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What are the tools of your trade?

Started by Daniel Gibbons · 9 months ago

Just like a great artist has his best brush and inspiration, or an entrepreneur has her treasured database and stellar negotiation skills, sometimes we carry our tools on the outside, sometimes on the inside.

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  • Kristin

    12 months ago

    My Mac. Memory. Moleskine notebooks. Vision. Pentel Precise Rolling Ball pens. My imagination. Patience with myself. The internet. Willpower. Organisation. Creativity. Intensity. Spellcheck. A thesaurus. Self-belief. Knowing when something's not working and letting it go. Dr Stewart's herbal teas. Storyboards. Guidebooks. Music. And the ability to take breaks for things that cleanse my spirit, like this website.
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  • Joannie

    12 months ago

    My life experiences, my computer, the containment of my work room, a lit votive, burning incense, access to my emotions and imagination, a love of language, Andre Bocelli on the stereo or complete quiet and visitations from my Muse.
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  • Jamie

    12 months ago

    Listening. Curiosity. Love. Magic. Intuition. Trust. Imagination. Courage. Black uniball pens. Graph paper pads. The telephone. My laptop.
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  • Chantal

    12 months ago

    Vision, wood, water, color, and connection to another time, another place.
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  • Debbie R

    12 months ago

    Vision. Compassion. Kindness. Generosity. Cards. The web. The telephone. And my Daytimer.
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  • coletteburnham

    12 months ago

    Responses like yours are the exact reason I love this forum! Your preciseness is much appreciated. Thanks
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  • Lisa

    12 months ago

    Good ears. An open heart. Great questions. Levenger notebook paper. Pilot BL-GC4 Ultra Fine pens. Black paper art books and colored pencils. My current embroidery project. Great colleagues who challenge my thinking. Flowers. Mindsight and clairsentience. Quiet.
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  • coletteburnham

    12 months ago

    My sixth sense and awareness - very open 6th and 7th Chakras. My energy and the ability to heal, especially with my hands. My cell phone, e-mail, and my laptop and /or desk top. ..... and copious amoutns of sticky notes.... ;P Note books and my journals, pens.
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  • MoJo

    12 months ago

    My mind, my heart, my magic - and the rare but welcomed intersection of all three. A blank page, a black felt-tip,post-its. Other people...they're integral.
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  • Kristin (the Goat)

    12 months ago

    A hammer, screwdrivers, paint, paintbrushes, paint rollers, spackle, putty knife, boots, broom, dustpan, a list, Super Sticky Post-It notes, sharpies in various colors, a contractors pencil, cell phone, listening skills, delegation skills, vision of the completed project, my computer and my husband.
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  • Kathleen

    12 months ago

    My books, journals, Kate Spade pencils, my MacBook Air. Intuition and memory. Poetry. My kitchen aid mixer and food processor, 100 + cookbooks. My turquoise and pink stationery, post cards and address book. My bicycle.
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  • Krystl

    12 months ago

    Diplomacy, discretion, a headset, Outlook, writing utensils of every type and color, manila letter sized file folders, pretty japanese notebooks, my ingenuiTEA (from adagioteas.com) and a stash of loose green tea, and yes, many many sticky notes.
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  • Beccie

    12 months ago

    Ears to listen, eyes to see people through things, a mouth to tell those people the honesty they need to hear, and taste to enjoy a bottle of wine with them. My ITouch, notebook & stickies w/ a fun pen (I don't know who forgot about the copy and paste feature w/ this thing, but it's not funny). My child magic bag of tricks ( Friends often refer to it as "The Mary Poppins Bag).
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  • Nia

    12 months ago

    Faith. Compassion. A listening ear. Prayer. Singing. Writing. College ruled paper with really dark lines. Good writing pens. Jasmine Tea. Water. Fresh fruit. Poetry. Music (that touches me deeply). Sleep. Setting boundaries. Intuition. Curiousity (or noseyness). Magazines. Scissors. Glue sticks. White 3 hole punched copy paper. Digital camera. LOTS AND LOTS of books. A smile when all else fails.
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  • JoeM

    12 months ago

    My mind is my office. I try to carry it with me wherever I go. Awake and aware are my pencils, and being in the now is my lined pad. And, I try to work as much as I can everyday.
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  • Susie Hutchinson

    12 months ago

    Seeing the big picture and nerves of steel. My tools include a Mac, iPhone, and a partner with a brilliant mind.
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  • Rushmi

    12 months ago

    Focus. Passion. Enjoyment. Acceptance. Fearlessness. Allure. My laptop on my desk, pen and paper next to the bed.
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  • Ellen

    12 months ago

    Compassion. The ability to see patterns, connections, and causes. Empathy. Tolerance. Acceptance. Patience. Detachment. A really great pen and a pile of sticky notes. The ability to read and comprehend. Amazon.com. Insatiable curiousity and willingness to learn. Love.
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  • lisaohhh

    12 months ago

    pens!! gel pens, roller ball pens, fountain pens, the smoother they flow the better. at any given time, i have at least 10 pens available to me. my heart: i don't leave home without it.
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  • Karryn Ransom

    12 months ago

    My Mac is the vehicle for my creativity. Our CEO turned my fear of all things 'technical' into a healthy respect for technology's ability to get my words to the masses! So really - as long as I have a Mac and a strong cup of tea, I'm good to go. (And an internet connection - it's my umbilical cord to the world!)
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  • Keiko

    12 months ago

    my hands, my computer, CS3, the internet, my font collection, an eye for detail, my favourite magazines, my personal style, my latest craft project, and my partner for his honest opinion, non-judgement and insightful (challenging) questions.
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  • Ngonzi Truth Crushshon

    12 months ago

    Peacemaker. Bringing people together. Coordinating events. Scheduling details. My personal planner. Journaling helps me release. Inspiring others to be/do/expect MORE!
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  • Daniel Gibbons

    12 months ago

    Some healthy endorsements for Apple today... My MacBook Pro, my trusty old BlackBerry, but most of all it's about having time to think...
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  • Benita

    12 months ago

    Inspiration. Faith. Life Experiences. Patience. Perseverance. Courage. Openness. Love... and a good highlighter, pen and paper are good to have around also.
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  • Maureen

    12 months ago

    index cards. I write lists, ideas, observations on a daily card. Keep phone numbers, etc. filed on index cards.
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  • Lynda

    12 months ago

    I automatically went to laptop and cell phone that picks up my emails on an ongoing basis...my position requires me to be very mobile. Everyone expects you to respond right away...This creates an atmosphere was constantly "being on top of things"....somedays I just wish it would all slow down......
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  • lezin bogan

    12 months ago

    my gut. it has never steered me wrong. everyone has a feeling that tells them 2 things. "this is right" or "this is wrong" we all should go with that feeling.
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  • Carrie McCarthy

    12 months ago

    Kate Spade pencils! Where can I buy?
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  • Carrie McCarthy

    12 months ago

    What is your favorite pen?
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  • lisaohhh

    12 months ago

    haha! good question. usually my newest one! sharpie has their first pen now, which i am enjoying! I also love Pilot Varsity disposable fountain pens. And of course the Uni-ball Gel Impact is very close to my heart. ;0) i am truly a pen junkie.
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  • Mary-Jo

    12 months ago

    Time each morning to write 3 pages. Walking to get a coffee.Faith.
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  • andrea

    12 months ago

    my ears and the service their inner-mechanics provide...the ability to sit, quietly and listen. My computer, tracing paper, any paper for that matter. Black, uni-ball Vision (micro) pens, Viva-Glam #5 lipstick, tweezers, a picture of my family, an old, and incredibly soft hand-written letter from my Nin in England, the wisdom from everyone I meet, ribbon, craft paper, blank art-cards, candles, magazines, the sound of water...
    What a great question. Thank you.
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  • Daniel Gibbons

    12 months ago

    I couldn't agree more. Every mistake I've made in life, business, etc., can be traced back to not trusting my gut.
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  • Danielle LaPorte

    12 months ago

    Ditto. We love that this is a place where UTILITY hangs with inspiration.
    xo
    Danielle
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  • Danielle LaPorte

    12 months ago

    I'm taking a survey these days...what kind of Daytimer system do you use?
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  • Carol Z

    12 months ago

    Dictionaries, style guides, and other reference books of course. Also the Internet. But my tools include seeing the potential in a piece of writing and bringing my background in language and linguistics to my work so I can get the best out of an author's work. Also required are skills of diplomacy!
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  • Amy Guth

    12 months ago

    Discipline. Organization. Self-trust. Ability to balance past, present and future. Patience. Laptop. People.
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  • Jamie

    12 months ago

    Oh, yes, and my daybook! Thanks for the reminder. Where would I be without it? I use a Mead Weekly/Monthly planner. Once I tried to switch to something different. I quickly had to admit the error of my ways and go buy my old standby.
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  • karen

    12 months ago

    creative mind, eyes to see beauty, hands that know how to work magic, passionate heart.
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  • Debbie R

    12 months ago

    After 25 years and experimentation with many systems, I have now used the Harold Taylor planner for the past ten years. - Except one year (2006) when I thought I'd rely on my Palm Pilot - OMG what a nightmare. I had the DTs for Harold!
    He's at www.taylorintime.com
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  • Stacy J

    12 months ago

    My laptop, Starbucks coffee, Beautinet website, my creativity, networking, faith, love, support, my kids (my inspiration), my calendar, cellphone
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  • Caroline

    12 months ago

    Delight, magic, hope, possibility, and really great trained listening skills. When I listen to a client talk about her situation and her dreams, I am listening for what she is afraid to say but knows she is capable of doing. I am also listening for what she is afraid to say no to. Through coaching, I help people see where they want to say no, but also where they can allow themselves to say yes to what they dream they can do.

    www.remabulous.com
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  • Connie

    12 months ago

    Laughing. Listening. Believing in the good and seeing the beautiful.
    Compassion and endurance.
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  • Caroline

    12 months ago

    Yes! I love hands that work magic!
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  • Andrea Devis

    12 months ago

    My parts: Brains, eyes, hands. My obsessions: pens, pencils, assorted notebooks, Post Its (thank you Fry and Silver!). Fujitsu notebook, Determination, Discernment, Brazilian music collection to dance around the living room, Ingenuity, Innovation, the ability to look at people on the Metro and see them but not stare at them. Camera, hammer and nails, drill, saw. Inspiration and direction. H2O!
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  • Natasha

    12 months ago

    imagination, patience, intuition, a sense of humour, stick-to-it-ness. conversations about ideas and the follow-through: emails, samples, paper and a supply of juicy sharpies.
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  • marn

    12 months ago

    Empathy. Love. Kindness. Bandaids. Polysporin. Love. Music. Charisma. Courage to change. Connection. Humor. Creativity. My MAC. Water. Triumph over Adversity. My 2 little boys...
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  • Hilma

    12 months ago

    Acceptance - good people do bad things, and bad people do good things. We have to accept that nothing is black or white - I accept what I cannot change. I do not expect others to be perfect, but to be a combination of good/bad, happy/sad, up/down - in all things.
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  • chloe

    12 months ago

    Open mindedness, strategic thinking, being considerate and thoughtful. Email, phone, pens and hi-liters
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  • Kathleen

    12 months ago

    Carrie,
    I just sent you some. With love from NYC. Enjoy!
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  • RecollectedStephanie

    12 months ago

    An ergonomic keyboard. Good writing paper and pens. Sharp pencils. Whatever good book I'm reading at the moment. Copious amounts of time in which nobody is talking to me. A few dependable people to bounce ideas off of, and a chance to try again to get the words right.
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  • Beth C.

    12 months ago

    Logic, vision, writing, speaking, putting people together, understanding the big picture, great paper, gel pens, my Franklin Covey planner, my Vera Bradley notebooks and three ring binders (the colors and patterns make me happy), sunlight and quiet.
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  • Carrie McCarthy

    12 months ago

    Wow, thanks Kathleen!!
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  • Darcey

    12 months ago

    Yes, definitely empathy. the kind that comes from understanding that everyone has a story which guides their life for better or worse and respect for it. Additionally, patience, ability to teach, vision, humor and a portable garment rack. Oh I can't live without my Treo - but i'm going to give Debbie's tried and true Harold Taylor program a hard look. Thanks for sharing that Debbie.
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  • Xai Vicente Charles

    12 months ago

    I'm a good listener. I like to listen for pauses between words. Although my MAC is indispensible, for me, my very best tool is a sharp pencil and a blank book. I cannot leave home without these.
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  • asha

    12 months ago

    geniuine empathy, impressive listening skills, my ipod.
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  • Julianne le Fay

    12 months ago

    My wit, empathy, and curiosity. Wikipedia. My computer, her name is Arielle II. Masses of books to inspire me. Pens and pencils in all different colours. My diary. Several flavours of tea.
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  • Candace

    11 months ago

    My Facilitator voice. My creative juicebox. My Jill Scott and Ledisi CD's for soothing entertainment or mind clearing. iGoogle my homebase. My LuLu G. super wallet the best TJMaxx purchase evermade it has 8 different compartments and matches everything!
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  • Shannon Fitzgerald

    10 months ago

    My ideas first and foremost. My Mac laptop. Books. Magazines. Nature. Exercise to keep the mind clear. My agent and attorney who are the best sounding boards a Hollywood girl could ask for. My mom. My BF and writing partner Margaux.
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