Margie’s Insights & Interviews
Welcome to Margie’s blog where she shares personal stories, interviews, tools and more for living bravely.
Are you underestimating yourself, again?
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Given all the adversity and controversy going on right now — economically, politically, socially — these words by...
5 Steps to Speaking Up About the Stuff that Weighs you Down
Suffering some relationship stress? In any relationship issues will inevitably arise from time to time that have the potential to create tension and conflict. It is not the issues themselves which are the main cause for relationship breakdown but how you go about...
Will the bloodshed ever end?
When I was 23 I spent 6 weeks backpacking on my own around the Middle East. Three in Egypt, one in Jordan and two in Jerusalem and the surrounding occupied territories of the West Bank. Being on my own made it that much more extraordinary because I found myself being...
Are you going to be happier or harpier this new year?
Happy New Year! I’ve just arrived back in the US after a very full and fun 6 weeks Down Under. It was great to be there but I have to say, it is always nice to get home; back to my own bed, high speed internet, my closet (vs. my suitcase) and my work (yes, believe it...
Got More Answers than Questions?
"You can tell a man is clever by his answers. You can tell he is wise by his questions" — Naguib Mahfouz, Egyptian Nobel Laureate If I had a dollar for every opinion I'd heard over the last few months about what would solve the woes of the US economy, I reckon I'd be...
6 steps to finding what every entrepreneur needs most!
Every successful entrepreneur needs a mix of different elements to achieve the success they seek. It’s important to have a good idea, an effective marketing strategy, good distribution, financial know-how, competitive pricing and the list goes on. If you have the...
Praise & encouragement: are you a miser or a giver?
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room’s only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his...
Do you embrace change or resist it?
My dear dad always says "A change is as good as a holiday." Well not really but hey, it's still good! So anyway, last night I was talking with my sister Cath in Australia sharing what I've been up to of late. I happened to mention a workshop I ran for the Center for...
Four Steps to Harnessing the Power of Vision
I’m sure you are busy. Who isn’t? The question is, what are you so busy about? Too often, we get caught up with our everyday responsibilities that we don’t take the time to ask ourselves what all this running about is for. Regardless of what work you do each day, what...
Are you in need of more passion?
Oh boy. I just watched a short clip of video that brought tears to my eyes and though it wasn't on my agenda today, I just had to share this with you. So before I get on my soap box about the importance of following your passions, I invite you to take 4 minutes to...
What’s the quality of your excuses? 8 steps to raising the bar!
What aspect of your life don’t you feel really great about?Is it your job and the direction of your career (or lack thereof), a relationship, your fitness level, your finances, where you live? Now ask yourself what you could do by the end of this year that would make...
Are your problems big enough? No really. . . are they?!
Problems, boy have I got problems! My son’s bent his bike frame going over too many jumps and I’ve got to get it repaired, my garbage disposal is making strange noises, I need a new crown on my back molar, I’ve got a scheduling conflict this afternoon, my four...
Do You Need to Say NO to Something (or Someone)?
Earlier this week, my younger sister Anne broke off her engagement to a wonderful man called Tam. The invitations had been mailed, the reception center booked, the dress fitted and the ring adorned her hand. Needless to say it has been a traumatic and teary week for...
Here I Am!
Greetings! I've been resisting creating a blog for about two years now. Frankly I figured it just wasn't something that people would want to visit. I mean I know myself "I just don't do blogs." But it seems that every second person I got talking to started asking me...
