by Mary DeRosa | Jul 4, 2017 | Encouragement, Perseverance, Self Love
The other night, my husband asked me, “If you could choose one moment in your life to live over again, what would it be?” As one scenario after another flooded my mind, I decided further clarification was in order. So, I countered with, “Do you mean ‘relive’ as in it...
by Mary DeRosa | Mar 10, 2017 | Encouragement, Perseverance, Rejection
One of my very favorite Far Side cartoons is the one where the guy is admonishing his dog, “Ginger, I told you to stay out of the garbage! I’ve had it, Ginger!” and all she hears is “Blah blah blah…Ginger…blah blah blah…Ginger!” I find it hilarious because – more...
by Mary DeRosa | Jan 24, 2017 | Creativity, Encouragement, Perseverance, Resistance, Self Love
In this age of people sharing everything from their lunchtime burger to their family vacations on social media, it would seem that none of us have a problem being seen. But being looked at isn’t the same as being truly seen. It’s not a big risk to share a meme or join...
by Mary DeRosa | Dec 19, 2016 | Creativity, Perseverance, Procrastination, Self Love, Writing
“I’m only human.” I used to say that all the time. Usually when I was failing miserably at something and wanted to deflect any suggestion that I should step up my game. “I can’t write a book. I’m too busy. “ “I can’t create a website. Technology hates me.” “How am I...
by Mary DeRosa | Oct 21, 2016 | Books, eBook, Encouragement, Perseverance, Procrastination, Resistance
We all fall in different places on the scale of competitiveness. Some are completely passive when it comes to keeping up with those around them. Others will knock their brains out trying to one-up anyone over things ranging from the obvious (career and monetary...
by Mary DeRosa | Aug 26, 2016 | Books, eBook, Perseverance, Procrastination, Resistance, Writing
As a writer, I’m always looking for ways to improve my craft. Tell better stories. Write more engaging posts. Develop films that truly move people. But the fact is, it’s hard to improve your writing when you aren’t actually doing it. So, the other thing I’m always...
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