Hi Dien and Everyone!

> And I liked your story about being able to
> get anywhere if you carry a clipboard, a
> brief case and look straight ahead as if you
> know where you're going... I'm going to have
> to try that.... :)

***It is startling how easy this one can be. Its all in the air with which one carries oneself. That single minded determination....

>I haven't used that line "Is that a
> dare?" yet, but heheh, it's a great
> idea... :) I'm going to have to try it... :)

***I was thinking about this more this morning, and I was reminded of one of my favorite books, "La Princessa: Machiavelli for Women" by Harriet Rubin. It is a leadership book for women which does not use Machiavellian tactics instead it rewrites leadership for women using techniques that lend themselves to women's styles instead of making us into "Men in Skirts"...or however you would like to think of that.

For me, saying, "Is that a dare?" sort of comes in a complete package. The person I am talking to hears me saying, "Is that a dare?" with a smile and wide eyes, but underneath that is the message, "Thank you for the fuel which will guarantee I will succeed!"

It leaves the other person wondering, "Ok, what did I just do?" because the most successful technique is to say "Is that a dare?" and then end the conversation. Leaving people wondering is a great technique in being sure you will be remembered. (Also insures lots of party invitations! LOL!)

Have a stellar day! I am off to pursue yesterday's dares with magnificent results! :-)

With Purpose and Passion,

JULIE JORDAN SCOTT