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I did it! A blog post a day! Lol!

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Industry Observer with Responsive Pest Control

Hi all: I did it! A blog post a day! I'm laughing out loud or as my fellow Rainer Donne Knudsen said ROTFLMAO! Granted, it's only been one month and my big hairy audacious goal was a blog post/day for the whole year. Suffice it to say I've got a ways to go. Wish me luck!

So what did I learn by doing this? One, writing a blog post a day really made me concentrate. I tried not to just write any old blog but, rather, took the time to write about something interesting. Yesterday, I wrote about the Enumclaw Wine and Chocolate Festival which was really fun to go to. I also learned that people actually take the time to read what I write. Thank you. Sure, I know that by the comments made but still it's always interesting to read and respond.

Finally, I think writing a blog post/day for the month of January kept my head in the game. I believe it's going to be a good year. I appreciate your support and wish you well this year. This whole crazy idea of a blog post a day is a big challenge. I expect you to be my accountability partner on this. Have a nice rest of the weekend. I'll talk to you soon!

Posted by

Paul McFadden

Cari Anderson
Danville, CA

Wow.  That is impressive and no easy task. Have a great day and take a break for the afternoon! ~Doug

Jan 31, 2010 02:06 AM
Debi Braulik
www.roundrealestate.com - Maple Valley, WA
Selling Maple Valley to Fife WA Homes For Sale

Congrats! Not an easy task!!

Jan 31, 2010 02:07 AM
Charlie Ragonesi
AllMountainRealty.com - Big Canoe, GA
Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros

Hey Paul congrats to you. I used to do a post a day and miss the fact that I do not. But as the broker sometimes my time gets split between so many things blogging becu=omes tough. But i do read popsts every day

Jan 31, 2010 02:07 AM
Kerry Knudson
Cherry Creek Properties, LLC - Colorado - Castle Rock, CO
Broker, Realtor, SFR

Congratulations on reaching your goal!  I'm going to think about setting my own goals here as well.

Jan 31, 2010 02:11 AM
Kerry Knudson
Cherry Creek Properties, LLC - Colorado - Castle Rock, CO
Broker, Realtor, SFR

Congratulations on reaching your goal!  I'm going to think about setting my own goals here as well.

Jan 31, 2010 02:13 AM
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Paul, that's a commendable goal.  Many times I won't even read one per day.  You're lucky it's not a leap year!  

Jan 31, 2010 02:13 AM
Wallace S. Gibson, CPM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer

Now you can do two * one in the AM and one in the PM!!!

Jan 31, 2010 02:22 AM
Paul McFadden
Responsive Pest Control - Seattle, WA
Pest Control, Seattle, WA.

Wallace: That's really asking for a liot, isn't it? Sometimes I had to do two or more as other days I didn't do any. We'll see how this whole adventure plays out. Take care.

Kevin: That's a great point. Actually February may be my easiest month as there are less days. The challenge will be in the summer when I'm gone a bit. Thanks again!

Kerry: I wish you well. I like it here. The support is top notch!

Charlie: Thanks! I can see how you need to priortize. I try and do my stuff either in the early morning or after work if at all possible. Take care.

Debi: Thanks. I'm trying to keep it all in perspective. 11 months to go! One month and one day at a time!

Doug: Thanks! I still have a ways to go!

Jan 31, 2010 02:32 AM
Mary Strang
Viroqua, WI

Paul Good luck to you, before you know, it will be a habit. Mine had been reading here everyday and posting some comments, guess a daily blog has not worked for me.

Jan 31, 2010 02:35 AM
Jody Lautenbach
Century 21 Premier Associates - Pella, IA

Good luck - that can be tough with such busy schedules. Wish you luck .

Jan 31, 2010 02:54 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Congratulations Paul.  Writing a blog a day is a great way to stay focused.  It's also a great way to increase your SEO!

Jan 31, 2010 05:24 AM
Yuno Marioni
Bothell, WA
- Your Home, My Goal -

Congrats!  I will be your cheer leader!  Just 11 months to go!  :)  Hope to see you soon~ 

Jan 31, 2010 08:49 AM
Frank Kliewer
Woodinville, WA

Hi Paul, I'm with you on this . . . but with a slight twist, my goal is by the week so I can double up and then take a day off if I need to travel or deal with something non-stop, like the offer coming in . . . best to you and I'll keep you accountable if you do the same to me. At least my typing is getting faster.

Jan 31, 2010 10:30 AM
Brian Anderson
Peachtree SEO - Peachtree City, GA
SEO and Social Media Marketin

Paul - great goal and congratulations on a phenomenal start to your 2010 ActiveRain blogging!

Jan 31, 2010 03:20 PM
Paul McFadden
Responsive Pest Control - Seattle, WA
Pest Control, Seattle, WA.

Brian: Thank you. I wish you well as well!

Rick: Thanks for the tip. I agree with you!

Frank: I appreciate your offer. I'm hopeful I can continue the streak1

Yuno: Thank you. Yes, we need to get together. Let me know your schedule.

Melinda: That should be interesting. My SEO isn't bad but every little bit helps!

Jody: Thank you. So far so good!

Mary: I too started that way. This is the first year I decided to change things up. Take care.

Feb 01, 2010 01:30 AM