Hello....Is There Anybody In There

That is what I am sure a lot of you have been asking if you have been checking my blog for updates this summer. This has been a long summer - a total of 5 posts from the end of May to today...that is just sad. I could try to give you excuses as to why - I've been busier this summer with meeting clients than I have at any other time, I've been working on a lot of things, my hands felt just like two balloons (not really), etc - but you don't want to hear that at all.

The fact is, even if I am busy, the information I put on this blog I take pride in. I want to show people that communication is everywhere and how they can become better communicators. I want to stay in contact with other people I respect and follow in the communication and marking world - like Brent Duncan, Scott Schwertly, Jan Schultink, and Jon Thomas. To do this, I have to get back on track, stop making excuses and get to work!

Curiously, this is exactly what people who want to become better speakers must do. If you have been thinking about doing more speaking - whether at your job, at conventions or at meetings - get to it! Stop making excuses. It's easy for us to make an excuse for not doing something - but that doesn't mean we should.

So, summer vacation is almost over and its time to get back on the horse. My #blogmonday on twitter will return each week. I hope you'll join me.

-Travis

Comments

[Scott Schwertly]

Great post, Travis! For what it's worth, I have been in that tough spot many times as well where I have let other things come first before my blog and writing. Wishing you all the best!

Scott

[Josh Aberson]

It's tough to keep on track with online ventures. I'm checking back on Monday to hold you to it!!

Keep at it!!!

[Travis]

Thanks Scott - glad to know I'm not alone!

Josh - I appreciate it - the more people I know who are looking for it the better.

[Brett Duncan]

Travis - uh, yeah, you've been missed. We have become Comfortably Dumb without you.

In all seriousness, I've gone through similar spells. What I've finally decided is to not write unless I think it's pretty good stuff. There's been times I've posted absolute crap just so I had something posted. Looking back, I think that's counterproductive.

So, gives us what you've got, but make sure it's the good stuff. We'll understand when the well runs dry...

bd
@bdunc1

[Travis Dahle]

Thanks for the kind words Brett - I do agree that you shouldn't put up stuff just to put up crap - so I'll do my best to keep it relevant and good!

-Travis