Hi Nicole! I have always looked forward to the ‘New Year’. Its such a great feeling to start fresh, in business life and personal life.

I look forward to working with more successful business owners this year, not just online but offline as well.

Thank you for being “real” with your readers! I really appreciate that

And, to yours as well.

I love that you’ve tied your drive to be healthy and gluten-free with your business.

I remember sitting at the NAMS Conference in Atlanta with you and you were talking about your business and it was nice, but then we started talking about Celiac’s and your eyes just BRIGHTENED up and you were on fire! That plus a little research into the niche, and I knew you’d be just fine once you headed in that direction and moved away from the other niches.

You have the potential to help a lot of people. Remember that.

Remind yourself of what you said any time you get down:

“In 2009, I made HUGE strides.”

That’s all a marathon is. One step at a time. Go girlfriend!

Thanks Sharon. YOU are a brilliant lady, so don’t let that motivation poop out on you, ok? And, be sure to take time to rest and enjoy your days.

Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and insight with us.

I’m a big fan of using Michael Jordan as inspiration. Did you see his “failure” video?

I posted it awhile ago, here:
Failure is Not an Option. It’s a Guarantee!

Enjoy! And best wishes for a wonderful 2010.

I’m SUPER excited to meet you at NAMS, Mary. Be sure to run up and grab me if I don’t spot you first, k?

GOOD for you, Tricia! How’s your daughter’s speaking and awareness program going?

Love this “Positive people boost you up!”

Without my peeps, I’d still be spinning my wheels and beating myself up about it.

Definitely – you’ve gotta have those people in your life who will hug you when you need it and kick your butt when you need it, too.

I’m looking forward to getting to know you better this year. Plus, didn’t we have an interview we were scheduling?

I have a new email addy for my scheduled interviews: nicoledeaninterviews@gmail.com

Keep up the great writing on your blog.

N

“always laugh and live the life you love”

Amen, sister.

Keep up that enthusiasm. You have a LOT to be excited about!

It really is a great time of the year b/c you feel like there are so many things possible in the upcoming year. I have accomplished a lot this past year and I am excited about 2010. Happy New Year and best of luck to you and your family in the coming year!

I have been working on my goals and where I want my business to go for the past couple of weeks. I have to say that I didn’t have goals in place for 2009 and I didn’t really have a plan. You know what they say, “Fail to plan, plan to fail”. Fortunately I didn’t fail, but I don’t think I reached my full potential either.

Now I am armed with a plan and goals and really feel in my heart and soul that 2010 is going to be my year to grow exponentially. It has to be, it’s been a part of my name since 2004.

Thanks for your positive attitude, Nicole, it’s infectous. I so enjoy reading your posts.

The time I’ve spent away from the computer the last few days has renewed my enthusiasm as it always does. I am super excited for 2010, and even though I didn’t accomplish everything I wanted in 2009, I made HUGE strides.

I am giving myself permission to spread my wings wider and soar higher in 2010.

Peggy Baron

Boy I could have used this yesterday when my motivation took a nosedive into the dumpster and I fell behind plan. I think I needed to acknowledge that I was aching for a complete break.

Looking back on 2009 I am happy with decisions I made in my business. I had my first affiliate sale in 2009 and I’m very excited about the projects I’ve launched for 2010.

You’re an awesome entrepreneur and motivational coach Nicole and I’m so glad to know you and to count you as a friend.

I’m not into resolutions this time of year, most are forgotten by February anyway, like that gym membership everyone goes out and buys and the only time they think about it is when they pay the monthly bill. I made some goals, they’re on my blog if anyone is interested, and then on our family garden blog I added one to those (rocksinmygarden @ blogspot). Basically I want to work towards harmonizing my family, which includes homeschooling, and work life, incorporating routines along the way. The added goal to the family garden blog-work smarter not harder.

By making goals I figure I am taking Michael Jordan’s attitude in basket ball and applying it to my life. If I shoot and miss, at least I took the shot. If I make it, hey that’s awesome. If I make a 3 pointer, that’s even better. There’s an old saying that goes like this “If you shoot for the moon and miss, you’ll land among the stars”. I am still using Nike’s old “Just Do It” saying when things get tough, like kids are whiny or I just don’t “feel” like it, believe it or not that still works for me. I am also learning that like Mike (I’m old enough to have kids that used to sing “I wanna be like Mike”) I sometimes have to pass the ball, we are a team, and team work makes the dream work. We all win when we work together no matter what the score board says.

Here’s to a great team effort in 2010!!!

I am in the process of setting my goals for 2010. I have some ideas, some grand and some smaller. I’ve been doing some business coaching with Kelly McCausey and it’s really helped me to direct my business where I want it to go this year

I am so looking forward to NAMS! I think it will be the boost in my business I’ve been looking for. Plus, I’ll get to meet you (hopefully).

Thanks for the motivation and applause Nicole. Looking forward to more in 2010!

I have to say that this year I am super excited about what I have going on and what I want to go on. I have many goals… Did not do resolutions but did goals…

And you have helped motivate me to get that ball rolling.

It’s sometimes difficult to feel Remarkable as you get older… not impossible, but it just takes so much more effort. I think because we get set in our ways or we get cynical because “I’ve tried that already and it didn’t work.”

But that’s why especially as you get older you need to gather positive people around you and keep them close. Positive people boost you up!

That’s why I’ve hooked my wagon to your star! I know it can’t be easy trying to drag your mother into the age of technology, but you always keep a positive attitude so I know everything will work out in the end.

Even though my website has gone through a painfully slow transformation as we try to get it up and running, you and Joe have just shrugged and patted me on the hand and said, “don’t worry… you’ll get there.” When I’m sure you’re thinking, “oh boy… here we go again.”

Looking at 2010, I’ve already got high hopes. Nobody can tell this little ant that she can’t! I must take after my daughter! Ha!

Love you and your optimism! And hey, about that nasty medication… you’re doing the right thing. I’m glad you’re taking steps to take care of your health in a more positive manner, just like you take care of your business.

btw… thanks for the applauses!

The new year is my favorite time of year. I too get giddy with the possibilities.

This year has been a good one. I’ve taken my business to a totally new level. I’ve jumped into projects with both feet and landed on solid ground. I’ve managed to get my mind around the concept of helping others get what they want will get me everything I want.

I’ve had my tough times too ~ all of which I learned from and was able to move forward from in a positive way.

I am looking forward to helping people succeed in internet marketing next year. Creating tools that will help people succeed, and in helping others succeed moving myself to another level.

I also want to “work” on being more flexible with myself and my family.

It’s gonna be a GREAT year, I can just feel it!!

Thanks for asking Nicole. I look forward to reading more from you in the up and coming year!

Jackie