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We're still on Inspiration, and I have a couple more interviews coming (hint, hint, contributors!).  Until those are posted, here is a little book review:

Just before the new year, I started to read a book I picked up in September, called "She Inc." by Kelly Keehn.  It was a "Word on the Street" remainder find, which is sometimes a treasure, and sometimes... well, just a remainder.  I was excited at first about the prospect of handling my business and life as the sole CEO of my own corporation, ME Inc.  It makes sense, to be fully aware of all of the financial possibilities out there for yourself, and be able to handle it all on your own.  As a single mom and business owner, I was open to the idea of utilizing my skills in every aspect of my life and be truly independent, not waiting for something to come along and complete me.  The single mom's battle cry, it seems.
I'm not sure if it is because I am a person of faith, or if I am not completely willing to embrace my all-empowered greatness, but so far I have found the book off-putting, and not inspiring at all.  The author admits to not necessarily following a specific passion, but counts herself successful in wealth and accomplishments.  I respect that.  There are lots of references to the importance of preparing oneself for new horizons and opportunities, not getting too attached to a particular vocation, even if it you feel it is your calling...?  She has started to lose me a bit here, but I am trying to remember that she is coming from a banking background, and admittedly, not having ever followed a path driven by passion alone.  I am not talking about following a dying trade for the sake of being a starving artist with integrity, I just think it is okay to be excited about the possibilities out there for you when you are trying to live off of what you love to do.  Isn't it possible to maneuver quite a bit and develop yourself exponentially while still following your passion?  Doesn't it evolve with with your skill set and experience and exposure to new possibilities?  As I said, I understand where Keehn is coming from, but for people who are trying to live AND create, that advice may not be so useful.
The next part that gave me cause for a pause, was the idea that we should use volunteer work solely as a way of increasing our skill set.  Just?  That does seem to have some thread of giving back in it.  This is why I mention being a person of faith, meaning I want to do my best, but I do believe that my primary business on earth is too be available to help my fellow human beings, not to exploit them.
I'm probably not being fair.  I am going to continue reading, because I do want to be a stronger business owner and all-around superhero.  In the meantime, feel free to share any books/articles you've been reading, that you find Inspirational.

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