You Just Have to Do It

You Just Have to Do It

In a comment on yesterday’s post, my friend and client Julie (so kindly) wrote: “You are the best at this, Becky. It’s a real gift the way you demonstrate a sincere interest and desire to connect with others.” Her comment made me smile. And. Being...
Ask

Ask

Each morning, I begin my time on Twitter by asking a question. It’s typically the same question, and I’ve certainly written about it in this space before: “Who’s awake?” I don’t ask because it’s a particularly important or...
The True Value of an Email List

The True Value of an Email List

Yesterday, while talking with a friend and potential client, I heard myself use a phrase that makes me cringe now, upon reflection: “The money is in the list.” I’m cringing now because, as my almost-eleven year old daughter is fond of saying lately,...
The Beauty of Old Friends

The Beauty of Old Friends

I’m visiting my parents in Florida this week and I’ve driven them a little bit crazy by wanting to spend time with friends. The list of friends I want to see is much longer than our number of days in Florida, so, sadly, I accepted that it won’t be...
Embrace Serendipity

Embrace Serendipity

One of the disadvantages of growing your Twitter following is that your Twitter stream may become a bit unwieldy. Because I follow more than 16 thousand people, mine moves by at a pace almost too fast for me to scan, depending on the time of day. In fact, I do not...