I've been thinking about deadlines a lot. As a writer, I typically have a lot of deadlines. And I always meet them. I've never disappointed a client (or myself) by being late. In fact, I'm pretty conservative with my turnaround time because I want to make sure I have a buffer in case some emergency ...
I don't know about you but there are times when I think the idea factory is all dried up. Creativity has flown the coop. The imagination is on a train ride to nowheresville. And then something cool hits you square in the face and it's like: Hell yeah!! Bring it, baby! I've been writing for years. And ...
There haven't been posts as of late...yet again that whole "the painter's house needs painting." I just don't have time to post as I'd like. Too busy with projects for clients. And developing several of my own as well. Here on this site, I will have some slight changes and I'm pretty excited about them. I'm ...
We had our first annual Homeowners Association Meeting this week. We haven't hit the magical number of 75% ownership, so all the power is in the builder's hands and it's obvious. Especially when residents speak out and ask for something. Builders, especially TAYLOR MORRISON - here's a tip for you: Listen to your residents. Drop the ...
Did you know July is National Anti-Boredom Month? Uh, yeah...I just stumbled across that shocking and most exciting bit of news myself. I haven't been bored for quite some time. I have too much on my plate to have a moment to get bored! But I've noticed my 4 year old just picked up the "I'm bored" bug. ...
My internet has been down most of the day. It's an ugly, ugly thing. To feel so disconnected. And then the feelings of withdrawal. It sucks. How long could you make it, being away from the 'net? If I was basking in the warmth of the sun on a secluded Mediterranean island, I think I'd be less ...
When I tell people I'm a writer, I always get the "what do you write" question. I typically say "a little of everything." And it's pretty much true. Years ago I would have said: "Fiction. All the way, baby!" And yet even then I was writing sales letters, writing ad copy, coming up with marketing campaigns for ...
I was on a forum today where a writer announced his June income. 10k. Pretty nice! But instead of pats on the back or asking for pearls of wisdom, the crabs in the bucket at that forum just decided to drag him down. Questioning whether the amount was true...thinking that it couldn't possibly be true....yada ...
I know I'm not. I'm smack dab in the middle to two ULTRA IMPORTANTE projects which I am very excited about and my networking has been lagging seriously. I'm a big believer in networking. I'm not so great at it in person. I need to work on that. I'm naturally shy and I have to push myself ...
Warning!! Mini rant ahead!!! I'm not sure about others out there in their respective positions, but it irks me to no end when people think they can start a business but not think like a business and in fact act like it's a side order of fries to their all-so-busy lives. I will probably get bashed for ...