May equals Moms, spring, color, nature, growth, maturing, and springing forward. This is a great time in life and business to use the time tested advice from the mothers of the world. She may not be your own mother, or a relative, but people with the gift of nurturing have infinite value.

My Mother

“You can do anything you set out to do.” is one of the phrases Mom said while I was in high school. Now I realize that is a pretty standard “Mom phrase”. Back then I took it to heart and set out to conquer the world. Now she says “It’ll all work out.” This is also pretty general, but it does the trick. My heart rate slows down, and my view becomes a puzzle falling into place.

Are You My Mother?

Do you remember the children’s book, Are You My Mother?? The little bird pops out of its egg and has not seen it’s mother yet, so he sets out to find her. You, too, can set out to find a nurturing figure even if your biological one is not available. This can be almost anyone who you look up to, who makes you feel confident, who finds the best in you.

How does Mom Help My Business?

• bouncing ideas
• reassurances
• calming fears
• reminders to take charge

Mom Quotes

“Being a mother is an attitude, not a biological relation.” —Robert A. Heinlein

“[A] mother is one to whom you hurry when you are troubled.” —Emily Dickinson

“My mother is my root, my foundation. She planted the seed that I base my life on, and that is the belief that the ability to achieve starts in your mind.” —Michael Jordan