Stepping Stones. Lisa Hammond

      First published in 2005 by Conari Press,

      an imprint of Red Wheel/Weiser, LLC

      With offices at:

       500 Third Street, Suite 230

      San Francisco, CA 94107

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       Copyright © 2005 Lisa Hammond

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from Red Wheel/Weiser, LLC. Reviewers may quote brief passages.

      ISBN-10: 1-57324-263-2

      ISBN-13: 978-1-57324-263-9

       Typeset in Django ITC and Flora Medium by Nancy Condon

       Printed in China

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      Stepping Stones

      I wrote Dream Big to tell the story of how I found the courage to follow my dreams. I believe that discovering our own passions and finding the courage to follow them are our greatest callings. By giving myself permission to dream, I gave birth to a company, Femail Creations, that has been one of the most worthwhile adventures of my life.

       I am a firm believer in continuing to expand our comfort zones. So I have once again faced my fears and launched a new company to empower women on an even broader scale. I like to think of it as Femail Creations super-sized! It's called Barefoot Parties and it's all about getting together with your friends and having fun and shopping with your shoes off! Now that is nirvana!

      In the book, I outlined “stepping stones” along the way. These are mini-action plans, starting-point ideas, small steps you can take to support you in reaching your goals and putting your dreams into action. Dare to dream bigger dreams for yourself.

       My hope is that as I share the lessons I've learned, I will inspire you to take the first step on the path of your new life!

      I want these cards to become like good friends—traveling with you or sitting on your desk, helping you find your passions, gently reminding you to follow them wherever they might lead.

      So take off your shoes, kick back and join me in dreaming big,

       Lisa Hammond

       The Barefoot CEO

       www.femailcreations.com

       www.barefootparties.com

      It all starts with giving yourself permission to dream.

       Stepping Stones

      “All prosperity begins in the mind and is dependent only upon the full use of our creative imagination.”

      —Ruth Ross

      If you don't yet know what your dream looks like, keep a blank book handy at all times and just jot down or paste in clips of anything and everything that inspires you.

       Stepping Stones

      “We have only one real shot at liberation, and that is to emancipate ourselves from within.”

      —Colette Dowling

      Having a sounding board is invaluable as you go through this journey. Find a trusted friend or family member and start talking about your dreams and how you might make them come true.

       Stepping Stones