Your TO DO list! (You're welcome.)

Wow. I haven’t had to do this in a while due to boss travels. But Crazy Lady, you’re back, aren’t you? And I have to sound like I’m typing, don’t I? Yes and yes.

I’ve developed a “to do” list for you. If it will help, I’ll post this on the office fridge so you can stay focused on your task list. These ACTION ITEMS will really move you ahead.

Hey, wonderful. My pleasure. It’s the least I can do. I’m just here to cheer you on.

1) Curse more. And with more “umph.” I’m talking volume, pitch, resonance. When you curse under your breath, as you do every 10 minutes (oh, I’m around the corner but you thought I couldn’t hear you, huh?), just GO with it. Give in to it. Ohhhh, sure, screaming curses isn’t really the form around here. It’s not all that professional, but who cares. It’s your world! Your oyster! Scream at it!

2) Dress even less age appropriately. You’re 48 and wear the clothes of a 22-year-old. Why not go all the way with this? I propose that to really keep it “fresh” and “young,” dress like a 6-year-old. This is next level shit we’re talking here. This is the REAL deal for staying “with it.” You could even get way cutting edge and start sporting a ones-y. Throw some pigtails and a bottle into the mix and you’re practically on the cover of TEEN BEAT.

3) Become more callous about your calendar. Oh, sure—right now you double book appointments. Why not triple or even QUADRUPLE book appointments!! THAT will show the world how busy you are. That will show people who is in! charge! Yes! Just think how good it will feel when you have to call not one, not two, but THREE people to say, “I’m so sorry—I didn’t realize this was happening at the same time as something else. I’ll be 6 hours late, ok?”

4) Eat less. Oh sure, your near-anorexic appeal compliments the way you dress (and skinny ladies look GREAT in children’s clothing). But can’t you do MORE on this front? Can’t you just stop eating all together?

In summary, I think you’re doing this whole “I eat like a bird, I’m young, I’m busy” thing halfway. Step it up, ok?

You’re a leader. Start acting like it.