Why is so hard to give up something that you KNOW is not good for you? We do it all the time……with relationships, bad habits and material possessions. I can rationalize the first two to some degree, but an object, really? I just turned in Benz. I loved this car, but as a struggling actress, […]
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi
Change is a really hard thing. Does anyone ever want it? Are we ever ready for it? I mean, really? Sure, there are a few out there who get bored easily or are constantly searching for the “golden ticket,” but most of us are satisfied (notice how I didn’t say “happy”) with complacency. Living same […]
It was 4:30 a.m. when B and his girlfriend went to bed after a long night of partying. Two hours later he woke to the sound of the door rattling. He jumped out of bed as the SWAT team came barreling through his door. DEA agents everywhere yelling from all over the house, red dots […]
It doesn’t matter what your goal is…there will always be obstacles on our paths. The playing field will sometimes be slanted against us. People will pull us down…and WE can pull ourselves down. I’m talking about self-doubt – she is a bitch and I’m dealing with it on a regular basis. We’ve all faced it at one […]
Security is mostly a superstition. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. -Helen Keller
I mean, really? Who would ever have thunk it? A routine procedure to remove a mole turned into a diagnosis of melanoma. It was a small normal-looking mole on the side of my neck, one which did not fall under the warning sign. Even the dermatologist questioned why I wanted it off. Purely for cosmetic […]
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the […]
Welcome to Monday’s quote. Every week, I will post an inspirational quote that will help re-ignite your belief in yourself. If you have a good quote, send it to info@damntheodds.com. This week’s quote is about commitment. Place before your mind a great and definite purpose, a plan or course you wish your life to take. […]
I grew accustom to working 60-80 hours a week for many years of my career. I’ll spare the details about what the mental and physical impacts of stress and long hours can do. 2010 was the turning point for me. Some serious soul searching happened…followed by my decision to make a major life change. It […]