I've been writing, doodling and kanoodling for years (I actually wrote for a newspaper one summer when back in school) and have finally decided with the encouragement of my daughter and others to shake the rust off and get with the program. At long last, I will augment my speaking and coaching activity, write a blog, share my thoughts and experiences and perhaps even publish those articles and finish that book I started to write but just never seemed to get it completed.
With nothing whimsical, witty or relevant to start this blog with this morning let me begin by saying thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy your time here.Welcoming your participation, feedback and criticism, I view every aspect of what I do in life as a dialogue, not a monologue.
After setting things up, I suddenly became paralyzed with this overwhelming sense of "OK jackass, now you have your blog set up, what are you gonna say?......................go ahead......dazzle me". Now, me of all people, had no idea what I wanted to say or discuss, in fact, I sat there, cup of coffee in hand saying to myself, "I got nothing". It was completely ridiculous. Several friends and loved ones who have been inspiring me for years to get off the schneid and do this have said to me, "John, don't worry about the "what", just write...............it will flow.......trust yourself". OK, I am ready!
The core of this blog is "networking". Professional, personal or both. We'll delve into the world of networking as a discipline, an art form and it's relevance in life, love, growth and more. Since this post is really more of an introduction we won't jump into the deep end of the pool just yet but I will leave you with one thought as a launching point going forward: One of the first and biggest mistakes made is that networking is ALWAYS about "others" and NEVER about "self".
Thanks for being part of my own little slice of cyberspace and always make it a great day! - JG3
Way to go John! I applaud the courage to not only publish what you're thinking but also to try and do it on a daily basis! I am proud to be an "early adopter" in following your gems of wit and wisdom, as well as those of others. I have never known you to be without words and so I think you will excel here.
ReplyDeleteYou said, "I got nothing". I beg to differ since it only took you six words to pique my interest. Needless to say, I am pleased!!
So, in the spirit of not jumping into "the deep end of the pool just yet" as you have said, I'd like to hear more about "kanoodling" (or canoodling) since when I searched these words, I was rewarded with 2 things: 1) two brain-twisting solitaire games in one pocket-sized case in which students construct colorful designs in two unique formats: tricky 2D puzzles and twisted 3D pyramids and 2) a headline that read "Beyonce gets with Jay-Z". Needless to say, if we are talking puzzles I may have to realign my stars and get this party started another way.
Still, after some quick pondering by the water cooler, it seems to me that either one may indeed have a home in networking. And this makes them both relevant!
In the meantime, we will leave canoodling to those who are eligible for such feats of business lore. We, of course are not, and so I just ordered the other Kanoodle from Amazon.com with free super-saver shipping. So you see, you’re very first post is already paying dividends and I only had to read in six words!
On a serious note John, in all truth, I have nothing but the greatest respect for you and I think this will be a great blog. I think the sharing and nurturing of knowledge in business and life is a wonderful gift to offer. I look forward to sharing with and learning from you and others. I’m honored to know you.
Thanks for this John, truly!
All the Best,
The Professor (Mike)
P.S. – I bought the last copy of Kanoodle from Amazon but I gave them you’re email address and they will let you when they are back in stock.
And so, the return of "The Far Side" begins its magical journey down the dirt road of life. Enjoy the travels (not just airways) and have plenty of Clorox handy, bruh.
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Don Paulie
@ The Professor: Thanks Mike, glad you stopped by. I don't think this will be a daily blog but I appreciate the sentiment and support. As for the "kanoodle", I had to LMAO when I saw your post. Only YOU would break it down as such. As for me, it was merely a fun word I use for scribbling and doing busy, mindless stuff. I do bow to your greatness relative to the definition search. PS: I will stop by to see the kanoodle you bought!
ReplyDelete@ Don Paulie: Long time amigo!! Thanks for the comment and support. Not certain this will be a "Far Side" type blog, I have set up another blog I hope to roll out in the next week called, "Road Kill" that will certainly be more towards your remark. All in all, this is meant for enjoyment.
JG3
Congrats on your very first post! I am looking forward to following... very, very glad you finally did this. Love you!
ReplyDeleteWill be interesting to read your thoughts, John. Good for you for taking the plunge into the world of blogs! You'll chuckle hearing my story about blog writing. I had started one years ago which I admittedly haven't maintained lately. When I organized my Catholic grammar school reunion several years ago and people started Googling my married name, imagine their surprise when one of the top search results was my blog about my teeth. Yup, they hadn't seen me in over 20 years, yet were getting up close and personal with my teeth now. At least they learned all they ever wanted to know (and then some) about Invisalign ;) Oops. There's the creepy wink. It's not in person so it's acceptable, right?
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