by Kelli Donley | Aug 20, 2010 | Goals, Good to Great, Journal
Last weekend I hosted a few friends for dinner — a swim & grill get together. Such gatherings are a reason I love Arizona. Managing the heat is much easier when you are up to your neck in cool water. Plus, I’ve got this circle of friends who are...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 13, 2010 | Celebrate!, Goals, Good to Great, Media
Remember when I asked for book marketing ideas? Well, you guys are the most efficient, productive and happiest team I’ve ever worked with. THANK YOU! I got some great ideas (e.g. Facebook page, youtube videos, book club marketing, and “send to...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 3, 2010 | Goals, Good to Great, Journal
The tricky thing about self-publishing a novel is you don’t have a giant marketing team promoting your work. There are no ads in The New York Times or pop ups when you visit blogs. I don’t have an agent or even a specific website. You’ve got to learn...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 19, 2010 | Goals, Good to Great, Journal
My friend Sheila bought this basket for me when I recently visited Colorado. Isn’t it gorgeous? It’s from a women’s cooperative in Ghana. Imagine me in the Denver airport with this as my carry-on. I got more than a few interesting looks, but in truth...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 8, 2010 | Good to Great, Journal
I was watching “Julie & Julia” the other day when it dawned on me that the ever-so-remarkable Julia Child didn’t discover her fierce passion for cooking until she landed in Paris with little other to do than wander markets and make lovely meals...
by Kelli Donley | May 19, 2010 | Get Fit, Goals, Good to Great
I do my best with a firm plan in place, which is why once upon a time, I created a similar chart for my 1/2 Ironman. That chart got me through thousands of miles of training (okay, maybe 1 thousand miles) on my own and saw me through the best race of my life....