Not everyone has what it takes to get to the top, to climb the ladder, or to succeed as an entrepreneur, author or stand-alone success. It’s hard work and not everyone is cut out for it. But those of us who love the challenge keep trying and we help those around us who are willing to risk as well.
I work with a lot of people because I believe in them, not because they’re paying me. Most aren’t. Many of us mentor others. It’s rewarding to watch someone take what you’ve …

It’s been raining for almost two and a half days straight. No flooding potential, but it looked close to it last night as water came up to within four inches of the foundation. Rain was sporadic most of the day, giving everything time to drain, but it has started up again in earnest just now. I opened the door to let the dog out and the most wonderful smell came in with the mist of rain - woodsmoke. It’s 58 degrees, cool and rainy and time for the fires of …

Seth Godin is on a roll lately. Another excellent post today talks about what really happens when people, customers in his case, feel underappreciated or taken advantage of. They just….
Not fade away
By Seth Godin
Most partnerships don’t end up in court.
Most friendships don’t end in a fight.
Most customers don’t leave in a huff.
Instead, when one party feels underappreciated, or perhaps taken advantage of, she stops showing up as often. Stops investing. Begins to move on.
No, I’m not going to sue you. Yes, I’ll probably put my best efforts somewhere else.
Just because …

In Anytown, USA or Anytown, The World, there’s a widget factory that employs 100 people. There’s production, shipping, administrative, sales, all the departments any factory would have. Things are going along as always until one day one of the administrative people gets sick. She’s the girl who orders all the supplies for the supervisors. It’s no big deal because she keeps things well-stocked and no one misses her.
The folks on the production floor hear about her illness and shrug.
“Doesn’t affect me,” they say, going on about their business.
The folks in …

I got an email yesterday from a client I did some work for several years ago. I was surprised to hear from him since after my last job for him he didn’t think he would need my services since he didn’t think he had a need for any more content.
At the time we talked originally I wrote his press release and an ebook. I encouraged him to start a blog. Write about the content in the ebook, I told him. Attract people with your expertise in this field, which …