EVERYTHING IS FIGUREOUTABLE

By Marie Forleo

Psychology of Winning” by Denis Waitley (if you’ve never heard of these, I urge you to look them up). Forleo also weaves in plenty of motivational quotes, such as “limiting beliefs guarantees limited outcomes.”

Forleo has worked through and honed techniques that provide essential life advice missing from most recent personal improvement books and business biographies. She makes it very clear that the work we do has to come from our hearts. Simply working a job for the money and stability is why, according to the Gallup Corporation, the number of Americans today dissatisfied with their jobs is at an all-time high.

Forleo has a huge following through her web television show MarieTV. She is also the founder of Marie Forleo International, a business coaching practice that has evolved into a successful online business school. Out of this has come success for Forleo, including being named by Oprah Winfrey as “a thought leader for the next generation.”

“Everything is Figureoutable” is the relatable cornerstone of Forleo’s overall work. Perhaps the best attribute of the book is the author’s fun, conversational writing style that exudes both relentless enthusiasm and, when needed, a sense of humor. Don’t get hung up on the funky title with a made-up word. “Everything is Figureoutable” is a practical guide for those who are stuck in their work or those who are just starting out.

Chris Wendel works for Northern Initiatives, a mission-based lender located in Marquette, Mich. Northern Initiatives provides funding to businesses in Michigan and “know-how” to organizations throughout the United States. Wendel lives and works in Traverse City.

Exposures

The Jan. 20 Northern Michigan Policy Conference held at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa included a Northern Caucus Panel with panelists State Rep. Curt VanderWall, State Rep. Betsy Coffia and State Rep. John Roth. The regional economic development conference is led by the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance, a coalition of 16 chambers and economic development organizations and 7,000plus member businesses from across northern Michigan.

TCNewTech’s Return of the Champions event featured presentations from this year’s pitch competition winners who vied against one another for the title of Overall 2022 Champion. The Stocked squad secured the honor via audience vote. Broc Crandall and Zach Hite have since secured an exclusive deal with Meijer and a working relationship with Tom’s Food Markets.

After a three-year hiatus, Traverse Connect’s Annual Celebration Gala was held Jan. 20 on the 16th and 17th floors of the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa’s Tower. The event celebrated the business community of the Grand Traverse region. Pictured are members of Traverse City Young Professionals, who volunteered for the event. Photo by Crackerjack Photography

Copper Ridge Surgery Center recently marked the opening of its new state-of-the-art Advantage Plus Endoscopy Reprocessing System. Pictured: Harold Kranick, endo tech; Lynn Male, RN; Michael Polanski, facilities manager; Rex Antinozzi, MD, AGAF; Stephanie Comeaux, endoscopy team leader; Jill Drow, RN; Elaine Schultz, RN and Kathleen Roop, RN.