In The Know with Jo

01/27/2021

2020 was a year unlike any other. Among other things, while fighting the Covid-19 global pandemic racist & hate filled ideologies have grown and become more prominent. They were given legitimacy. Conspiracy myths, holocaust denial and misinformation spread has reached an all time high. That's how it starts.
Never again.

Collective silence can lead to atrocities. Things we think can't happen again become a dangerous reality. Seeing a noose built at the US Capitol is something I never thought to see. What would've happened if they dragged someone over to it?
Never again.

'They' (MAGA crowd) attacked a black woman simply for walking home from work. She thought she was going to die. Denialism, misinformation, conspiracy theories and hate has taken centre stage and its up to all decent humans to stop its dangerous spread.
Never again.

Today marks 75 years since Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated. 75 years. Have we learned?
Never again.

How we got there in the first place needs to be shared. The stories of survivors need to be told. 'The Holocaust didn’t occur in a vacuum. It was the product of unchecked hatred and collective silence.'

Let's repeat. UNCHECKED HATRED. COLLECTIVE SILENCE. A common thread? Misinformation, conspiracy, propaganda, fake news, alternative facts, the big lie. Recognize any of those?
Now, more than ever, NEVER AGAIN.

NEVER. AGAIN. IS. NOW.

01/06/2021

This is a noose made by Trump supporters. They erected a cross too. All they were missing was their white sheets and their pointy hats. This is disgusting.

They were setting this AP gear on fire too. Capitol Building breached. Windows broken. Looting. Multiple injuries, and a woman killed. Democracy attacked.

4 years America. This is what 4 years of Trump leadership (and GOP complicity) brings. They stoked the fires of white supremacy, racism, misogyny & elitism while stomping on free speech and spreading propaganda for 4 years... Trump told them to show their strength... Well I think all the cards are on the table now...

You are so much better than this America... you are so much better than HIM and his brand... because it's time to face it if you ever supported him. He was only ever in this for himself and his brand. 💰 💰

To my American and Law Enforcement friends, stay safe and I look forward to a peaceful transition of power away from the Four Seasons of Insanity.

12/05/2020

06/01/2020

I am drained, angry, and emotionally overwhelmed... Covid life... Hard personal deaths & near deaths and then the state of the world....

I'm angry that any human is made to feel worthless or less-than because of the color of their skin. I'm devastated that people are genuinely scared for their lives because of the colour of their skin and interactions with law enforcement.

I'm horrified that current world "leaders" can 'Stoke the fires of white supremacy & racism', not to mention misogyny & elitism while stomping on free speech, and yet people still support them and vote them in office. It's like the lesson of Hi**er taught us nothing...

I'm worried kids see that all as okay... But hopeful that new leaders rise & grow out of these circumstances.

I'm happily a Canadian, living in Canada but I understand that bigotry, hatred and racism are everywhere. We ALL have to do better.

I hope however, that people watch what’s happening in the US and look at themselves and learn & think on how they can prevent seeds of hatred from growing. How they can make a difference and do better.

I am scared as a spouse to a LEO, friend to many and former one myself that hatred and fear can manifest so violently against a certain group of people. Whether it's the colour of their skin... Or their profession...

I believe fundamentally that most people are good, and am hopeful that the leaders of tomorrow can move forward in positive ways... But I think we all have a part.

We all have to do what we can to pull out the best in the people around us... Challenge ourselves to grow & learn to be better.

My heart hurts for our world... But I hope that good will always outnumber the bad. I'm hopeful we can build a better tomorrow.... But I'm incredibly sad about where we are right now.

07/22/2019

Super interesting!! It's all about perception!!

When you look at sporting achievements over the last decades, it seems like humans have gotten faster, better and stronger in nearly every way. Yet as David ...

08/02/2017

Never give up. Awesome thoughts from FMC member Kathryn Holdforth of JK Naturals!

07/14/2017

Founding Mom Wisdom, courtesy of Ginny Biegun Jackson. LOVE IT!

06/05/2017

Mark Zuckerberg's speech (as written) for Harvard's 366th Commencement.

06/04/2017

They didn't have it figured out, either.

05/10/2017

What’s the most visited page on your website, after the homepage? Check your analytics, and odds are it’s your “About” section. So many entrepreneurs mistakenly undervalue this page, saving all the thought and pizzaz for the rest of the site. While it’s often an afterthought, the About Page is actua...

05/06/2017

Need to raise your rates? Yes. Yes you do. But it's hard to know how, or when, or why you should have the audacity to do so. (How dare you try to make more money!) It's tough stuff, but even considering this means you're headed in the right direction. I've been building businesses for over a decade....

04/19/2017

Great webinar coming up!!

Wanna make more sales? Of course you do. But does your website reflect that? You want a website that is clear. That shows me what you've got to sell. And that makes me wanna buy from you. I've been building businesses for over a decade. In that time, I’ve tried a million trillion quadrillion differe...

02/22/2017

Still hard to believe he's no longer with us. But his legend truly lives on... And his wife is leading the charge.

Feature articles to uplift, engage and inspire

02/02/2017

09/21/2016

Never... ;-)

Introducing our brand new cartoon series that you can enjoy with or without pants.

09/12/2016

http://liveyourlegend.net/the-importance-of-meaningful-connections-how-i-prepared-for-my-world-domination-summit-keynote-why-no-one-does-anything-alone/ I've made some pretty amazing friends in my online world and Chelsea truly sums up how important it is to make meaningful connections. I feel grateful to have connected and made some great ones of my own.

Chelsea Dinsmore on the Main Stage at World Domination Summit 2016 Last week I stood on stage at the World Domination Summit (WDS) and delivered a 30-minute keynote speech to more than 1,000 people. (Note: we will publish the talk as soon as we get it in our hands!) It was scary. It was exciting. It...

08/19/2016

Jill on her podcast with some great guests!

Wanna know the top 5 pitch secrets of the universe? Tune in to this Breaking Down Your Business podcast episode to find out!

08/04/2016

"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

07/08/2016

Straight from the Masters

Promoting your blog can feel like this big, scary, intimidating thing. Does promoting a blog really even work? Do I have to use tactics I’m not comfortable

07/05/2016

Tips for writing your first book?

Writing your first book can be such an intimidating prospect that most people don't even consider it, let alone actually do it! But this week's special guest teacher is here to show you just how doable it really is- in one week! That's right, friends. Chandler Bolt is the man behind Self-Publishing…

06/27/2016

Writing languages... What a complex, rewarding, intricate form of writing!

JRR Tolkien created Elvish and many other writers have made up new words and phrases. But can you really construct a whole new lexicon? Hephzibah Anderson takes a look.

05/28/2016

From home offices to writing a book... Some great conversations happening in our forum!

Come check them out!

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05/04/2016

Powerful TEDx talk!

We need women to work, and we need working women to have babies. So why is America one of the only countries in the world that offers no national paid leave to new working mothers? In this incisive talk, Jessica Shortall makes the impassioned case that the reality of new working motherhood in Americ…

05/03/2016

It's called a pivot.

04/06/2016

The reasons people join your aren't always the same reasons why they'll stay...

03/30/2016

Hey Kidz Count fans! Q: How did a 9-year old girl beat out the conglomerate giants such as Kraft, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Procter & Gamble to land coveted shelf space and a million dollar contract wi…

02/17/2016

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She is in having amazing conversations about her business.
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