by AnnSheybani | Mar 10, 2019 | Writing
I’m smack dab in the middle of a big Masterclass promotion. ( I probably don’t have to tell you this because, at this writing, you’ve no doubt received 250 emails from me and would very much like for me to cut the shit.) And I’m amazed at all...
by AnnSheybani | Mar 4, 2019 | Uncategorized, Writing
Walt and I flew to the highlands of Scotland for a long weekend. (Not a big deal if you live in Ireland, by the way, so don’t be too impressed.) Our goal was to climb Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles. Being experienced mountain climbers, we...
by AnnSheybani | Feb 25, 2019 | Writing
My mother loved to paint. I’m not talking art, I’m talking rooms. She’d head on over to the local Benjamin Moore store and buy three gallons of whatever shade of yellow was on special, and cart them home in our station wagon. Next, she’d set up the step stool, even...
by AnnSheybani | Feb 18, 2019 | Writing
Not long ago, I overheard a group of young women discussing Gal Gadot of Wonder Woman fame. One of the women read aloud from an article on her I-phone, a basic summary of how the actress had turned herself into a jaw-dropping, sword-wielding Amazon over the course of...
by AnnSheybani | Jan 27, 2019 | Reading, Writing
I received this beautiful note a while back in response to one of my newsletters. I’d like to share it and my response with you. It’s relevant to you writers out there, AND to people-pleasers. Thank you for your raw honesty. Your courage inspires me,...
by AnnSheybani | Jan 21, 2019 | Life, Writing
Here’s the the thing about elite warriors like Jeff Orr, one of my most favoritest clients: They know how to handle stress, manage lots of vital data coming at them fast, and pick out high-yield targets from the blur. One of the keys to their success is the...