Comments on: Accomplishments in 2008 (and the lessons from writing it all out)

By: Mira

Mira — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:40:43 +0000

First, wow, you’ve accomplished a lot this year. Second, thanks for what you do and for urging your readers (including me) to do the same. I just went over and my accomplishments and impressed myself. More importantly, I think I’ve finally got a direction to go. Interestingly, it’s less about my own art and more about helping others.

By: Alyson Stanfield

Alyson Stanfield — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:46:47 +0000

Cynthia: 2007 was The Big Leap–and it WAS. But, as it turns out, 2008 was The Bigger Leap. And I didn’t even name it as such. Sari: I sincerely doubt you’re a non-accomplisher! And I’ll consider your request for a video workshop. Marilyn: I’d love to do a workshop in Austin. After all, I did my graduate work there. Lynne: No, I don’t keep a list throughout the year. I just take 2-3 hours to add it all up at the end of the year. There are certain numbers that I keep track of on a continuing basis with QuickBooks or with my Monthly Reality Check (which I’m sharing in the new Blast Off class that starts next week). Tammy: A Thousand Splendid Suns is, I believe, the only book I’ve ever read in under 24 hours. And then I told my husband that I needed to be alone. I wept for over an hour for the women of Afghanistan. I think I know the part you’re referring to. Rebecca: Yes, the list always surprises. That’s why it’s such an amazing exercise. Hmmm . . . maybe Austin in the fall of 2009? Everyone else: Thank you for your kind words and congratulations on your lists.

By: artist

artist — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:51:02 +0000

Congratulations on these accomplishments,

By: Patrice Erickson

Patrice Erickson — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:19:27 +0000

Congratulations on these accomplishments, Alyson, and a huge thank you! The things that you do have inspired me. I noticed a couple of items I missed on my 2008 to do list and got them done this first morning of the new year (new Twitter and Linkedin accounts set up and running). Patrice Erickson

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:15:16 +0000

Great list Alyson! This inspired me to write my own list and I must say I was quite impressed with myself, and what I learned from the exercise is that I can do anything I set my mind to really. So as I go into the New Year it is so important to be intentional on what I set my mind to. I had been toying with the idea of taking your blast off class and this post pushed me over the edge, signing up for that on Friday. Oh, and I am in Dallas and would travel to Austin to take a workshop.

By: Tammy Vitale

Tammy Vitale — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:47:15 +0000

Oh, I so agree on A Thousand Splendid Suns. I actually had to put the book down at one point because I intuited what was coming and simply didn’t want to read it…that’s never ever happened to me before and I devour books. I also enjoyed reading 3 cups of tea and just told Husband he should read it. And now we share being graduates of a Christine Kane retreat. Isn’t she great?! The two of you are my most referred to bloggers in my posts. Great list. Totally impressive. What a great exercise! it surely did help me see what’s next…and it was unexpected!

By: Anna T

Anna T — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:09:45 +0000

You are such an inspiration and I much appreciate that you share your accomplishments with us. Here’s to a healthy, successful, and prosperous year 2009!

By: Marsha Stopa

Marsha Stopa — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:46:10 +0000

Wow! I am so inspired. What fabulous accomplishments and what a great idea. You go girl!

By: Lynne Oakes

Lynne Oakes — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:13:13 +0000

My dear Alyson, That is the most awesome list of accomplishments and I bow to your intense dedication and energy applied to helping us with all that you know and continue to develop. Thank you! Did you keep a statistic list throughout the year in order to be able to put all this down and see what you had done? I would think so! Anyway, it is a good idea to do that so that one can see where one has been and chart a course for the future based on it…as you did when you wrote about what you realized. I hope you have enough time for your personal life! You are surely blessed with a great deal of love and energy for what you do…. I think love and energy go together! I know you will have great year ahead and so will all of us who use your great help. Lynne

By: Lisa Call

Lisa Call — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:11:21 +0000

Congratulations on your wonderful year Alyson. Clearly a 3 you are Me too – I posted my list last night and challenged myself to come up with 100 things: http://blog.lisacall.com/2008/12/100-accomplishments-for-2008.html Happy New Year and may 2009 be powerful for you!