Life is full of ups and downs and that is probably what makes it so exciting.  Always changing and most of us just go with the flow.  However, what if you feel like you have been "unplugged" or like a car that has been stalled out for months and months?  I'm talking about the ability to move ahead with my marketing, or for that matter, even keeping up with the changes that have taken place here at WA. Yes, life got in the way for me.  I am taking care of my fou

Have you ever felt like you are out in left field and all the balls are being hit to right field?  That's what I feel like in the article marketing field.  There are so many changes going on with Google, EZine, Squidoo, and others too.  It's just when you think you are getting a handle on things in this business and could be making some money that the Powers-To-Be change the rules.  Now I have a few personal strategies, one of which is just to pack it all in cut my losses.&n

Well the world didn't come to an end, but the mid West suffered so much.  Tornadoes are unexpected and unforgiving...kind of like the earthquakes in California that scared the crap out of me. We all are dealing with our own crisis situations.  How we deal with them is what forms our character as a person and as a marketer.  I could have waved the white flag and gave up a long time ago because of this reason or that.  But I didn't because I know this is where I belong and I ha

I have been with WA almost 2 years this time and 2 years the time before.  Okay, I got stupid and thought it was an expense we we could do without.  Cobwebs were clouding my judgement obviously! Now I have learned that this place is a blessing....one which should be celebrated everyday.  I mean...look what we have here! All the tools and support we will ever need.   How about the education  and coaching ?  Everyday is like opening a present because there is always s

  Snow has finally melted here in  Central Minnesota, Spring is here one day and it's freezing the next.  Sort of goes with my writing abilities right now.  One day I can go like gang busters and the next day I can't even think of my own name.....let alone anything to write.  But now, two months short  of my 2 year anniversary back here at WA, I realize that my passions can not be spread over many too many things at once.  I lose focus and then am not good at a