Well, how about that? A blogaversary!
Three years in, here are a few things I've learned:
It's still possible, in 2022, to build relationships online without social media.
Having an audience helps you to uphold your commitment to publishing.
I remember the realization, years ago, that I wasn’t sure how I was going to make payroll two weeks later.
Sort of. Honestly, it’s happened so many times that it all sort of blends together now. But I do remember the feeling of the raging storm in the pit of my stomach, walking through the world with a tremendous and constant sense of distraction, unable to focus on work, my daily routine, or anything other than the fact that I was a huge failure.
I learned from the experience. I learned how to ask for help. I learned how to look at exactly what is happening in my business right now instead of letting the future be vague and hopeful. I learned how to run a leaner organization and not say yes to everyone I liked and wanted to hire.
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There’s a lot going on right now. Many of us have experienced dramatic changes to our lifestyle and livelihood.
Any one of these changes would be a lot to get used to and would require a period of adjustment, and they’re all hitting at once.
On top of that, many of us are sick. And people are dying. That’s reality.
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Like many people, I’ve gotten progressively more boring as I’ve gotten older.
I don’t go out as much. I work a lot. And most egregiously, when I’m driving or out for a walk, I’m more likely to listen to a podcast than music.
My fifteen-year-old self, to whom music was a fundamental reason for living, would have a hard time understanding.
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It’s a weird time to run an online business.
On the one hand, I feel as though I have a lot to contribute that could be helpful right now. My experience with online education and remote work is suddenly relevant to many, and my broader experience as an educator could be helpful to families and teachers looking for stuff to do to keep their kids learning and engaged in meaningful ways.
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