellie J Walker

      It’s ok to “walk” when not feeling up-to-snuff. Some days may be more “togethery” thank others. So, take care of yourself and just do what you can.

    • http://www.elianevans.com Elian Evans

      Hi Teresa… get to feeling better soon! I look forward to interacting with you these next few days.

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Hi Teresa! So sorry to hear you are sick. I am glad you are doing this too.

    • Anonymous

      Hey, Teresa! Glad to see you here. I hope you feel better very, very soon. :-)

    • Anonymous

      You’ve been much missed my friend. :-) Glad you are taking care of you.

    • http://www.wahmbahm.com Ivette Muller

      Well, it’s comforting to know I’m not the only “sickie” in the group. But I’m sorry you’re sick too!

      I think one of the biggest things for me is “forgiving” myself when it comes to blogging. I think one of my biggest obstacles is me and my head. I have all these great blog posts planned, then life gets in the way and I don’t get to write them.

      Then, the ugly failure monster rears it’s head for not blogging, then I get upset with myself and I still don’t blog. Then when I finally break out of that cycle I’m all apologetic and feel “less than”.

      Well, I’m working on not letting that happen anymore :)

      I know I have some really good topics that will be helpful to my tribe and they will find it when they need it. One thing I have actually realized about blogging is that it doesn’t have to be the traffic that happens NOW – it’s the traffic that visits your blog over time that builds the community and has them coming back for more.

      So here’s to finding ourselves, our voices and our blog … Cheers (with Nyquil measuring cups)

      • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

        Sounds like it’s coming together for you, Ivette. It seems that once we’ve identified the actual problem, it becomes easier to manage. I hope you feel better soon!

  • http://www.accessabundance.com/ Teresa Romain

    Well – my commitment is already being tested and it’s only Day 1! I’m sick! UGH! But just wanted you and the tribe to know that I’m in and here and am eager to be part of this process. The timing is perfect for me… as lots is going on in my life that I need to handle. I’m not sure how or if this process will support me in some of those areas… but I’m going to find out. And it’s good to be back in connection with so many in this Tribe… so now I’m going to bed! That’s Step #1 for me in terms of preparation – getting myself healthy again! Talk to you all tomorrow!

    • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

      Hi Teresa!! Can you believe it was a whole year ago that we first met here in Sarah’s series from February 2010? Where oh where does the time go! ;) I’m looking forward to hanging out with you here in the comments! :)

    • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

      It’s ok to “walk” when not feeling up-to-snuff. Some days may be more “togethery” thank others. So, take care of yourself and just do what you can.

    • http://www.elianevans.com Elian Evans

      Hi Teresa… get to feeling better soon! I look forward to interacting with you these next few days.

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Hi Teresa! So sorry to hear you are sick. I am glad you are doing this too.

    • Anonymous

      Hey, Teresa! Glad to see you here. I hope you feel better very, very soon. :-)

    • Anonymous

      You’ve been much missed my friend. :-) Glad you are taking care of you.

    • http://www.wahmbahm.com Ivette Muller

      Well, it’s comforting to know I’m not the only “sickie” in the group. But I’m sorry you’re sick too!

      I think one of the biggest things for me is “forgiving” myself when it comes to blogging. I think one of my biggest obstacles is me and my head. I have all these great blog posts planned, then life gets in the way and I don’t get to write them.

      Then, the ugly failure monster rears it’s head for not blogging, then I get upset with myself and I still don’t blog. Then when I finally break out of that cycle I’m all apologetic and feel “less than”.

      Well, I’m working on not letting that happen anymore :)

      I know I have some really good topics that will be helpful to my tribe and they will find it when they need it. One thing I have actually realized about blogging is that it doesn’t have to be the traffic that happens NOW – it’s the traffic that visits your blog over time that builds the community and has them coming back for more.

      So here’s to finding ourselves, our voices and our blog … Cheers (with Nyquil measuring cups)

      • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

        Sounds like it’s coming together for you, Ivette. It seems that once we’ve identified the actual problem, it becomes easier to manage. I hope you feel better soon!

  • Anonymous

    Happy First-Day-of-Getting-Your-Sh*t-Together Day everyone! I’m excited to be here. I really am looking forward to working with everyone here to help me “walk the walk” of this program; I’m notorious for devouring programs like this from a safe distance and not getting connected with others (and therefore not getting the most out of it). Yay for accountability! Yay for Sarah!

  • http://www.storyhousecreative.com Laura Scholes

    Happy First-Day-of-Getting-Your-Sh*t-Together Day everyone! I’m excited to be here. I really am looking forward to working with everyone here to help me “walk the walk” of this program; I’m notorious for devouring programs like this from a safe distance and not getting connected with others (and therefore not getting the most out of it). Yay for accountability! Yay for Sarah!

  • http://www.beatrizalemar.com Beatriz Alemar

    Very, very excited for the next 28 days! I feel like I’m finally ready to commit time to actively participating. I’ve been a lurker in the past series – they’ve helped, but there was always something missing. Participation! I’m ready to make this my year and give the momentum I created last year a positive and influential direction.

    • Anonymous

      Beatriz…..I am just thrilled that you are here. Secretly hoping that you will bring cookies one day. :-)

      • Kellie J Walker

        Cookies? There will be cookies? Can we make this more than 28 days, then? ;-)

        • http://www.beatrizalemar.com Beatriz Alemar

          There are always cookies! :)

          And who says it has to be 28 days? It’s 28 days of content. But, we can make it [insert however long you like] days. I think that’s the point.

          Which means, we can have cookies anytime! Yeah, I’m liking my logic here.

          • Kellie J Walker

            Always cookies? Always? It’s official. We are best friends.

            I love your logic!

      • http://www.beatrizalemar.com Beatriz Alemar

        Sounds like I will have to bring cookies to the Live event! ;)

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      I’m with you Beatriz, no more lurking for me!

  • http://www.beatrizalemar.com Beatriz Alemar

    Very, very excited for the next 28 days! I feel like I’m finally ready to commit time to actively participating. I’ve been a lurker in the past series – they’ve helped, but there was always something missing. Participation! I’m ready to make this my year and give the momentum I created last year a positive and influential direction.

    • Anonymous

      Beatriz…..I am just thrilled that you are here. Secretly hoping that you will bring cookies one day. :-)

      • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

        Cookies? There will be cookies? Can we make this more than 28 days, then? ;-)

        • http://www.beatrizalemar.com Beatriz Alemar

          There are always cookies! :)

          And who says it has to be 28 days? It’s 28 days of content. But, we can make it [insert however long you like] days. I think that’s the point.

          Which means, we can have cookies anytime! Yeah, I’m liking my logic here.

          • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

            Always cookies? Always? It’s official. We are best friends.

            I love your logic!

      • http://www.beatrizalemar.com Beatriz Alemar

        Sounds like I will have to bring cookies to the Live event! ;)

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      I’m with you Beatriz, no more lurking for me!

  • Kathy Jerzak

    Have been really looking forward to this event. Now a month into the New Year I really need it because in one short month I have already fallen short of my many of my 2011 goals because one excuse after another. So time to kick that procastination and get focused, start producing and find balance.
    I am in the process of bringing my part-time, ran by the seat of my pants real estate career to a full time career with systems and tools in place so I can see incredible growth.

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Kathy I am happy to meet you. Your statement “…kick that procrastination and get focused, start producing and find balance” is perfect. I think you read my mind. Yeah for Sarah and #28days!!

    • Anonymous

      This series will get you on track Kathy. And you’re going to have a great tribe to support you, too. Makes a world of difference!

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      Mmmmm, systems, I love systems – I just need to create them for my business and my life!

  • Kathy Jerzak

    Have been really looking forward to this event. Now a month into the New Year I really need it because in one short month I have already fallen short of my many of my 2011 goals because one excuse after another. So time to kick that procastination and get focused, start producing and find balance.
    I am in the process of bringing my part-time, ran by the seat of my pants real estate career to a full time career with systems and tools in place so I can see incredible growth.

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Kathy I am happy to meet you. Your statement “…kick that procrastination and get focused, start producing and find balance” is perfect. I think you read my mind. Yeah for Sarah and #28days!!

    • Anonymous

      This series will get you on track Kathy. And you’re going to have a great tribe to support you, too. Makes a world of difference!

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      Mmmmm, systems, I love systems – I just need to create them for my business and my life!

  • Anonymous

    It’s so good to see so many familiar faces here! Your blog series a year ago really got me started, and after getting seriously side-tracked by my “day job,” this one couldn’t have come at a better time. I can’t wait to see where we all are 28 days from now!

    • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

      Hi Lori! So great to see you in here! :) This was where I first met you – even before RHH – so it feels a bit like a reunion… :P

      • Anonymous

        Yes! This is where we first connected… and I know that connection sill continue far into the future. I’ve loved watching all the good stuff you’ve been up to :)

        • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

          Aww, thanks, Lori! Your encouragement and support means a lot to me. :D

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      LL wassup? So glad you are doing this. I hereby give you public permission to kick my butt when needed. That is all! Love ya!

      • Anonymous

        Likewise my dear :)

        • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

          You got it!

    • Anonymous

      Hey Lori! I’m still waiting for your email so we can make those plans to get together and you can fill me in on all the great stuff that’s going on with you!! And it’s def going to be fun to do this series together. :-)

      • Anonymous

        Yes, yes, yes! I’ll email you in a few…

    • Anonymous

      I am just so very happy to see your face. You have no idea. :-)

      • Anonymous

        Aww, thank you! I’ve missed you :)

  • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

    Yay yay yay! I’m very excited for this series, Sarah! It certainly doesn’t seem like it’s already been a whole year since the first one I participated in. It’s great to be back here hanging out and seeing some familiar faces in the comments. ;)

    Quick bit about me, for those who I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting: I help quirky entrepreneurs create an irresistible online presence over at Jessilicious.com. I’m a web geektress and just love to help my clients get an awesome website and social media presence for their business. I first met Sarah a year ago when I participated in her blog series, 30 Days to Change Your Game, and I’m excited to be back here for another series! :)

    I’m looking forward to getting to know some new people here in the comments. Here’s to Getting Our Shit Together!!! :D

    • Anonymous

      Hey, Jess! Good to see you here again. I started following you after the series last year. Will be fun to hang out here and all team up while getting our shit together!! :-)

      • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

        Hi Shannon!! :)

        Thank you for the warm welcome!! It is indeed going to be FUN!!! Whooo hooo! ;)

    • Anonymous

      I know right??!! It just seems impossible really. I am so glad you are here. You lend so much to the conversation. :-)

      • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

        Thank you, Sarah! :) It’s always nice to be welcome and appreciated. Gives me some warm fuzzies on this cold snowy day! ;)

    • http://twitter.com/journeyscript Olivia Fletcher

      Can’t say I’ve ever heard of the term “geektress,” but I’m officially adopting it as of…now! Love your intro, Jess. :)

      • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

        Hi Olivia!

        Well, I confess, I made it up… ;) Isn’t it a fun word? :D

        And thank you, glad you enjoyed my intro!

  • Anonymous

    It’s so good to see so many familiar faces here! Your blog series a year ago really got me started, and after getting seriously side-tracked by my “day job,” this one couldn’t have come at a better time. I can’t wait to see where we all are 28 days from now!

    • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

      Hi Lori! So great to see you in here! :) This was where I first met you – even before RHH – so it feels a bit like a reunion… :P

      • Anonymous

        Yes! This is where we first connected… and I know that connection sill continue far into the future. I’ve loved watching all the good stuff you’ve been up to :)

        • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

          Aww, thanks, Lori! Your encouragement and support means a lot to me. :D

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      LL wassup? So glad you are doing this. I hereby give you public permission to kick my butt when needed. That is all! Love ya!

      • Anonymous

        Likewise my dear :)

        • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

          You got it!

    • Anonymous

      Hey Lori! I’m still waiting for your email so we can make those plans to get together and you can fill me in on all the great stuff that’s going on with you!! And it’s def going to be fun to do this series together. :-)

      • Anonymous

        Yes, yes, yes! I’ll email you in a few…

    • Anonymous

      I am just so very happy to see your face. You have no idea. :-)

      • Anonymous

        Aww, thank you! I’ve missed you :)

  • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

    Yay yay yay! I’m very excited for this series, Sarah! It certainly doesn’t seem like it’s already been a whole year since the first one I participated in. It’s great to be back here hanging out and seeing some familiar faces in the comments. ;)

    Quick bit about me, for those who I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting: I help quirky entrepreneurs create an irresistible online presence over at Jessilicious.com. I’m a web geektress and just love to help my clients get an awesome website and social media presence for their business. I first met Sarah a year ago when I participated in her blog series, 30 Days to Change Your Game, and I’m excited to be back here for another series! :)

    I’m looking forward to getting to know some new people here in the comments. Here’s to Getting Our Shit Together!!! :D

    • Anonymous

      Hey, Jess! Good to see you here again. I started following you after the series last year. Will be fun to hang out here and all team up while getting our shit together!! :-)

      • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

        Hi Shannon!! :)

        Thank you for the warm welcome!! It is indeed going to be FUN!!! Whooo hooo! ;)

    • Anonymous

      I know right??!! It just seems impossible really. I am so glad you are here. You lend so much to the conversation. :-)

      • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

        Thank you, Sarah! :) It’s always nice to be welcome and appreciated. Gives me some warm fuzzies on this cold snowy day! ;)

    • http://twitter.com/journeyscript Olivia Fletcher

      Can’t say I’ve ever heard of the term “geektress,” but I’m officially adopting it as of…now! Love your intro, Jess. :)

      • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

        Hi Olivia!

        Well, I confess, I made it up… ;) Isn’t it a fun word? :D

        And thank you, glad you enjoyed my intro!

  • http://twitter.com/Fnnkybutt Fnnkybutt

    Just when the end of January slump was hitting, just as it seemed that all the resolutions and plans were doomed to failure – along comes a 28 day kick in the butt to get my sh*t together. Yay!

    • Anonymous

      Ah serendipity. It is a beautiful thing. :-)

  • http://twitter.com/Fnnkybutt Fnnkybutt

    Just when the end of January slump was hitting, just as it seemed that all the resolutions and plans were doomed to failure – along comes a 28 day kick in the butt to get my sh*t together. Yay!

    • Anonymous

      Ah serendipity. It is a beautiful thing. :-)

  • http://abbyandizzysmom.blogspot.com Erin Margolin

    wOOt! I’m ready to bring it, Sarah! And excited to hear from Les. I am thrilled 2/1/11 is finally here and we can get this party started! Now I’m off to check out your twitter list so I can make sure I’m following everyone. Thank you! ;-)
    Erin
    @ErinMargolin

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Hi Erin! So glad you are here, and so happy that I got to meet you in September at #CIP.

    • Anonymous

      Hey Hot Mama! Like a turtle who finally found her way out of her shell AND realized the world is better for it. That’s you! Glad to be back with you again. *kisses* Shannon

    • Anonymous

      Still building that twitter list girlfriend. got behind on it today. SO glad you are here to dance to the tables!!

    • Anonymous

      It’s so good to see you here Erin! You’re an amazing lady and I’m so glad we met at CIP :)

  • http://abbyandizzysmom.blogspot.com Erin Margolin

    wOOt! I’m ready to bring it, Sarah! And excited to hear from Les. I am thrilled 2/1/11 is finally here and we can get this party started! Now I’m off to check out your twitter list so I can make sure I’m following everyone. Thank you! ;-)
    Erin
    @ErinMargolin

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Hi Erin! So glad you are here, and so happy that I got to meet you in September at #CIP.

    • Anonymous

      Hey Hot Mama! Like a turtle who finally found her way out of her shell AND realized the world is better for it. That’s you! Glad to be back with you again. *kisses* Shannon

    • Anonymous

      Still building that twitter list girlfriend. got behind on it today. SO glad you are here to dance to the tables!!

    • Anonymous

      It’s so good to see you here Erin! You’re an amazing lady and I’m so glad we met at CIP :)

  • http://facebook.com/david.pancost David Pancost

    Hi, Sarah,

    You have come along at the very right time. I tripped across your blog about 2 weeks ago and have you now locked eternally in my google reader. :-) I’m very much looking forward to the 28 days and hereby make my commitment to it public (now I’m screwed). ;-)

    First time commenter, so I guess I’d better introduce myself. I’m Dave Pancost, mostly a guy trying to figure it all out. I’ve done a variety of things and am now self-employed still doing a variety of things (mostly WordPress related). Focus is my thing at the moment. I’ve been intending to launch my own blog, but keep getting interrupted. Right now I kind of feel like that dog in the Up movie commercial (oooh! Squirel!). So going through the 28 days is probably an appropriate activity for me. I definitely need to get my sh*t together.

    Anyway, I appreciate all the work you’ve put into this and hope it accomplishes all that you hope for. In the mean time, I’ll join the twitter list and look forward to getting to know you and everyone else there.

    • http://twitter.com/journeyscript Olivia Fletcher

      I always like to see longer intros…in part because they’re so like my own posts! :) I’ve gotten to do some WordPress work in the past year also…not so much design as content work, but still fun. What kind of topic do you want your new blog to be on? And you’ll do great, btw…publicly commenting is really effective sometimes…especially once you get to know a few people who’ll follow up with you! :)

      • http://facebook.com/david.pancost David Pancost

        Hi, Olivia,

        I’ve done a bit of both design (though still a bit of an amateur at that) and backend programming (theming and now trying my had at building a plug-in). Love WordPress. It’s simplicity and the thought that went into the coding, etc. makes it a winner in my book.

        As far as my blog? I’ve got two that I’ll be launching soon. On is called Matters of Spirit — reflections of a rationalist christian, and the other will be a journal of sorts following my travels as I try my had at working with WordPress newbies and explore the depths of being social on Twitter, Facebook and blogs. It’s definitely going to be an interesting experiment.

        I’ve heard that commenting, etc. is effective. I’m currently devouring both Copyblogger and Problogger blogs and am itching to put some of their stuff into practice. Hopefully, I won’t come off looking like too much of an idiot. A little idiot is OK, but too much and I start suffering from the ol’ red face. ;-) One thing’s for sure…it’ll be an adventure. :-)

        Looking forward to getting to know you, and if there’s anyway I can support you through the next 28 days, don’t hesitate to let me know.

        • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

          Dave, it’s great that you putting it all out there. The best place to start is at the beginning, right?! I feel like I’ve spent so much time taking courses, webinars, reading, etc. that I need to actually get going. I’m sure it’s a form of procrastination but still…

          • http://www.facebook.com/david.pancost David Pancost

            Hi, Shelly. Nice to meet you.

            I can really relate to your comment. I too have read and read and read until my eyes have started to cross. :-) Now it’s time to put it all to practice. I understand the whole procrastination thing. I springs from fear of failure and the only way to deal with fear is to walk through it. So Ima startin’ ta walk. ;-)

            If you’d like, I’d be willing to “team up” with you and kind of be an encouragement/accountability partner. We can keep each other “enthused” and help encourage each other when we get all scared ‘n’ procrastinaty (a new word I just made up :-)

            At any rate if there’s anything I can do to be of help, just give me a holler.

        • http://twitter.com/journeyscript Olivia Fletcher

          Always fun to meet some fellow WP users. They’ve got a great community of their own!

          I hope to try my hand at some of the things you mentioned, programming-wise, at some point…don’t consider myself that creative in the graphic design realm, but I should be able to come up with some functional tools and arrange things to my liking, methinks. I love learning on the job – my clients are benefited right now by having less expensive work, while I get to learn in the moment what is needed – so far it’s been a win-win.

          I haven’t read much of his work, but one of my friends has a blog I think you’d appreciate, along the lines of Christian intellectualism. Definitely shoot me a link when you get the other one going – it’s so much fun to help people learn and have lightbulb moments of their own.

          Can’t say I’ve read much from either Copyblogger or Problogger yet…I’ll bookmark both.

          Thanks for the note back and for the support – like Sarah, that’s what I love about things like this – the community. See you ’round!

          • http://www.facebook.com/david.pancost David Pancost

            You’re more than welcome, Olivia. If you have any questions about WP, feel free to shoot ‘em my way. I’d be glad to share whatever knowledge I have. And thanks for the link to your friend’s blog. I’ll definitely check it out and I’ll let you know when I launch mine. Right now I’m writing some articles/posts so I have a bit of content when I make the blog public. Hopefully that’s part of what this month will help me do — get my rear in gear and do need to do to get a bit clearer in my “vision” and start doing the actual work. (Oh! there’s that word again. ;-)

    • Anonymous

      So glad you tripped over Escaping Mediocrity Dave! And yes, now that you’ve said it all outloud, we will hunt you down if you stop showing up (I’m kidding!). Just keep showing up, connecting and doing the work. The right things will fall into place. :-)

      • http://www.facebook.com/david.pancost David Pancost

        Thanks, Sarah.

        I’m really excited about what’s coming up. I’m going to do everything I can to be here every day, and you have my permission to hunt me down if I stop showing up. ;-) (Though I’m pretty much sure that won’t happen — the not showing up, that is.)

        Connecting is something I’m looking forward to. It looks like you have some awesome people here and I would truly like to get to know them. So I’ll definitely be stopping by here and there to do some “water-cooling” and hopefully be able to lend a hand once-in-a-while.

  • Dave Pancost

    Hi, Sarah,

    You have come along at the very right time. I tripped across your blog about 2 weeks ago and have you now locked eternally in my google reader. :-) I’m very much looking forward to the 28 days and hereby make my commitment to it public (now I’m screwed). ;-)

    First time commenter, so I guess I’d better introduce myself. I’m Dave Pancost, mostly a guy trying to figure it all out. I’ve done a variety of things and am now self-employed still doing a variety of things (mostly WordPress related). Focus is my thing at the moment. I’ve been intending to launch my own blog, but keep getting interrupted. Right now I kind of feel like that dog in the Up movie commercial (oooh! Squirel!). So going through the 28 days is probably an appropriate activity for me. I definitely need to get my sh*t together.

    Anyway, I appreciate all the work you’ve put into this and hope it accomplishes all that you hope for. In the mean time, I’ll join the twitter list and look forward to getting to know you and everyone else there.

    • http://twitter.com/journeyscript Olivia Fletcher

      I always like to see longer intros…in part because they’re so like my own posts! :) I’ve gotten to do some WordPress work in the past year also…not so much design as content work, but still fun. What kind of topic do you want your new blog to be on? And you’ll do great, btw…publicly commenting is really effective sometimes…especially once you get to know a few people who’ll follow up with you! :)

      • Dave Pancost

        Hi, Olivia,

        I’ve done a bit of both design (though still a bit of an amateur at that) and backend programming (theming and now trying my had at building a plug-in). Love WordPress. It’s simplicity and the thought that went into the coding, etc. makes it a winner in my book.

        As far as my blog? I’ve got two that I’ll be launching soon. On is called Matters of Spirit — reflections of a rationalist christian, and the other will be a journal of sorts following my travels as I try my had at working with WordPress newbies and explore the depths of being social on Twitter, Facebook and blogs. It’s definitely going to be an interesting experiment.

        I’ve heard that commenting, etc. is effective. I’m currently devouring both Copyblogger and Problogger blogs and am itching to put some of their stuff into practice. Hopefully, I won’t come off looking like too much of an idiot. A little idiot is OK, but too much and I start suffering from the ol’ red face. ;-) One thing’s for sure…it’ll be an adventure. :-)

        Looking forward to getting to know you, and if there’s anyway I can support you through the next 28 days, don’t hesitate to let me know.

        • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

          Dave, it’s great that you putting it all out there. The best place to start is at the beginning, right?! I feel like I’ve spent so much time taking courses, webinars, reading, etc. that I need to actually get going. I’m sure it’s a form of procrastination but still…

          • http://www.facebook.com/david.pancost David Pancost

            Hi, Shelly. Nice to meet you.

            I can really relate to your comment. I too have read and read and read until my eyes have started to cross. :-) Now it’s time to put it all to practice. I understand the whole procrastination thing. I springs from fear of failure and the only way to deal with fear is to walk through it. So Ima startin’ ta walk. ;-)

            If you’d like, I’d be willing to “team up” with you and kind of be an encouragement/accountability partner. We can keep each other “enthused” and help encourage each other when we get all scared ‘n’ procrastinaty (a new word I just made up :-)

            At any rate if there’s anything I can do to be of help, just give me a holler.

        • http://twitter.com/journeyscript Olivia Fletcher

          Always fun to meet some fellow WP users. They’ve got a great community of their own!

          I hope to try my hand at some of the things you mentioned, programming-wise, at some point…don’t consider myself that creative in the graphic design realm, but I should be able to come up with some functional tools and arrange things to my liking, methinks. I love learning on the job – my clients are benefited right now by having less expensive work, while I get to learn in the moment what is needed – so far it’s been a win-win.

          I haven’t read much of his work, but one of my friends has a blog I think you’d appreciate, along the lines of Christian intellectualism. Definitely shoot me a link when you get the other one going – it’s so much fun to help people learn and have lightbulb moments of their own.

          Can’t say I’ve read much from either Copyblogger or Problogger yet…I’ll bookmark both.

          Thanks for the note back and for the support – like Sarah, that’s what I love about things like this – the community. See you ’round!

          • http://www.facebook.com/david.pancost David Pancost

            You’re more than welcome, Olivia. If you have any questions about WP, feel free to shoot ‘em my way. I’d be glad to share whatever knowledge I have. And thanks for the link to your friend’s blog. I’ll definitely check it out and I’ll let you know when I launch mine. Right now I’m writing some articles/posts so I have a bit of content when I make the blog public. Hopefully that’s part of what this month will help me do — get my rear in gear and do need to do to get a bit clearer in my “vision” and start doing the actual work. (Oh! there’s that word again. ;-)

    • Anonymous

      So glad you tripped over Escaping Mediocrity Dave! And yes, now that you’ve said it all outloud, we will hunt you down if you stop showing up (I’m kidding!). Just keep showing up, connecting and doing the work. The right things will fall into place. :-)

      • http://www.facebook.com/david.pancost David Pancost

        Thanks, Sarah.

        I’m really excited about what’s coming up. I’m going to do everything I can to be here every day, and you have my permission to hunt me down if I stop showing up. ;-) (Though I’m pretty much sure that won’t happen — the not showing up, that is.)

        Connecting is something I’m looking forward to. It looks like you have some awesome people here and I would truly like to get to know them. So I’ll definitely be stopping by here and there to do some “water-cooling” and hopefully be able to lend a hand once-in-a-while.

  • Jen Brentano

    Hey Sarah and Tribe! I’m Jen Brentano (@jenbrentano) and I’m excited to connect with everyone here! There are a few things that I’m excited about this experience…. 1) TRIBE! I love how the concept of tribe was introduced right away. I believe that we are all students and we are all teachers and we can learn and grow from everyone! The more the merrier!! 2) The harmony of commitment and self care. I love when it is expressed that having a strong commitment and desire is important as well as taking care of ourselves and being gentle. We can easily get caught up in how things are or aren’t and allow that to frustrate us. Being gentle is key. As you said, we are all busy! AND 3) I’m excited about stepping on top of my sh*t pile and not standing in it! Putting on my boots and ready to go!!

    Blessings!

    • Anonymous

      So happy you are here Jen! And yes – the Tribe here is strong. Some have been here a long time and some are brand spankin new. But it is an amazing group. I am always honored that they choose to gather here. And now, you are a part of them. Which is awesome!

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      Great intro, Jen. I’d like to get away from my s*** pile altogether but you described the Tribe experience perfectly!

  • Jen Brentano

    Hey Sarah and Tribe! I’m Jen Brentano (@jenbrentano) and I’m excited to connect with everyone here! There are a few things that I’m excited about this experience…. 1) TRIBE! I love how the concept of tribe was introduced right away. I believe that we are all students and we are all teachers and we can learn and grow from everyone! The more the merrier!! 2) The harmony of commitment and self care. I love when it is expressed that having a strong commitment and desire is important as well as taking care of ourselves and being gentle. We can easily get caught up in how things are or aren’t and allow that to frustrate us. Being gentle is key. As you said, we are all busy! AND 3) I’m excited about stepping on top of my sh*t pile and not standing in it! Putting on my boots and ready to go!!

    Blessings!

    • Anonymous

      So happy you are here Jen! And yes – the Tribe here is strong. Some have been here a long time and some are brand spankin new. But it is an amazing group. I am always honored that they choose to gather here. And now, you are a part of them. Which is awesome!

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      Great intro, Jen. I’d like to get away from my s*** pile altogether but you described the Tribe experience perfectly!

  • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

    Am I late? Did I make it? I hope I made it. I brought all of my sh*t with me – hoping to get it all together and sorted out in the next 28 days.

    Hi, y’all!

    I’m, Kellie. If all goes well my coaching website and blog (www.getyourlifeingear.com) go live sometime in the next 24 hours. The launch will transition me from the end of a year-long, self-granted sabbatical to the beginning of a life time of solopreneuring. So, the timing of this is absolutely perfect. I’ll need all the help I can get getting and keeping my sh*t together.

    So, what’s our first assignment? Anyone? Did I miss that part. Psst. Can I borrow a pencil? ;-)

    Looking forward to meeting the tribe!

    • http://twitter.com/tarynblake71 Taryn Blake

      Um, how about a teal marker? Will that work?

      • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

        Hi, Taryn! A teal marker would be superb. Markers rule!

    • http://twitter.com/barryrsilver Barry R. Silver

      Wow, Going live in 24 or so. Congrats.

      • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

        Thanks, Barry. So exciting!

    • Kristin

      That’s exciting news! Good that you already have a newsletter sign-up before your website goes live. Gave me a feeling that I can already get connected while you are still busy getting everything ready to launch. Look forward to seeing your baby :-)

      • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

        Thanks so much for checking out the link, Kristin. And, for the feedback. I have to say that I have been working with Melea Seward, Chief Amusement Designer (aka @boardofus on Twitter). That was one of her many fantastic ideas/tips.

        It’s funny that you called it my baby. I was thinking this morning that this must be what it’s like waiting for birth – It never seems to come soon enough and rarely when you planned for it. :-)

        Thanks again!

        • Kristin

          Lol, yeah that’s really funny :-) Hope it’s not as painful as giving birth. Melea gave you some good advice. Now I’m even more excited to see your website.

    • http://twitter.com/journeyscript Olivia Fletcher

      Always happy to lend a pencil. :) Solopreneuring will be challenging, but you sound prepared, so I know it will be rewarding too!

      • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

        Olivia – You are so kind (much nicer than kids were when I was .. ahem.. younger)! I feel prepared for the launch. But, am not sure how prepared I am for the “after” part. That’s where this group comes in. :-)

        I know you’re right. It will be rewarding – especially with a great tribe like this on my side!

    • Anonymous

      Hi Kellie: Congrats on your awesome news! It sounds like you’re up to some really good things – can’t wait to see more.

      • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

        Thanks so much!!

    • Anonymous

      You’re going to fit into the Hooligan tribe just perfectly Kellie. :-)

      • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

        Yeah! Can we get T-shirts or buttons or something?

        • http://twitter.com/marksherrick Mark Sherrick

          I sense another item for your store, Sarah! Get the Turk on designing something and have cafepress put it on every product known to man!

    • http://www.twitter.com/Safan_Momin Safan Momin

      Love your energy Kellie and looking forward to your launch.

      • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

        Thanks so much, Safan! I’m getting antsy. It’s tough to wait on things I have no control over.

    • http://www.beatrizalemar.com Beatriz Alemar

      Holy crap. Your intro makes me want to be your best friend. No lie. If I let you borrow a pencil, can I borrow some enthusiasm? :)

      HUGE congratulations on your coaching site! I can’t wait for it to be live!

      • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

        Aw, you are so sweet! You can never have too many BF’s, right?

        You can borrow some enthusiasm even if you dont’ have a pencil to spare – just ’cause you’re so sweet!

        Thanks so much. I’ll keep you all posted on the go live. Waiting for today’s update from the techie team. It’s like waiting for a surrogate to give birth to my baby!

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      Too funny, Kellie! Sounds like we’re all in the right place! Eye liner works well in a pinch ;)

      • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

        Thanks, Shelley. I hadn’t thought about eye liner. As long as the teacher is ok with me turning in my assignments a bit smudgy (I’m better with fine point writing instruments), I’ll be good.

        So glad to have found the Hooligan Tribe!

  • DanielleMiller

    bring on the sh*taki Sarah:) Appreciate your hard work and dedication to helping others!

    xo

    • Anonymous

      It’s good to see one of my favorite people here :)

      • DanielleMiller

        bac’atcha kiddo :)

    • Anonymous

      DANIELLE!!!! SO glad you are here. :-)

      • DanielleMiller

        me too Dear Sarah :)

  • Kellie J Walker

    Am I late? Did I make it? I hope I made it. I brought all of my sh*t with me – hoping to get it all together and sorted out in the next 28 days.

    Hi, y’all!

    I’m, Kellie. If all goes well my coaching website and blog (www.getyourlifeingear.com) go live sometime in the next 24 hours. The launch will transition me from the end of a year-long, self-granted sabbatical to the beginning of a life time of solopreneuring. So, the timing of this is absolutely perfect. I’ll need all the help I can get getting and keeping my sh*t together.

    So, what’s our first assignment? Anyone? Did I miss that part. Psst. Can I borrow a pencil? ;-)

    Looking forward to meeting the tribe!

    • http://twitter.com/tarynblake71 Taryn Blake

      Um, how about a teal marker? Will that work?

      • Kellie J Walker

        Hi, Taryn! A teal marker would be superb. Markers rule!

    • http://twitter.com/barryrsilver Barry R. Silver

      Wow, Going live in 24 or so. Congrats.

      • Kellie J Walker

        Thanks, Barry. So exciting!

    • Kristin

      That’s exciting news! Good that you already have a newsletter sign-up before your website goes live. Gave me a feeling that I can already get connected while you are still busy getting everything ready to launch. Look forward to seeing your baby :-)

      • Kellie J Walker

        Thanks so much for checking out the link, Kristin. And, for the feedback. I have to say that I have been working with Melea Seward, Chief Amusement Designer (aka @boardofus on Twitter). That was one of her many fantastic ideas/tips.

        It’s funny that you called it my baby. I was thinking this morning that this must be what it’s like waiting for birth – It never seems to come soon enough and rarely when you planned for it. :-)

        Thanks again!

        • Kristin

          Lol, yeah that’s really funny :-) Hope it’s not as painful as giving birth. Melea gave you some good advice. Now I’m even more excited to see your website.

    • http://twitter.com/journeyscript Olivia Fletcher

      Always happy to lend a pencil. :) Solopreneuring will be challenging, but you sound prepared, so I know it will be rewarding too!

      • Kellie J Walker

        Olivia – You are so kind (much nicer than kids were when I was .. ahem.. younger)! I feel prepared for the launch. But, am not sure how prepared I am for the “after” part. That’s where this group comes in. :-)

        I know you’re right. It will be rewarding – especially with a great tribe like this on my side!

    • Anonymous

      Hi Kellie: Congrats on your awesome news! It sounds like you’re up to some really good things – can’t wait to see more.

      • Kellie J Walker

        Thanks so much!!

    • Anonymous

      You’re going to fit into the Hooligan tribe just perfectly Kellie. :-)

      • Kellie J Walker

        Yeah! Can we get T-shirts or buttons or something?

        • http://twitter.com/marksherrick Mark Sherrick

          I sense another item for your store, Sarah! Get the Turk on designing something and have cafepress put it on every product known to man!

    • http://www.twitter.com/Safan_Momin Safan Momin

      Love your energy Kellie and looking forward to your launch.

      • Kellie J Walker

        Thanks so much, Safan! I’m getting antsy. It’s tough to wait on things I have no control over.

    • http://www.beatrizalemar.com Beatriz Alemar

      Holy crap. Your intro makes me want to be your best friend. No lie. If I let you borrow a pencil, can I borrow some enthusiasm? :)

      HUGE congratulations on your coaching site! I can’t wait for it to be live!

      • Kellie J Walker

        Aw, you are so sweet! You can never have too many BF’s, right?

        You can borrow some enthusiasm even if you dont’ have a pencil to spare – just ’cause you’re so sweet!

        Thanks so much. I’ll keep you all posted on the go live. Waiting for today’s update from the techie team. It’s like waiting for a surrogate to give birth to my baby!

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      Too funny, Kellie! Sounds like we’re all in the right place! Eye liner works well in a pinch ;)

      • Kellie J Walker

        Thanks, Shelley. I hadn’t thought about eye liner. As long as the teacher is ok with me turning in my assignments a bit smudgy (I’m better with fine point writing instruments), I’ll be good.

        So glad to have found the Hooligan Tribe!

  • DanielleMiller

    bring on the sh*taki Sarah:) Appreciate your hard work and dedication to helping others!

    xo

    • Anonymous

      It’s good to see one of my favorite people here :)

      • DanielleMiller

        bac’atcha kiddo :)

    • Anonymous

      DANIELLE!!!! SO glad you are here. :-)

      • DanielleMiller

        me too Dear Sarah :)

  • http://www.elianevans.com Elian Evans

    LOL… it’s easy to follow the squirrels because they are usually more exciting (for the moment). Thanks for joining the challenge and look forward to everyone’s comments (and the articles too).

  • http://www.elianevans.com Elian Evans

    LOL… it’s easy to follow the squirrels because they are usually more exciting (for the moment). Thanks for joining the challenge and look forward to everyone’s comments (and the articles too).

  • http://www.elianevans.com Elian Evans

    THANK you Sarah for putting this together! I really enjoyed your last series (although I lurked most of the time). I’ve been looking forward to this event.

    A little about me for everyone… I’m a self employed marketing consultant for small businesses and non-profits. Right now I’m doing a lot of work for small farms and have a lot of local food/green projects going including setting up a local food market and getting a local TedXManhattan viewing party organized. LOTS going on. But excited. Thanks to all my efforts I was asked to present a Social Media discussion at an upcoming local conference.

    Thanks again Sarah for the on-going support, creating the “tribe,” and not throwing in the towel on all this!

    • Kristin

      You really have a lot going on, Elian. Find your work with small farms and local food projects interesting. Look forward to hear more about it :-)

    • http://twitter.com/journeyscript Olivia Fletcher

      That is so neat! I get to work with small business and nonprofits too…and I love it. One of my clients has a blueberry farm in KS – so I get to read up on all kinds of cool green/local food things too. We’ll have to stay in touch! :)

      • http://www.elianevans.com Elian Evans

        Yes we will. I’m trying to look you up now…

    • Anonymous

      Glad you aren’t a lurker anymore Elian. Did you know that I am the coordinator for TedxRedMountain here in Birmingham? SO much fun!! I think you are going to like it here. :-)

      • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

        Sarah – When is TEDxRedMountain?

      • http://www.elianevans.com Elian Evans

        Yes I’ve read that you were in some of your mentions. I’m excited for you and can’t wait to hear the details/how it goes/etc. We’ve got a local TedxGreenville and their event is next month. I’m excited to go. The TedxManhattan viewing party will be interesting. I’ve never been to one that lasted all day.

    • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

      Hi, Elian. You definitely have a lot of great things going on. Can’t wait to see how they all turn out.

      A friend is presenting at TEDxChichester in a few weeks. Feverishly trying to find reasonable airfare up to NYC that weekend so I can drive up with a group of friends. Such great events!

      • http://www.elianevans.com Elian Evans

        Cool!!! They really get your brain to thinking!

  • http://www.elianevans.com Elian Evans

    THANK you Sarah for putting this together! I really enjoyed your last series (although I lurked most of the time). I’ve been looking forward to this event.

    A little about me for everyone… I’m a self employed marketing consultant for small businesses and non-profits. Right now I’m doing a lot of work for small farms and have a lot of local food/green projects going including setting up a local food market and getting a local TedXManhattan viewing party organized. LOTS going on. But excited. Thanks to all my efforts I was asked to present a Social Media discussion at an upcoming local conference.

    Thanks again Sarah for the on-going support, creating the “tribe,” and not throwing in the towel on all this!

    • Kristin

      You really have a lot going on, Elian. Find your work with small farms and local food projects interesting. Look forward to hear more about it :-)

    • http://twitter.com/journeyscript Olivia Fletcher

      That is so neat! I get to work with small business and nonprofits too…and I love it. One of my clients has a blueberry farm in KS – so I get to read up on all kinds of cool green/local food things too. We’ll have to stay in touch! :)

      • http://www.elianevans.com Elian Evans

        Yes we will. I’m trying to look you up now…

    • Anonymous

      Glad you aren’t a lurker anymore Elian. Did you know that I am the coordinator for TedxRedMountain here in Birmingham? SO much fun!! I think you are going to like it here. :-)

      • Kellie J Walker

        Sarah – When is TEDxRedMountain?

      • http://www.elianevans.com Elian Evans

        Yes I’ve read that you were in some of your mentions. I’m excited for you and can’t wait to hear the details/how it goes/etc. We’ve got a local TedxGreenville and their event is next month. I’m excited to go. The TedxManhattan viewing party will be interesting. I’ve never been to one that lasted all day.

    • Kellie J Walker

      Hi, Elian. You definitely have a lot of great things going on. Can’t wait to see how they all turn out.

      A friend is presenting at TEDxChichester in a few weeks. Feverishly trying to find reasonable airfare up to NYC that weekend so I can drive up with a group of friends. Such great events!

      • http://www.elianevans.com Elian Evans

        Cool!!! They really get your brain to thinking!

  • Anahita – Gogobags

    Thank you for putting this together Sarah. It’s amazing to be part of a tribe specially the Escaping mediocrity one. I feel at home and a special connection with the tribe already. It is amazing to know many are going through the same thing in a way or other as you are. I’ve got a lot of sh*t to put together, maybe more than I’m aware of and looking forward to see the end result.

    • Anonymous

      It’s a thing about the Escaping Mediocrity tribe – those who are meant to find it always do. And when they arrive, they feel like they’ve found home at last. SO glad you found us. :-)

  • Anahita – Gogobags

    Thank you for putting this together Sarah. It’s amazing to be part of a tribe specially the Escaping mediocrity one. I feel at home and a special connection with the tribe already. It is amazing to know many are going through the same thing in a way or other as you are. I’ve got a lot of sh*t to put together, maybe more than I’m aware of and looking forward to see the end result.

    • Anonymous

      It’s a thing about the Escaping Mediocrity tribe – those who are meant to find it always do. And when they arrive, they feel like they’ve found home at last. SO glad you found us. :-)

  • http://twitter.com/marksherrick Mark Sherrick

    Seeing some familiar faces around, I’m glad to say. Can’t wait to get this all going. Great theme song for the day, Sarah! :)

    So happy to be amongst the hooligans again…I’ll try not to be the quiet one this time.

    • Anonymous

      Ah Mark. You just have no idea how happy it makes me to see you. Truly. :-)

      • http://twitter.com/marksherrick Mark Sherrick

        Glad to be of service…and glad to be getting my Sh*t together…there’s always some part of it scattered somewheres.

  • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

    Yeah! Happy to be a part of this series. Thanks Sarah for all that you do. I’m using the 2nd half of my CIP 2010 Moleskine book-seems only right.

    • Anonymous

      Hey LF – time to do some butt kicking :) Love you.

    • Anonymous

      I think that is perfect. :-)

  • http://twitter.com/marksherrick Mark Sherrick

    Seeing some familiar faces around, I’m glad to say. Can’t wait to get this all going. Great theme song for the day, Sarah! :)

    • Anonymous

      Ah Mark. You just have no idea how happy it makes me to see you. Truly. :-)

      • http://twitter.com/marksherrick Mark Sherrick

        Glad to be of service…and glad to be getting my Sh*t together…there’s always some part of it scattered somewheres.

  • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

    Yeah! Happy to be a part of this series. Thanks Sarah for all that you do. I’m using the 2nd half of my CIP 2010 Moleskine book-seems only right.

    • Anonymous

      Hey LF – time to do some butt kicking :) Love you.

    • Anonymous

      I think that is perfect. :-)

  • Zoeg

    Hi Sarah and all you guys especially Kellie – god your post made me giggle!! I am soo looking forward to connecting with you all here and most importantly staying the course. I can procrastinate for england and usually get so over run by work I fall behind after a few days or so. I hope you’ll help by calling me on my commitment if I fall a little silent.

    This couldn’t have come at a better time either as I’m right smack bang in the middle of getting my shit together, with my impending launch of my business and in my life in general. Ooh I’m solo excited!!

    Here’s to a great 28 days!! : )
    Always,
    Zoe x

    • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

      Zoe –

      Hi!

      I am so glad I could send some giggles your way. I was feeling a bit frantic when I posted because I was so far behind (in my head anyway). So, I will call you on your commitment if you call me on mine. But, you have to be kind to yourself and I’ll do the same. Deal? Normally we would Pinky Swear, but an e-Pinky Swear will have to suffice.

      Congrats on the impending launch. Can’t wait to hear how it goes over the next 28 days!

      Hugs!

      • http://www.howtomakeyourmindup.com Zoe Goode

        Ooh in the spirit of declarations and being held accountable then I feel like I should share my goal for this 28 days!
        By the end of this month I want to have held my first ever tele class preview call to launch my first ever product! Yikes. : )
        What’s your goal Kellie?

        • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

          Zoe,

          Great goal!

          Mine? Um, well. You see, it’s….. Hey! Did you see that?

          Crap. I didn’t think it would work.

          My goal is to do the following after launching my website/business: Be as big and bold and amazing and talented and impactful (made up that word) and far-reaching as I know I can be.

          To be clear, I do not mean that in the wow-look-at-me-I’m-so-cool-and-gifted kind of way. I mean that in the don’t-hold-back-give-it-all-you’ve-got-’cause-you-know-you-have-something-to-share-that-the-world-needs kind of way.

          One of the challenges I ran in to very early in life was being told that I was “too much”. I was: too tall, too smart, too loud, too generous, too poor, too geeky, too honest, too …, too …, too …, etc.. As a child I did not know that I could disagree with such a sentiment or even how to disagree with it. So, I believed it. My choices seemed to be to “be less, be smaller” or to “be alone”. I chose the former.

          My sabbatical provided many unexpected gifts. One was the realization that I had internalized the “be less, be smaller or be alone” mantra. The other was the courage (after LOTS of crying and with MUCH support from friends and loved ones) to make the decision to stop “being less/smaller”. It’s a new mindset for me. So, it’s one that is harder to hold on to when things get stressful. That’s why my goal for these 28 days is to “Be as big and bold and amazing and talented and impactful (made up that word) and far-reaching as I know I can be.”

          Thanks so much for asking. Making me articulate it publicly like this makes it much more likely that I will stay the course. :-)

          P.S.

          In response to sharing my fears about being rejected if I became all I could be:

          1) One of my friends sent me a Ginormica figurine that her daughter had gotten from McDonald’s. And,
          2) My husband bought me a t-shirt that says, “I’m Kind of a Big Deal”.

          <3 them both!

          • http://www.elianevans.com Elian Evans

            I feel like I’m butting into your conversation… but it is out there for all to see =)

            GREAT sharing. Thank you. One thing that is awesome and amazing is that this internet thing has a way of breaking down our walls. It is easier to type something and throw it out there then to maybe “bring up the conversation” with someone face to face or over the phone.

            Love it Kellie! Keep up the boldness. Watch out world!!!

          • http://www.howtomakeyourmindup.com Zoe Goode

            So true Elian,
            but you know what I find that I actually feel like I have a more authentic connection to someone I chat with online more often than I ever have in real life and I’m ok with that.

            Its definitely better than no real authentic connections with anyone at all. Because that’s all I used to get when all I did was lurk around online, observing the connections being made between the people I’d found who were “my people”, the ones who would be most likely to “get” me.

            And in all honesty, my nearest and dearest in ‘real’ life don’t get me. Never have as far as I can tell, and probably never will. But they love me and for me that’s enough for me. : ) There are no rules to say that just because he’s my husband he should really give a shit if i managed to turn up here everyday when I’ve said I will. Hubby is happy so long as he knows im happy, and there’s enough time and space for me to be all quircky and kick ass in cyberspace (do people still say that?) because it makes him kinda nervous when I do it in real life when he’s around – he’s yet to find his super power! : )

            Oh and don’t feel like you’re butting in Hun, the more the merrier I always say. : ) (and of course it is my purpose in life to inspire you after all!)

          • http://www.elianevans.com Elian Evans

            I can COMPLETELY relate to my ‘real’ life friends not getting me. Thank goodness for online outlets.

            TY!

          • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

            Ditto to all Zoe and Elian said – except the part about my hubby. He just shakes his head and laughs when I get my quirk on in public.

            But, he doesn’t get the entirety of what I’m doing re: my coaching business and the website. And, I’ve decided that that is ok. He knows it makes me happy and that makes him happy. He’s very supportive.

            The other great thing is that I’ve met some fantastic people IRL (in real life) with whom I originally connected via the internet. Two of them have become like sisters to me.

            Cyberspace (yes, we still say that) rules!

          • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

            Hi, Elian! Sorry for the delayed response. But, Disqus seems to be selectively sending me email alerts about post updates. Probably because we’ve got the thing running overtime. :-)

            So glad you jumped into this conversations.

            RE: the sharing – you are welcome. I so appreciate that Sarah knows how to create an environment in which we all feel safe enough to share so openly.

            I will do my darndest to keep up the boldness. Will you help Zoe call me on it if you see me slacking off? Thanks!

            Hugs!!

          • http://www.howtomakeyourmindup.com Zoe Goode

            Now that’s what I call a goal!! You Go girl!!

            I’ve always been touched with a bit much of the “too’s” for most peoples liking too. And likewise in my previous life made the same mis diagnosis of the only options being to behave or be alone.

            But now I’m finding my balancing point where self sacrifice and self serving are working in harmony rather than competing as polar opposites, and I’m finding it a comfortable natural place to be. Because some days I do want to be small and uncomplicated, and others I want to be awkward as hell and left alone. I’m loving embracing the whole complicated cacophony of it all and letting my true eclecticism shine. : )

          • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

            Cacophony is a GREAT word. Love that you used it!!

            I love that you are embracing all of the bits of you – big and small, comfortable and awkward, complicated and simple. I find that, for me, that’s the key. Allowing myself to “be’ whatever & however I happen to be in that moment. After all, how can I expect anyone else to love me “warts and all” if I don’t love myself that way first?

            Have I mentioned how much I love Sarah for putting this all together?

            Cheesy smiles and hugs for everyone!

    • Anonymous

      congrats on all that you are launching Zoe! And there are more than enough people here to help you stay the course. REALLY glad you are here!

  • Zoeg

    Hi Sarah and all you guys especially Kellie – god your post made me giggle!! I am soo looking forward to connecting with you all here and most importantly staying the course. I can procrastinate for england and usually get so over run by work I fall behind after a few days or so. I hope you’ll help by calling me on my commitment if I fall a little silent.

    This couldn’t have come at a better time either as I’m right smack bang in the middle of getting my shit together, with my impending launch of my business and in my life in general. Ooh I’m solo excited!!

    Here’s to a great 28 days!! : )
    Always,
    Zoe x

    • Kellie J Walker

      Zoe -

      Hi!

      I am so glad I could send some giggles your way. I was feeling a bit frantic when I posted because I was so far behind (in my head anyway). So, I will call you on your commitment if you call me on mine. But, you have to be kind to yourself and I’ll do the same. Deal? Normally we would Pinky Swear, but an e-Pinky Swear will have to suffice.

      Congrats on the impending launch. Can’t wait to hear how it goes over the next 28 days!

      Hugs!

      • http://www.howtomakeyourmindup.com Zoe Goode

        Ooh in the spirit of declarations and being held accountable then I feel like I should share my goal for this 28 days!
        By the end of this month I want to have held my first ever tele class preview call to launch my first ever product! Yikes. : )
        What’s your goal Kellie?

        • Kellie J Walker

          Zoe,

          Great goal!

          Mine? Um, well. You see, it’s….. Hey! Did you see that?

          Crap. I didn’t think it would work.

          My goal is to do the following after launching my website/business: Be as big and bold and amazing and talented and impactful (made up that word) and far-reaching as I know I can be.

          To be clear, I do not mean that in the wow-look-at-me-I’m-so-cool-and-gifted kind of way. I mean that in the don’t-hold-back-give-it-all-you’ve-got-’cause-you-know-you-have-something-to-share-that-the-world-needs kind of way.

          One of the challenges I ran in to very early in life was being told that I was “too much”. I was: too tall, too smart, too loud, too generous, too poor, too geeky, too honest, too …, too …, too …, etc.. As a child I did not know that I could disagree with such a sentiment or even how to disagree with it. So, I believed it. My choices seemed to be to “be less, be smaller” or to “be alone”. I chose the former.

          My sabbatical provided many unexpected gifts. One was the realization that I had internalized the “be less, be smaller or be alone” mantra. The other was the courage (after LOTS of crying and with MUCH support from friends and loved ones) to make the decision to stop “being less/smaller”. It’s a new mindset for me. So, it’s one that is harder to hold on to when things get stressful. That’s why my goal for these 28 days is to “Be as big and bold and amazing and talented and impactful (made up that word) and far-reaching as I know I can be.”

          Thanks so much for asking. Making me articulate it publicly like this makes it much more likely that I will stay the course. :-)

          P.S.

          In response to sharing my fears about being rejected if I became all I could be:

          1) One of my friends sent me a Ginormica figurine that her daughter had gotten from McDonald’s. And,
          2) My husband bought me a t-shirt that says, “I’m Kind of a Big Deal”.

          <3 them both!

          • http://www.elianevans.com Elian Evans

            I feel like I’m butting into your conversation… but it is out there for all to see =)

            GREAT sharing. Thank you. One thing that is awesome and amazing is that this internet thing has a way of breaking down our walls. It is easier to type something and throw it out there then to maybe “bring up the conversation” with someone face to face or over the phone.

            Love it Kellie! Keep up the boldness. Watch out world!!!

          • http://www.howtomakeyourmindup.com Zoe Goode

            So true Elian,
            but you know what I find that I actually feel like I have a more authentic connection to someone I chat with online more often than I ever have in real life and I’m ok with that.

            Its definitely better than no real authentic connections with anyone at all. Because that’s all I used to get when all I did was lurk around online, observing the connections being made between the people I’d found who were “my people”, the ones who would be most likely to “get” me.

            And in all honesty, my nearest and dearest in ‘real’ life don’t get me. Never have as far as I can tell, and probably never will. But they love me and for me that’s enough for me. : ) There are no rules to say that just because he’s my husband he should really give a shit if i managed to turn up here everyday when I’ve said I will. Hubby is happy so long as he knows im happy, and there’s enough time and space for me to be all quircky and kick ass in cyberspace (do people still say that?) because it makes him kinda nervous when I do it in real life when he’s around – he’s yet to find his super power! : )

            Oh and don’t feel like you’re butting in Hun, the more the merrier I always say. : ) (and of course it is my purpose in life to inspire you after all!)

          • http://www.elianevans.com Elian Evans

            I can COMPLETELY relate to my ‘real’ life friends not getting me. Thank goodness for online outlets.

            TY!

          • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J Walker

            Ditto to all Zoe and Elian said – except the part about my hubby. He just shakes his head and laughs when I get my quirk on in public.

            But, he doesn’t get the entirety of what I’m doing re: my coaching business and the website. And, I’ve decided that that is ok. He knows it makes me happy and that makes him happy. He’s very supportive.

            The other great thing is that I’ve met some fantastic people IRL (in real life) with whom I originally connected via the internet. Two of them have become like sisters to me.

            Cyberspace (yes, we still say that) rules!

          • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J Walker

            Hi, Elian! Sorry for the delayed response. But, Disqus seems to be selectively sending me email alerts about post updates. Probably because we’ve got the thing running overtime. :-)

            So glad you jumped into this conversations.

            RE: the sharing – you are welcome. I so appreciate that Sarah knows how to create an environment in which we all feel safe enough to share so openly.

            I will do my darndest to keep up the boldness. Will you help Zoe call me on it if you see me slacking off? Thanks!

            Hugs!!

          • http://www.howtomakeyourmindup.com Zoe Goode

            Now that’s what I call a goal!! You Go girl!!

            I’ve always been touched with a bit much of the “too’s” for most peoples liking too. And likewise in my previous life made the same mis diagnosis of the only options being to behave or be alone.

            But now I’m finding my balancing point where self sacrifice and self serving are working in harmony rather than competing as polar opposites, and I’m finding it a comfortable natural place to be. Because some days I do want to be small and uncomplicated, and others I want to be awkward as hell and left alone. I’m loving embracing the whole complicated cacophony of it all and letting my true eclecticism shine. : )

          • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J Walker

            Cacophony is a GREAT word. Love that you used it!!

            I love that you are embracing all of the bits of you – big and small, comfortable and awkward, complicated and simple. I find that, for me, that’s the key. Allowing myself to “be’ whatever & however I happen to be in that moment. After all, how can I expect anyone else to love me “warts and all” if I don’t love myself that way first?

            Have I mentioned how much I love Sarah for putting this all together?

            Cheesy smiles and hugs for everyone!

    • Anonymous

      congrats on all that you are launching Zoe! And there are more than enough people here to help you stay the course. REALLY glad you are here!

  • http://twitter.com/journeyscript Olivia Fletcher

    Glad to be here. I’m a college student (studying computer science and international business) and freelance marketer based in KS. I also get to work with a really cool hunger relief organization called Numana. Helping people is a big part of what drives me, but I’m working on learning to do it more and more effectively. I’ve recently started blogging and reading more books, and I’m looking forward to meeting some other motivated people in the Twitter world and blogosphere. Thanks again for setting this up!

    • Anonymous

      Very cool stuff you are up to Olivia – love it! You are going to connect with some very like-minded people here. And it’s really awesome that you are still in college, too. :-)

  • http://twitter.com/journeyscript Olivia Fletcher

    Glad to be here. My name is Olivia, and I’m a college student (studying computer science and international business) and freelance marketer based in KS. You can find me on Twitter: @journeyscript.

    • Anonymous

      Very cool stuff you are up to Olivia – love it! You are going to connect with some very like-minded people here. And it’s really awesome that you are still in college, too. :-)

  • http://twitter.com/_HireTed_ Ted Kusio

    Wow there’s a lot of us here! Hopefully we can realign the planet, or at least get some dreams into WOW gear. Yeah, that’s what I’m hoping for, to make my dreams clearer and them realize the, I see…shapes, colors, ideas, stories, creations, but they’re hazy, fare away, uncertain. Do I zig, play music, write, draw, zag, design, make stuff wiggle and move, or all this and more?

    John Cage said “Begin anywhere,” so I hope this is a good place to start that.
    Thanks for getting this going Sarah! And I look forward to enjoying everyone’s brilliance! :)

    –Ted

    • http://twitter.com/marksherrick Mark Sherrick

      All this and more, sir. After this series, you will be able to do it all…and there’ll be people with you along the way and beyond to kick you back in line. I have met so many great people because of Sarah and her blog series’, and they’ve all been awesome to me.

    • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

      Ted – Hi! I vote for “all this and more”. :-)

    • http://twitter.com/_HireTed_ Ted Kusio

      I see there are some fans of juggling!
      HA!

      Thanks Kellie and Mark!

      • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

        Juggling & plate spinning. :-)

    • Anonymous

      Hey Ted. :-) There’s really no telling what this crowd will do over the next 28 days. It’s a pretty amazing group. Luck me – I get to hold the space and watch it all unfold. Glad you are here!!

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      Good quote “begin anywhere.” That the first step isn’t it, beginning. I’m happy to help realign the planet, perhaps with a bit more warmth here in the northern hemisphere!

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Ted I love your quote from John Cage “Begin Anywhere”. I may have to use that as my mantra for some of the stuff I want to do this year. Do you mind? ;)

  • http://twitter.com/_HireTed_ Ted Kusio

    Wow there’s a lot of us here! Hopefully we can realign the planet, or at least get some dreams into WOW gear. Yeah, that’s what I’m hoping for, to make my dreams clearer and them realize the, I see…shapes, colors, ideas, stories, creations, but they’re hazy, fare away, uncertain. Do I zig, play music, write, draw, zag, design, make stuff wiggle and move, or all this and more?

    John Cage said “Begin anywhere,” so I hope this is a good place to start that.
    Thanks for getting this going Sarah! And I look forward to enjoying everyone’s brilliance! :)

    –Ted

    • http://twitter.com/marksherrick Mark Sherrick

      All this and more, sir. After this series, you will be able to do it all…and there’ll be people with you along the way and beyond to kick you back in line. I have met so many great people because of Sarah and her blog series’, and they’ve all been awesome to me.

    • Kellie J Walker

      Ted – Hi! I vote for “all this and more”. :-)

    • http://twitter.com/_HireTed_ Ted Kusio

      I see there are some fans of juggling!
      HA!

      Thanks Kellie and Mark!

      • Kellie J Walker

        Juggling & plate spinning. :-)

    • Anonymous

      Hey Ted. :-) There’s really no telling what this crowd will do over the next 28 days. It’s a pretty amazing group. Luck me – I get to hold the space and watch it all unfold. Glad you are here!!

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      Good quote “begin anywhere.” That the first step isn’t it, beginning. I’m happy to help realign the planet, perhaps with a bit more warmth here in the northern hemisphere!

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Ted I love your quote from John Cage “Begin Anywhere”. I may have to use that as my mantra for some of the stuff I want to do this year. Do you mind? ;)

  • Anonymous

    Yay!!!! So excited to get rolling with this. Can’t believe over a year has passed since 30 Days to Changing Your Game. While a lot of the same stuff is floating around as it was a year ago, my intention is to shovel my OWN s**t this time around. It’s easy to get distracted and feel valuable when you shovel other people’s pooh. One major difference coming into this challenge — I finally clued in that I am a bit rebellious and don’t necessarily go with everyone else’s flow or what is deemed *normal*. Cuz when I do, sh*t hits the fan and I retreat. So perhaps now is the time I finally stop being so reluctant about feeling like a freak and just let the gosh darn freak flag fly. Oh, and like being a graphic designer again. I’m not loving what I do. Heh, yeah, that’s kind of a big deal. I attribute to burn out, lack of vision and lack of self worth. So for the next 28 days, a major of MY shit gathering process is to finally give myself a vision and plan and STOP worrying about my clients. Sorry, clients, I love you BUT I can’t move forward with your sh*t without a vision for my own. There. I said it.

    • http://twitter.com/_HireTed_ Ted Kusio

      Fly that freak flag high!

      • http://www.getyourlifeingear.com Kellie J. Walker

        A-f’ing-men!

    • Anonymous

      dude. #soproud. #thatisall :-)

    • http://www.beatrizalemar.com Beatriz Alemar

      AH! I did exactly the same thing. I stopped taking projects and put a few things on hold from my freelancing days. Trying to come up with a vision while doing client work was just not working. No fulfillment there! So happy you decided to take care of your own stuff first. :)

      • Anonymous

        Thanks Beatriz! Sounds like it was a good plan for you :) I reached the point when I realized I was still saying “Need to clear out space, need to declutter, need a plan, I’m not clear on my business … ” for over a year. So, here I am.

    • http://twitter.com/reese reese spykerman

      “I can’t move forward with your shit without a vision for my own.”

      From one kindred soul to another, I absolutely hear you on this one, Lori. we need purpose beyond our client’s visions to avoid burn out and have self-worth beyond what we produce for others.

      Just sayin’ that you have a friend who understands perhaps better than most might :)

      • Anonymous

        Ah, Reese, nice to have your support on this. Thank you.

    • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

      Awesome. I love this. :)

      • Anonymous

        :) Thanks Jess! Great to see you here (as well as in my tweet stream)

        • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

          Aww, I’m honored to be in your tweet stream! ;)

  • Anonymous

    Yay!!!! So excited to get rolling with this. Can’t believe over a year has passed since 30 Days to Changing Your Game. While a lot of the same stuff is floating around as it was a year ago, my intention is to shovel my OWN s**t this time around. It’s easy to get distracted and feel valuable when you shovel other people’s pooh. One major difference coming into this challenge — I finally clued in that I am a bit rebellious and don’t necessarily go with everyone else’s flow or what is deemed *normal*. Cuz when I do, sh*t hits the fan and I retreat. So perhaps now is the time I finally stop being so reluctant about feeling like a freak and just let the gosh darn freak flag fly. Oh, and like being a graphic designer again. I’m not loving what I do. Heh, yeah, that’s kind of a big deal. I attribute to burn out, lack of vision and lack of self worth. So for the next 28 days, a major of MY shit gathering process is to finally give myself a vision and plan and STOP worrying about my clients. Sorry, clients, I love you BUT I can’t move forward with your sh*t without a vision for my own. There. I said it.

    • http://twitter.com/_HireTed_ Ted Kusio

      Fly that freak flag high!

      • Kellie J Walker

        A-f’ing-men!

    • Anonymous

      dude. #soproud. #thatisall :-)

    • http://www.beatrizalemar.com Beatriz Alemar

      AH! I did exactly the same thing. I stopped taking projects and put a few things on hold from my freelancing days. Trying to come up with a vision while doing client work was just not working. No fulfillment there! So happy you decided to take care of your own stuff first. :)

      • Anonymous

        Thanks Beatriz! Sounds like it was a good plan for you :) I reached the point when I realized I was still saying “Need to clear out space, need to declutter, need a plan, I’m not clear on my business … ” for over a year. So, here I am.

    • http://twitter.com/reese reese spykerman

      “I can’t move forward with your shit without a vision for my own.”

      From one kindred soul to another, I absolutely hear you on this one, Lori. we need purpose beyond our client’s visions to avoid burn out and have self-worth beyond what we produce for others.

      Just sayin’ that you have a friend who understands perhaps better than most might :)

      • Anonymous

        Ah, Reese, nice to have your support on this. Thank you.

    • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

      Awesome. I love this. :)

      • Anonymous

        :) Thanks Jess! Great to see you here (as well as in my tweet stream)

        • http://www.jessilicious.com Jess Webb

          Aww, I’m honored to be in your tweet stream! ;)

  • http://www.mellicheer.wordpress.com Melissa

    I’m so excited to go on the “Get my Sh*t Together” journey with all of you. I’m the worlds worst procrastinator and leaver of things until the proverbial “later”.

    • Anonymous

      Just keep showing up here each day Melissa. that’s all ya gotta do. :-)

    • http://www.howtomakeyourmindup.com Zoe Goode

      Hey Melissa,
      Procrastinators unite! I’m here to help if you need it. : )
      Best wishes,
      Always
      Zoe

  • http://www.mellicheer.wordpress.com Melissa

    I’m so excited to go on the “Get my Sh*t Together” journey with all of you. I’m the worlds worst procrastinator and leaver of things until the proverbial “later”.

    • Anonymous

      Just keep showing up here each day Melissa. that’s all ya gotta do. :-)

    • http://www.howtomakeyourmindup.com Zoe Goode

      Hey Melissa,
      Procrastinators unite! I’m here to help if you need it. : )
      Best wishes,
      Always
      Zoe

  • http://www.michellesedas.com Michelle Sedas

    Woo Hoo! Sounds Great! I’m ready to Bring It! :-)

    • Anonymous

      Your on Michelle!

  • http://www.michellesedas.com Michelle Sedas

    Woo Hoo! Sounds Great! I’m ready to Bring It! :-)

    • Anonymous

      Your on Michelle!

  • http://www.mayangelstar.com Veronica

    Wow, I can’t believe that it’s Feb. 1st already! I’ve been greatly looking forward to this series, Lord knows I need to get my sh*t together! Thanks for all your hard work and preparation. I have a notebook, now I just need to fill it.

    • Anonymous

      oh don’t worry. starting tomorrow, you will have plenty to fill it with. :-)

  • http://www.mayangelstar.com Veronica

    Wow, I can’t believe that it’s Feb. 1st already! I’ve been greatly looking forward to this series, Lord knows I need to get my sh*t together! Thanks for all your hard work and preparation. I have a notebook, now I just need to fill it.

    • Anonymous

      oh don’t worry. starting tomorrow, you will have plenty to fill it with. :-)

  • http://dannybrown.me Danny Brown

    Bring. It. That is all. :)

    And Sarah? Great leadership, miss.

    • Anonymous

      Now you’ve gone and made me blush Danny Brown. Don’t tell John Haydon. He’ll think I’ve gone soft.

      thank you. :-)

  • http://dannybrown.me Danny Brown

    Bring. It. That is all. :)

    And Sarah? Great leadership, miss.

    • Anonymous

      Now you’ve gone and made me blush Danny Brown. Don’t tell John Haydon. He’ll think I’ve gone soft.

      thank you. :-)

  • Broberts

    Thank you for putting this program together, Sarah. I signed on as soon as I read about it and have been looking forward to the kickoff today. Every now and then, a kick in the rear can do a person a world of good, and I’ve been in need of one for quite a while. Your point about commitment to the effect that one’s stuff doesn’t get together on its own is quite true. And the quote from Dr. Pasteur reminded me of one of a songline from Stephen Stills’ “Southern Cross:” “We never failed to fail. It was the easiest thing to do.” I’m tired of taking the course of least resistance because I know all too painfully well that it doesn’t lead anywhere. Thank you again. I’m excited about the coming 27 days.

    • Anonymous

      been down that road myself and you are so right. We wind up nowhere. Cheers to doing it all another way!!

  • Broberts

    Thank you for putting this program together, Sarah. I signed on as soon as I read about it and have been looking forward to the kickoff today. Every now and then, a kick in the rear can do a person a world of good, and I’ve been in need of one for quite a while. Your point about commitment to the effect that one’s stuff doesn’t get together on its own is quite true. And the quote from Dr. Pasteur reminded me of one of a songline from Stephen Stills’ “Southern Cross:” “We never failed to fail. It was the easiest thing to do.” I’m tired of taking the course of least resistance because I know all too painfully well that it doesn’t lead anywhere. Thank you again. I’m excited about the coming 27 days.

    • Anonymous

      been down that road myself and you are so right. We wind up nowhere. Cheers to doing it all another way!!

  • http://twitter.com/giselle2323 Giselle

    Connecting with people who share the same goal of achieving greatness is one of the best steps with moving forward. Besides providing a swift kick in the pants when we start to become distracted with everything and anything that keeps us from our goals, I know that this group of people will also become our greatest cheerleaders encouraging me and all other #28days partcipants to be successful.

    • Anonymous

      oh giselle – you just have no idea what this group is capable of. And I am so thrilled you are a part of it!

  • http://twitter.com/giselle2323 Giselle

    Connecting with people who share the same goal of achieving greatness is one of the best steps with moving forward. Besides providing a swift kick in the pants when we start to become distracted with everything and anything that keeps us from our goals, I know that this group of people will also become our greatest cheerleaders encouraging me and all other #28days partcipants to be successful.

    • Anonymous

      oh giselle – you just have no idea what this group is capable of. And I am so thrilled you are a part of it!

  • Teal

    So, I’m super stoked about this series. I’m glad that I found ya.

    • Anonymous

      me too!

  • Teal

    So, I’m super stoked about this series. I’m glad that I found ya.

    • Anonymous

      me too!

  • http://www.facebook.com/aphox Andrea Dorman Phox

    I am ready to play. For instance one of the new things on my list is to consider becoming a twitterer.
    I just don’t want to get distracted by more media … i am all over facebook as a business tool and to connect personnally. so you can understand my trepidation to begin to tweet! but I am here for 28 days at least… in whatever medium I can be!

    • Anonymous

      It all depends on where your audience is Andrea. Mine is on twitter (plus I totally jones for the instant gratification it gives me!). My only recommendation is, if you try it, use tweetdeck or hootsuite or some other client. Otherwise, it will just be noise. Game on!

    • http://www.facebook.com/eatwellwithmichelle Eatwellwithmichelle

      Andrea, I am also thinking about Twitter and wondering if I should dive in. Maybe we’ll get some insight in the next 28 days!

  • http://www.facebook.com/aphox Andrea Dorman Phox

    I am ready to paly. But one of the new things on my list is to consider becoming a twitterer.
    I just doint want to get distracted by more media … and i am all ove r facebook as a business tool and personnally. so you can understand my trepidation to tweet! but I am here… in whatever medium I can be!

    • Anonymous

      It all depends on where your audience is Andrea. Mine is on twitter (plus I totally jones for the instant gratification it gives me!). My only recommendation is, if you try it, use tweetdeck or hootsuite or some other client. Otherwise, it will just be noise. Game on!

    • http://www.facebook.com/eatwellwithmichelle Eatwellwithmichelle

      Andrea, I am also thinking about Twitter and wondering if I should dive in. Maybe we’ll get some insight in the next 28 days!

  • http://twitter.com/lina003 Sherrie Rohde

    Oooo, I’m even more excited now, this will be fun!

    • Anonymous

      I was wondering where you were! Let’s kill it!

  • http://twitter.com/lina003 Sherrie Rohde

    Oooo, I’m even more excited now, this will be fun!

    • Anonymous

      I was wondering where you were! Let’s kill it!

  • Socalsharon

    I’m looking forward to the next 28 days. I’m not sure what to expect, but I’m very open to what will come our way! Getting my sh*t together in 2011 will be great!

    • Anonymous

      It will be quite a journey. That i can promise you. :-)

  • Socalsharon

    I’m looking forward to the next 28 days. I’m not sure what to expect, but I’m very open to what will come our way! Getting my sh*t together in 2011 will be great!

    • Anonymous

      It will be quite a journey. That i can promise you. :-)

  • Tami Morello

    Wow, so excited to be starting this among all of you! I have lots of sh*t to get together – clearing major clutter, and getting my blog up and running (yes, Sarah, I AM working on it!) And, major business revamping that has been too long inside my head. This is the month for things to get out of my head and into action. I really am looking forward to the community and support we will be building here – I need accountability partners!

    • Anonymous

      Now THAT is what I like hear Tami. You are SO ready!!

    • Kristin

      Sounds like a really important month for you, Tami. Imagine how great you will feel in four weeks when your blog is up and running and you started your business revamp. Look forward to it.

      • Tami Morello

        Thanks Kristin – yes, I need to hold on to that vision of four weeks from now and how I will feel about my progress.

    • Anonymous

      Sweetie, we’re in the same decluttering blog building boat! I’ll be your accountability partner as long as you agree to hold my can of Whoopass and give it to me when I need it, K? :)

      • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

        LP wassup? This will be fun won’t it?

        • Anonymous

          Hello LF!! It will be fabulous!! Nice to see old friends and meet lots of new folks here. Sarah’s got one rockin’ tribe

      • Tami Morello

        Yes! You got it – it’s time for us to push each other along! That can of Whoopass should get a good workout between the two of us, ya know?

      • Ann William

        loving the can of whoopass! glad to be here ‘tho a tad on the late side . . .

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Tami so glad to see you. I’m right there with you. Clutter, clutter, clutter – it’s killing me and really stressing me out now. Gotta get it together. xoxo

      • Tami Morello

        Glad you’re here, too. I think my clutter is clogging my brain and slowing me down. Let the clearing begin :) xoxo

        • Ann Williams

          tami, lori. et al ~ i am new as of tonight and am going to be clutter free and unpacked in my new house so i can get back to painting, exhibiting and creating. you all are an inspiration to a worn-out-from moving-two-houses artist!
          thank you sarah and friends for this brilliant gathering.

  • Tami Morello

    Wow, so excited to be starting this among all of you! I have lots of sh*t to get together – clearing major clutter, and getting my blog up and running (yes, Sarah, I AM working on it!) And, major business revamping that has been too long inside my head. This is the month for things to get out of my head and into action. I really am looking forward to the community and support we will be building here – I need accountability partners!

    • Anonymous

      Now THAT is what I like hear Tami. You are SO ready!!

    • Kristin

      Sounds like a really important month for you, Tami. Imagine how great you will feel in four weeks when your blog is up and running and you started your business revamp. Look forward to it.

      • Tami Morello

        Thanks Kristin – yes, I need to hold on to that vision of four weeks from now and how I will feel about my progress.

    • Anonymous

      Sweetie, we’re in the same decluttering blog building boat! I’ll be your accountability partner as long as you agree to hold my can of Whoopass and give it to me when I need it, K? :)

      • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

        LP wassup? This will be fun won’t it?

        • Anonymous

          Hello LF!! It will be fabulous!! Nice to see old friends and meet lots of new folks here. Sarah’s got one rockin’ tribe

      • Tami Morello

        Yes! You got it – it’s time for us to push each other along! That can of Whoopass should get a good workout between the two of us, ya know?

      • Ann William

        loving the can of whoopass! glad to be here ‘tho a tad on the late side . . .

    • http://twitter.com/DooneyPug Lori Finnigan

      Tami so glad to see you. I’m right there with you. Clutter, clutter, clutter – it’s killing me and really stressing me out now. Gotta get it together. xoxo

      • Tami Morello

        Glad you’re here, too. I think my clutter is clogging my brain and slowing me down. Let the clearing begin :) xoxo

        • Ann Williams

          tami, lori. et al ~ i am new as of tonight and am going to be clutter free and unpacked in my new house so i can get back to painting, exhibiting and creating. you all are an inspiration to a worn-out-from moving-two-houses artist!
          thank you sarah and friends for this brilliant gathering.

  • http://www.facebook.com/eatwellwithmichelle Eatwellwithmichelle

    Sarah, thanks for putting this together. The timing is perfect for me. I just set one big goal that I am reaching for and I am committed to getting there. Reaching it will definitely involve getting out of my comfort zone so I appreciate any pushes i get during this process!

    • Anonymous

      Love it when the timing is perfect like this. can’t wait to see what you do over the next 27 days!

  • http://www.facebook.com/eatwellwithmichelle Eatwellwithmichelle

    Sarah, thanks for putting this together. The timing is perfect for me. I just set one big goal that I am reaching for and I am committed to getting there. Reaching it will definitely involve getting out of my comfort zone so I appreciate any pushes i get during this process!

    • Anonymous

      Love it when the timing is perfect like this. can’t wait to see what you do over the next 27 days!

  • Catlami

    I am excited to get started. We had twelve inches of snow today and the wind is howling. It feels like the weather is giving me a reason to take time to begin well on this project. I need to focus in a new direction in the next few months. What a joy to have a roadmap of inspiration to help me along.

  • Catlami

    I am excited to get started. We had twelve inches of snow today and the wind is howling. It feels like the weather is giving me a reason to take time to begin well on this project. I need to focus in a new direction in the next few months. What a joy to have a roadmap of inspiration to help me along.

  • http://twitter.com/jwginn J William Ginn

    Ok – so I am a little late to the party tonight. I am Jeremy (@jwginn on twitter) I was thrilled to see that Sarah got past the minor problems of today (told you were loyal).

    I come here at a point of making some major changes in my life. I am married with 3 kids and another little one on the way sometime in the late summer. I am vamping up income streams but also trying to streamline my life and get rid of the stuff that gets in the way…

    Anyway, I look forward to getting to know many of you, learning and laughing with all of you.

    Here’s to a fun ride!

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      Welcome to the Tribe, William! Looking forward to getting to know y’all over the next month.

  • http://twitter.com/jwginn J William Ginn

    Ok – so I am a little late to the party tonight. I am Jeremy (@jwginn on twitter) I was thrilled to see that Sarah got past the minor problems of today (told you were loyal).

    I come here at a point of making some major changes in my life. I am married with 3 kids and another little one on the way sometime in the late summer. I am vamping up income streams but also trying to streamline my life and get rid of the stuff that gets in the way…

    Anyway, I look forward to getting to know many of you, learning and laughing with all of you.

    Here’s to a fun ride!

    • http://www.tictokva.com Shelley McKenzie

      Welcome to the Tribe, William! Looking forward to getting to know y’all over the next month.

  • Danielle Smith

    I am truly so excited about this. I just spent the last 6 days out of town working on one project, only to come home and realize the chaos of my personal and professional life still exists. I NEED this. I’m GRATEFUL for this. And I refuse to be one of the people that drops off after day 12 or 21. Thank you, Sarah.

  • Danielle Smith

    I am truly so excited about this. I just spent the last 6 days out of town working on one project, only to come home and realize the chaos of my personal and professional life still exists. I NEED this. I’m GRATEFUL for this. And I refuse to be one of the people that drops off after day 12 or 21. Thank you, Sarah.

  • Lori

    New tab & paper for my notebook. (check)
    Tweet w/28days #hashtag. (check)
    Looking forward to seeing what’s up tomorrow!
    Thanks!

  • Lori

    New tab & paper for my notebook. (check)
    Tweet w/28days #hashtag. (check)
    Looking forward to seeing what’s up tomorrow!
    Thanks!

  • http://twitter.com/SilverAntigen Ags

    Hey members of the Tribe,

    I’m the master of procrastination but Getting my Sh*t together really started today for me. I drove through ice and snow to get to work as my boss had great news to share. My research manuscript was accepted for publication with minor revisions. Now, this is important because I’m scratching an item off my to-do to graduate list. I’m a PhD student expecting to be done by Fall and anything that gets me out takes top priority… or it would if I stopped procrastinating. I finished one third of those revisions and submitted my portfolio. Net big item is the start up of my blog. I finally sat down and figured out how my new web host works. Now, at 2 am I am finally scratching responding to this blog post.

    I’ll share more about myself later as I need sleep before getting back to the grind. I look forward to getting to know all my partners in crime here as we get our sh*t together in the next 27 days :D

  • http://twitter.com/SilverAntigen Ags

    Hey members of the Tribe,

    I’m the master of procrastination but Getting my Sh*t together really started today for me. I drove through ice and snow to get to work as my boss had great news to share. My research manuscript was accepted for publication with minor revisions. Now, this is important because I’m scratching an item off my to-do to graduate list. I’m a PhD student expecting to be done by Fall and anything that gets me out takes top priority… or it would if I stopped procrastinating. I finished one third of those revisions and submitted my portfolio. Net big item is the start up of my blog. I finally sat down and figured out how my new web host works. Now, at 2 am I am finally scratching responding to this blog post.

    I’ll share more about myself later as I need sleep before getting back to the grind. I look forward to getting to know all my partners in crime here as we get our sh*t together in the next 27 days :D

  • Sharon E. Greene

    Hi, all,
    I’m Sharon and I’m new to the Tribe. First of all, thanks, Sarah, for putting this together. I’ve been following your posts for the past six or so months, and am finally ready to take action on my plans to launch my consulting business. So, I really, really need to get my sh*t together and stop procrastinating! Until last year, when I was “given the gift” of early retirement (hey, my brain’s not ready to retire yet!), I worked for a major foundation as a program officer overseeing grants for 85 academic institutions. Prior to that, I was a proposal writer and editor for colleges and universities. I hope to turn this experience into a profitable business. Don’t have a website yet and don’t know the first thing about Tweeting, but am here to learn from everyone here.

    Ags, congrats on your manuscript. Having done the Ph.D. route, that’s a huge accomplishment. If you’re scratching items like this off of your “to do” list, you sound more like an over-achiever than a procrastinator!

    Thanks again, Sarah. I’m ready for the ride…
    Sharon

    • http://twitter.com/SilverAntigen Ags

      Wow, 85 institutions is quite a bit Sharon. Isn’t it fun to write proposals? At the moment, finally checking things off my list is more of a relief than an achievement. I’ve had that paper floating around for over a year. Gotta love lab politics. Current procrastination project is my comprehensive/qualifying/candidacy exam. Maybe I’ll get to it before the week ends.

      I’m starting my own page now and it’s quite the adventure. I’ll be more than happy to give a hand or give advice any way I can. It’s not easy at all but it’s do-able :)

  • Sharon E. Greene

    Hi, all,
    I’m Sharon and I’m new to the Tribe. First of all, thanks, Sarah, for putting this together. I’ve been following your posts for the past six or so months, and am finally ready to take action on my plans to launch my consulting business. So, I really, really need to get my sh*t together and stop procrastinating! Until last year, when I was “given the gift” of early retirement (hey, my brain’s not ready to retire yet!), I worked for a major foundation as a program officer overseeing grants for 85 academic institutions. Prior to that, I was a proposal writer and editor for colleges and universities. I hope to turn this experience into a profitable business. Don’t have a website yet and don’t know the first thing about Tweeting, but am here to learn from everyone here.

    Ags, congrats on your manuscript. Having done the Ph.D. route, that’s a huge accomplishment. If you’re scratching items like this off of your “to do” list, you sound more like an over-achiever than a procrastinator!

    Thanks again, Sarah. I’m ready for the ride…
    Sharon

    • http://twitter.com/SilverAntigen Ags

      Wow, 85 institutions is quite a bit Sharon. Isn’t it fun to write proposals? At the moment, finally checking things off my list is more of a relief than an achievement. I’ve had that paper floating around for over a year. Gotta love lab politics. Current procrastination project is my comprehensive/qualifying/candidacy exam. Maybe I’ll get to it before the week ends.

      I’m starting my own page now and it’s quite the adventure. I’ll be more than happy to give a hand or give advice any way I can. It’s not easy at all but it’s do-able :)

  • Gotcha Girl

    I am here to get off my duff, dust off my law school application, and get it in. I know I have the skills and knowledge to do this, but all of the “what ifs” and “that’s too much work” and “I don’t have the time or energy” are getting in the way. I’m hoping this program will help me pull it all together.

  • Gotcha Girl

    I am here to get off my duff, dust off my law school application, and get it in. I know I have the skills and knowledge to do this, but all of the “what ifs” and “that’s too much work” and “I don’t have the time or energy” are getting in the way. I’m hoping this program will help me pull it all together.

  • Shelley McKenzie

    It is bad that I’m already one day behind?? Seriously, I’m excited to begin this 28-day journey. I tend to be more of a “lurker” on forums, blogs, Twitter, etc. but I’m working up the courage to actually start posting.

    I’m a Virtual Assistant from Calgary, Canada and launched my biz this past September. I started out stressing over getting clients and now that I AM getting them, I stressing over that. I need to get my s**t together so I can enjoy my biz and keep it all together.

    Looking forward to getting to know everyone – thanks for putting this together Sarah!

    Shelley McKenzie

    • http://www.howtomakeyourmindup.com Zoe Goode

      Hi Shelley,
      Don’t sweat being a late comer. I have a feeling I’ll be late to my own funeral! Lol. And I used to be a lurker too until I finally plucked up the courage to post a comment and some lovely person made me feel welcome.
      So welcome to you too hun. What you’re doing sounds awesome and I may well be looking to utilise your services if you’re available sometime soon. : )
      Looking forward to sharing your journey with you.
      Always,
      Zoe

  • Shelley McKenzie

    It is bad that I’m already one day behind?? Seriously, I’m excited to begin this 28-day journey. I tend to be more of a “lurker” on forums, blogs, Twitter, etc. but I’m working up the courage to actually start posting.

    I’m a Virtual Assistant from Calgary, Canada and launched my biz this past September. I started out stressing over getting clients and now that I AM getting them, I stressing over that. I need to get my s**t together so I can enjoy my biz and keep it all together.

    Looking forward to getting to know everyone – thanks for putting this together Sarah!

    Shelley McKenzie

    • http://www.howtomakeyourmindup.com Zoe Goode

      Hi Shelley,
      Don’t sweat being a late comer. I have a feeling I’ll be late to my own funeral! Lol. And I used to be a lurker too until I finally plucked up the courage to post a comment and some lovely person made me feel welcome.
      So welcome to you too hun. What you’re doing sounds awesome and I may well be looking to utilise your services if you’re available sometime soon. : )
      Looking forward to sharing your journey with you.
      Always,
      Zoe

  • http://twitter.com/JanisMiller JanisMiller

    Me, too! I am already a day behind. I get easily distracted. I have some family visiting this week and so I am not on the computer as much and my 28 days day 1 went in the spam folder. :-P Well, here I am, better late than never. :-D I have lots of ideas and I am going to use this 28 days to get moving on action. Thank you Sarah for putting this together.

  • http://twitter.com/JanisMiller JanisMiller

    Me, too! I am already a day behind. I get easily distracted. I have some family visiting this week and so I am not on the computer as much and my 28 days day 1 went in the spam folder. :-P Well, here I am, better late than never. :-D I have lots of ideas and I am going to use this 28 days to get moving on action. Thank you Sarah for putting this together.

  • http://twitter.com/JeanneMills Jeanne Mills

    okie doke, joined on 2/2 but ready to do this :) I have SO much going on right now that it’s simply crazy to join another group, but I’m believing this one will tie it all together :) And since I want to develop my coaching programs and business using online r&d groups … Sarah I’m taking notes about how you structure this adventure. Happy to be here. Thanks for making it possible.

  • http://twitter.com/JeanneMills Jeanne Mills

    okie doke, joined on 2/2 but ready to do this :) I have SO much going on right now that it’s simply crazy to join another group, but I’m believing this one will tie it all together :) And since I want to develop my coaching programs and business using online r&d groups … Sarah I’m taking notes about how you structure this adventure. Happy to be here. Thanks for making it possible.

  • Anonymous

    Arg! Your emails went to spam but I realized I didn’t get one yesterday and found it today! Hooray!! I’m already a day behind but am committed! Thanks for doing this series especially at one of the most boring times of year. :)

  • Kcfunone

    Arg! Your emails went to spam but I realized I didn’t get one yesterday and found it today! Hooray!! I’m already a day behind but am committed! Thanks for doing this series especially at one of the most boring times of year. :)

  • http://www.rubyslippersstudio.wordpress.com Callahan McDonough

    ok I am ready to join in, missed yesterday, tangles aka stuff-sh-t in the way. I am artist, Mom of a 32yr old, wonderful son, therapist, ever evolving woman of 64 years. The sh-t I have intention on getting together is my 1)health 2) my artwork: paintings & floor cloths. I long to see the mastery of art fully expressed and successful, showing & being purchased and most importantly enjoyed by other people. I have missed the context of community, conversation, support to keep the level of momentum consistent to fulfill on those goals. Please spot me on this as we go. Look forward to knowing you each. And, thanks for the generosity of this series Sarah.

    • Ann Williams

      hi cm ~ i’m just in tonight and relate very much to your health and art desires. i share them! here’s to a great time together as i learn from all who have been going on before me.
      hugs ~ ann

  • http://www.RubySlippersStudio.com Callahan Mcdonough

    ok I am ready to join in, missed yesterday, tangles aka stuff-sh-t in the way. I am artist, Mom of a 32yr old, wonderful son, therapist, ever evolving woman of 64 years. The sh-t I have intention on getting together is my 1)health 2) my artwork: paintings & floor cloths. I long to see the mastery of art fully expressed and successful, showing & being purchased and most importantly enjoyed by other people. I have missed the context of community, conversation, support to keep the level of momentum consistent to fulfill on those goals. Please spot me on this as we go. Look forward to knowing you each. And, thanks for the generosity of this series Sarah.

    • Ann Williams

      hi cm ~ i’m just in tonight and relate very much to your health and art desires. i share them! here’s to a great time together as i learn from all who have been going on before me.
      hugs ~ ann

  • Iamowlwomyn

    Looking forward to seeing where I am 28 days from now. Thank you Julie for posting this on FB. Notebook is ready.

  • Iamowlwomyn

    Looking forward to seeing where I am 28 days from now. Thank you Julie for posting this on FB. Notebook is ready.

  • http://elizabethgracedesigns.com Liz Pike

    Better late than never, just discovered this today after stumbling across it from Twitter! Got the notebook, the commitment and reminders set up to SMS from Google Calendar so I don’t miss a post! Thanks for doing this!

  • http://elizabethgracedesigns.com Liz Pike

    Better late than never, just discovered this today after stumbling across it from Twitter! Got the notebook, the commitment and reminders set up to SMS from Google Calendar so I don’t miss a post! Thanks for doing this!

  • Cbreathes

    Yes Yes Yes. I need a spiritual and business kick, and I’m willing. Thanks a bunch.

  • Cbreathes

    Yes Yes Yes. I need a spiritual and business kick, and I’m willing. Thanks a bunch.

  • Cynthia Bretheim

    yes yes yes. Just the spiritual and business kick I need/want/like. Go!

  • Cynthia Bretheim

    yes yes yes. Just the spiritual and business kick I need/want/like. Go!

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  • http://www.sundaynightsuccess.com Jeremie

    I am starting 9 days late, but I just read through and responded to every post so far in reverse order.

    So here I am at the start, all caught up, and ready to say “I am in!”

    Jeremie

  • http://www.sundaynightsuccess.com Jeremie

    I am starting 9 days late, but I just read through and responded to every post so far in reverse order.

    So here I am at the start, all caught up, and ready to say “I am in!”

    Jeremie

  • CynthiaB

    Loving the articles. Real. Practical. I can DO stuff after I’ve read them. Getting some space in my head so I can launch the boat in a new direction. I will make that appointment to make the relaxation CD on Friday. Thanks for this spiritual/business kick I needed.

  • CynthiaB

    Loving the articles. Real. Practical. I can DO stuff after I’ve read them. Getting some space in my head so I can launch the boat in a new direction. I will make that appointment to make the relaxation CD on Friday. Thanks for this spiritual/business kick I needed.