7/7/7 Series: Meet Debbie Gore and BE Inspired

I invited my friend, Debbie Gore--author of "Recipe for Life", chef and motivational speaker to be the first guest blogger for our 7/7/7 series.  If you don't know Debbie already then you should.   Her resume is impressive indeed: fashion buyer for Fortune 500 companies including Dillard’s Department Stores, A Pea in the Pod and Viacom Entertainment – then as a chef, managing culinary schools and serving as Director of Culinary Services for Turbochef, an international high tech oven company, but what I love about her is her smarts, her sass and her positive approach to life.  Her insightful 7 ideas on BE'ing and Staying Inspired are a great read and I hope you enjoy.   

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1. STAY INSPIRED BY FINDING THE RIGHT PEOPLE TO HANG WITH:

I am inspired by serendipity! This starts with an innate sense of knowing whether a person should be in your “business realm”. So what does that mean? I truly believe a connection with another person starts as a “this feels like a mutually beneficial relationship.” That means, that the two of you share something…ethics, values, philosophies, and above all the belief that you want to help one another become successful. It could lead to a greater friendship, but on the onset, the relationship feels good in your head, heart and gut. This is someone you will know for a long time. This is a person with whom you are willing to share ideas, meet with for strategizing and include this person in your business “discoveries.” When you look back on this relationship, there was a natural “connection” from the get- go. Sounds odd, but it is there and real and you cannot exactly explain why.

2. INSPIRATION HAS A FUNNY WAY OF SHOWING UP RIGHT ON TIME

Inspiration is a feeling like bada bing bada boom…things are working and happening in the right way and on time! By “staying in the moment” and recognizing when an opportunity is “right”, not forced, is a learned talent. It is a feeling of recognizing where to go, when to go, and when there are forks in the road. This “tuning in” and “listening for” the right answers will guide you down the highway of life. 

3. INSPIRATION FLOURISHES WHEN WE ARE BALANCED

Next, I am inspired by keeping my life balanced. I know the adrenaline rushes that accompanied many years of my career life and have found that although exhilarating, balance is better. Once I realized procrastination meant I had to give up time with family, a work-out or give up my getting centered meditation time, I realized it is better just to keep the balance. Plan your day the night before, get the right amount of rest, eat right and exercise.  The days become balanced, focused and overall healthier.

4. A TO DO LIST WILL NOT DIMINISH THOSE MOMENTS OF CREATIVITY AND MOTIVATION

I am inspired by my to-do list having my pleasurable goals as well as my career and home-life goals. It is the old carrot trick: I can have this if I do this. The carrot keeps me motivated.

5. ENERGY SUCKERS ARE THE ENEMY OF INSPIRATION

Inspiration comes from eliminating your vampires or energy-suckers. These can be people, habits and patterns that keep you from achieving goals. If you left the earth tomorrow, what would you be remembered for? Don’t allow vampires to rob you of your legacy.

6. INSPIRATION NEEDS EYE AND EAR CANDY

Inspiration comes from “eye and ear candy” and keeping your finger on the pulse. See new places, attend events, network with strangers, go on vacation, see movies and shop new stores. Listen to inspiration from motivational books and programs. Inspiration is there waiting to be absorbed. Don’t worry about it being related to what you do, inspiration comes in all sizes and forms. Be open to it!

7. ADVICE IS WELCOME

Take advice for inspiration. If someone has “been there done that” or even if they haven’t, listen. Take what you can apply to your industry and test the waters. Let those that have dipped their toe in-tell you whether they jumped in head-first. Keep the things you want and pass on what works to others as generously as was given to you.   

Stay inspired, BE inspired, live inspired!

Debbie Gore

http://www.recipeforlife.biz/

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After reading Debbie's blog post I had a few questions for her I will share with you below:

1. What three words best describe you?  

passionate, curious, caring

2. What is the last book you read?  

Evolve Your Brain by Joe Dispenza

3. If you could have a superpower what would it be? 

To see the future would be nice and arrange things to surprise and amaze people so it turns out better than expected!

4. Who inspires you? 

My husband inspires me. We tend to read the same books, discuss them and grow together and stay connected daily. He is always positive, optimistic and is my cheerleader!

5. If you could spend ONE DAY doing anything what would it be? 

I love places filled with complete strangers. SO if there were a way to attend an outdoor event on a sunny day that was comprised of all of the components of what I love: food, wine, people, music and some eye candy to look at --like art, travel, book displays...I would be in heaven. I would walk around with Dave and we would chat with complete strangers to learn more about what makes us all tick!