GOOGLE ME THIS!

I remember a particular question Matt Lauer asked a guest a few years back on the Today Show.  The question was simply put, "Do you google yourself?"  I chuckled! Google was after all, NEW!  Google wasn't popular, it was still unknown to many, and most importantly  - the information reliability was questionable.  Google has come a long way, to say the least. 

We all utilize google daily! I google news, pictures, and gather basic information quickly! What time does a particular movie start? Google it!  Recently, boardrooms all over the world are asking their employees about SEO's (Search Engine Optimization.)  These companies are looking for their google ranking to rise quickly!  That's great - that's yesterday! Google apps are more advanced than SEO's. 

I was reminded of the Matt Lauer interview recently, because I asked my mother to . . . .  you guessed it . . . . Google me!  Every so often, I ask my family to do the Google Check! As an entrepreneur, I need to keep my name unblemished!  I come from a family of hardworking individuals, and I am determined to keep the family name clean!  My hope, is that the other Helen Whitney's in the world  ~ keep their nose clean!  

Mom called this weekend with good news ~ actually it was great news! All the years of education and hard work seem to continue to work in a positive manner for me (and my same-namers.)  I am not a porn star! Mom and Dad are proud, and my family in France said it's alright to visit them. 

Years ago, my parents would tell me to study hard, play hard, and keep my name out of the paper! Now they are proud that Google doesn't dish ay dirt on me or those with my same name.

So, Google Me! I am not a porn star.

Keep working hard, and keep playing hard, and keep your name clean!

Dare to be Yourself ~ 

HM

ON THE HORIZON

Had an amazing chat with a partner on an upcoming endeavor!

This is going to really gain national exposure, and we can't wait!

The hardest part, is waiting to go to HOTLANTA in two weeks.

In the meantime, I have been engrossed in these Olympics! What amazing athletes! 

There are a few rules I follow when business and private time might overlap.

Lunchtime is ALWYAS phone free. How rude is it to put your phone on the table? Someone invented Voice Mail, and you pay for it....use it!  

I can spend time working on vacation, however .... my health requires that I have mental down time.  I am laughing and smiling and giggling...... all STRESS FREE!

I returned to twitter to check in on a few friends and colleagues.

Take time for yourself, and grow stronger mentally and physically!

~ HM

BE SOMEONE

How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone.
-- Coco Chanel

Nobody could say it any better than Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, better known as Coco Chanel.  The origin of how the name "Coco" came to be, is rather vague. What we do know, is that Coco Chanel was indeed someone! Coco opened her first shop in 1910, designing hats. 

She is "the someone" who pioneered wonderful French fashions. 

She is "the someone" who inspired women to wear practical clothes, and wear them well.

She is "the someone" who created and popularized the 'little black dress.'

She is "the someone" who introduced the world to Chanel No.5.

A woman like Coco never intended to be something. That thought could never have crossed her mind. Coco wasn't destined to be someone. Destiny figures into those who wait for the door to open, not getting off their duff to open it themselves. Coco was and is a someone that inspires. 

You can spend many years educating yourself to become a doctor. You might be a good doctor, a great doctor, even a fabulous specialist. I commend you on your years of determination and hard work, it clearly has paid off. What you have become, is something. 

Now, what makes a doctor someone? 

Inspiration. 

Someone who Dares to be themselves, is someone who is inspired and motivated each and every day. 

You have to be inspired each and every day. 

You must inspire each and every day.

Make today the day that you inspire yourself.

HW

Be Heard! Know Your Voice!

If you feel strongly about something ~

If it aches inside of you ~

If it yearns deeply enough to be . . . . 

IT WILL BE!

TO BE DIFFERENT?

Somebody told you it is alright to be different. You feel firm in your belief, that being different is just fine. Ah yes! We have all used these lines before. However, they were meant for a lame attempt, at best, to make a point to your parents for some poor choice that you made as a teenager.  

THE WHEEL

No, you aren't required to reinvent the wheel. What you want to do is recognize what makes your wheel unique. Your wheel stands proudly and confidently above the rest. There should be nothing quirky about your wheel. Quirky means fleeting. 

THE INVESTMENT

Be prepared to spend time. Lots of time on your idea. Time does mean money, and negative amounts of money. Do you have the savings to get you through the months of creating, editing, recreating, more edits, and rejection. There will be a time that you need to walk away from the concept, and have a "me" day! Clearing your head will allow the idea to take on a new life. Remain committed to your goal, and you will see it come to fruition. 

You will need strength. The course that leads you to your goal, will require an enormous amount of mental and physical energy. Expect the mind to go into overdrive in the middle of the night. {This is your ambition spinning towards progress.} Ambition will guide you, but depriving yourself of a good night of sleep will not.

Be professional at all times. Knowing the right team to support your efforts is critical. You will need a lawyer, and YOU need to vet them out! You will need to create a company through your State and Federal sites. You don't have to be the expert here, you need to hire the right expert.

This will be discussed in the future Post: "Start Up Ventures ~ Creating a Business Plan"

HW