Collective+Apex+Triangle

 Collective Apex Graphic Courtesy of: Kasheia Williams


 * [[image:Shani1.jpg align="left"]] Shani Rainge- Leader/Connector:** Our triangle has 3 members, and we are all excited to work together. I am very excited to be a part of a Lifebushido triangle. For over a decade I worked in a corporate environment where individuality and creativity were not necessarily fostered. After much consideration and financial sacrifice, I left the corporate world to pursue a career as a freelance writer. __#|Working from home__ enabled me to home-school my two children, and overall have a much healthier life/work balance. I gained a great deal of clarity from this initial experience with working from home, and finally decided that I would never again allow work to inhibit my quality of life. I have had the opportunity to work from home on many fantastic projects over the last 4 years, and came across Lifebushido in an email newsletter. It took me a few years to decide to apply, and I am extremely happy that now there is an opportunity to work with a triangle. It seems that this is a great chance to connect and work with other talented people from around the world. I am definitely passionate about potentially being hired, but either way it will be a wonderful learning experience.


 * [[image:Photo Aug 05, 5 57 51 PM.jpg width="192" height="192" align="left"]]Kasheia Williams- Visionary: ** I sought out the work-at-home way of life back in January of this year when I quit my as a collections rep. I learned of Lifebushido around this time as well from several different online sources and was intrigued with the concept. I currently work as a search engine evaluator from home. I'm also a freelance graphic designer and I have a "mom" blog that I write. I am a single mother of two beautiful children, ages 8 and 2, and they are the main reason for my pursuing a home based career. I currently have an A.A.S. in accounting and I am within 3 __#|classes__ of finishing up my B.S. in accounting at North Carolina Wesleyan College, hopefully by December of this year. I am very excited about the opportunity to work with a company with a unique vision and forward-thinking process. I'm very even brained, being an artsy dreamer and yet a detailed analytic at once, making me an all-around great worker. I'm highly driven and love the feeling of seeing a project through successfully.


 * Dana Stanley-Scribe: ** Hi, I have a co-worker who told me about Lifebushido and it sounded like a great company to work for. I LOVE working from home, would love to __#|continue__ doing so as a way to make a living. I started working from home in 2007. I'm very excited to try a creative, non-traditional, and flexible working environment, and I hope to finally something that is more than just a job**.** I have experience in human resources and management, phone support, chat support, computer research, and forum posting. I am on the computer much of the time! I like to help people - my family tells me that I'm the one they come to when they need advice or just to talk. Currently I am finding my passion again for writing (fiction/poetry), a love I've had since childhood. I also like to cook, read a good book, play the computer game Bejeweled, and exercise (Jillian Michaels!). I'm excited and nervous about this opportunity - I hope to become part of the Lifebushido.

**Passions ** I am very passionate about cooking. About six or seven years I ago, I began to become deeply interested in the details regarding the food that I was consuming. I realized that my health was largely determined by the quality of my diet. I could not even begin to explain what I learned throughout my research, and how my learning curve was truly exponential. The knowledge that I gained grew my passion for cooking. I also gained a strong desire to feed my family only local, organic, and home-made foods. Many people never understood why I made such an overhaul in my food choices over the years. They argued that since I have never had weight or health problems, that it does not make any difference. For me, food is much more than just a source of calories. It is an opportunity for people to gather together, share love, and gain health.
 * Shani Rainge: **

My passion is my spirituality. I'm not "religious" by any means, but I am a Christian, and that identification is deeply important to me. It is my core and my foundation. The vision and the goals I set for my life I believe are God-given and He keeps me inspired, directs my path and keeps my in check. Prayer and spiritual growth help me focus, as I learn more and more about who I am and who I am called to be. I remember being very lost at one point and not having any focus or aim, but I always knew I wanted more out of life and I wanted to be happy working and pursuing life. I just didn't understand how to get to that point and made a lot of bad decisions. Once I began seeking Christ, He gave me clarity, vision and awakened the abilities I have in me to achieve anything I pursue. I've truly been blessed and every accomplishment and milestone on my journey is a testament and honor to Him in my life.
 * Kasheia Williams: **

My passion is writing. I started writing as a ten or eleven year old, and I enjoy it even though I am not as prolific with it as I once was. However, with a blog and hopefully some writing classes, I hope to get back into writing like I once was. I like writing fiction and poetry, though on my blog there is neither! On the blog I just write about whatever comes to my mind. Mostly it has been topics in the news. Writing has brought me comfort and joy, and sometimes it brings me clarity. Even when I am not actually putting a pen to paper, I have ideas in my head. I still have a dream of having a novel on the bookstore shelves and in the libraries!
 * Dana Stanley: **

**What Animal Am I? ** [|://www.serengetibook.com/your-safari/what-animal-am-i/quiz/] = = **Shani Rainge:** The Efficient Cheetah - Your survival skills mirror those of a Cheetah. You're efficient, effective and very productive. You truly understand the importance of using the least amount of resources to get the maximum results and you do that by minimizing interruptions and managing your time. = =
 * "I have never taken this quiz before, but it was very accurate as far as describing me. Not to mention, I cannot say I would complain about being a cheetah." **


 * Kash **[[image:lifebushido-triangle/760136117_789140.gif width="90" height="45" align="right"]]**eia Williams: **Enterprising Crocodile - like the crocodile you are an enterprising and resourceful person you see the opportunities by keeping your mind open and active. You understand that by being creative, confident and bold enough to seize the opportunities that present themselves, and you have the ability to influence the outcome of future events.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"I've ****<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">never iden ****<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">tifi ****<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ed myself as being a crocodile, but I do identify with its description! I've never taken a quiz like this before, but it was very interesting to say the least!" **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Dana Stanley:** The Communicating Elephant - <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Your survival skills mirror those of a communicating Elephant. You are an excellent listener and great at understanding the <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">message. Collaboration and finding common ground are some of your big strengths. You understand that good communication fosters a culture where individuals work harder because their organization is listening to them and they feel they have a voice.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"I try to understand where a person is coming from, and that involves listening and asking questions. I want to make sure I have the right information, especially before I give my point of view or advice. As far as writing, if I can find a more precise way of saying something on paper, I try to find it." **

**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">My Perfect Job **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My perfect job would be one that allowed me to perform creatively and freely without restricting my ability to be happy. I realize that this sounds quite lofty, but this is my idea of a perfect job. I would not even actually call my perfect job, a job at all. True perfection for me would be when there is no distinction between my work and the rest of my life. By this I mean, I want to enjoy the growth and productivity that my "job" provides so much, that I never feel like I stopped living to do it.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Shani Rainge: **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My perfect job experience wouldn't feel like much of a job at all. I'd have complete freedom to work when and how and wanted, doing something I love to do naturally. Work-life balance would be optimal, allowing me to spend as much time with my family as I wanted, but also allowing me ample opportunity to perform my job at my absolute best. I'd be in a position to offer high quality work in a timely manner, energized by the love I have for the work I do and the happiness I would experience from having enough time for my family. My perfect job would offer opportunities to grow and advance and would foster an environment that was open to creativity and learning.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kasheia Williams: **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My perfect job would have a lot of flexibility. I would not have to work an 8 hour shift or a 4 hour shift - I can pick when I work throughout the day. Instead of working around my job, the job would work about my life. Of course, I'd be working from home. I'd be able to make a good living for myself doing tasks and projects that I enjoy and that are creative (writing-wise, art-wise, technology-wise or just in general). I'd learning something new and exciting everyday, and love working!
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dana Stanley: **

**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">Goalbushido - Days 1 and 2 **


 * Shani Rainge:**

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. Exercise more frequently <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2. Spend more time in meditation/spiritual reflection <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. Teach even more to my children as well as myself
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Top Three Annual Goals: **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">People that have written goals may have a more successful life because they are likelier to attain their goals. They are able to visualize their goals and have a plan for the future. It is much easier to work toward your goals when they are clear, and I believe once they are written down, they become more real.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Question: **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Why do you think people with written goals have greater success in life? **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I am sure procrastination is a large factor in why people do not write down their goals,even when they realize it would be beneficial. I also believe that we tend to convince ourselves that we can still achieve the same results without taking the time to put them on paper.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Question: **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Why do you think people who KNOW that written goals are helpful DO NOT write goals? **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kasheia Williams: **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. Graduate with B.S. in Accounting from NCWC <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2. Have multiple and steady income streams working from home <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. Move to Chicago/Be married
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Top Three Annual Goals: **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I think writing down goals make things somewhat more tangible. A lot of times our goals get cluttered in our heads among the thousands of things we have to think about and figure out. Writing them down brings focus and gives a little clarity, as it helps with thought organization.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Question: **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Why do you think people with written goals have greater success in life? **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Laziness, fear, procrastination are all possible reasons. Just knowing that something is true and helpful doesn't always translate to motivation. There have to be other motivating factors. There has to be something that drives us to do the things we know we should do.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Question: **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Why do you think people who KNOW that written goals are helpful DO NOT write goals? **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dana Stanley: **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. Save more money - put more into savings and IRA <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2. Take at least one online writing class <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. Start to put the writing ideas that I have in my head on paper
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Top Three Annual Goals: **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I think people with written goals have greater success in life because they are able to actually see what their goals are. Having goals written down makes them concrete.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Question: **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Why do you think people with written goals have greater success in life? **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I think people who know that written goals are helpful, but do not write their goals are afraid to some extent. Perhaps they are afraid of doing the work that comes with the goal, or they are afraid that they'll fail.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Question: **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Why do you think people who KNOW that written goals are helpful DO NOT write goals? **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Our New Hire Tasks are completed, and we are currently working on our Creative Project. We are progressing on schedule, and everyone is upbeat and excited about our Creative Project!
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">New Hire Tasks and Creative Project **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">9/6/12 - Our Creative Project is finished and has been submitted! **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">CHEERS!!!!! **

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