What She Said

You know, I thought I was writing edgy posts. In fact lots of people have told me so. But you know what, my posts aren’t edgy. They may be slightly dark at times and push the envelope a little, but edgy? Nope.

Wanna know how I know?

Because my dear friend (I feel so amazingly lucky to call her that) Elizabeth Potts Weinstein writes edgy, gut level real posts. Her voice takes enormous courage and clarity – two qualities I am striving for and learn from watching Elizabeth in her Live Your Truth journey.

Her post today….all I can say is wow. She said so many things that I have thought for so long and am too chicken to say out loud. That’s right. I am too chicken, too afraid of the repercussions, too afraid of not being liked.

Today though, reading my friends words was like seeing a bright beacon in a very dark forest. I felt hope and courage and relief. Like everything was going – no – IS going to be okay. I need people in my life who do that for me and I bet you do too.

Wanna read this post – the post that will now be the standard by which I now measure my own courage? Excellent!

Here it is: http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/shine2

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http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com ElizabethPW
For some insane reason I decided that part of my job is to speak what everyone is thinking & not saying (or, they say it to me in DMs and skype chats and drunk in bars in Vegas, but not publicly). There is a certain point where it's like, f-it, *everyone* is thinking this. And there's a certain point where you have to just burn the freaking bridge. And, of course, I am saying these things with love, hoping that people chose to get the message. We shall see.
http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com ElizabethPW
For some insane reason I decided that part of my job is to speak what everyone is thinking & not saying (or, they say it to me in DMs and skype chats and drunk in bars in Vegas, but not publicly). There is a certain point where it’s like, f-it, *everyone* is thinking this. And there’s a certain point where you have to just burn the freaking bridge. And, of course, I am saying these things with love, hoping that people chose to get the message. We shall see.

http://themarketingmark.blogspot.com MarkSherrick
Sometimes the best thing you can do is toss a grenade over your shoulder and keep on walking. That message pretty much tells itself, and if the people that are supposed to get it don’t, well then they weren’t worth it to begin with.

http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com ElizabethPW
oy, a grenade!?!! I seriously am saying stuff to call people out on themselves so they have an opportunity to see what they are doing. Now if they choose to not listen, it’s not my problem. And I feel better b/c I did all I could do. And then, well, I might just burn the bridge.

http://themarketingmark.blogspot.com MarkSherrick
Well, in the case of the people who listen, either the grenade was a dud, or they threw themselves on it to save the bridge. If they didn’t….boom, and maybe the bridge falls, maybe not.

leeannprice
Sarah,
I read Elizabeth's post and had that same reaction. It is so refreshing, no, it's inspiring, compelling and real when someone
speaks their truth, as she did with her blog post. As she was strong enough to believe that any repurcussion wouldn't, couldn't
hurt her – because she is secure in her truth. And the support of people like you is so beautiful and will hopefully encourage others to speak their truths.
You and she inspire me – to “keep it real”. To speak what's on my mind, even though others may not like me. To know that it's ok, that the people who are meant to like me will – and the ones who don't – well that was never meant to be.
Thanks for being another maverick – a woman who will change bits and pieces of the world, who will make a difference because you are strong enough to break free from just being another “voice” and to be yourself. Open, honest and authentic.
Keep on keepin' on. You and Elizabeth are great role models.
scotttousignant
Interesting… I haven't thought that your writing has been edgy, but I have thought that it's been totally REAL and that's what I love about it.
I don't think that you have to be edgy in order to be real. It's just a matter of being true to yourself, your values, your vision and speaking what's on your mind without worrying what others may think. Sometimes that results in an edgy post and that's cool!
The best part about this style of communication is that you attract the people who really care about you and what you have to say. You attract the people who you resonate with the most.
I appreciate you sharing the link to Elizabeth's post. It's a great read full of truth. I see you tweeting with her a lot, but this is the first time I've checked out her blog. Thanks for turning me on to her writing. You ROCK!
Scott Tousignant
Anonymous
Sarah,
I read Elizabeth’s post and had that same reaction. It is so refreshing, no, it’s inspiring, compelling and real when someone
speaks their truth, as she did with her blog post. As she was strong enough to believe that any repurcussion wouldn’t, couldn’t
hurt her – because she is secure in her truth. And the support of people like you is so beautiful and will hopefully encourage others to speak their truths.
You and she inspire me – to “keep it real”. To speak what’s on my mind, even though others may not like me. To know that it’s ok, that the people who are meant to like me will – and the ones who don’t – well that was never meant to be.
Thanks for being another maverick – a woman who will change bits and pieces of the world, who will make a difference because you are strong enough to break free from just being another “voice” and to be yourself. Open, honest and authentic.
Keep on keepin’ on. You and Elizabeth are great role models.

http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com ElizabethPW
Now I am worried that they could hurt me. I just chose to do it anyway.

http://themarketingmark.blogspot.com MarkSherrick
Sometimes the best thing you can do is toss a grenade over your shoulder and keep on walking. That message pretty much tells itself, and if the people that are supposed to get it don't, well then they weren't worth it to begin with.
http://themarketingmark.blogspot.com MarkSherrick
If reality is edgy, then that's you. I just think of you as real. I've been very pleased to see a very very small amount of bullshitting around your blog. Of course most of that is us down here in the comments, but I digress…You do what you do and you back it up….and sometimes you just need a kick in the pants to be able to see that once again – That post was your kick, in a manner of speaking.
Anonymous
Interesting… I haven’t thought that your writing has been edgy, but I have thought that it’s been totally REAL and that’s what I love about it.
I don’t think that you have to be edgy in order to be real. It’s just a matter of being true to yourself, your values, your vision and speaking what’s on your mind without worrying what others may think. Sometimes that results in an edgy post and that’s cool!
The best part about this style of communication is that you attract the people who really care about you and what you have to say. You attract the people who you resonate with the most.
I appreciate you sharing the link to Elizabeth’s post. It’s a great read full of truth. I see you tweeting with her a lot, but this is the first time I’ve checked out her blog. Thanks for turning me on to her writing. You ROCK!
Scott Tousignant

http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com ElizabethPW
I totally don’t think of myself as edgy. Or dark, for that matter. I’m too dorky to be dark or edgy.

http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com ElizabethPW
oy, a grenade!?!! I seriously am saying stuff to call people out on themselves so they have an opportunity to see what they are doing. Now if they choose to not listen, it's not my problem. And I feel better b/c I did all I could do. And then, well, I might just burn the bridge.
http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com ElizabethPW
Now I am worried that they could hurt me. I just chose to do it anyway.
http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com ElizabethPW
I totally don't think of myself as edgy. Or dark, for that matter. I'm too dorky to be dark or edgy.
http://themarketingmark.blogspot.com MarkSherrick
Well, in the case of the people who listen, either the grenade was a dud, or they threw themselves on it to save the bridge. If they didn't….boom, and maybe the bridge falls, maybe not.
http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com ElizabethPW
For some insane reason I decided that part of my job is to speak what everyone is thinking & not saying (or, they say it to me in DMs and skype chats and drunk in bars in Vegas, but not publicly). There is a certain point where it's like, f-it, *everyone* is thinking this. And there's a certain point where you have to just burn the freaking bridge. And, of course, I am saying these things with love, hoping that people chose to get the message. We shall see.
http://themarketingmark.blogspot.com MarkSherrick
If reality is edgy, then that’s you. I just think of you as real. I’ve been very pleased to see a very very small amount of bullshitting around your blog. Of course most of that is us down here in the comments, but I digress…You do what you do and you back it up….and sometimes you just need a kick in the pants to be able to see that once again – That post was your kick, in a manner of speaking.
leeannprice
Sarah,
I read Elizabeth's post and had that same reaction. It is so refreshing, no, it's inspiring, compelling and real when someone
speaks their truth, as she did with her blog post. As she was strong enough to believe that any repurcussion wouldn't, couldn't
hurt her – because she is secure in her truth. And the support of people like you is so beautiful and will hopefully encourage others to speak their truths.
You and she inspire me – to “keep it real”. To speak what's on my mind, even though others may not like me. To know that it's ok, that the people who are meant to like me will – and the ones who don't – well that was never meant to be.
Thanks for being another maverick – a woman who will change bits and pieces of the world, who will make a difference because you are strong enough to break free from just being another “voice” and to be yourself. Open, honest and authentic.
Keep on keepin' on. You and Elizabeth are great role models.
scotttousignant
Interesting… I haven't thought that your writing has been edgy, but I have thought that it's been totally REAL and that's what I love about it.
I don't think that you have to be edgy in order to be real. It's just a matter of being true to yourself, your values, your vision and speaking what's on your mind without worrying what others may think. Sometimes that results in an edgy post and that's cool!
The best part about this style of communication is that you attract the people who really care about you and what you have to say. You attract the people who you resonate with the most.
I appreciate you sharing the link to Elizabeth's post. It's a great read full of truth. I see you tweeting with her a lot, but this is the first time I've checked out her blog. Thanks for turning me on to her writing. You ROCK!
Scott Tousignant
http://themarketingmark.blogspot.com MarkSherrick
Sometimes the best thing you can do is toss a grenade over your shoulder and keep on walking. That message pretty much tells itself, and if the people that are supposed to get it don't, well then they weren't worth it to begin with.
http://themarketingmark.blogspot.com MarkSherrick
If reality is edgy, then that's you. I just think of you as real. I've been very pleased to see a very very small amount of bullshitting around your blog. Of course most of that is us down here in the comments, but I digress…You do what you do and you back it up….and sometimes you just need a kick in the pants to be able to see that once again – That post was your kick, in a manner of speaking.
http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com ElizabethPW
oy, a grenade!?!! I seriously am saying stuff to call people out on themselves so they have an opportunity to see what they are doing. Now if they choose to not listen, it's not my problem. And I feel better b/c I did all I could do. And then, well, I might just burn the bridge.
http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com ElizabethPW
Now I am worried that they could hurt me. I just chose to do it anyway.
http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com ElizabethPW
I totally don't think of myself as edgy. Or dark, for that matter. I'm too dorky to be dark or edgy.
http://themarketingmark.blogspot.com MarkSherrick
Well, in the case of the people who listen, either the grenade was a dud, or they threw themselves on it to save the bridge. If they didn't….boom, and maybe the bridge falls, maybe not.
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