I’m Going Back to School With Oprah
When Oprah went off the air in May 2011 no one was more upset than me. OK, well maybe my best friend Danielle. And OK…maybe lots of other people all over the world too. Danielle, our friend Jessica and I were fortunate enough to be in the audience for one of Oprah’s last shows.
Through the 25 seasons we learned valuable life lessons, makeup tips and met characters we would never have known existed without Oprah to show us. Not being able to check in with her everyday has left a huge void.
But thankfully that void will be filled today. I’m going back to school…and my teacher, once again, is Oprah. Danielle and I have planned a viewing party to watch the first episode of Oprah’s Lifeclass on OWN. We are two of the over one million students who will attend class. There’s still time to join the class by signing up online.
Here’s why you should join us:
1. It’s Oprah! You know people will be talking about this tomorrow — so why not be a part of history?
2. You’ll reconnect with the show you love. She will use portions of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” to teach lessons that matter most to her. If you were a fan of the show — this is a great opportunity to see a bit of insight into each episode. Read more
Website Makes Your Life Easier With Lists
List nerds rejoice! I’ve found a website where you can upload all sorts of lists and share them with others all over the Internet.
I’m all about this site because I share the exact same philosophy. Give me what I need to know in easy, bite-sized blurbs. They make it easy to share and add to lists. You can even embed them on blogs and in emails. And it’s lots of fun to make these lists and get suggestions from other people.
There are lists about just about anything on the site like:
“I Don’t Know How She Does It” List
Ways to Observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month
12 Tips for Packing for a Move
I even made one of my very own! Check it out and please add your own secrets for getting more accomplished at work.
List of Steve Jobs’ Best Quotes
If you’re carrying an iPhone, iPad or iPod – your life has never been easier. If you’re a Mac user – you also know what I’m talking about. These pieces of technology are amazing for increasing productivity and efficiency! A man you’ve probably never met has changed your life forever.
Last night as I helped work on a Steve Jobs obit article, I realized that in his 56 years he’s said some very inspirational things.
Here are some of my favorite Steve Jobs quotes:
- “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
- “Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.”
- “Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me.… Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful—that’s what matters to me”
- “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life…Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure — these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.”
- “Stay hungry. Stay foolish.”
Rest in peace Steve Jobs — we’ll carry your memory with us everyday — in our briefcases and in our pockets. 🙂