I'm a Bad Blogger
By now you have probably noticed that I don’t blog much. I certainly don’t post as much as Michael. Why is this?
I’ve asked myself the question a lot. Here are some of my rational observations:
I have tons of ideas of what to blog about, but…
Every once in awhile I have a New Year’s resolution type of thought and think: “This time, I’m really gonna do it. I’m going to blog daily now!!” Doesn’t happen. Sometimes I get one, maybe two posts out before I’m back to old habits.
So what does this mean? I’ve noticed that of all the blogs I follow, or hear about regularly, there are not many female bloggers out there. Could it have to do with my gender? I have a tendency to look at my goals for the day and prioritize them before acting; Michael’s mentioned he blogs when he gets the inspiration, regardless of his other priorities. Perhaps I am too disciplined? And the most ironic thing - I journal every day without fail. Could it be my insecurity? A feeling that what is on my mind is irrelevant and uninteresting to others?
Well, I still don’t have a clear answer. But it does look like I’m going to at least get this post out. And hey, I’m still optimistic! Many more to come? Regularly??
As the saying I am known for goes…
Anything’s possible.
Comments
Nice entry :)
Posted by: Michael Simmons | August 3, 2005 11:07 AM
I can relate to the fact that it is discouraging to find so few young female entrepreneurs, but Jennifer Kushell (author of The Young Entreprener's Edge) is one who always keeps me motivated. When I read her book, at the age of 17, I impressed, and related really quite well to her quickly thinking brain, her fascination with business ideas, and ambition to make a difference in this world. She's met hundreds of young aspiring entrepreneurs, so I'm confident they are out there.
One thing I've noticed is that many young successful entrepreneurs are strong in faith. Trusting a higher power is sometimes what we young people need to proceed when our business ambtious become challenging.
Anyway, hopefully we'll continue to network and meet the right kind of supportive people we need to continue in our business ventures.
- Mari
Posted by: Mari | August 8, 2005 06:57 PM
Hey Sheena, good post. I think bloggers need to realize that posting a blog is the most effective marketing tool for any entrepeneur.
My thought is, you don't have time NOT to blog.
I started getting up an hour early to post daily on two blogs. The results have been amazing in terms of hits, speaking gigs, sales, fans and even the "online resivour" (sp?) of material for future books, speeches, etc.
MAKE yourself blog every single day. Set aside 30 minutes. Get up earlier if you have to.
Trust me, it's worth the time. And if you're not sure what to write about, keep a list with you at all times of possible posts, that way you'll always have time to fill stuff in.
Word up.
Posted by: HELLO, my name is Scott | May 4, 2006 09:50 AM
Thank you Scott...Your argument is convincing and may be just the kick in the butt I needed!
Thanks for the encouragement. =>
Posted by: Sheena Lindahl | May 16, 2006 11:05 AM
I am incredibly interested in starting a blog for my business. Where do I go to do that?
Posted by: Jessica G | July 29, 2006 05:47 PM
Hey Jessica,
I recommend trying one of these services:
www.blogger.com
www.sixapart.com/movabletype
www.typepad.com
Good luck! Let me know when you get it set up!!
Sheena
Posted by: Sheena Lindahl | August 15, 2006 05:56 PM