I had some thoughts this morning and they went something like this: I really want to leave my mark, make an impact on people, CHANGE the WORLD…you do realize that changing the world is a tall order; I know but if anybody can do it I CAN!! Settle down turbo…no, you gotta think … [Read more...]
New Day, New Month, & Random Thoughts
Another new chapter, it’s a new day (Tuesday to be exact) and it’s the start of a new month (February). I’m also using today to put some new (maybe not new, but trying to re-commit to some things) thoughts out there into the world, because that’s one thing I have learned, is that … [Read more...]
Will You JUST Respond!!
I recently had some conversations regarding responsiveness on Twitter, specifically when someone tries to reach out to someone else and that “someone else” never responds. There could be many reasons for this, like that direct message or @ message got by them, they are really … [Read more...]
Random Social Media Thoughts
I’ve had a few additional opinions on social media that I will share here because this is my blog and I can do that. First is automating your social media, I am not a fan of any auto anything. It takes away from the point of social media. I can set up an auto conversation with a … [Read more...]
Stop Talking Sh!t and Start Doing!
Something I’ve noticed about sh!t talking, is that while you’re partaking in it, it is very hard to be productive. So why do we do it? Probably because it is in our genetic code…or something like that. However, it doesn’t matter why we do it, it matters that we know we’re doing … [Read more...]
The Importance of Mentoring
I just found out that someone I know is shutting his business down after 38 years due to some family health issues and a landlord that apparently was unwilling to negotiate. This person, whom I would consider a friend even though we have not known each other long, is truly a … [Read more...]
Attached Purpose
Do you ever feel like something is missing from your life? I’m sure, like most people, you have. What I’ve realized from my life experience, thinking endlessly about how to improve the short time we are here, and reading other peoples view points on such things, is this: without … [Read more...]
Check Your Ego At The Door
After going to the annual Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce dinner this past weekend, I was reminded of my ongoing struggle with certain types of people. The types of people I’m referring to are those that find it useful to carry a large ego. When people feel the need to tell you … [Read more...]
Random Observations by Me
I had a really cool conversation the other day with someone that did not understand social media but wants to be involved (for his business) to some degree. We talked about a Facebook fan page and blogging, which I felt would be the most effective for his situation. The coolest … [Read more...]
What To Do When All Creativity Is Gone
Well, first things first, stop being so dramatic...all creativity is never gone. We have the world at our fingertips but we still suffer from writers block, mental block, and all kinds of other blocks from time to time. Some things that have worked for me in freeing me of those … [Read more...]