From the monthly archives:

August 2006

Two Types of People

by Erica

I have become convinced that there are only two types of people in this world.  Those that allow people to be themselves, and those that want them to be something else.  One of my dear friends J.T. once told me that my greatest quality is that I make people feel good about being exactly who [...]

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Day 8 – Back in the Swing of Things

by Erica

So…I’m back home in Houston tonight after a very exciting 4 days in Austin…and I’m ready to start working hardcore on a couple of projects locally. Interestingly enough, Kelsey and I tested out Skypecasting tonight…the quality was a bit better then average…and overall it was a very simple process. I have a vision for something [...]

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BarCampTexas – The Aftermath

by Erica

One of my goals when I started Reinventing Erica, was to make BarCampTexas an event to remember. I think I can safely say that it MOST DEFINITELY WAS!!! Of course, as with all things, there’s always room for improvement. I’ve spent most of today listening to the recorded audio from yesterday’s presentations. The Catch-22 of [...]

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Disappointment…

by Erica

Life is full of disappointments. Friends and family disappoint us, employers and subordinates disappoint us, colleagues disappoint us, and sometimes even our mentors and heroes disappoint us. But nothing is more difficult than when we disappoint ourselves. I’m severely disappointed with myself for a variety of reasons right now, even though a part of me [...]

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Day 7 – Weekly Review

by Erica

There is still a lot that I would like to see happen both with this site, and with my reinvention project.  I would like to find a better way to keep track of and measure different goals.  Including bar graphs or to-do list plugins.  Additionally, I would like to be more consistent in the following [...]

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Day 6 – Quotes to Live By

by Erica

For as long as I can remember, I have kept a book of quotes. Recently, I also started carrying a moleskin with me everywhere I go (to keep track of great ideas). Now, I think I’ll keep those great ideas to myself for now, but I would like to share with you some of my [...]

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Day 5 – Overflowing Tea

by Erica

There is an ancient parable that I call “Overflowing Tea”. It goes something like this: A young student sets out on a journey seeking wisdom. He makes his way through an unfamiliar land, on a voyage that is long and hazardous, to seek out a revered teacher. When he finally reaches his destination, his teacher [...]

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Day 4 – Life at the Movies

by Erica

Have you ever watched a movie that changed the way you looked at the world? I was thinking today, that as I systematically change each area of my life, I can learn a lot from the movies. So let’s just call this “Reinventing Cinema”. Here’s a list of my favorite films, and and lessons I’ve [...]

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Day 3 – Certainty Carries Power

by Erica

So it’s day three, and I’d say as Life Changing Self-Improvement Plans go…things here at Reinventing Erica are moving along at a slow but steady pace. There was no sprint out of the gate, but I hope to have a race to the finish line.

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