Doni Chamberlain is an independent online journalist, chef, baker and mother extraordinaire! Together with her son, Joe Domke of the Czech Republic, in 2007 she founded anewscafe.com, Northern California’s premier online news magazine.
Prior to 2007 Doni was an award-winning newspaper opinion columnist, feature and food writer recognized by the Associated Press, the California Newspaper Publishers Association and E.W. Scripps. She is a graduate of Chico State University and she lives in Redding, CA.
Key Ideas From this Interview:
- How to overcome adversity when (not if!) it hits, both professional and personally
- Strategies you can use to make your calendar your best boundary enforcer
- The home cook’s best friend
- A surprise ending that will shock and encourage you
Best Book Resource:
The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
Website: anewscafe.com
Part 2: How to Stop Procrastinating
- Get Clear on What You Want
- Write it down
- Start! – Big or Little, just do something
- Reward yourself
- Bonus Idea: Get really good at your top 3 (hint, you’re less likely to procrastinate on what you love)
Resources for Procrastination:
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
Both of these books will serve you very well in staying on target and moving yourself forward. Both have been huge in my own life. And as an added bonus, the first 2 people to subscribe, rate and review in iTunes will get 1 of these books. Just email me and let me know you wrote the review and I’ll get the books out to you.
Encouraging Word of the Week: Proverbs 16:9 – (Hebrew Names Version) “A man’s heart plans his course, But the LORD directs his steps.”
Question: What do you procrastinate on the most? What keeps you from starting? What was most compelling from today’s show? Please leave your comments below.
Excellent Podcast! Great inspiration, touching, and encouraging. Thanks Doni and Christy!