Ok – so I posted zip, nada, nothing on Tuesday. And I do have a very good reason, sort of. I was in an intense in-person coaching session with my mentor Andrea Lee.
Of course I could have planned ahead and posted something or scheduled a guest blogger, but about a million things happened at once in the the days before I boarded my plane, so I really didn’t even think about it. #OneofthemanywaysIamlame
I was also VERY late getting a promised guest post to @ElizabethPW. She loves me anyway and I did finally get it to her but again #anotherwayIfeellame.
And i was supposed to announce the winner of Delivering Happiness on Monday. And I haven’t. #yetanotherwayIamlame
And now here I sit knowing that I really should be creating something brilliant to say to make up for the fact that I haven’t posted anything all week. And……nothing is coming.
That isn’t exactly true. My mind is awhirl with all of the ideas and discussions from my coaching sessions this week, but my thoughts about it all are still forming into something articulate. They need more time to marinate before I can put them into words.
So, instead of forcing myself to write something that won’t be very good, I’ve decided to let myself off the hook. That way I don’t struggle to write a post and you don’t struggle to read it.
However, I will leave you with a question to ponder. You don’t have to answer it in the comments unless you feel moved to.
Ready?
When describing your business and your life, what do you wish you were able to say about them?
Answer that, and you’ve begun making the map for your own escape from mediocrity. 
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May 6th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
You know… I have thought and thought about going into my closet and weeding out some of the shoes… even though I missed your contest, I've been thinking about it (really not easy for me… shoes usually only go bye-bye when they are on their last leg) anyway…
Good last question… I will ponder
and #quitsayingyouarelame
May 6th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
“When describing your business and your life, what do you wish you were able to say about them?”
That I was traveling the world and making money from anywhere.
That I was turning away business because I had so many opportunities coming at me.
AND that I had a waiting list of people waiting to work with me!
That I was making lots of money doing what I absolutely love.
That I had quit the day job to do what I love.
Geesh, I could go on forever on this one!
Sarah, I love that you blog about random, every day stuff – like today's topic about not blogging about anything…
It's a breath of fresh air!
May 6th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Sarah,
as someone who has many great ideas always dancing around in my head, i can relate! blogging need not become a chore. Good lord, we've got enough “chores” in life. It reminds me of cleaning the rungs on the dining room table as a kid. Boring!
well, i can honestly say that I love my life. My business gets more rebellious every day. No need to run with the crowd.
thanks and good luck sorting out your thoughts.
Giulietta, always musing
May 6th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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May 6th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
I think Jess said everything and more so I am on the track as well though I don't really have a day job but I am a real estate agent.
If it was a 2 words to answer, I would go with success and passion with both areas.
I love your posts!
May 6th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
I wish I was able to say that “I am as free as I want to be.”
I am getting very close to this with my life: at the moment I am living pretty close to how I want to be living my life. Beautiful wife, super fun 2.5 year old son, live on the side of a ski hill, spend most of my time travelling, hiking, biking, skiing. With a few tweaks here and there it will match my vision. I also feel free to change it as needed.
I am further from this with my business, though my business is just starting out. I have a lot of blocks about being free in my business and doing the things I would like to do. There are confidence issues, and definitely experience issues: I have this feeling that I can't just jump into what I want to do, I need to earn some “beginner bumps” along the way. I have to earn the right to be free in my business.
That concept is even more strange and awkward when I type it out than it is in my brain, but it is where I am at, and that is all right too.
So life freedom – check.
Business freedom – in the works.
Jeremie
May 6th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Hi Sarah–
I just flew over from Twitter. What a lovely site…
On business and life: I want to be able to conduct myself with grace and poise in the face of mediocrity (easier said than done!!).
Take care,
Linda
May 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Hey Sarah – thanks for the post and for the reminder that we are all human and have writer's block from time to time. Clearly I suffer from it quite often.
As for the question, not only do I wish I could say this about them, I AM saying this about them now: I'm doing the work that I love by building community around brands and other organizations that want to have a meaningful impact and help make the world a better place to live.
It really makes me smile to be able to say that. Thanks for the impetus to put it into words. I need to keep repeating it so that it flows naturally off my tongue.
Loving life, Sarah!
May 7th, 2010 at 12:29 am
I have been feeling you this week–I have three blog posts drafts and cannot seem to get anywhere with them. Great that you gave yourself (and the rest of us) permission to just let things be. Sounds like you've had a busy week. Can't wait to connect again!
May 7th, 2010 at 1:02 am
I'm so glad you gave yourself permission to get off the hook and just take things as they come. Life happens. When you allow yourself the slack to deal with it so you can move on and/or rise above it, we all benefit!
Sending you lots and lots of happy healing energy to ease that block. If only I could do that to myself!
May 7th, 2010 at 1:44 am
you made me laugh Shelly – truly.
#okayIwillstopsayingIamlame
May 7th, 2010 at 1:45 am
excellent answer Jess. What is ONE small thing you can do to move in that direction?
Maybe I should call this “the blog about nothing”?!
May 7th, 2010 at 1:47 am
Love it when I get a visit from the Comment Fairy! And yes – I love blogging and I will stop loving it if it ever becomes a “chore”. And I must say, your life and your biz ARE awesome!!
May 7th, 2010 at 1:48 am
Awww thanks Kathy! And I will ask you the same question I asked Jess. What one small step can you take to move yourself in that direction?
May 7th, 2010 at 1:50 am
Beamed like a lighthouse when I saw that you commented.
And you have set your course for freedom. And you are taking steps toward it every day. That is what it takes my friend and I know you will get there. 
May 7th, 2010 at 2:00 am
Oh I am so glad you landed here Linda!! And I do love you answer to the question. Please come back again, okay.
May 7th, 2010 at 2:03 am
Yay for you Brandon!!! Print out what you wrote and keep it where you can see it all the time. I'm gonna have to get myself over to Hotlanta soon so I can see what you are up to!
May 7th, 2010 at 2:07 am
yep – sometimes forcing stuff just isn't for the best and we have to back off and let things be. CRAZY busy week – all good and I can't wait to talk to you, too!
May 7th, 2010 at 2:16 am
Aha, not going to let me off that easy are you. : )
So, on that note, after way to much thinking, studying and talking I am ready to start a FB fan page and blog to keep my business going forward in these tough times.
The small step for life is to dive into decluttering the home…quiet weekend so am hopeful plus we have snow forecasted for tomorrow – yee gads! Also looking at toxic friends. http://www.ridiculouslyextraordinary.com/avoid-...
May 7th, 2010 at 2:17 am
Catching that energy and rolling around in it. Thanks for sending it my way.
And it is always easier to help someone else – always.
May 7th, 2010 at 2:21 am
Ok, so you are not lame, Sarah. Let's just clear that up now! LOL. We all have things that come up and for not saying “anything”, your blog post has had a pretty big impact on this moment for my husband and I…
To be honest, the only thing that I can say about my business and my life is that I am ready to be making lots more money so that my husband can stop having his midlife crisis and just meditate and do yoga all day with me and the kids
I can be the breadwinner. I'm cool with that! And when I asked him what he wishes he could say about his business and life, he said, “I wish they were in perfect harmony and I could wake up everyday WANTING to do them”. So, there you have it 
Thanks for a great question that will help us escape mediocrity.
May 7th, 2010 at 2:35 am
[This is me beaming at you!] Love Love LOVE your heartfelt answers! And if anyone can create that reality it is you. So (and you know this is coming) what is the one step each of you can take toward it?!
May 7th, 2010 at 2:41 am
GREAT steps Kathy!! And wow – thank you for turning me on to the Ridiculously Extraordinary blog – such great stuff!
And I'm sorry – did you say SNOW?!
May 7th, 2010 at 2:49 am
We are going to yoga together tomorrow. Just for you!
May 7th, 2010 at 2:54 am
YAY!!!
May 7th, 2010 at 7:41 am
Hi Sarah,
I just finished listening to your telephone interview with Rose&Clare. Loved it.
I'm a stay at home mom, I love my life, it's what I've been dreaming of. I wish I could say the same for my business. I wish I could decide on one business, focus on it and make it big. I wish I could make more money to make things a lot easier in life for my husband and the kids.
Love your blog
May 7th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
“When describing your business and your life, what do you wish you were able to say about them?”
Id love to be able to say I know what the hell I am doing, but I'm going to float a guess and say that'll never happen, and I'm not the only one, either.
May 7th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
“When describing your business and your life, what do you wish you were able to say about them?”
As I was giving thought to this question, I scrolled down and read everybody else's answers. Amazing.
Then, I read your replies — and have noted that I can't answer the question that is going to follow the reply I inevitably give to the first question, which I can't answer right now either.
So, in light of all this ~ I'm thinking that my response right now is: I wish I could be more spontaneous with both.
PS: In answer to the 'one small step' question that's itching to flow from your fingertips ~ I'm going to Twirl the next time someone uses the word “step” in conversation with me.
May 7th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
That's great advice Sarah – thanks! I definitely think you should come over to Hotlanta sometime soon! All sorts of fun irons in the fire.
May 8th, 2010 at 1:47 am
Before I get to the question….I think you need to retire that hashtag. If you called me lame that many times I would ….never feel like writing again. JUST SAYING! (and um…you work and have a child and run a household??)
I would like to be able to say that I make a difference in peoples lives. That I inspire them. That I help them feel more courageous. And I'd also like to be able to say that the (pretend) shopping trip I am in the middle of is paid for by my brilliance and my writing. JUST SAYING.
The more I love me the more I love you and everyone else.
May 8th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
One small thing – I've actually just started getting out to local networking events to drum up some local business!
That's my one small thing from this week. 
May 9th, 2010 at 4:47 am
You hit the nail on the head with your comment: I am currently working on doing something for my business everyday. Big or small, as long as I accomplish something for my business I know I am moving closer and closer to what is important.
Definitely hard on some days. Working as a teacher is nice and safe, as it covers the costs and keeps my family in a place of security. Working as a teacher also make it a big challenge to take big steps with my business most days. Just too much happening.
So, big or small steps are fine right now, as long as they happen every day.
May 9th, 2010 at 4:52 am
That is a great small thing Jess! I am just starting to expand my own network so I know how fun networking can be some days, and how challenging it can be other days.
I had a great week for meeting people as well, one of my best weeks so far. I met some amazing people and learned a lot!
Now the question I need to answer is: how to move forward with the new relationships and build on the success of this week.
What are your plans with the people you met this week?
May 9th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
For the most part I really enjoy networking. I am a pretty shy, quiet person, though, so it can DEFINITELY be challenging. I find I do best when I already know a few people in the room, or at least have met them before, then I have something to work off of.
I made some great contacts at the local Chamber of Commerce event that I was at last week, so I will be following up with those ladies via email either later today or tomorrow with just a nice message saying it was nice to meet them and offering to help with any of their internet marketing. All three of them expressed interest in talking more about the internet marketing stuff, so I'll specifically mention it and try and schedule a lunch or something with each of them.
Now it gets down to the one on one stuff, which is even MORE fun for me than the group networking! 
What about you – how do you plan to follow up and move forward with the new relationships?
May 9th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Good for you, Jess, on the making some good contacts at the Chamber! I'm like you – much better when I know at least a couple of people. But it's one of those “I need to get out of my comfort zone” things that I need to do, so I need to start contacting some local organizations about doing some local speaking.
And that… is terrifying to me, because it's something I have never done before.
Keep us posted on how your follow ups go!
xoxo
Lori
May 9th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Same idea as you basically. I am going to send each of them an email letting them know I would love to help them out with their businesses in any way I can and that I would love to stay in touch. The great part is all of these people are much farther along their business journey than I am, so just being in contact with them is going to evolve my own work into something fabulous.
Two of the people I met showed interest in some of my services (well I never thought of offering these services, but they came up, so I will see where it leads) so I will send them more specific proposals about how we can possibly work together.
The challenge for me is, after having a successful experience like this I often forget to keep on meeting new people. I have to remind myself that staying in contact with the people I meet is important, but meeting new people and making new connections needs my energy too.
May 9th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Lori – getting out of my comfort zone is also up there for me as well.
I'm looking at doing some local speaking too, and like you, it terrifies me! But I also know that it will be an excellent way to grow more and push me toward what I am meant to do in the world. So that makes it worth pushing through the terror… 
May 9th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Jeremie – good for you for connecting with people who are further along in business!!! I keep hearing that the way to be successful is to surround yourself with people who are more successful than you – and to learn from them.
Sooner or later, that success will start to rub off! 