Information Declaration

For those of you who may wonder if I think I am the self appointed guru of style and beauty and all things successfu- then you may wonder no more. And you must not have met me. I am a regular, and, if my daughter is to be believed (and she is), "not-remotely-but -always-working-on-it" style challenged nerdy jock. Now doesn't that give you a great feeling of relief that you look at my blog and IT Girl face book page?!

Seriously what I am is a culmination of fantastic mentors. Some I have met, some are lifelong friends, some preach at my church and some I have only had the chance to study or read or hear at a seminar. But they have one thing in common and it is the only stipulation I have for my mentors - they are highly successful at whatever they do.

I was blessed with a nerdy streak a mile long and love to read. I decided. while working on my MBA and being taught by many who had never ventured into the workplace and who only knew theory in books, that I had better do some research on my own if I wanted to go for the gold. This was crystallized as I studied work efficiency models at university, laughing all the way as I envisioned implementing most theories. The professor asked the class - "Does anyone who has had a job know it this would work?" Seriously? I was very glad right at that moment that Mt Sinai Hospital was footing the bill for this educational experience right down to the pencils and paper.

Well thank heaven that the Secret to Success is the worst kept secret around. There are more resources and information available than you could go through in a lifetime. I am constantly striving to learn more from those who have the goods to share more. In this search one must remember to seek advice only from those who are where you want to be and make sure your mentor is or has walked the walk and not just talked the talk.

You will find that I borrow from experts constantly and when I know who, I give them their due and thanks. Some concepts are fundamental and constant and have been versed so many times, there is not a real source. Like "goals need to be in concrete but your plans are in sand", and "if you do not know where you are going you will get there with great accuracy." A mentor of mine once said that those types of universal truths can be yours after you use them a few times!! :)

So do not fear as you enjoy IT Girl info. You will be enjoying lessons from authors experts, friends, speaker, family - not just a "not-so-stylish" nerdy jock!!

Some of my favorites: The Bible, Mary Kay Ash, John Maxwell, Nina Garcia, Dale Carnegie, James Blake, Zig Ziglar, In Style Magazine, Andre Agassi, Les Brown, Lisa Carpenter, Wanda Scoot, Amy Volk, Seth Godin, my husband.....