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Monday Dec 11, 2006

Seven Questions For When You Are Failing Miserably

I am using Scott H. Young's blog post to address the fact that I am having a hard time finding good stuff for my readers today. I don't know if it's me, or the Inter-Web being lame, or a combination of the two. So maybe this will help:

1) How much action have I been taking?

The same as usual. Maybe not as much as I could be: I've been relying too much on finding good links today instead of coming up with original post content.

2) What assumptions do I have?

I get it. I shouldn't assume that the universe will provide me with useful content. Point taken.


3) How much have I been experimenting?

Admittedly, not that much. Although this post itself is kind of an experiment. Although some could just call it a gimmick.

4) Do I have the proper attitude?

Today? Absolutely not.

5) Have I gathered outside experience on this matter?

Yes, but it's frustrating because usually I can power through blogger's block.

6) Have I looked at the problem through multiple perspectives?

No. I guess that could help.

7) How long have I been working at this?

Off and on, all day although things got more dire around 1 PM.

I think point being is that tomorrow I will a.) get to bed before 2 AM and b.) take the bull by the horns so I at least have feelers out that will bring in good posts down the line and feel better that I'm not just sitting here wishing it was bedtime already.

Perhaps answering these questions will help you solve whatever problem you're facing.


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