Jane's Blog - Bonding In Unexpected Ways
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At the urging of my own personal mastermind group, I began blogging in May 2008. At the time it felt like yet another thing to do, another check box on the list. Not quite drudgery, but I couldn’t see the point.
Almost seven years later, I love the sport and absolutely see the ‘why’ in showing up – most of the time weekly – to give voice to what’s important in my corner of the world.
I’ve approached life in a new and different way, thinking as a journalist rather than Plain Jane. Everything I come into contact with–each new relationship, opportunity or incident–becomes fodder for the mill. I love taking what’s happening around the world and in my local community and pulling out the wisdom for fellow entrepreneurs. Whether it’s swooning over a new play or my favorite new restaurant, sharing tidbits from an intriguing speaker I’ve discovered or touting the inspiring successes of my clients and colleagues, I feel more alive and connected than I ever have.
I’ve gotten to bond with my audience in unexpected new ways, and that’s the greater reward. I rarely go anywhere these days where someone doesn’t mention something I shared in a posting. “Loved you in the red coat!” “Boy, that parking lot attendant sure taught you.” “How was Costa Rica?” It’s surprising, humbling, scary (How’d you know that? Oh, I wrote about it, and you read it! Oops.) I feel more seen and understood than ever before. I’ve discovered what’s really important to me (sharing what I know with other women business owners), what prejudices I harbor (why are there 95% men represented in the stock photo images?), and how brilliant, courageous and inspiring women are (read any of my posts over the few years).
Like I heard about entering the speaking and coaching industries, people said, “It’s an easy business to get into, but a hard business to stay in.” I feel the same way about blogs. A lot of people start blogs then abandon them. There can be excitement and enthusiasm at the outset, posting, then watching your numbers grow or not. But it’s the disciplined daily-ness of any venture that creates success. I have gotten better at it over time, and simply showing up religiously has its own merits. Brian Tracy says that what makes people extraordinary is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.
I’ve been an artist, a speaker, a coach, a book author and now a blogger. I shall continue this journey and welcome your staying with me for the ride!
...Jane.
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