Posts by Pam Sterling
This might not work.
“This might not work.” I heard Seth Godin say it on a podcast. He said this is his mantra. He talked about the freedom it provides when trying something new. He said he has way more failures than successes. And although he has many extraordinary successes, he said he’s most proud of his failures. I…
Read MoreRisk Believing In Yourself
Going after your dream is a risk. Building a business is a risk. Believing you can actually make a difference, is a risk. But what’s the risk of not going for it? What’s the risk of playing it safe? What’s the risk of maintaining the status quo? Price Pritchett, in his brilliant book, You Squared,…
Read MoreHook. Book. Look. Took.
35 years ago, my first mentor taught me a simple formula for structuring my teaching that I’ve used ever since in designing curriculum, crafting signature speeches, developing presentations, and writing blog posts. The formula is simply this: HOOK. BOOK. LOOK. TOOK. Let me unpack that a bit. Hook Capture the audience’s attention from the very…
Read MoreIt’s All Figuroutable
I love this quote from Marie Forleo – “It’s all Figuroutable.” Mastery requires a mindset that knows and embraces this. It’s a growth mindset that says – I have the ability to learn, grow in my understanding, and troubleshoot. I am resourceful and I can figure stuff out. A Fixed Mindset A fixed mindset says…
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