Heart | Mary Lou Kayser

How to Be an Online Hall-of-Famer (It’s Easier than You Think…)

9. May 2010

My son Ben plays Little League. He loves the game, but like all the boys on his team, he puts a lot of pressure on himself to perform really well every time he takes the field, both on offense and defense. I understand this desire. It’s universal for anyone who wants to succeed in what [...]

Earning A Living with Your Passion: A Letter from Monterey

2. May 2010

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The other day, I opened my email and discovered a letter from my niece who is a junior at Stanford University this year, spending her spring semester studying biology at the Hopkins Marine Station in Monterey, which is one of Stanford’s satellite campuses. What strikes me most about this letter is how it oozes with [...]

A Quick Little Spring Break Post about Passion

1. April 2010

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Had the chance to spend some time on the Oregon Coast with my kids and their friends during Spring Break last week. It was good to get away and have some time outside on the beach with some of my favorite people in the world. The weather was just spectacular, and since I had packed [...]

You Check the Oil in Your Car Every 3000 Miles…But When Was the Last Time You Checked Your Passion?

23. March 2010

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Every 3000 miles. That’s what the experts recommend when it comes to getting the oil checked and changed in our cars. The theory? Better ride. Better gas mileage. Longer life to the car. But what about your passion for life…When was the last time you had that checked? I have noticed that people are pretty [...]

Thank You Seth Godin

19. March 2010

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Dear Mr. Godin, I wanted to take a few minutes to thank you personally for the work you have done in your life. While I imagine all of your endeavors have been meaningful to you in one way or another, I am particularly grateful for the books you have written, especially your latest, Linchpin. Linchpin [...]

What Things Would You Say If You Could?

18. March 2010

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Is there anyone reading this post who has not wished you could go back in time and say something to someone? Thanks to the inspiration of Jackie Hooper, a 24 year old woman from Portland, Oregon, now you can. The website, The Things You Would Have Said, has been up for a year and is [...]

“Updates Are Now Ready for Your Computer…” But How about Your Health?

8. March 2010

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Ever notice that little window that pops up periodically in the lower right hand corner of your computer screen? The one that reads: “Updates are now ready for your computer…Click here to install these updates.” How often do you actually follow these directions, click the “click here” button and get the recommended updates for your [...]

Why Saying Thank You Will Increase the Value of Your Personal Brand 100-Fold

4. March 2010

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Take a minute and think about the last hand-written thank you note you received. I bet you could tell me the name of the person who wrote it and some details about the day you got it. And you know what? I would also bet that whoever that person is has a pretty high quality [...]

Hey Baby, What’s Your Content?

4. March 2010

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We’ve all heard that old pick-up line: “Hey Baby, what’s your sign?” And we all know that typically, besides a drink in the face, asking that question usually gets you nowhere. Far better to ask genuine questions of whomever you are interested in getting to know better, and in return, providing interesting, genuine answers to [...]