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louis — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 04:23:50 -0000

For me, feeling good physically is mandatory for feeling good mentally.

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Kristen — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:22:59 -0000

Great posting! Makes me realize I need to organize my office area and stop working out of the livingroom!

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Julie Roads — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:38:45 -0000

Ha! Maxi - your comment just made mine!!! Long live your Dell!!!

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Maxi Malone — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:36:14 -0000

Living in Fla there is no ice on the road, I'm retired and have a quiet home office in which to write, also, I love my new Dell XPS 420 - but your post made my day.

May Your Glass Always Be Half Full

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Julie Roads — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:01:12 -0000

Michelle - such a great addition with the physical health. I second that...and have a great web designer for you - just let me know!

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Michelle Minch — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:58:10 -0000

Oh I forgot to add, one of my biggest "crampons" is my Pilates/body work instructor. He keeps me from falling down, literally, and keeps my spirits high. For me, feeling good physically is mandatory for feeling good mentally.

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Michelle Minch — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:55:08 -0000

Julie: You always manage to give me a kick in the behind to make things work better for myself. I have a big office with lots of storage although it is not as organized as it could be. Have to work on that. I have a nice warehouse which is VERY organized but could be even more so and I have a wonderful actual assistant (as opposed to virtual). I'm a little light on the web design help. I try to do too much by myself. I should bite the bullet and put a professional on it. Thanks for the nudge in that direction.

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--Deb — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:28:00 -0000

I love #8 ... because, if it's not fun, why aspire to it?

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Julie Roads — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:18:32 -0000

Meghan - your taking the time to comment and be real here is every bit as inspirational to me. Thank you...and I have NO doubt that you CAN do this. Go get 'em.

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Meghan Harvey — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:13:21 -0000

People like you Julie, who without even realizing it, become an endless source of inspiration and continually make me look around and say to myself, "Maybe I really CAN do this."

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Michele — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:02:50 -0000

Wow, very inspiring Julie! I love the way you got this idea from your shoes. Congrats on the VA - and accomplishing your dream. Go, girl!

*smiles*
Michele

P.S. Coming from a Dell slower than you on that Sudoku puzzle. :-(

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Julie Roads — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:47:00 -0000

MIchele - I have 2 huge labs as well. The crampons are totally worth it for winter walks!

Alisa - Thanks for being one of those incredible friends to me...

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Shallie Bey — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:29:27 -0000

I found this delightful post while scanning messages on twitter. In some way or another, we all need support to keep us from falling down. Thanks for sharing your list and thereby encouraging me to think about my list of who and what keeps me from falling down.

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Michele Lamar — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:04:38 -0000

thanks for the advice! your post has convinced me to:
1)buy the shoe thingys as i see them every winter and i don't buy them. i have a huge lab and walking him in any weather is a challenge, lol.
2)seriously consider a virtual assistant.
great post and nice to 'meet' you!

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Alisa Bowman — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:21:23 -0000

Oh, and along the "we're twins" lines, I also own crampons.

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Alisa Bowman — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:16:58 -0000

Everyday I am more and more convinced that Julie and I are twins, separated at birth. I, too, am a recovering PC user turned MacBook lover. I, too, now love my virtual assistant. My office is in the biggest and nicest room of our house....

Other things that keep me sane:

* A light box: Let's face it. Most writers are prone to depression. I'm no exception. My box gets me through the NE winters. That and copious amounts of fish oil, vitamin D, coffee and sex (ok, the sex isn't really copious, but I like to think that it would be if I weren't a workaholic).

* Friends who make me feel good and love me even when I'm weepy. I periodically am guilty of emailing a few people and saying, "I'm washed up. I suck. I can't write anymore. No body loves me." These friends never write back, "You crazy excuse for a human being. Just check yourself into the state hospital already." No, without fail, they tell me, "Are you kidding me? Your blog is what gets me up in the morning. You are funny, beautiful, etc etcetc." They are my lifelines.

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Julie Roads — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:38:08 -0000

Chris - we have something in common. We both have an incredible blog community that engages fully with fantastic comments. Thank you all for your feedback.

Some great 'crampons' are being added to the list: family and Twitter ring bells for me, in particular. I also left out something really important: the Me factor. You know, none of us could succeed without our own inherent fantastic-ness, gumption and verve.

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Lea Curtes-Swenson — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:06:21 -0000

Julie, thanks for these insights. A thought-provoking post, complete with useful tips for business success!

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Michele Miller — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:37:26 -0000

Julie, what a terrific post. Not only did it give me some good ideas, it also reminded me of the tools I have all around me. Great! Thanks!

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Ria — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:10:56 -0000

Great stuff, Julie!!! That Ani Difranco reminds me of another quote I keep on my bathroom mirror, "Be strong by bending."

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T.Marie Hilton — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:14:55 -0000

Having just recently left the state of Maine for the warmer climate of the south, I can totally relate to the crampons and ice analogy. Feeling your feet slip out from underneath you just once can easily convince you to purchase crampons. They become necessary for your safety if you ever want to leave the house. Why then are we so reluctant to do the same for our businesses? Too often we get by with a tiny, cramped space, an old computer and endless hours alone in front of the computer. Thanks Julie, your post reminds me that there are things that are necessary for me to have in order for my business to step ahead as well.
My latest crampon? Mobility- since I'm physically in the process of a relocation that has required a good deal of travel, the fact that I can conduct business where ever I am and when ever I need to keeps me moving forward.

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Lynn — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:56:00 -0000

This is a really helpful article. Thanks so much for it. It's amazing how long it takes to get all of these things in place. I have been in business for 2.5 years and I am still don't have all the crampons I think I need. So, I am learning - in business and in life - how important 1) patience, 2) forgiveness and 3) gratitude are as crampons as well. If I or someone I am working with are not going as fast or producing as much as I expect in my mind, it is key for me to step back, decompress a little, give a little space, and give thanks for all that I have and all that I've done so far.

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A Maui Blog — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:43:47 -0000

Oh Vandy Massey, I so very much agree with your comments.

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A Maui Blog — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:41:52 -0000

Perfect ideas - all these are crampons I need for my self. Only one thing to add: my kids- they are my inspiration that keeps me going.