If we truly put ourselves out there in an arms-and-heart-wide-open do-whatever-it takes kind of way:

People might laugh at us.

People might think we are pushy, ambitious, full on.

People might be offended.

If we keep our true desires some kind of secret we never share:

Nothing. happens.

If we go with option a and put ourselves out there:

We might be surprised at how much joy it brings to people.

We might be amazed at how much respect we receive from people.

We might be overjoyed by how much more connected we are with people.

Out there is where it is at. What are you doing in here?

@thegpsgirl
 Karen Jacobsen is The GPS Girl®, giving directions as the speaking voice of  “Australian Karen” in over 400 million GPS and smartphone devices around the globe. A professional speaker, singer and voice-over artist, Karen travels the world speaking and performing concert-style keynotes to groups who want to be able to Recalculate and give their best in business and life. Karen has enjoyed wide media coverage, but she was told she had really made it when she was a clue in The New York Times crossword puzzle.  Sharing the bill with Norah Jones, Neil Sedaka and Christopher Cross, she has performed national anthems at many major sporting events including the New York Jets game at Giants Stadium. Karen Jacobsen is the Immediate Past President of the National Speakers Association-New York City, and with an eight year old son has plenty of opportunity to Recalculate on a daily basis. Her new book RECALCULATE – Directions for Driving Performance Success is now available.