Category Archives: Self improvement

Let me clear my throat

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

I’m taking a fantastic writing course at Gotham Writer’s Workshop. I’ve hesitated about signing up for an extensive course because it’s really expensive and I already get a lot of feedback from my writer’s group. However, I’ve been stuck at … Continue reading →

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Which kid are you?

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

A little girl decides to take a risk and climb on top of the monkey bars. The other kids in the playground look up at her in awe as she balances on the metal rods high above them. She puts … Continue reading →

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Success Is in Your Hands

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

I spent all of Saturday indoors taking an intensive screenwriters course with  Gotham’s Writers’ Workshop. Besides for the great advice on style and form, the teacher, Doug Katz, had a great tip: Don’t let the measure of your success fall into … Continue reading →

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Show up

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

“80% of success is showing up.” I always thought that was an Einstein quote, but apparently it was Woody Allen. One of the things that I love about Woody Allen is that he’ll try anything. Some of his jokes are really stupid, … Continue reading →

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If I write it, it will come

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

I hope everyone’s safe on the east coast. There’s no public transportation in NYC so at least I’m getting a lot of writing done Lisa Bourque, the great life coach, recommended that I write about my perfect job. Sometimes just knowing exactly … Continue reading →

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Wow another 2 day deal!

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

I’m all about discounts, and here’s one that’s priceless. I talk a lot about The Living Course (TLC) because it had a huge impact on my life. In three days you’ll gain a whole new perspective of your life. It’s challenging, eye-opening, … Continue reading →

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Just say no

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

I used to have a costly addiction. It started in college and it only got worse as I grew older. I, Tracy, am addicted to cosmetics. I used to spend about $40 a month on beauty products. I had boxes … Continue reading →

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My One Year Anniversary of Blogging!

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

  Wow it seems like yesterday when Mike was suggesting I should start a blog, and I agreed to try it for a month (just to get him to stop suggesting it). I’ve never been able to keep a journal … Continue reading →

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Visionary Job Search

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

  This summer I worked 12-13 hours most days as well as the weekends. In my effort to do a good job in my new position, I completely lost track of what’s important to me. I hardly saw any of … Continue reading →

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The Pie of Life

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

I got another promotion! I’m now an Academic Director! But as Spiderman says, with great power comes great responsibility. And that responsibility has been taking over my life. For the last two weeks I’ve been working till 10 most nights, and that’s … Continue reading →

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