3 Gems from 3 Workshops!

This Summer, I have been committed to sitting in on as many classes as my "legume" brain can handle....and, I'm enjoying the seminars more than you can imagine. Without any spoilers, I thought I'd share three gems (pearls of wisdom) that I picked up from three recent seminars:

1. Getting Paid to Talk: Breaking into Commercial Voice-Overs. In Voice Overs, just as in life, the talent that gets hired arrives early, dresses the part, displays a great attitude, is easy to get along with and is passionate about his/her work. Sounds simple? Right, but can I tell you how few potential hirees get it right on all counts.

2. 25 Ways to Improve Your Home. Throw away the artificial flowers!! Replace them with fresh grown herbs...and now you have decor with a chef's bonus!

3. Fun Tips to Solve Sudoku Puzzles. Having something fun and challenging to do like a Sudoku puzzle can change the whole nature of "waiting." By bringing a puzzle to the DMV, the doctor's office or any waiting room...your mind is engaged and you're less likely to get bent out of shape when your appointment is delayed.

OK--that's it for now! Feel free to e-mail your one-liner pearls of wisdom.