Why I Write
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I have no less than 5 unfinished novels in my Dropbox. They’re all fun stories, and if you ever want to hear what they’re about I’ll tell you. But you’ll likely never see them on Amazon. Why, then, do I bother to write?
Journal
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Post-Conference High
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Most conference attendees experience some kind of high when they walk out the doors. They’ve just had their brains filled with hours or new knowledge and new ideas. On Monday, though, this high begins to fade. What can you do to prevent this from happening?
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Why Speak at WordCamp?
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Today kicks off WordCamp Phoenix. Tomorrow (and Sunday) I’ll be speaking there. This is the third year I’ve presented at WordCamp Phoenix. Why do I keep coming back?
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Can I Count on You?
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Anyone who knows me can tell you that trust is a big deal for me. I have left jobs because of a lack of trust. I’ve quit organizations because of a lack of trust. I’ve killed friendships because of a lack of trust. If I can trust you – really trust you – then things…
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How I Started in Web Development
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Every now and again, someone asks me how I got started in web development. They want to know what classes I took in college. What my degree is in. Who I studied under. It’s not a big secret, so I’ll tell you.
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Defining Your Audience
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I’ve written at length on how to identify your perfect customer, regardless of your business’ focus, but finding a “perfect customer” for a blog is quite a bit harder. This blog is now over 6 years old, and I still don’t really know who my audience is.
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The Things That Matter Most
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The Things that Matter Most video podcast is ready to go and will be kicking off its first episode this Friday at 9am!
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Opinions. I Have Them.
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This is my personal blog. As such, any opinions contained within are my personal opinions, built out of my own personal and professional experience. The fact that I need to explicitly call this out is, frankly, insulting to both me and the majority of those reading the site.
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Crowdfunding a New Year’s Goal
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After watching a few sessions of WordSesh – particularly the podcasting roundtable – I’ve decided to take another stab at podcasting. This time around I want to cover a broad range of topics, and throw in some video. I’m asking for the community’s help getting this show off the ground, and I won’t be able…
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Three Decades Down
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Today is my birthday, and also marks the completion date for my previous “to do before I reach a certain birthday” list. I’m asking for your help in building my list for the next however many years.