As 2009 comes to a screaming end, I wanted to reflect on just 5 of my favourite reads before we shot full speed into 2010. All of these articles mentioned below are worth a read and I encourage you to check them out if you haven’t already.

This year has by far been the best yet and all I can say to you - if you are standing on the verge of starting something that is deep inside your heart - just do it - Double or Nothing!

1. Elizabeth Gilbert TED Talk on ‘Nurturing Creativity’  (Video)

2. 73 Ways to Become a Better Writer - by Brian Clark – @copyblogger

- this was revisited by me a few times this year!

3.  Marketing Is About Telling Your Storyby Lisa Barone – @lisabarone

4. 10 Ways to get Great Ideas Within 7 Days - by Yvonne Adele  @IdeasCulture

5. How to Create Advocates for your Business  By David Armano – @Armano

Merry Christmas and may you learn the true meaning of Joy in the new year!