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Hi Everyone:
Incredible! We are in the last month of summer already. It’s been terribly hot in Las Vegas and we’ve had rain...lots of rain, which combined with the heat makes for a very uncomfortable, sticky atmosphere. I’ve been lucky though. I’ve been up in the state of Washington for the past couple of weeks and thoroughly enjoying myself. I’d never seen cherries growing on trees before. The orchards are just loaded down with ripe cherries. I’ve eaten so many, I think my skin is turning pink. And the watermelon we bought the other day really surprised me when I cut it open and it was yellow inside instead of pink. The salmon up here is awesome! I’ve had it for dinner at least four nights a week…and I’ve never really liked salmon before.
I was here two days when someone bought my RV. That was a blessing! I loved that RV, but it was time for it to go. Although I must say, I’ve had so many good times in it that it was hard to part with it. I will miss it, but I won’t miss all the expense of the upkeep, the insurance, and the storage. My ex-business partner used to say, “The more stuff you have, the more time you have to spend with your stuff.” It made me realize that I often did things in the RV because I felt that I needed to spend time with it. That’s something to think about, isn’t it?
I spent three days at the Watershed Country Music Festival at The Gorge, in George, Washington. There must have been 30,000 people sitting on the hillside listening to some of the best country music ever. Entertainers included Dwight Yoakam, Dierks Bentley, Tracy Lawrence, Miranda Lambert, Brantley Gilbert and of course, Blake Shelton. My favorite of the entire program was a guy from Scotland by the name of Johnny Reid. If you haven’t discovered him already, you will. What a performer! I think we’ll see him in Vegas someday soon.
I’m a judge for the Ms. Senior Nevada pageant at the South Pointe Casino this month. This should be loads of fun!
And I’m busy working on the “Another Year of Fabulous” Women’s Expo and Fashion Show to be held at the Gold Coast Hotel here in Las Vegas from 10:00am – 3:00 pm, Saturday, October 20th. If you have any products you want to sell to women, this is the place to exhibit. We plan to have between 600 and 800 affluent women in attendance. Exhibit space is still available, so let me know.
Hope you have had an awesome summer! Please keep in touch and let me know what’s going on with you.
Kindest regards,
Judi
P.S. Remember, you are always more than enough!
Tapping Into Your Creativity
 Fundamentally, we are all creative. The question is, “How do we use our creative abilities to our best advantage?” The best way to tap into our creativity is through flexibility of thinking and practice, practice, practice. Tapping into creativity means letting go of any preconceived ideas and developing ways to unleash our thinking. The following three steps will help you do this:
- Recognize that creativity is abundant, if you are aware.
Make a conscious effort to be aware of what you do and all that is around you. Typically, we drive to work the same way day after day, often ignoring what we see because it is so routine. Our surroundings can be a source of inspiration, revelation, and insight for our thinking processes.
Develop the habit of watching. Start paying attention and noticing people, objects, and nature around you. It was fascinating to watch the people at the Watershed Festival this weekend. Some of them had on the wildest outfits, some of their behavior was inspiration for an article, and yet others gave me ideas on how I can perform better.
Take time to really look at nature. When you pass a tree, notice what kind of tree it is. Are the leaves green? Or are they turning brown, gold, or even red. Look at the shadows and take note of their flickering movement. I had never sat on a hillside for three days before. The outdoor amphitheater was majestic with the river and the mountains in the background. Watching the sun go down and the moon come up inspired me to paint more.
Develop your curiosity. Remember, curiosity is an important component of awareness and thinking creatively. Einstein once said, “I know quite certainly that I have no special gift except that I have curiosity, obsession and dogged endurance which, combined with self-critique, have brought me ideas.”
- Affirm to yourself that you are creative in order to overcome the fears that inhibit creativity.
Creative people believe they are creative. People who think they are not creative actually talk themselves into not being creative. They say, “I’m just not creative.” Or “I have no creative talent.” These statements in themselves are inhibitors. What you believe to be true usually becomes true. Your mind creates what you program it to create. Therefore, you must remember that some of the most important words you ever say are the words you say to yourself. Affirmations help you program your thinking.
An affirmation is a personal and positive statement said in the present tense: “I am creative.” Or “I am coming up with new ideas.” An affirmation enables you to internalize something through constant repetition. It causes your subconscious mind to act accordingly. It is important to affirm that you are creative in order to influence your own thinking and change your beliefs. You may never be a country western singer or even play a guitar, but the ideas you contribute to the world are necessary and important.
- Purposefully and systematically develop your creative abilities.
Learn and practice thinking skills and problem-solving processes. Enormous amounts of knowledge can be gained through observation and a questioning attitude. Think back to a time when you were a child. Which words did you use most often? I bet one of them was “Why?” Another was possibly, “Look.” An inquisitive approach to everything you do stretches your mind. A questioning attitude will help you develop your ability to conceptualize.
My friend, Robert Forsythe, showed me a filthy, dirty piece of land outside of Johannesburg, South Africa, some years ago. Trash was strewn everywhere. He said, “I’m going to build a beautiful resort here.” I just couldn’t imagine it. Yet, years later, Robert’s Misty Hills resort is the pride of Southern Africa.
I’ve watched Robert visit other hotels, resorts, and restaurants to observe what they do. He always asks lots of questions and comes away with new ideas and concepts. Take a look at what he’s done. Oh, and if you decide to go there for a visit, tell Robert you are a friend of mine.
Yes, you are creative too. Start affirming it now. Cultivate and develop your talents. You’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish!
You Asked For It!
So many of you have asked me about mentoring, mentoring and improving your speaking skills that I have decided to offer a few classes in the fall starting with:
Sept. 8 & 15 - Making Powerful Presentations
The success of all professional speakers depends on one thing… a powerful speech. This program will be two sessions on Saturdays from 10 am – 3 pm. Class is limited to 8 participants, so advance reservation is required. Please bring your lunch.
We will cover how to:
- Make a powerful impression non-verbally as well as verbally
- Manage the presentation environment
- Develop and organize your content to create a powerful speech
- Rehearse and reduce stress to give better presentations
- Use visual aids and other support materials
- Handle question and answer sessions Hampton Inn, Henderson, Nevada
Your investment: $199.00
Sept. 29th - Building A Successful Speaking Business
This is the first of a three part series Saturday from 10 am – 3 pm. Class is limited to 8 participants, so advance registration is required. Please bring your lunch.
We will cover:
- Positioning
- Setting, Raising, and Negotiating Fees
- Putting Together a Great Marketing Campaign
- Letting the World Know Who You Are
- Working with Speaker Bureaus and Event Planners
Location: Hampton Inn, Henderson, Nevada.
Your Investment: $99.00
Call (702) 896-2228 now to reserve your space! All major credit cards accepted!
What Judi’s Clients Are Saying:
We all had a rare opportunity to witness, hear and especially learn life’s lessons not only through what this truly remarkable woman had to say, but especially how she delivered those lessons.
Judy Lawton,
Founder and CEO
Judi really pumped up the audience, and everyone left with new ideas of how to recreate and/or renew their spark. Judi is constantly updating her material and sharing not only new ideas but new stories as well. She’s funny, smart, beautiful, and great at what she does.
I, among many, look forward to the next time I get to see Judi work her magic on a crowd.
Donna DeMarco,
Vice-President
Mind Workout: Tell Stories
What It Is:
A creative tool to stimulate imagination and thinking processes to find solutions and better ways of doing things.
What You’ll Need:
Stories you have read, experienced yourself, or observed through the experiences of others which have meaningful messages for you
How It Works:
Learning to tell stories in an interesting manner enhances creativity of both the teller and the listener. Stories illustrate behavior in ways that take listeners away from their current situations and let them learn about similar situations. This allows listeners to draw from the stories lessons which they can apply to their own situations.
Affirmation of the Month
I am gifted with an unlimited source of creativity.
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