Think of this ā that the writer wrote alone, and the reader read alone, and they were alone with each other.ā ā A.S. Byatt.
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Author: Dr. Shelly
Dr. Shelly Cameron is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and author of 12 nonfiction books, including The GreenLight Factor and Success Strategies of Caribbean American Leaders. She is the creator of the GreenLight Leadership Framework and founder of Global Coaching Corner. She leads the Ignite Caribbean 30 Under 30 Emerging Leaders program. Drawing on over 20 years of global HR leadership experience, she's passionate about helping professionals navigate change and design fulfilling lives through intentional goal setting and self-discovery. Her research was published in the JAABC Business Journal, and she was a featured author for the 2026 Africana Arts & Humanities Festival's 250th celebration.
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If You Donāt Go After What You Want Youāll Never Have It…
If you donāt go after what you want, youāll never have it. If you donāt ask, the answer is always no. If you donāt step forward, you will always be in the same place. ~Nora Roberts
A boost of Motivational Quotes always work for those days when you need a quick pick-me-up. Find yours In Book 101+ Empowering Quotes For New Entrepreneurs.
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10 Must-See Author Documentaries …
Very interesting insight into author biographies
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Types Of Writers. Which One Are You?
Writer? Author? Writing? Which one are you? Saw this in an online forum from write_or_or_leftand thought I would share.
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I Need ‘Me Timeā. So I Leave My Kid Behind?
The concept of Me time has perpetuated thwarted priorities for some. ~Dr. Shelly Cameron
True Story
A colleague of mine has a young-adult daughter who has a child. Mid-weekly she leaves the child overnight at the sitter. It drives mom crazy when she realizes what has become the norm to leave her 2-year-old son overnight at the daycare to spend time with a ‘new guy’. One day mom asked her daughter; “where is the baby? Why did you leave him?” Her daughter replied āI need me-timeā. In disbelief mom quickly retorted, āso you leave your child behindā?
Self-Care
As I reflect on this situation I realize the changes in society. Personally, I am a supporter of self-care initiatives and often encourage it. Self-care is an opportunity to reduce stress or restore energy… basically taking time out to recoup, so you can be of use to others. But isnāt self-care equally important to the well-being of our child(ren)? It is believed that some young parents are getting this twisted. Depending on the situation they hold different views. If it is to get childcare tax credits, then the kids are embraced. If it is to go partying or such, then the child(ren) are seen as a distraction from ‘joy’ in their life.
Exceptions
Let’s hasten to say that this does not happen in all situations. There are some cases such as those when parent(s) have to travel for work and have little or no support. In those situations leaving a child behind is certainly understandable. However, in the cases where it is to have a good time on the town in the middle of the week, then the child is seen as a bother. Could it be that such parents have things twisted? For most of us, we have peace when we know that our kids are safe in our homes under our care.
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Just Snoozing…
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Click the snooze button and you chill for a bit. Click the off button and you’re in for big trouble.
That’s how it is with your life goals. You can snooze for a bit to recoup, take a break, breathe. But if you stop…then you get stuck and nothing happens.
Be encouraged, things could be worse. So today, start moving. Stop snoozing. Take action. To stand still is to be left behind.
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Take Time To Do Nothing…
Take time to do nothing.
Sometimes you need to just relax and do nothing. Then you will be more productive.
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My Top 5 Business Books For The Brave New Entrepreneur…
A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. ~John A. Shedd
The Quest for Entrepreneurship has risen to new heights. 101+ Quotes For New Entrepreneurs contends that with over 25 Million Americans starting or running new businesses, entrepreneurship has become incredibly attractive, yet extremely difficult to sustain. Adding to the excitement, the Gig Economyās Freelancers comprise over 35 percent of the U.S. Workforce. Even with the traitsĀ of fearlessness, risk-taking, passion, resilience, and creativity, difficulties arise, and Entrepreneurs need to keep going.
Keep The Dream Alive
Here I share my 5 top books that can help New Entrepreneurs keep the dream alive.
Good To Great By Jim Collins shares the result of a study about businesses that were not born with great DNA. Can good companies, mediocre companies, even bad companies achieve enduring greatness?Ā My own research on Success Strategies of Caribbean American Leaders In The United StatesĀ was influenced by Jim Collins study when I sought to answer Why Some Individuals Succeed While others don’t.
Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson argues that your message has the ability to change someoneās life. The impact that the right message can have on someone at the right time in their life is immeasurable. It could help to save marriages, repair families, change someoneās health, grow a company or moreā¦ But only if you know how to get it into the hands of the people whose lives you have been called to change.Ā Expert SecretsĀ will put your message into the hands of people who need it.
The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses is a book by Eric Ries describing his proposed lean startup strategy for startup companies.
Think and Grow Rich was written in 1937 by Napoleon Hill, promoted as a personal development and self-improvement book. Hill writes that he was inspired by a suggestion from business magnate and later-philanthropist Andrew Carnegie
TheĀ Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business is a book by Charles Duhigg, a New York Times reporter, published in February 2012 by Random House. It explores the science behind habit creation and reformation. The book has reached the best seller list for The New York Times,
Amazon.com, and USA Today.
So those are my top 5 Books for those new to entrepreneurship. Did any of these books resonate for you as a new entrepreneur, or if you are a brave soul thinking to take the leap? If you have already taken the leap and have a favorite book, do share! We would love to hear!
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Perfection Is The Killer Of Dreams…
Perfection is the killer of dreams
Perfection is the killer of dreams. Curious, one reader questioned it. I replied….
Perfection is a common factor with high performers. We try to make our tasks as āperfectā as possible much to the demise of getting goals done. We do get them done but (like an AllergicĀ reaction), after doing them over, and over, and over again; double checking and triple checking to ensure everything is in place. Our desire is to avoid a CacophonyĀ of our work.
Meanwhile our competitors who do not care as much, often complete their tasks even with errors. The challenge is they sometimes are accepted giving excuses for āerrorsā.
My suggestion to high performers is to double-check and get it done especially when itās an application or something where there are others vying for the same contract or position.
So stop triple-checking. Make it Viable…just get it done.
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Write In. Write Out…
The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe
Kick start your writing by attending the Art of Writing at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Who Runs Your World? Goals…
If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there. ~Lewis Carroll
So you’ve got goals! Yea! That’s just great! Like I have always said, if you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up some place else. So what runs your world? Goals… of course. But be flexible.
I was reflecting on HGTV’s Joanne Gaines and hubby Chip. Joanne shared in her year in review that they had planned on going in a different direction at the beginning of 2018. Then suddenly they discovered they were pregnant! If you are a parent you know how much pregnancy changes things. You have to think about preparing for the little one coming who (though so tiny), totally changes things! Although you and I may be excellent planners, things happen. Some things throw us off course.
Similarly, my friend’s dad went to the hospital to do surgery on his foot, only to be told that he would be losing his foot! Aging parents need help. So she gave up her job and plans and went home to care for her dad. He had to learn a new way of living.
Life does throw us curved balls. So what do we do when that happens? We must catch it and adapt. That’s the only way to survive, Oh yes… cry if you must but react quickly and move on. That’s the way with our goals. We know where we are going but getting there may be different. Sometimes things go totally awry as it did for HGTV’sĀ Joanna Gaines and my friend. But both survived.
So as you commence working on those delightful goals, I wish you the best. But make certain that you build in flexibility. It’s the only way to react quickly whether good or bad.
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