VERBS have been coming at me from several directions lately and have caused me to stop and ponder…
My teacher, Alex Mandossian, asks his students to “proclaim their verb!” I ________, therefore I am! Some verbs from that class include teach, inspire, blog, nurture… mine is create.
Then local artist and entrepreneur coach Rebecca Shapiro suggested choosing a verb to define 2010 instead of making resolutions that would more than likely be forgotten or defeated by the end of January. I love this idea! SO watch this short video and pick a verb… feel free to leave your choice in the comments to inspire others.
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Here’s to a creative and verby 2010!
– Tara
P.S. If you need help getting organized and focused, don’t forget about The Goal Wheel for Artists™ eBook…
P.P.S. Need clarification on what verbs are or just want to go back in time and enjoy a great School House Rock song? Here it is – VERB!
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Hi Tara! Love your verb choice. Last year, I chose “connect” and 2009 was that kind of year. Thinking about what I want my verb to be in 2010. It’s so hard to choose just one! Thanks for the reminder and the inspiration. Happy New Year to you, too!!!!!!! Barbara @wiredprworks
Hey Tara!!
Happy New Year to you!
Looking to 2010 and what we are going to accomplish during this year, we have chosen the following verbs:
Pat: “I ORGANIZE, therefore I am”
Lorna: “I BUILD, therefore I am”
We are building a series of courses and a whole mindset around organizing and managing Social Media relationships, information and knowledge… so our verbs fit right into where we want to go.
Thanks for the inspiration to choose a new verb to suit where we are at now… rather than dragging the same one around when we were somewhere (and someone) else.
All the best in 2010!
Love
~ Pat and Lorna
http://TheCoolestCouple.com
Can’t wait to see what “The Coolest Couple” has up their sleeves and looking forward to seeing you at the TSS Reunion! Happy New Year!
Tara,
I love this idea…so much more meaningful than resolutions. A verb or two…now that is much easier and for me I think it will be more meaningful. Thanks for sharing…I posted about this on my sites also.
Best to you in this new year!
My words are normally “create” or “design”…. for 2010 I think my key verb is “produce”! To just keep “producing” the art I love, what makes ME happy — and not worry too much about publishers, editors, customers, etc. want. When I create the art I WANT — things happen! When I create art THEY want — it sits there! hehe So PRODUCE – lots and lots of art! Happy 2010 Tara!
Great word Sue! I am so excited to hear artists and others who find my blog embracing this verb idea – it is powerful! Here’s to a great year!
Hi Tara,
Wishing you the best in 2010. It’s been an awesome journey…
My verb,
“I THINK, therefore I am.” That means that whatever I think I can achieve, I can and WILL achieve…not only in my professional world, but in my personal life too.” All is good in both!
Take Care,
Karen
We watch a LOT of Schoolhouse Rock in my house but I have never thought of choosing a verb for a resolution. Very fun, very cool, very doable for me. I think I will go for a verb and a noun (just pushing the grammar limits here); my word for 2010 is ‘License’!
A verb is wonderful. Mine are produce and action. This is a lot easier to remember throughout the year…. Have a wonderful Happy New Year everyone connected to Tara and to Tara.
Hi Tara!
You continue to inspire! My verb is “GROW”! Thanks for all that you do!
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