Comments on: How to Stay Motivated During a Recession

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:09:17 +0000

Thanks Jim, yes ‘common sense’ isn’t as common as we often assume. What’s ‘obvious’ to you could be a revelation to me, or your clients.

Great post and proverb – thanks for sharing.

By: Jim Belfiore

Jim Belfiore — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:35:54 +0000

Brilliant article, Mark. You touch on so many points that on the one hand, are common sense – I read them and think, “Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes..” and then realize I’m grateful that I don’t talk to myself reading blog articles in a crowded room. I then have to take a step a back and recognize that for many of my clients, this isn’t common sense. Your discussion is thorough, and elegant.

I was reminded this week of the potently distilled variation of this, given to me by my favorite mentor, a decade ago.

It is the foundational philosophy for all my business endeavors, and many of my creative ones.

Enjoy.

http://andromeda-30.blogspot.com/2009/06/revisiting-best-advice-of-my-career.html

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By: David

David — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:36:59 +0000

@Mark – Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked the post.

I had not heard of that book until now, so I am off to the library to pick it up. Read a summary of it and it sounds great. Thanks for the suggestion!

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:46:27 +0000

@Angiel – Great example! It’s amazing how energizing it can be to get out of one’s own shell and reach out to others (who may well be facing the same challenges). But not easy to remember it when things are tough.

@Carl – In the words of Dr Johnson, “Censure is the tax a man pays to the public for being eminent.” – or maybe just different? Stick with the people who ‘get’ what you’re doing.

@Robert – Thanks, another great example. Reinventing yourself/your business can be daunting before you start but it can be really exciting once you get into it. Really pleased to hear things are working out so well with your new business model.

@David – That’s an excellent post. I love this bit (in fact I’m off to Tweet it):

You can solve all your problems on a five-mile run. That is, if you can get through it.

Have you read Haruki Murakami’s new book on running and writing? I haven’t, but it sounds like it could be up your street.

@Catherine @Joanne – Glad to hear the post was well-timed.

By: Joanne Tombrakos

Joanne Tombrakos — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:23:50 +0000

Terrific post! I am really glad I chose this to read first in my Google Reader back up this morning. Now I can go take some action!
Thank you!

By: Catherine Cantieri, Sorted

Catherine Cantieri, Sorted — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:00:22 +0000

Oh, man, I needed to read this today! I’ve been feeling a little stuck, and the exploration of motivators really helps. Like Stacy, I think I’m going to print this out and re-read it a few times.

I also really like Angiel’s idea of engaging in a giving mode; that’s probably a big help in getting un-stuck too. Great post and comments!

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