Comments on: You’re My Kind of Whackjob

By: Tara Joyce

Tara Joyce — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:04:56 +0000

Stephen, awesome, thank you for sharing it. I'd love to do another
guest post — I'll email you.

By: Stephen Grant-Jones

Stephen Grant-Jones — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:44:09 +0000

Thanks for sharing, I'm about to send this link to our members who haven't found their voice yet.

If you want to do another guest post let me know :)

By: Tara Joyce

Tara Joyce — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:05:24 +0000

Susie,

Thank you so much... isn't it amazing how connected we can feel to
someone we have never met just through experiencing their voice, in
whatever form it comes in, be it pictures, words, videos, etc.? The
web is truly an amazing tool that we are only beginning to understand
the awesome power of. And I know it's strange to adjust to this new
idea... the idea that business is personal. For so long we have been
told to appear bigger than we are and now the tables are turning,
returning to a marketplace where connections, craft and the community
surrounding these things are the most important tools one can have.
I'm so glad I have inspired you to write more personally, I can't wait
to see where it takes you and your business.

By: Tara Joyce

Tara Joyce — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:00:18 +0000

Mike, these are some really good and tough questions. I will attempt
to answer them:

1. What I loose when I am permanently busy -- inner peace and time for
reflection
2. What I'd do if I weren't that busy -- read, explore, practice yoga,
meditate
3. What my business helps me avoid -- losing my freedom and voice
4. What my business defends -- meaningful, personal business ownership
5. I could be less busy and more successful if -- I developed streams
of passive income
6. If I gave up some permanent business cool things that could happen
are -- I'd have more time to write and pursue the many projects
floating around in my head... but again, these things relate to my
business so perhaps there isn't any business I would like to give up.
7. The last time I thought about what I really value -- hmm, 15
minutes ago;) I'm always thinking about this.
8. What I really value in my life -- my individuality, my freedom, my
family, my personal connections, exploration, compassion,
spirituality, my work
9. What I really value about my work -- is it's ability to make my
dreams come true and honour my values.
10. What I really value about my relationships -- the support, love
and honesty

By: susiemanning

susiemanning — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:40:40 +0000

Tara,
I feel like I've known you all my life, especially with this piece. I just started a blog and with your words here I can breathe a sign of relief that I can be personal. It's much more comfortable and I write the way I talk. So, I'll pull up a chair and write my second installment to my blog….but more importantly, I'll let people know that I actually wrote…that way perhaps people will read it. Still learning this social media stuff, but with each new thing I feel that I'm closer to people on this huge internet. The world is getting teeny-er, just a couple of trillion people on the internet at one time…

And you make being a whackjob somewhat cool. Thanks.
Later…

By: HERO

HERO — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:36:29 +0000

Tara, -Welcome back from abroad adventures. I hope you don't feel too busy not to pray!
I was reflecting 'Your kind of Whack job , when it struck me that it strongly correlates with success and going beyond busyness, so I thought that asking a few questions wouldn't hurt.'
-What do you loose when you are permanently busy?
-What would you do if you were,n that busy?
-What did your business help you to avoid?
-What is your business defending against?
-How could you become less busy and more successful?
-What good /interesting things could happen if you decided to give up some permanent business?(The more time you devote to this question, the more valuable answers it will give you).
When was the last time you thought deeply about what you really value? As a tip, please reflect upon the following success intelligence values.
-What do I really value about my life?
-What do you really value about your work?; and,
-What do I really value about my relationships?
Write your values so that you can refer to them regularly for guidance and inspiration.Reflect on how you can use your time wisely in work and life and be of more value.

By: Tara Joyce

Tara Joyce — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:30:53 +0000

Tim, it is your choice to join me, I'm simply holding the table. Thank
you for the fantastic conversation.

By: Tara Joyce

Tara Joyce — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:30:23 +0000

Hi. Thanks for emailing me.

I've decided to go on vacation and I'm in Paris and Barcelona until
Nov. 14.

Leave me a note and I'll get back to you upon my return or sooner.

Be well,

Tara

By: timbursch

timbursch — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:09:24 +0000

Tara,
Thank you for sharing your voice. We need your voice. And we need more like yours.
Glad that you invited me to the table.
Cheers!
Tim