The Successful Dilettante
June 30, 2008 - Issue 43 - ISSN 1935-48866
Editor: Susan Henderson, coach@susanhenderson.com
Visit our website at: www.susanhenderson.com
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In This Issue
1) Greetings/News
2) Featured Article - Change Your Label, Change Your Life
3) Recommended Resources
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Greetings/News
Welcome!
A warm welcome to the many new subscribers who have shown up during the month of June… and, of course, a warm welcome to all you amazing creative multipreneurs who have been with me awhile. This ezine is for those of you who appreciate articles, tools, resources, interviews and book referrals that may assist you on your journey in redesigning a life that encompasses your many passions and interests. I love hearing from you so if you have suggestions or want to share your story with me, please email me.
Web 2.0 and Social Networking
Facebook is where it's at, folks. It is exploding right now and there are so many professionals and entrepreneurs who have joined this growing phenomenon. At first I just wasn't getting what all the fuss was about. But I got curious when people I highly respect were raving about it in teleseminars and newsletters. So about six weeks ago I stuck my toe in the water and joined Facebook. I have over 1000 Friends now. I am making amazing connections, networking with great people all over the world, and talking with a few about joint venture projects.
To add me as a Friend, go http://profile.to/susanhenderson/. If you don't have a Facebook account yet, it is very easy to set up. Please feel free to ask me any questions if you are new to all this; I would be happy to share what I have learned to help shorten your learning curve. I will consider offering a free teleclass on the subject, if there is enough interest.
Zap me an email and let me know.
Stay Tuned
In the next day or two, I will be announcing a new service for creative multipreneurs that I think you will enjoy and gain great benefit from. I am putting the finishing touches on it and will fling open the doors very soon.
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Featured Article - Change Your Label, Change Your Life
Many of us have always known we were wired differently, and we were not destined to follow a traditional career or life path. Oh yes, we may have been pressured by parents, teachers, school counselors and even our peers to quit being such a flake, settle down, choose one thing and stick to it, for cryin' out loud.
You may have been labeled a 'Jack (or Jill) of all Trades, Master of None' (ouch); or 'Creative' (artists are all eccentric, don't you know?). You may have been diagnosed with ADD (attention deficit disorder) or AD/HD (with hyperactivity thrown in) and therefore saddled with the stigma of a 'disorder'. Or you may have been repeatedly told you are 'too sensitive'… or a 'daydreamer'… or 'not working up to your potential'… or 'easily distracted'… or… eh, you get it.
So, mostly these labels don't feel too good, do they? They make us feel like we don't quite measure up. But there's good news afloat. Let's take a look at the positive labels that have been popping up in books and articles in the last few years for people with a yearning to know and experience many things. How does 'Gifted Adult' feel? What about 'Renaissance Soul?' How about Barbara Sher's label, 'Scanner', for people of multiple interests? Garret LoPorto uses the label 'DaVinci' in his book, The DaVinci Method. He says, "DaVincis are the change agents of society. DaVincis are the world's greatest leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, inventors, revolutionaries and rock stars." Wow.
However you feel about labels, they do have a positive place in our lives. They help us understand ourselves better and to realize that we are not alone. We can find a place to fit comfortably. They may help others to understand us better. We now are starting to believe in and appreciate our gifts like creativity, flexibility, curiosity, big picture thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit.
When I first started publishing this ezine two years ago, I loved the label of 'Successful Dilettante.' However, some people think of the dilettante label as something negative. I thought about the people I attract into my life, who I best serve, and what label I would gladly wear myself. 'Creative Multipreneur' does that best for me and I hope it feel like a good positive fit for you, too.
With loving kindess,
Susan
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Recommended Resources
Design Your Inspired Life Ecourse
July 9 – August 13, 2008
Are you feeling stuck in a rut and don't know what to do to get out of it? Are you ready to stop spinning your wheels and finally live the life you dream of? Well if so, it's time to do something about it!
Sally Evans, a colleague of mine, is offering a new ecourse called 'Design Your Inspired Life'. As a participant of the program, you will find out:
- How to visualize what you want.
- Why living an inspired life isn't always about working hard.
- Why having a goal without purpose doesn't work.
- Why you may think you know what you want but it could be wrong for you.
- Why you should celebrate even when you haven't accomplished your goal.
This 6-week course kicks off with a teleseminar on Wed. July 9, 2008 to help you get started and motivated to tap into your deepest desires. You will receive one lesson per week by email. The course will finish with a celebration teleseminar on Wednesday, August 13, 2008.
I'll be there. Won't you join me?
Check it out: http://tinyurl.com/69dhon
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