I’ve been told many, many times I look like comedian Dane Cook.  I’m ok with it, as he’s pretty cool and hangs with Jessica Simpson.  God forbid I look like Carrot Top or Steve Gutenberg.

Although I’m used to this comment, I’ve officially reached the youngest Dane Cook comment I’ve ever recieved. 

Just yesterday, I had a 7yr old girl stop and tell me I look and talk like Dane Cook. 

I talked to Guinesss Records, and this does in fact, make it official. 

SuFi,
–D

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Don’t ask me why, but I came across this article at lunch.  Think it’s a pretty good read… 

http://www.inspiredliving.com/business/easy-decisions.htm

Have you ever struggled to make a decision? Do
you sometimes base your decisions solely on what you think you will get as a result of a
given choice? For instance, if you thought “If I take that job, I will have more
money, and when I get more money then I can stop worrying about my bills,” your
decision would be based on being able to pay your bills, not on being excited about the
job.

The problem with a “If I do this then I will
have that, and when I get that, I will have or be. . .” approach is that if this
doesn’t turn out to give you that, which frequently happens, you end up in a state
of worry, anxiety or fear.

Of course, when first making the decision you are
filled with enthusiasm and expectation of a fabulous outcome. I call this stage the
honeymoon period: the “in love” stage when everything is rosy and you couldn’t
see a blemish with a microscope. However, the decision was made because of an expectation
to get something, so it is inevitable that you will start monitoring whether or not it has
arrived.

If what is wanted comes quickly, the “in
love” state continues to flourish. But when it doesn’t. . .well, there’s just too
much negative chatter, doubt and lack found in that state.

There is another, far better place from which to
make decisions: the heart. The heart’s filter wants to know:

• Do I feel inspired about this option?
• Does it feel like the “right” thing to
  do?
• Will I grow and expand from this experience?
• Will everyone involved be uplifted by this choice?
• Can I feel good about my choice regardless of the
  outcome?
• Does it cause my heart to sing?

Instead of laboring over decisions, give yourself
time to notice how you feel about each option under consideration, then pick the one that
resonates the most with your heart. By doing so, you will naturally pursue the best
option. After all, your inner knowing – the heart center – is the wisest one of
all.

Was asked this question at my Bachelor & Bachelorettes
Toastmasters meeting yesterday for the ‘Bedroom Topics’ portion.  Essentially, a question/topic is raised, and
a member is randomly chosen to fire off an impromptu speech whereas they should
sound intelligent, organized, collected etc. Ideally, you’re supposed to sound as if you’ve thought about the topic at great
length.   It was my first night in
attendance, and I was chosen to answer the British/American girlfriend question…   Here we go!

* Dana blacks out for a second - kinda like Will Ferrel’s debate in Old School.*

I ended up winning the impromptu speech / ‘Bedroom Topics’
award.  Couldn’t really tell you exactly
what I said, but had the crowd laughing and giving me constant attention as I strolled aound the room.  I was acting on pure instinct, quick-thought and moxie.  (Highlights of my improv speech included my myspace top 8,
pirates and a mud-wrestling contest between my make-believe British/American
girlfriend.)  Somehow I pulled it together, made it valid and won a sexy little award baby!  Plus made a TON of new professional friends/connections.  I’ll easily be back next week to defend my title haha.  

I’ve noticed something about me, I do much better when I don’t
think about stuff and just fire from the hip. 
Whether it’s speeches, projects, life, love, business/whatever - don’t
think, just do it.  Don’t over analyze, just tackle the issue.  Go with your
instincts, don’t think, don’t let emotion or the ‘power of good’ in.  Oh, and don’t be afraid to wow a crowd.  :) 
 
Impromptu Your Face Off,

–D