Showing posts with label blogging. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blogging. Show all posts
11/14/2014
Just Staying Relevant
"When in doubt, write it down. By all means, you still need pictures, even video. But there's nothing to replace the specificity that comes from the alphabet." - Seth Godin
It's funny, over the years people have questioned my "wasting time" blogging, dabbling in YouTube videos or other activities that are (apparently) not normal for a person "of my age". It's even more interesting to consider this on my birthday...now my 48th.
This blog has been a fun excercise. To see what is possible I suppose. For a guy who talks a lot it is even harder to type a lot! Let alone to type anything you'd actually want to read. It is interesting to see the numbers though...
Amazon: ? ? ~$20.00
I think it's important for you to know that for me it is an attempt to stay somewhat relevant, to keep my mind working and able to use current technology and remain more engaged in the culture of technology in which we find ourselves. For the record, I do read books (non fiction mostly) regularly.
There is an outside chance to earn money from all of this activity...but it is small given the the little time I have invested in it. If I totaled up the real cash flow generated from the activity it's likely less than $100. But it is pretty cool that if someone uses one of my links to Amazon or clicks on one of the advertisements on my site...that I can actually get paid is pretty slick! I am still tinkering with how I can generate money from a podcast... I have two podcasts Choose this one or that one podcast...
Like I said.. just having fun and trying to stay relevant and trying to write...shoot video...and speak about the incredible gift of life the Lord has provided me.
Thankfully, my wonderful family loves me in spite of it all.
11/27/2012
Keeping up the pace...
One thing for sure...this posting pace is wayyyy too much to keep up with!
Our lives are just so full and time is precious.
While sitting down and reflecting on each day is useful and somewhat beneficial it is even more difficult to write my thoughts down so others can "get it". Right after I started this daily thing (only a few days ago) I began to think about that 80's show, Doogie Howser, M.D...This video is exactly what I thought it might be like.. Doogie's key though was keeping it short and sweet.. I tend to run on and on and on..(and for the record, he does the "..." thing too!)
There is no way I can do the many things I love most (being a husband, father, youth leader and banker) and be able to keep posting EVERY single day! I can sense your deep disappointment and I'm touched...as soon as November 30th gets here, I will try to post at least a minimum of once per week going forward. It may only be a few sentences. Check out SETH GODIN if you have not done so yet.. good stuff.
For a guy who never really is short of things to say...it's tougher than I thought it would be posting something every day. Sixteen days of that business is enough!
OKAY, so when my mind ran through the memories of Doogie...they quickly moved to The Cosby Show. (My kids watch this almost daily...STILL!). Anyway, one of my rapper guys (KJ52)does a little video about "Doing the Bill Cosby" that I thought I'd leave you with tonight. Enjoy it..
Have a great Wednesday!
Our lives are just so full and time is precious.
While sitting down and reflecting on each day is useful and somewhat beneficial it is even more difficult to write my thoughts down so others can "get it". Right after I started this daily thing (only a few days ago) I began to think about that 80's show, Doogie Howser, M.D...This video is exactly what I thought it might be like.. Doogie's key though was keeping it short and sweet.. I tend to run on and on and on..(and for the record, he does the "..." thing too!)
There is no way I can do the many things I love most (being a husband, father, youth leader and banker) and be able to keep posting EVERY single day! I can sense your deep disappointment and I'm touched...as soon as November 30th gets here, I will try to post at least a minimum of once per week going forward. It may only be a few sentences. Check out SETH GODIN if you have not done so yet.. good stuff.
For a guy who never really is short of things to say...it's tougher than I thought it would be posting something every day. Sixteen days of that business is enough!
OKAY, so when my mind ran through the memories of Doogie...they quickly moved to The Cosby Show. (My kids watch this almost daily...STILL!). Anyway, one of my rapper guys (KJ52)does a little video about "Doing the Bill Cosby" that I thought I'd leave you with tonight. Enjoy it..
Have a great Wednesday!
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11/14/2012
Go ahead and round it up to 50!
I've made a personal vow...or call it a commitment...
This year I will attempt to post something worthwhile daily (or close) so you can clearly experience what my blessed life involves. Of course the names will be changed to protect the innocent.
Today is the beginning of my 46th year on earth. I suppose you could just round it up to 50 for a rough number. Yes, the birthday boy.
On birthdays around here we let the birthday-er pic what they want for breakfast. For me it was hamburgers on the grill and french fries! You can't beat the taste of grilled beef perfection with a little ketchup in the morn!!
Very blessed indeed! Hamburgers and all..
This year I will attempt to post something worthwhile daily (or close) so you can clearly experience what my blessed life involves. Of course the names will be changed to protect the innocent.
Today is the beginning of my 46th year on earth. I suppose you could just round it up to 50 for a rough number. Yes, the birthday boy.
On birthdays around here we let the birthday-er pic what they want for breakfast. For me it was hamburgers on the grill and french fries! You can't beat the taste of grilled beef perfection with a little ketchup in the morn!!
Very blessed indeed! Hamburgers and all..
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