This magical command spoken by Ali Baba in a well-known folk story dating back the 18th century has become a widely recognized phrase associated with the idea of opening a door to riches and success bigger than we could imagine. In each of our lives, it is safe to say that we all have anContinue reading “Open Sesame”
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Raise the Bar
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ME! One year has flown by since the day I opened the door and stepped into fashion as the owner of a small business consignment clothing boutique. Truth be told, I had zero know-how of what being a business owner entailed, but I also have zero regrets that I took that leapContinue reading “Raise the Bar”
Make Money Move You
Money is fluid. It moves. And, it moves you. To people, places, and things that can enrich and enhance your experience in life. When I lay in bed at night, I picture money arriving like the energy of a wave in the ocean or on my favorite shore of Lake Michigan. It is in continualContinue reading “Make Money Move You”
Enjoy The View
The Road to Hana on the island of Maui, Hawaii offers some of the most beautiful views I almost did not see. Had I given in to my inner fears, I would have stopped myself from taking this incredible island journey. You see, the road to Hana is not for the faint of heart. ItContinue reading “Enjoy The View”
Up-level In Progress
For years I have dreamed of up-leveling my life. From having more, to doing more, to being more, I have spent countless hours studying others who were exactly where I dreamed I would some day be. Their lives seemed so exciting, energizing, and even glamorous. I couldn’t wait to get there. But here’s the cold,Continue reading “Up-level In Progress”
Request Your Vision
2023 is here. With the new, fresh, shiny year comes 12 months full of new ideas and opportunities just waiting to be activated. And the best part? You get to create it all and decide what your new year will hold in store for you. Like that time when fictional character Louden Swain decided thatContinue reading “Request Your Vision”
Making a List
It’s the holiday season, but you don’t have to rely on the big guy to fulfill the wishes on your list. Taking charge of your own destiny is easier than you may believe…but you do need to believe. At the beginning of each year I create a list of the things I hope to accomplishContinue reading “Making a List”
Hello, (2nd) Dream Job
I did it! After thirty years, three libraries, and an unfathomable number of reference questions answered by yours truly, I quit my day job and took a leap to pursue the second job of my dreams. Yes, you heard that right, The Posh Librarian, is now without her library. It is hard to leave aContinue reading “Hello, (2nd) Dream Job”
Dive Right In
Summer is just around the corner, which makes it the perfect time to take the plunge on any project or idea you’ve been contemplating, imagining, or daydreaming about. If you are dipping your toes at the edge of the vast unknown, going in with the full force of a cannonball might not feel like theContinue reading “Dive Right In”
Finding Your Fears
“Do one thing every day that scares you.” This memorable quote attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt may or may not be her exact words, but the sentiment of the statement resonates regardless. We need to find our fears every day and face them. Easier said than done, I know. For most humans, fear is one ofContinue reading “Finding Your Fears”