This week I am celebrating NINE full years of blogging. On Thursday August 26, 2004 I published my very first blog post - ever.
I searched and searched for the perfect photo to use in this post. I was after an older photo of me blogging to suit the topic, but I finally settled on this picture of my "blogging sidekick".
Slim is my Great Dane and my best friend. I adopted him from a local rescue organization 3 1/2 years ago. My life will never be the same. 😀
Many of you have "met" Slim through photos, videos, and even the occasional "disruption" like during the live Social Media Marketing session (lol).
In the same way, I feel like I've "met" many of you over the years. Some of you I've had the pleasure of meeting in person, some of you I've gotten to know very well "virtually" - and some of you I'm just now getting to meet!
Can You Really Make Money On The Internet?
People ask me that all the time. Yes, still. It makes me wonder what they think I'm doing for money (lol) since I haven't had a "real job" since 1996. In February of this year I celebrated 16 years in business. For more than 13 of those years I have been a single parent, raising my two children on my own (with my online income)...
And now, for 9 of those years I've been a Professional Blogger.
That kinda blows my mind if you want to know the truth about it. I honestly have no idea how nine full years went by. I was just blogging away and then boom I turned 40 and one kid had grown up and left home and I'm sitting here with a 16 year old in college. 😯 Time flies when you're blogging?? ...
And then there's Slim. I think he slept through most of it, lol.
He has his own couch right here in my home office, and one on the back deck too (my outdoor office). As you can see, he's usually dreaming about treats and kitties - when he's not giving (very loud) input on my live webinars. 😉
Yes, I added in the extra picture of Slim so you'll keep reading. Ha! (That's a blogging tip. Take note. lol)
Speaking of my "outdoor office" (aka my back deck) here's a picture of it that was taken a few years ago while my assistant was here for a visit:
A LOT of blog posts have been written from that spot. 😀
That's pretty much the whole "trick" right there (the key to online success). Just grab a laptop or sit down to a computer somewhere, and do the work. Period.
It seems to me that a lot of people really want it to be more complicated than that. Unfortunately it's not. And no fancy software or system or program is going to sit out on my back deck and do the work for you.
Nobody wants to hear that of course. I confessed once that I used to work 14 hours a day 7 days a week. Mind you I was broke with two young kids to feed and had no other source of income. Obviously I don't work those kind of hours anymore, and I'm no longer broke - and thank goodness, because those were some hard times! 😛
Life is good now. It's amazing what my online business, and blogging, have meant for my lifestyle. Just being able to work from home and raise my children was a huge benefit. But I've also traveled halfway around the world and back (five times), made friends all over the planet, ENJOY my work and enjoy plenty of "playtime" too, had the time and money to foster Great Danes in need... and gave my children a much nicer, more comfortable raising than I ever thought possible (as a single parent with no college education). Life is good indeed, and I am forever grateful to live in a time where technology affords me - all of us! - so much opportunity.
Granted I've had a rough year or so, as many of you already know - what with being hacked, getting sick, having surgery, yada yada yada. Honestly, as hard as it all was (and I'm still dealing with the financial aftermath), it was also a positive - or at least the beginning of a positive turning point in my life.
Those negatives forced me to take action on some things I'd let slide. They forced me to become proactive where I'd become complacent. And it was a serious lesson in humility. I'd tell you the whole story and all the details, except we'd be here all day! and I know you really want to know how to enter the drawing!
So let's get on with it already...
Random Drawing For A $50 Amazon Gift Card:
The random drawing will be taken from the comments below, and will be done on Wednesday September 4th at Noon Eastern. The winner will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card - or - they can choose to receive the $50 prize directly via PayPal instead.
To be entered in the random drawing, you must leave a comment below that includes the answer to at least one of these questions:
- On which social network(s) did you like/share this post?
- How long have you known me, or been following ClickNewz?
- Name something you've learned from me... and implemented!
- For members of my Private Brainstorming Group, your favorite feature?
- What keeps you reading ClickNewz - what do you enjoy most?
Important: The $50 winner will be announced via email, and they'll have 48 hours to respond and claim the prize. If the initial winner does not respond, another drawing will be held to choose a runner-up, so be sure to keep an eye out for an email from me on Wednesday (Sept 4th).
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In closing, I want to say THANK YOU for reading ClickNewz. Thank you for sharing it with your friends and peers. Thank you for your clicks and likes and comments and questions and nice notes - and for being such a big part of what has made blogging SO rewarding for the last nine years! 😀
*cheers* & good luck!
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About Lynn Terry
Ok Lynn, you are the real deal..., and what I like the most is that you are a cut to the chase kind of girl.. Streamline and keep it simple about everything you do and teach. That is why I like clicknewz!
PS To make this comment I had to put in a web address..(it's coming soon)
That link will come sooner than later if I have anything to do with it. 😉 lol. I really enjoy working with you on this project in the members area!! Thank you for the kind words too, Kate. My "keep it simple" approach stems from my own personality and how I've learned to deal with the common issues everyone else faces: overwhelm, procrastination, time crunches, etc. 😛
On which social network(s) did you like/share this post? - Twitter and Facebook.
How long have you known me, or been following ClickNewz? - I've been reading ClickNewz since you first began blogging.
Name something you've learned from me... and implemented! - I completely moved and redesigned my blog after attending a webinar you gave a couple of weeks ago. I also took your advice and switched my mailing list to Aweber. 🙂
What keeps you reading ClickNewz - what do you enjoy most? - The easy to follow steps you give us. But most of all, your honesty and the way you put it all out there.
That's awesome, Sharon - that was such a fun webinar! I have that one hidden (for email subscribers only) but I'll have to break it out soon and release it to the public. I'm really glad to hear it helped you make some positive changes!!
Lynn, so many awesome things to mention.
Been following you since 2009 although only got serious in the last 12 months.
Love the 1-on-1 help you give in the private forums. So worth the mere $30 odd dollars.
I've most recently learned from you (and implemented) how to use keyword searches effectively, how to create blog posts as excerpts, how to start a blogging website using wordpress from scratch!! I never thought I could do it and I did, thanks to your help!!! Very proud of myself!!
Continue reading clicknewz because your advice and authenticity is so real and so on point!
Thank you!!
Thank you, Lisa! You're making seriously awesome progress, too. I look forward to continuing to work with and alongside you toward your goals! 😀 *cheers*
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Can you believe we have known each other for 9+ years? What have I not learned from you? ha ha I would not be where I am today without your guidance, so thank you for that. One of the things I'm thankful I learned from you is keyword research and optimization. That was like pulling teeth remember? Oh and the push to ask for what I'm truly worth (especially when it comes to brand connections, etc.).
My favorite part of the elite group is guiding others to those ahh ha moments I have experienced. Love helping a total beginner and seeing them succeed. Of course I LOVE the 2 live brainstorming webinars every week. Who doesn't?
Happy blog birthday! Here's to many more....
It was Spring 2004 in Chicago. 😀 Wow that seems like ages ago! I'm so glad we met in person that day (we'd known each other online for awhile prior, but I don't recall how long). Thanks for always being the most AWESOME assistant EVER!!
Just found your blog via a twitter post, so I came over to enter your drawing. Glad I discovered you! I have shared via twitter and facebook. Look forward to reading your blog and learning from you!
Welcome Catherine 😀
I look forward to getting to know you, and hearing more from you!
Been following you since 2003 after you posted about your participation in Mark Farmers 21-Day Challenge (in the Bizweb 2000 forum I think)
Total Life Success! Wowsa, that was forever ago. 😀 I won the May 2003 Best of Success Award in that challenge - after getting hit repeatedly by a line of tornadoes, losing power, and hiking out (over fallen trees) to jack into an emergency phone and dial out to complete the challenge. LOL, great memory! I have the award hanging right here on my wall to remind me what it took to get where I am. 😉
I'm so glad we met back then. It's been a pleasure knowing you for the last decade!!
I cannot remember how long I've been following you. I think I first listened to a presentation you did for Karon Thackston years ago. It took me a while to take the plunge and join the brainstorming group, but I am glad I did. The brainstorming hours and forum are great for learning and motivation.
As for what I've learned from you ... where do I begin? If I have to choose one thing, the best lesson was to do something every day to move your business forward.
Congrats on 9 years and best wishes for many more!
Shawn
Good one, Shawn - consistently working toward that goal is definitely the key! It reminded me of a recent post. I linked it below. 🙂
Karon rocks, by the way. Brilliant lady!!
Great post and story, plus I love the dog!
I've been blogging since 2007 and making money online since 95, so it's quite amazing to see you go into blogging nearly 10 years ago while many of us were still behind the times. The affiliate marketing and blogging industry is so funny because "real world" people have no idea what we do and how we make money in the process.
Congrats on your success and here's to another 9+ years of successful blogging!
Thank you, Zac! It definitely makes for an interesting discussion explaining what I do to "offline people" lol. I've pretty much narrowed it down to "I get paid to eat" (I have a low carb blog, haha). 😀
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Lynn, I have been following you and ClickNewz since 2008.
You were one of the first internet/affiliate marketers I started following. You always deliver valuable and actionable content! Looking forward to another nine years of ClickNewz!! 🙂
Me too, Lisa! I can't imagine NOT blogging - lol - I think I'm addicted. 😉
And thank you. You rock with the likes & shares. Very much appreciated!!
My favorite thing about being a part of your Private Brainstorming Group is Brainstorming Hour twice a week. There is no doubt that the private forum is invaluable, but Brainstorming Hour is a wonderful place to learn, connect and solve problems.
Hi Val! I have to admit, Brainstorming Hour is my favorite too. While most of the real nitty gritty hands-on help happens in the members forum, Brainstorming Hour is such a fun time to connect and brainstorm "on the fly" - and you never know what fun topics will come up! 😉
I shared this on twitter. I have been on following you about 5 years but I can't remember how I found out about you.
Thank you - and however it happened, I'm glad you did!! 😀
Since I do not have an accurate count, I believe I have been following you and part of your Elite Group for close to 9 years! Wow, time sure flies!
What I like best is that no matter what the actual topic is during the webinars, you (Lynn) always share so much more than expected. You freely share your expertise and never have expected anything in return.
Having been a single Mother myself, I absolutely admire the way you have operated your business - with integrity and value. Your children must be very proud of you and all you have accomplished.
Although we have never met face-to-face, I do call you my friend. Your energy inspires me. As you mentioned, you hit a few rough spots along the way, but who hasn't? Your fortitude and energy is remarkable.
My wish for you is many more happy years of blogging. You are "one of a kind" and I'm very proud to call you my friend!
Thank you, Carol - I feel like I've known you forever, and it's hard to believe we haven't had the chance to meet up in person yet! I really appreciate your kind words, and your friendship.
I think you should consider getting that trampoline for Slim! I would love watching a video of Slim using it.. 🙂
I've known you for ~3,5 years now. My favorite feature of the private brainstorming group is the brainstorming hour, of course. I think I have learned so many things from you that it would be difficult to list them all here. What I most appreciate about you is the professional way you go about your business. 🙂
LOL Satu, that trampoline video totally cracked me up!! 😀
Happy Blogiversary, Lynn! Crazy how fast it goes, isn't it? My original sign-up to SSWT was in 2003, so I've followed you for at least that long. When you talked about putting up one of your old pics, I was thinking of that one of you holding books/notebooks and standing in front of that fence. You know which one I mean?
I do, Lisa! It was taken in San Diego when I was on my way to speak at the wsRadio conference for show hosts. 😀 And YES, it's crazy how time flies - 10 years we've known each other now, wow!! Of course, the first thing that pops in my head when you cross my screen is how much fun we had in Nashville. I still can't believe we didn't get kicked out of our room for laughing so loud all night long. 😛 haha...
Lynn, I've been following you since 2009.
I shared this post on Twitter, Facebook and Google+
One thing I learned from you: you helped me set up my first WordPress site and get into blogging, years ago. The next thing I want to do is get into affiliate marketing. I understand you know a thing or two about that.
What keeps me coming back? I suppose it's you. Your voice; the way you achieve that informal tone while remaining the expert and sharing useful information all the time. You break things down so they're easier to understand, like any good teacher does, and you encourage and inspire your troops. You have also shared just enough about you personal life to become very real to those of us who have not had the pleasure to meet you personally.
I may know a little bit about that, Robert - a thing or two, yes. 😉 LOL. I'd be happy to help out where I can, so feel free to buzz me on one of my social media profiles if you ever have any questions about Affiliate Marketing. It has certainly served me well!
Thank you for the kind words - very much appreciated. And hopefully we'll run into each other at an event one of these days! *cheers*
Gees Whiz Lynn....
I think I have been following ClickNewz since it started or pretty close.
You are part of my family even though we have never met. Every morning you and I have a cup of coffee/tea (I am an early riser too and get your posts almost immediately after you send it) and you give me valuable tips on creating quality content or ideas on various parts of growing a business.
You're amazing and everything that you write about is so doable. You weed out all the garbage and get right down to the heart of the matter. I like that!
You help me to keep the dream alive when I am down and let me know that working online is possible for anyone who wants it. You're even great at giving me a good kick in the whatsis when I need it!
With a pending surgery Lynn I am unable to work on my website as much as like. I have even faltered with my beliefs in ever getting it up and running the way I'd like.
But then you come along and let me know that it's still possible by working in micro pieces of time. I don't remember your exact words but that helped me a lot. Some days I can only do little blocks of time.
I just want to thank you for what you are doing and wish you many, many more happy days of blogging. You are very special to me and you are my friend.
Oh, and I liked you on Facebook. I am just starting to learn about social media otherwise I would have done them all. Ha
I will keep reading ClickNewz because of your great ideas and your easy actionable steps. But most of all your honesty is so very refreshing. Congratulations on nine years, keep on rockin'.
Sincerely
Vickie
Thank you so much, Vickie - I really appreciate your kind words! It makes me smile to think of us "having coffee together". I love my early morning creative/coffee time! 😀
You're referring to what I call Micro-Tasking and working in Time Blocks. That has been a real save for me as well. Even more so over this past year while I was sick, and then recovering from surgery myself. I know firsthand (and it's all too fresh) how tough that can be...
Wishing you all the best! *cheers*
Thank you for everything that you do Lynn! As I have often said, you are a beacon of honesty and a great mentor. I shared on all three social media sites. Doing that, I got to thinking how we used to connect on MySpace yrs ago. Time does fly by! Thanks again!
Mark Vann
LOL Mark - MySpace! Now those were the days. 😉 haha Thanks for your shares. It's been great staying connected through all the changes - now on Facebook of course. 😀
My favorite thing about your Private Brainstorming Group is how quickly I get answers to my questions from both you and other members. It is a great place to brain storm new ideas.
I first meet you at NAMS three years ago.
Hi Kelley! I remember that. 😀 I think you're the first person who hasn't said "Brainstorming Hour" lol. I prefer the forum, where I'm not time-limited and can really dig in. I agree it's a great place to brainstorm - especially with so many members pitching in with ideas & resources to help each other out. I'm constantly amazed at the caliber of our members and the quality of the community as a whole!
I stalked you online for a few years before joining your private brainstorming sessions. I like that you give down to earth advice and provide valuable action oriented tips. Interacting with you and group members in the private forum has helped move my projects forward.
Thanks for being there!
I visit your blog from time to time, visiting the same blog post more frequently than others: Case Study One Site from Start to Profit. In in a short amount of time she made enough to quit her job!
The next most frequently viewed post is Making the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur. I really connected this story since my current situation is parallel to what yours once was. I am deeply appreciative of your courageous move to action for yourself and your family as it really moved and moves me now as think about it :).
One day I hope to share my story with your readers.
Thank you!!!
Hey Lynn,
I have been following you for I think 8+ years now. When I started to research all this online marketing I became overwhelmed very quickly. It was then that I found you early on and after doing some of my own due diligence found that you were the one I wanted to follow and learn from. You offer meat and potatoes and none of this hype stuff that overwhelmed me.
After all these years I continue to return to Clicknewz for everything internet marketing. I also send everyone that I come across that is trying to learn how to do this to your site. Your approach to teaching us how to do this is second to none.
For me, the greatest lessons I have learned from you are keyword research and SEO. I have been able to take what I have learned here and apply it to my daily business practices. I design websites for clients part time and there is nothing more fulfilling than when a client calls me and says it really works.
Case in point... I just designed a new website for a friend who owns a garage door company. We took his site live a couple weeks ago and he has already picked up 6+ jobs off of it thanks to the SEO work I did on it. That is all thanks to the great plethora of information I have gleaned from this site!
So with all that said... THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!
I remember meeting you Lynn on that cruise that was a little hairy for both of us. At the time I was new to the workings of the Internet and I remember thinking boy this lady is smart and has it together but I have no idea what she is talking about. I was so lost on that cruise when it came to "talking business" but I decided right then and there that if I wanted to learn you would be the person I would follow. I signed up for ClickNews and I have been learning from you ever since. I so enjoyed that cruise and the time we spent together. Without realizing it you have brought me from a mindset of "what the heck" to "I got it now." Thank you so much and God Bless You!
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I met you in an online class in 2000. WOW! how time flies. I've followed you through the years and learned so much from you. I enjoyed challenges you initiated and earned lots of money as a result.
But most of all, I enjoyed our time together in Atlanta 😉
Congratulations on this amazing milestone. Wishing you continued success.
Awesome feat, you have, Lynn! Congratulations! Not many can have what you've reached so far. Your one of the brave ones for trying your skills in this field, and you've made a very a wise decision, seeing what you've achieved.
Kingged.com will keep on sharing your posts because you've created some of the best content there is. So keep at it, and we'll always have the pleasure to curate and share your content.
Kudos! We hope to share your achievement and "Kingged" this post on the IM content and news aggregator site, Kingged.com.
Congratulations on 9 years of blogging success. You are always an inspiration and I appreciate all the valuable information that you impart. Thanks so much
Congrats on nine years, Lynn!
I shared this post, but would like to comment on something I learned from you. Although I have learned MANY things from you, below is the first thing I learned from you. It was at Willie's 50th Birthday Bash - You explained that we should rank individual pages rather than the whole website (you put it much better than I'm explaining here, but you know what I mean)
Thanks for everything you do to help all of us be successful 🙂
I have known Lynn online for well over 8 years. Since SSWT days. I had the pleasure to meet her at a Nams event in Atlanta. I have learned so much from Lynn that I can't even think of just one thing,since it all just goes into my memory banks of online marketing knowledge from many sources. I will say that my main regret is not just sticking with her system and training and trying all sorts of things. I think I would be way ahead of where I am now. Congratulations on 9 years of Blogging Benchmark. If any of you win the Amazon Gift card, you can use $2.99 of it to buy my book. 😉 Good luck to everyone and Thanks for all the years of helping us reach our internet marketing goals!
Pablo
I posted you on Facebook and plan on doing it again this afternoon. My favorite part of seeing your post or mail may not be what I learn but seeing your sunny smile. It always leaves me with a better frame of mind.
Fay
Congratulations, Lynn!
I've tweeted about your post.
I remember your fantastic monthly broadcasts with Ed Dale et al, and I have subscribed to ClickNewz since January last year.
I love your straightforward honest approach.
Here's to the next 9 years:)
Hi, Lynn,
Congratulations on 9 years of fun! I think I've been following you online now for at least 3 years and I've been part of your private forum for about 2 years. I was so happy to finally meet you in person earlier this month in Atlanta at the NAMS conference.
I've learned a lot about writing effective blog posts from you and how to monetize them. And my favorite things are your brainstorming sessions twice each week. Those are great!
I've shared this post on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and with other members of my Working Writer's Club.
Best of luck for another 9 years of fun, prosperity, and good health.
Thanks for all you do!
Hi Lynn,
I had to check when I made my first blog post - and it seems to be September 30th, 2002 (on Blogger.com). I wrote only a few lines at a time back then.
I shared this post on Facebook.
I've known you since 2010.
I learned to use post number in the path in WordPress. I tell others why this is smart, too, and I always mention that you taught me that.
Why I keep reading? Because I learn from your experience. I love that you share real things with your readers.
Lynn,
I have been following you for a long time. I love to read your posts and emails etc..
You inspire me!
I have shared this and just wanted to say thank you!!
God bless!
Tess
Hi, Lynn.
I shared on FB.
I've been following you for at least 3 or 4 years. I honestly can't remember. I think I first heard you on an interview with Nicole Dean on one of her podcasts. I was pretty excited, too, when I found out you were another middle Tennessee gal! I love your level-headed, no-nonsense advice!
Congratulations! So great to "know" you. Hope to meet in person someday at a NWWB gathering or NAMS or something. 🙂
Happy Nine Years Lynn! I have been following you for about a year now and I must thank you for all of the invaluable information that you give to all looking to create an online presence and hopefully make a successful living as well!
You give info that is easy to understand and with no hype, or gimmicks. I trust and respect your view points and I know I am armed with the correct information. I have been following "Live Case Study With Vera" and have learned so much.
I hope to do the same for others one day and you have inspired that. Thanks again and much continued success to you.
What a great post Lynn and some great comments.
I first came across you when you were doing some work with Ed Dale on 30 Day Challenge, which is how Davina & I dipped our toes in this exciting (but sometimes frustrating ) water call the Internet. This was in 2010. I then proceeded to lurk for about a year and then joined your Private Brainstorming group.
I love how you are a practitioner - not a theorist, but someone who actually does what you teach and you share openly and honestly.
Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I was attempting to follow you on Twitter. When I clicked on your link I got the message "that account doesn't exist"
Let me know when the link is corrected and I will be glad to stop back and follow you.
To Your Networking Success,
Carol
I think I've been following you since 2010 when I started listening to your audios as an intern for Kelly McCausey. You were my introduction to affiliate marketing and I'm so glad because I still think you are one of the best at it.
Recently I loved your back and forth with Vera and my biggest takeaway from the webinar I watched was using Wordtracker - especially since the Google Keyword Tool has changed. I really appreciate that you are not a "slimy marketer" and I know just where to come when I need good info about affiliate marketing. Thanks for all your hard work - and thanks to Slim too. 🙂
*** What keeps you reading ClickNewz - what do you enjoy most?
I like the fact you talk from personal experience and touch the heart of the reader, period.
Hi Lynn
I think i've been subscribed to your list since about Dec 2011.
Don
On which social network(s) did you like/share this post?
Two Twitter accounts. One Facebook account. Two Facebook Pages.
How long have you known me, or been following ClickNewz?
I actually don't know. I believe I've been following you since before you were ClickNewz. You were actually one of the first work at home business people I started following.
Name something you've learned from me... and implemented!
I've learned that single parents CAN make a full time income online and still live the life of their dreams, maybe even more so than they ever dreamed. I'm still in the implementing part of it I think. BUT I have been home full time since April 2007 because of the encouragement I get from your success and others.
For members of my Private Brainstorming Group, your favorite feature?
Not a member...yet.
What keeps you reading ClickNewz - what do you enjoy most?
You. Slim. Business tips. Golden Nuggets of great ideas.
Lynn you were one of the first blogs I started following in 2011. Shared on Twitter and FB. You taught me to stay focused and be consistent!
Hi Lynn,
I've been subscribed to your list since about Dec 2011.
Don
I have been following you for about a year and a half. I keep following you because you are down to earth and you keep everything real. My favorite post was the one about being deaf in one ear. I have the same problem. I enjoyed it and showed it to my wife.
hi, Lynn. Thanks for all of the great info you share and for your generosity with this contest.
I shared it with Facebook and Twitter.
As Jane says, Best of success with the next 9 years!
Jan 🙂
I have been following your for at least the last 4 years and just love the way your personality shows through. I have used your tips to improve my blog and you gave me some great tips on how to improve my PLR store.
I shared this post on Facebook for you. I love your site because I know if I need to find an answer to something I can usually search your blog to find it.
Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I was attempting to follow you on Twitter. When I clicked on your link I got the message "that account doesn't exist"
Let me know when the link is corrected and I will be glad to stop back and follow you.
To Your Networking Success,
Carol
January 23, 2010 is when I signed up for the ClickNewz email list (I'm a digital pack-rat; with Gmail's help, I keep EVERYTHING!).
But when did I first hear of you? I have no idea.
The oldest email I have with "Lynn Terry" in it is from January 15, 2006 -- so I guess the question SHOULD be, "Why did I ignore you for so long?" 🙂
Had I known you sometimes pick up the bill for iced coffee earlier...
The advice you gave me? "Just do the work (although you also need to realize what needs to be done)." You mentioned it above.
It's taken me years to figure out that I'm a writer; now I'm working on finding my "voice". My advice there would be to listen to yourself when you're involved doing something that arouses your passion; chances are pretty good that you've found your voice. After that, just start writing.
Take care,
Tom
P.S. -- If you choose me, can I have a lifetime membership to your forum instead of a gift card? 😛
I shared on twitter, which will also post to facebook.
I really don't know how long I've been reading your blog and newsletters. Its been years! I like that you are a real person instead of hiding behind some grandiose persona. Its like you could be my neighbor.
I've been following you for 6 years, since my middle son was a tiny baby. I found you through Sparkplugging. 🙂 You were one of the first female bloggers I knew of and really inspired me over the years. Thank you.
Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I was attempting to follow you on Twitter. When I clicked on your link I got the message "that account doesn't exist"
Let me know when the link is corrected and I will be glad to stop back and follow you.
To Your Networking Success,
Carol
I'm a fellow member of Nashville Women Who Blog and shared your post on my blog's Facebook page. Great giveaway and great blog! I'm a marketing manager for a national brand as well and love your insights!
I LOVE SLIM! I've followed you for at least 3 1/2 years because I was following you before Slim arrived on the scene. I'd say it's actually been something like 4-5 years.
Hey Lynn,
Gee, I think it was that email escapade with you when I first became a follower. I can't really remember. Now, isn't that awful. I think I was introduced to you by Ed Dale of the thirty day challenge. Then there was "This Week In Tech". I hate to admit it but I am still not a faithful follower of ALL you'r content. You'r video blog was something that I enjoyed and tried to comment on as often as possible. We are friends on Facebook and I have learned from you and followed some of your recommendations along the way.
I have shared your posts from time to time and I will try to share this one to. Thanks for doing what you do.
I hope you (and Slim)are having an awesome anniversary on the Inter webs. 🙂 🙂 🙂
smiles, 🙂
Gary