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Friday, February 28, 2014

Tidbits: 2.28.14

I love Anthropologie Hacks and specifically this one.

I have so many conflicting thoughts about this Barbie Op Ed. What do you think?

Ice cream birthday squares with sprinkles. So fun!

After watching Carla Harris speak at the Take the Lead launch, this book is on my list.

This iPhone case is calling my name.

For the literary nerd in your life.

I am also smitten with this house.

Gluten free beignets? Yes, please!

I'm loving the concept of more adult-like couples baby showers. I'll get my fix in a few weeks celebrating my cousin Sara!

I dream of having a foyer someday to decorate.

I'm heading to my very first blogger event today - Happy Hour with the MN Bloggers group!

Have a fabulous weekend!

xoxo,
Alex

Monday, February 24, 2014

The Philanthropist Diaries // Success

//In early 2013, I started a blog called The Philanthropist Diaries. In trying to simplify my life, I'm consolidating blogs and will now feature posts of The Philanthropist Diaries on Life Law Luck. This post was previously published on 3.12.13. //

Two weeks ago, I was in Reno presenting at the Alpha Kappa Psi Principled Business Leadership Institute. I co-facilitated three programs with a good friend and had a blast during the weekend. We saw Dan Harbeke speak based on his book, Get In! How to Market Yourself and Become Successful at a Young Age. Dan gave a definition of success that has resonated with me in the weeks since:

ambition + focus + integrity = success

Ambition is the desire to get up and get started; focus is knowing what you want to do; and integrity is doing it well. Success.

What's your definition of success?

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Nerd Alert: Vlog #1

I made a little video this weekend. My mom and I were out walking on the lake and it was so beautiful I had to share. I sometimes forget that walking on lakes in the winter is a unique experience for us Minnesotans. So for my friends in warmer temps - here you go!

xoxo,