Received a peculiar comment yesterday from my last post that went something like this “You must not be too busy or important if you are blogging from work.” I resisted the temptation to respond back that taking 15 seconds in the day to post a blog is much different than blogging on the job. I even approved the comment here, though it was from “Anonymous” who provided a bogus email address. So today, I’m linking to one of my favorite blogs from Penelope Trunks Brazen Careerist guest blogger Ryan Headly entitled “Making time for a blog and a full time job.” Good read, especially if you have ever thought about blogging.
Blogging has not been as easy as first thought. The first few days were simple, but continuing on a long term basis is not. Relevant topics that people will actually read are sometimes hard to determine and develop. When they come, topics hit me at weird moments and sometimes take days to fully craft. To answer my new friends comment, I end up writing them when I can – at night, early in the morning, at lunch, etc. I have never thought of myself to be very important, but it seems I am always busy. I hope that these posts are helpful to the majority of you. If they help just one person, my mission is complete. I just hope “Anonymous” is not reading this post while on the job…
Striving for the Best! -mwr
November 13, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Matt – People can be so rude! I enjoy reading your blog. I was steadily blogging for several months, though my posts were just about our daily lives, so not too much depth there! I seem to have lost interest, for the timebeing. I try and read yours and Jon’s when I can. Keep up the thought provoking blogs, at work or at home!
November 14, 2008 at 10:15 am
Dearest Mr. Rearden,
I have been heavily following your blog for some months now.
Firstly, your life is such a total inspiration to me and my dear family. We typically all sit down to read it together after dinner, and before the evening news. It warms our hearts. Please, I would love to hear your thoughts on so many topics. Most important of all, do you think that the federal government should bail out the U.S. auto manufactures? This is a troubling subject for me; it has been tearing my family apart. My father it retired from GM and I own a Toyota Rav4. Needless to say Thanksgiving is awkward! Matt, I am so eager to hear your thought provoking blog regarding this critical issue.
Furthermore, regarding the incredibly rude “anonymous” comment from before, please do not let it affect your daily blogging.
One Blogger to Another,
Charlie
-Blog ON!
November 14, 2008 at 10:22 am
Eagerly awaiting your response!!!!!!!!!