Comments on: Ashley’s Dream Report: Week Seven

By: Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:38:52 +0000

i do most wedding invitations on photoshop and also on MS Word’.”

By: James Thomas

James Thomas — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:57:24 +0000

I get excited when i receive wedding invitations. sometimes i also make customized wedding invitations.;,`

By: [Design Thursday] Lisa Zuraw of Sweetbeets «

[Design Thursday] Lisa Zuraw of Sweetbeets « — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:03:51 +0000

[...] bit off. What’s that saying about us being our own worst critic? I could really relate to this post at MakeunderMyLife where Jess talks about her early jewelry designs and and her learning process, [...]

By: Magchunk

Magchunk — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:20:48 +0000

This is SO inspiring. Thank you both.

I was totally inspired to move forward last Thursday and finally take ANY step forward… and promptly fell on my little baby behind. So Jess’s emphasis on it being ok to fall really resonates with me now. I spent most of the weekend feeling discouraged and stuck. But after reading this, I did identify a few teensy steps I can take now that will keep me inching forward – and already did one!

It’s so easy to stay in that planning/researching/list-making mode forever. And while some of that needs to happen (to avoid my own tumble), some small things can get the ball rolling and keep you motivated and energized. Good luck Ashley! And I LOVE that painting. The colors are beautiful.

By: Miriam

Miriam — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:33:53 +0000

Found this part-rant, part-pep talk and thought it was quite relevant to this post given Jess’s call to arms (or legs) to get things walking, even if it means falling over occasionally or taking baby steps.

http://www.37days.com/2010/03/how-to-write-a-book-a-wee-rant.html

I am also totally familiar with to the motivational cul-de-sac that perfectionism often is and the needless worry that is borne from not doing anything whilst thinking (not ACTING) about starting that business/blog/thesis/assignment/redecoration and just how overwhelming The Big Picture and its accompanying To Do list is. The great thing about Jess’s baby analogy is that the baby probably doesn’t worry or THINK about walking and its associated dangers (stairs! slipping! getting lost!). It just does it. In just DOING it manages to circumvent the whole over-thinking, worrying thing because it is actively (if somewhat fumblingly) moving towards its goal. So many thanks to you lovely ladies for sharing this snippet of sage wisdom and encouraging us all to ‘find our feet’ as it were.

By: Victor Pike

Victor Pike — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:44:03 +0000

Interesting article, I am now a subscriber!

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:04:23 +0000

Jess, You are wise beyond your years. Such an awe-inspiring post. Ashley, Love your watercolor painting. I look forward to seeing more and to reading more about your journey.

By: rose

rose — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:41:45 +0000

Without a doubt the most inspiring and relevant dream report so far. This is exactly what I needed to hear today. Thanks so much to both of you. And once again, good luck on your journey Ashley…

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:44:22 +0000

Thank you for posting this today…the last few days have been filled with much-needed messages like this one. I love those quotes at the top and am going to put them up so that I will see them all the time.

By: Brigitte

Brigitte — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:52:13 +0000

Yay! I’m so glad you got through this moment…and I’m amazed again at how insightful Jess is. That e-mail is both hilarious and completely true.

By: Jill

Jill — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:29:23 +0000

ps, paint some more of those quotes (they are gorgeous!) and get them on etsy (if that is the path you are looking to take…) I would love to have one!

By: Jill

Jill — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:28:02 +0000

Great post in so many ways! I have found that life as a “grown up” is very UN-profound every day… I think it’s easy to fantasize about what life will be like some day. But it never really seems to live up to the hype. Making each day count makes for a successful life, not just reaching specified goals or check points (not that those aren’t helpful!). Very insightful post and Jess I love your tough-love mentality that inspired Ashley!

By: Jadyn

Jadyn — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:26:11 +0000

Great post!! Jess’ advice was indeed spot-on for us over-thinkers. I have been finding too that when I’m sort of stuck in a loop and worry too much about something, taking simple action makes all the difference.

And I really like the painting too! I like the whole feeling of optimism of it, even if you don’t read the text you can tell it’s something positive.
Congrats on taking action to move forward, Ashley! I look forward to hearing more about your new business and blog. Don’t be too hard on yourself, nobody expects perfection of you and you shouldn’t either! I think you have everyone who reads these weekly posts rooting for you – hopefully some of that positive energy helps as you’re taking your baby steps. Good luck with everything!

By: krista - urbanite jewelry

krista - urbanite jewelry — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:56:40 +0000

Wow! This is an incredibly brilliant post in SO many ways! First of all–Jess, that email was amazing and SO insightful. I feel like you really distilled all of your knowledge, insight and amazing motivational powers all into one email and I’m blown away by it. So completely inspiring!

Second of all–Ashley, I am in. love.! with your painting! It’s fantastic and includes one of my all-time favorite quotes! So great! You’re doing so well girl–just keep going!