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PROJECT YES!

December 10, 2011 10:25 AM
A few weeks ago, held up in a hotel room (too wired after a show to sleep, but too tired to do anything constructive) I tucked into one of those terrible (secretly awesome) shows where; the 20 something starlets all wear designer clothes, and the guys drink their father’s Scotch. Clearly, I was risking the loss of many brain cells & IQ points (while getting sucked into their drama) until one of the arrogant, “pretty boys” said something that actually made sense,

“Just say yes, to everything, and see what happens.”


Hmph....

just say YES....

TO E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G.

All right, pretty boy....(in a fictional show)...you’re on!


Now, it has only been a few weeks since I’ve tried to employ this mindset of saying yes to everything but, so far I have been pretty successful.

  • One really good gig popped into my inbox the very next day (no brainer), YES all around.
  • The following day was a super small but, “I’m going to do it anyway” gig which, at the very least, has since clarified exactly what I DO NOT want to have in my life (nothing like a little fuel for the fire).
  • And the third was saying yes to an invite to a party, a networking party, called W.H.O.W.

W.H.O.W. or WOMEN HELPING OTHER WOMEN is a Toronto based group (for now) that has caught on like wildfire. Creator, and successful t.v./ film actress, Wendy Anderson’s mission statement:

“I am an artist/entrepreneur - mother - lover - fighter! That’s me. I have a desire to live my life like a hero, take it up a notch, affect some positive action and inspire others. I pledge to get women helping other women. Let’s do this!”

...gives you some idea as to the amount of positive energy that goes into these gatherings. To make a long story short:

  • you arrive at her home with a small appetizer and your drink of choice
  • you put your name on a $20 dollar bill (optional) and put it into the pot (to be drawn at the end of the evening for one of participants..maybe you!!
  • After everyone has arrived (and has had some food and drink) each woman has 2 minutes to present:
  • who they are,
  • what they are passionate about
  • what they NEED to fulfill the project that they are working on and!
  • what they HAVE to OFFER to others in the room for their help, their connections, their time.
Basically, it’s a think tank / energy exchange. Everyone left with some kind of help, or connection, to get their project off the ground (musicians, writers, designers, financiers) simply because somebody had a skill set that someone else needed. It’s a win/win situation. I highly recommend it to anyone who has a project (in any field) that just needs a new perspective, or a helpful connection to generate success, WITHOUT COST.

Nice.

As I continue on my JUST SAY YES (a.k.a. being consciously open to opportunity) JOURNEY, I encourage you to say YES to one thing that you might have brushed off in the past (just one!!!) and do it anyway. You never know, you might end up with a positive outcome that you weren’t expecting.* Even if it’s a bust, at the very least, it might get a laugh. : ))

Thanks for reading and good luck with your PROJECT YES!
*P.S.
For inquiring minds: At the end of the W.H.O.W. gathering, as promised,
a hand went into the pot of $20 dollar bills and drew a name....
(drumroll please)
Yup.
You guessed it, I WON.
Saying YES to a party meant saying YES to opportunity,
and, literally, a handful of cash $$$.
W.H.O.W. is right!

For more information on the amazing women of W.H.O.W click here http://www.meetup.com/WHOW-Toronto/

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