This is not a post about material possessions. It's about me not trying to fix you and you not trying to fix me. Know those times when I'm really tired, cranky, hungry, withdrawn? Yes, you know what I'm taking about because it happens to you too. Here's the deal. Think about how you are feeling … [Read more...]
Keep putting yourself out there
You don't know who's watching or when. So..... Keep posting on your blog. Keep updating your Facebook status. Keep engaging on Twitter. Keep working to understand Linkedin. That's my social media "plan" in four easy steps. Over the last year the size and quality of the network these four … [Read more...]
Asking Twitter vs Googling for it
Recently I asked this question of my social media network "Do you sometimes "ask Twitter" instead of "Googling for what you are looking for?" Yes, I see both the irony and the lack of scientific method in asking this question of the people who follow me on Twitter. Regardless the responses are … [Read more...]
Patience, as learned by blogging
There was a time not so long ago, when I could not wait to click publish on a new post. Sometimes I still feel that urge but I know from experience that by waiting a week or so the post will only become better. Cooling off time. First, I edit the post with fresh eyes a day later. I have yet to find … [Read more...]
Moving a teenager to college
I'm a big ball of mush sometimes. No, really I am. Normally when there is no one looking, like earlier this evening. I had just left my oldest child's first home that is not a home we had made for her. For her second year of college, she has moved away (25 whole miles) into her own apartment. It hit … [Read more...]
Sketchnotes: Doodling with a purpose
Recently I had the pleasure of attending Mike Rohde's Milwaukee Likemind presentation on Sketchnotes. You can see my first attempt at Sketchnotes in the foreground of the picture with this post. I've tried sketchnotes a few times since and found real value in capturing notes this way. Doodling. For … [Read more...]
Tiers of Access – A Cobbler's Tale
There once was a cobbler who made fine shoes. He made only a few styles, following a few patterns and was able to charge a fair price for his shoes. Because he made all the shoes himself and provided all the service to his customer first hand, his income was limited. Along came a prince who offered … [Read more...]
Idea Curation
Once you start blogging it becomes pretty easy to spot ideas for posts almost everywhere you go. Developing a system to curate all the ideas is an entirely different matter. While no two writers use exactly the same system I thought I'd share mine with you. Remote idea curation. If you are like me … [Read more...]
Who and What Inspire You?
From a blogging perspective I am most inspired by other bloggers. Some bloggers have the ability to capture so much of themselves in their writing that to read their blogs is to know them. About a year ago I came across the blogs of Anne and Krista, both of which have helped inspire my personal … [Read more...]
Being a Writer
If you want to be a writer then you have to write. I know it sounds crazy but you do. Probably, for a long time without getting paid to be a writer. It's all about practice and preparation. The more you write the better you will become. Photo Credit Get daily updates by entering your email … [Read more...]
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