Right... end of the year and all that jazz. Wishes are flying hot and heavy, and I've left my share, so, except for a general "HNY everybody!", that's all I'll say about that. I want to close out this tired old year by taking a break from all this site work I'm doing today (like preparing a new post on Design Your Own Education: Inspiration for Independent Learners), and just express my gratitude for several important developments that have occurred in 2013... for me personally, that is. The f

... at least, it is over on the "Give and Take comments" thread. Over a week ago, I followed Kyle's instructions, which made sense to me, and left comments on several people's sites, then asked for folks to reciprocate the favor. Over the next week, I received a grand total of not one comment on my site. Not one single person could be bothered to take time to visit my site and leave a few words. Yesterday, I went onto a number of other people's sites and left more comments... real, thoughtful

Our story so far... It's been just under three weeks since I first ambled over to WA from another site where people were speaking highly about it. I cam to see what was happening; I stayed for the party. It's almost a mantra here: "I'm amazed by all I've accomplished in so short a time." And it's true for me as well. I've completed Course 1, selected a niche, set up a rudimentary site, and made a lot of connections with folks here on WA. I went Premium and even bought my first domain (Design Y

On this momentous occasion of going Premium, I just want to say, I've seldom felt better in making a decision like this. Especially when I'm getting involved in a training program like this one.... though WA is obviously so much more than the incredible training it offers. I've only been here about five days, taking advantage of the free trial, working through the Online Entrepreneur Certification, getting a feel for the place and the folks involved. There's an incredible vibe going on here --