Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

I watched this speech of Steve Jobs around 2am this morning because I could not sleep. Rarely have I heard a more inspiring speech. These are words that one should listen to every morning before starting one's day and I am sure it would make a huge difference on one's decisions. This is a speech that definitely gave me that much needed kick in the butt. It made me want to stop procrastinating and finally go ahead and really get into the A to Z podcasting tutorials.

Ok, admittedly, a huge factor of why I am still lingering and haven't gotten past the first steps is that I fell into this deep black hole without seeing a reason to move on, even to live. So, if you are struggling with that, you certainly don't have the energy to learn the necessary steps on how to podcast.

A second reason for not moving forward with the tutorials is that I am awfully scared of failing again. This is a fear that paralyzes me. I love being creative, I love the possibilities offered to me by Cliff Ravenscraft and I love that I get to be part of this special class; but now that it is getting serious, some part of me is blocked. I almost feel like I need someone to sit next to me holding my hand while I go through every single step or tutorial. I will work through those issues and I will *try* very hard to stay confident.

After a wonderful weekend in Germany (only disturbed by my brother on Saturday night and Sunday morning), a fun day at the office with my husband, I feel like I have the necessary "drive" to continue with my work.

Now, go and watch this video! Go, go, go! ;)

YouTube - Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

Priorities in May

So, it is May 10th and I have not even told you what my goals and priorities for this month are. 


My very first priority is easy to guess: continuing to fight my eating disorder, trying to be as strong as possible and gain weight. 






As I have told you before, I am participating in the Podcasting A to Z Course. I have to admit that I am already a few major steps behind, mostly due to the cold that I had last week. But I love being creative and I am still super excited about this class. I am getting closer and closer to creating my own brand, I am working on some kind of mission statement, I am still figuring out with which topic I would like to start; but this project that has been in my head for years is finally starting to become real. 
As of today, THIS will be a HUGE priority and I will finally start to invest more time in all the processes involved in starting my "professional online presence".


My 3rd goal is to write one blog post a day in May. So far, I am on track.



My 4th goal is to write one handwritten letter each and every day. I can proudly say that I have achieved that so far too! 

Now that I have finished watching "Big Love" (I will most likely post my thoughts about this show in the near future), I will not catch up or even start to watch a new TV show in May. 

I will still try to read, but not nearly as many books as in April (I think I read eleven to thirteen) as the goals above will most likely take up more time than I even have. ;)


Do you have any goals for this month?
If so, tell me about them! 

Podcasting A to Z May Course

I am so very thrilled to start the Podcasting A to Z Course held by Cliff Ravenscraft.
I was just participating in the Opening Session and I am beyond excited for what lies ahead.
This project is exactly what I need now. It will give me purpose, distraction and fulfillment.
I will be able to be creative again and FINALLY start working on my dream of making myself known in the online world, so that one day I can have a job in social media.
And the best thing is that I get to learn from the very best teacher when it comes to podcasting and social media. 
It won't be easy juggling my therapies and this project, but I will make it work and I am certain that it will be nothing but a blast. Just thinking about what I will learn makes my head spin with excitement and anticipation. 


Let the Course start... 

If I had know in 2007 how far I would go with gspn.tv, I would have never believed it.