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Re: http://jackcheng.com/passion-projects

Grace Boyle — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:46:18 -0000

Duffel sounds interesting! I feel like I've been bitten by the travel bug as well (will it ever leave?!) but sometimes when planning a trip my notes are everywhere. I would love to hear more and check out Duffel. gracekboyle at gmail dot com

Re: How Do You Tame Your Inner Critic?

Grace Boyle — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:08:35 -0000

Everyone is their own worst critic, however, I feel that KNOWING that is a big part of the battle. Often times when I'm unsure or criticize myself, I step back and realize it's not as bad as it seems or that I should wait to hear what the other person really thinks...then I can breath a little easier. Secondly, I always realize that criticism doesn't create a positive vibe and can only hurt me in the end. I have to talk myself through this, but realizing that I could be the catalyst for myself by staying positive I'm 'turned off' by the idea of criticizing myself.

Re: How Do You Tame Your Inner Critic?

Grace Boyle — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:54:43 -0000

I love that G.I. Joe phrase "knowing is half the battle," but I guess it doesn't always resolve the problem at hand. Sometimes an outside and objective perspective from someone else can be self-validating.

Furthermore, it doesn't always have to be poisonous because Einstein attributes some of his success to self-criticism: “I know quite certainly that I myself have no special talent; curiosity, obsession and dogged endurance, combined with self-criticism, have brought me to my ideas.” -Einstein

It seems relevant to not let it poison yourself and your work, unless it's being constructive. Easier said than done, right? Thanks for the further insights, Tara. I look forward to talking more in the future.

Re: Don't Listen To People Who Put You Down - King Gillette

Grace Boyle — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:17:04 -0000

This is fantastic-what a great success story. I love hearing about the hurdles people overcome in the business world because it provides hope and meaning to what each of us do, every day. There's always a reason to the madness :) Thanks for sharing.

Re: Dream A Little Meme For Me

Grace Boyle — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:16:43 -0000

Micah, I know that took a lot of effort on your part to participate, but what a valiant effort. I'm glad you're up for the 'me-me' Thanks, I'll be sure to bring the payment back. Touché on the tag.

Re: 7 Things About Me You May or May Not Want to Know

Grace Boyle — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:25:26 -0000

Great, I love how you put pictures with each of the 7! Thanks for joining in on the fun and congratulations on your engagement. Cheers!

Re: Top Music Videos of 2008

Grace Boyle — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:15:13 -0000

Awesome picks, I am loving the eclectic mix and that most of the videos aren't from the 'mainstream' crowd.

Re: Boulder Sunset from Pearl

Grace Boyle — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:44:39 -0000

Wow, what an incredible shot. I've been really enjoying the sunsets in Boulder -- thanks for sharing.

Re: 5 Things – Week 1

Grace Boyle — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:14:17 -0000

Awesome innovations. I've been dabbling with blip.fm but haven't thrown down my DJ persona quite yet. Thanks for the nudge and sharing, I think I'm going to take a look.

Re: 5 Things – Week 3

Grace Boyle — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:39:22 -0000

I really enjoy Wordle because you find information about your blog, website, etc. that you may not have even realized! Nice review, again :)

Re: Talk Nerdy To Me

Grace Boyle — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:42:40 -0000

@Adam Really? There were of course, no pun's intended;)

Re: The Dying Art of Thanks and Gratitude

Grace Boyle — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:26:37 -0000

It's frustrating and true. However, instead of us worrying about how other people react I feel like we can definitely take hold of our actions. I think it's the little things that count in life. If someone held the door for me like that, I would have the biggest smile on my face and send so much thanks your way! So kudos to you! It's nice to do things like that. Karma's a bitch anyway, right?

Re: Her Morning Elegance

Grace Boyle — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:15:42 -0000

@Laurent I know! I've been stumbling across it everywhere, I can't believe it! Thanks for stopping by.

Re: Visualizing Positive Vibes of the 44th Inauguration via Twitter

Grace Boyle — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:26:11 -0000

This is so interesting! It's like visual metrics, the clip is amazing.

Re: My Mom AND Dad Are On Facebook, Weird? Think Again

Grace Boyle — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:28:41 -0000

@lenora (mom) I knew you would stop on by. You're getting the hang of Facebook and now even interacting with most of your friends on it. @Hisham is right, it's a social world!

Re: My Mom AND Dad Are On Facebook, Weird? Think Again

Grace Boyle — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:48:09 -0000

@Rebecca So true, I feel proud that their savvy. It's also interesting to note that it's not super techy, it's relatively user friendly and just a fantastic way to stay in touch.

Re: My Mom AND Dad Are On Facebook, Weird? Think Again

Grace Boyle — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:18:37 -0000

@Jackie Jo Good point to where technology caters to a crowd that is 30 and older. It's important if they do, and really, it should become widespread!

Re: Winter In A Cob House

Grace Boyle — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:42:02 -0000

@Bob it definitely has interesting building methodology and as Hap and Lin said, their electric expenses are low and they love the little maintenance involved with their home they build from scratch with their own hands (and feet). If you're interested in contacting them directly or writing a story with them, feel free to contact me gracekboyle at gmail dot com I would be happy to help.

Re: Customer Service Goes a Long Way

Grace Boyle — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:38:00 -0000

@Josh Haha, it's so very true. I for one, am not scared of the Dentist but I know a lot of people that are. I feel like the little effort it took to put this together, should be reasonable for each Dentist to start doing (in their own way, of course). Thanks for stopping by, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I felt it was too interesting to not post.

Re: Real-life disclosures on the myth of work/life balance

Grace Boyle — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:56:34 -0000

Rebecca, I feel like I am in your shoes. A) Yes, I'm a woman B) I'm also an ENFP and C) my boyfriend that I'm not in a Facebook relationship with (because those who know us, know the truth) is the practical to my impractical. Not to mention, we both work in start ups. We're both passionate about our careers, Generation Y savvy and unfortunately now, don't live in the same city. Wow, what kind of pressure this puts on a relationship. But we've made it work and we see each other and thanks to technology, can connect a lot more frequently than when letters just existed.

With that being said, we constantly struggle with the work/life balance. As part of our relationship it's important to support the other in our work endeavors but how do you appear not 'needy' or make the extra compromise for each other when work requires 11+ hours of your day, you want to work out and have time for friends/family? I'm not sure if it quite exists, but I'm pretty sure it can be created if its worth it to you.

I like your four rules:
1) Let go.
2) Give in.
3) Smile.
4) Repeat.
I'm going to hold them with me and it's good to hear another voice out there, in a similar situation. Thanks!

Re: Real-life disclosures on the myth of work/life balance

Grace Boyle — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:27:24 -0000

@Rebecca-
So funny, because my boss calls me a "future life coach," and Oprah is one of my favorites. When working the Democratic National Convention in Denver this year, I saw her because I was helping to run the VIP Suites at Invesco Field. On that note...I'll e-mail you some other details about ENFP's, boyfriend's and life of course.

Re: Customer Service Goes a Long Way

Grace Boyle — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:53:09 -0000

@Jodie Excellent examples, thanks so much for sharing. I've heard about veterinarian's treating their animals better than humans felt they've been treated at Doctor offices.

As for the hotel, when the customer service is heightened it makes all the difference. Price starts to diminish, as long as they provide something like fresh baked cookies or even a note on your pillow about how they're glad you're there. Thanks for stopping by Jodie, and the Lijit fam is glad you're Lijit searching with us too!

Re: 12for12K-Social Media for 12 Social Causes

Grace Boyle — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:08:51 -0000

@Jodie I like to think that even if one person sees it, it has made a little bit more of a difference. I'm glad you like this cause, it's pretty powerful.

Re: Customer Service Goes a Long Way

Grace Boyle — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:07:31 -0000

@Rebecca as we know, we're BOTH good at venting, dishing and listening (by now)!

I completely agree with you. I just don't understand why anyone has to be mean or rude, there's definitely a nice way to say no anyway. I have particularly found this to be true with PR. Secondly, it's all about the customer. Without them, you wouldn't have the sale or revenue, so why belittle them? Thanks for sharing your stories, Rebecca! Come and vent anytime :)

Re: I Want to Trust a Brand, Like I Trusted My Horse

Grace Boyle — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:39:57 -0000

@Jac It seems when we draw from our own personal experiences that quite often it becomes more relevant, like I did here. And you're right, trust matters not just with your horse or a brand, but in every facet of life. It is the foundation.