Bubbling Brains in Boise

I enjoyed chatting it up with the group here in Boise tonight. As a speaker, it is fun when you can see people thinking about your talk and mentally applying the suggestions. The folks that attended the event tonight were sharp, curious, and very warm.

Special thanks goes to Dan Bobinski for sponsoring and arranging the event and to Michael Kroth for helping to evangelize the event. Thanks for being great catalysts!

As a result of the post-talk chit-chat, I have three new terms to share with you. You know about flapping - Flaps (butterfly flaps) are the small daily actions that we take to help stay focused and in action.

And here are a few new related terms:

• E-flapping - flapping by email
• Blog-flapping - flapping by blogging
• Pod-flapping - flapping by podcast

How do you flap? Try all ways! Whatever you call it, just make sure and flap. Do your daily practice (combination of sharing your goal, making requests, and taking action) every day.

The drive from Salt Lake to Boise was very nice. Boise reminds me a lot of Albuquerque. Here's a picture of the Snake River gorge in Twin Falls Idaho (this place is famous for base jumping off the bridge that goes across this gorge).

Tomorrow I head to Kennewick. I can't believe that I will be back in Washington! Here's a funny wee tidbit. I got an email from my pet/house sitter. The animals are getting restless because my husband Bill is also out of town (he's in India). They gave our 14 year old standard poodle (Jet) a haircut and I guess it looks a bit funny - he's a real old man and cannot stand long enough to be professionally groomed.

Comments

[Michael Kroth]

Dear Lisa,

It was so wonderful to have you here in Boise, and to meet you for the first time. Nothing like having a virtual colleague and finding the person is even better face-to-face than digitally.

You were a big hit here, and I think one of the reasons was the combination message of "breaking through" and "You can do it!" In my book, "The Manager as Motivator," which you so kindly interviewed me about, I have a whole principle related to willpower, because so often we talk about the great idea (or charged up motivation) and then underplay the goal pursuit (willpower) part.

Your stories - like how you moved to Seattle - were powerful not just because of the flapping, but also because of the execution. I think many in audience were amazed at the Motorcycle Yoga breakthrough and then that you would actually follow through and write it - and here it is!

Anyway, we loved you here and congrats on your successful trip!

Michael

[Lisa Haneberg]

Thanks, Michael! I really enjoyed the Boise group and it was great to get to know you in person.

[Ranae Hughes]

Hi Lisa!

Just want to thank you for a great evening here in Boise. The book is fabulous! I started my two week adventure and will keep you posted along the way. Listening to you speak about the amazing results of flapping along your trip got me going with my own.

What I loved was that a lot of it had to do with being brave enough to just say what is on your mind! Don't wait! Like your friend and her book!

Thank you again for stopping in our neck of the woods. Glad you made it home safe. I have purchased two additonal books and shared them with friends!

Flap! Flap! Flap!
Ranae Hughes

[Lisa Haneberg]

Ranae - I am so glad you are on your way. I think courage is often a great catalyst for breakthroughs!