If...Questions for the Game of Life Series

I have this wonderful little book that I bought when I was a teenager. I would sometimes take it with me when my sister and I would hang out with my hubby (not then, lol) and his brother. We had a lot of fun and the questions inspired many interesting conversations.

So I thought I would start a blog series answering some of the questions I find in the book. If you have a blog and would like to participate, copy the question from here and then share a link in the comment section so we can check out your answers.

If you want the book for yourself, you can check eBay to find If...Questions for the Game of Life. Or check it out on Amazon - Search Results for If...

Now, the question for today!

If you could teach your children only one life lesson, what would it be?

The power of words. I always knew growing up that words were powerful. They can easily build someone's confidence or shred their self-esteem to shreds. This alone is a good reason to watch what you say, but I look at if from a different perspective.

The Bible teaches that the "power of life and death are in the tongue" and that you reap what you sow. When you truly grasp these two concepts, it will change your life. Suddenly, those words that seemed harmless enough take on a whole new meaning. Phrases like "it kills me when she does that" or "I'm sick and tired of..."

Our words have the power to create or destroy. I'd much rather create. And since I, by no means, want to reap destruction, I think I'll watch my mouth.

So, what would you teach your kids?

P.S. You don't have to have a blog to participate, simply answer the question in the comments section. :-)

My best networking tip

Topic: Your Best Networking Tip

My networking tip is not so much on where to network, but more of a word of caution. Networking is a powerful tool to promote your business and well worth the effort. However, you still need time to actually run your business. Schedule time each day. Make a plan, where you will network, with who and how much time you will spend. And stick to it. This will help you prioritize the networking you do because it creates a "time is of the essence" mentality.

Blogtipping for September

After perusing all these great blogs I have been linked to from a new forum I found (more info on them coming soon), I have found a lot of great activities to keep the blog fun and updated regularly. So, here is the latest, Blogtipping.

Blogtipping Definition: Blogtipping is where you publish a blog post in which you link to three unsuspecting blogs and offer three compliments and/or one helpful tip to each blogger. (Or adapt those numbers to your own preferences; the principle of selflessness is what matters most here.) Blogtipping is a refreshing and useful surprise that can start a blogger’s month with a huge smile!

My Tip:

I am going to tip the blog that I discovered this on, 4fabmoms.

1. LOVE the Smart Moms Professional series!! I got to listen to some of the one on blogging, but can't wait until I have some time free of babies to listen and take notes.

2. I appreciate that the blog is not overloaded with advertising, I find those hard to read.

3. The blogroll has a nice selection of blogs, I have found some very helpful information in them.