Tag Archives: Dr. Rob Gilbert’s Success Hotline

Storytelling Savvy

Posted on July 18, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“The universe is made of stories, not atoms.” Muriel Rukeyser “If you want to motivate people, tell stories. If you want to instruct people, tell stories. Human beings are storytelling machines. As they say in sales, facts tell, stories sell. … Continue reading →

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Ten Words

Posted on March 4, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“If it is to be, it is up to me.” A story: Once upon a time, there was a wise man who traveled from village to village giving people sage advice. He was beloved by all, except two men, who … Continue reading →

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Thank You!

Posted on February 24, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Today, February 23rd, is a personal day of thanksgiving for me. I have so much to be grateful for: my wonderful family and friends, my work as a writer, which I cherish, and all of my creative fellow scribes, who … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons

Posted on February 17, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

These “10 Rules for Being Human” were reportedly found on a refrigerator in Toronto. The author is unknown. They came to me via Dr. Rob Gilbert’s wonderful Success Hotline (973.743.4690) — and I thought I’d share them with you for … Continue reading →

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Who Says?

Posted on February 2, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Two men look out the same prison bars; one sees mud and the other stars.” Frederick Langbridge Wow! Sometimes a statistic just knocks my socks off. Here’s a number that may not mean much to you, but it means a … Continue reading →

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Be Stronger

Posted on December 7, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“A word after a word after a word is power.”  Margaret Atwood “Nothing works unless you do.”  Maya Angelou We’ve all been there, probably many times. It’s hard at times not to feel overwhelmed by the challenges of finishing a … Continue reading →

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Never, Never

Posted on October 19, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“I hated every minute of training, but I said to myself, ‘Don’t quit, suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’” Muhammad Ali “Never, never, never give up.” Winston Churchill I don’t know when or what … Continue reading →

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Your Music

Posted on August 18, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Writing is a sweet, wonderful reward.” “It is not necessary that you leave the house. Remain at your table and listen. Do not even listen, only wait. Do not even wait, be wholly still and alone. The world will present … Continue reading →

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Four Pens

Posted on June 19, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“But have the courage to write whatever your dream is for yourself.” May Sarton Pens, pencils, paperclips — I love the humbler tools of our trade. Along with my computer, I have several manual typewriters that I dust off and … Continue reading →

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Ruth’s Remedy

Posted on June 18, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Cultivate a little [of] the don’t-care habit; don’t worry about what other people may think. This will endear you to others and make you liked and loved all the more.” Dr. Louis E. Bisch A fascinating fact: Brother Gilbert, who … Continue reading →

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