Comments on: Using Your Natural Evil for Business Good

By: Mike R

Mike R — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:12:56 +0000

I used a binky until I was 3 also so there is nothing to be ashamed about

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The No-Cry Freelancing Solution | Freelance Parent — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:09:27 +0000

[...] spines of jelly when it comes to hearing our little ones cry. Tamaraâ€™s recently started letting Evil Mommy out to play, but we both prefer to keep our babiesâ€™ discomfort to a minimum. In some ways, it may [...]

By: Lilian Nattel

Lilian Nattel — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:22:02 +0000

Don't worry about the binky. If she faces the world with courage and a binky in her knapsack, then good for her. As for evil Mommy, there are some of those and let's reserve the word for its proper place (as in beating kids, prostituting them, etc). But by all means call upon your inner Strict Mommy. You know, when there is an unbearable tone of insolence directed at you and "EXCUSE ME!?!" comes out of your mouth? That will also do for collecting bills. Earning a living is a challenge for writers, freelancers and women. Combine all three and you really need your inner SM. Lilian Nattels last blog post..“Do you use an outline?”

By: Amandalyn

Amandalyn — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:16:47 +0000

Michelle,

My daughter had hers until she was 2 and I had to throw them all away in the middle of the night. I totally understand the Evil Mommy! It can be hard to balance the roles of parenting and friends to our children.
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By: Michelle Buss

Michelle Buss — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:04:26 +0000

I don't have children but evil me comes in quite handy when the dogs nibble on the couch. Michelle Busss last blog post..History of Sex In Video Games

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Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:18:21 +0000

[...] Using Your Natural Evil for Business Good – I totally agree with Tamara. Do you? [...]

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:27:40 +0000

That's not even Evil Mommy behavior--that's just Firm Mommy. Or Asssertive Mommy. You've got a looooong way to go to be Evil Mommy! Jennifers last blog post..The death of Deep Throat

By: Genesis

Genesis — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:25:12 +0000

You can send Evil Mommy over here any time, my kids have a far worse habit than a binky at bedtime, bottles.

I think it`s a great idea to start using that power in business, though. Maybe you could give us all lessons once you`ve figured out how to balance?

By: Loraine

Loraine — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:17:50 +0000

Don’t worry – you’ll REALLY get to know Evil Mommy as your child ages. By the time she’s six, Evil Mommy may even take complete possession.

By: Petula

Petula — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:27:09 +0000

Yes, I think I have that person hiding within me too and I have the same difficulties you do. (i.e., requesting payments, etc.) You're right, there has to be a balance established. Loved this post. Petulas last blog post..Hold it right there!

By: Kaylee Mason

Kaylee Mason — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:32:52 +0000

Michelle, don’t worry about your daughter using you as a binky. I had a similar problem and my pediatrician raised a good point: They all give it up at some point. Who ever heard of a 16 year old who still wants to sleep in their parents bed?

By: Michelle M. Nguyen

Michelle M. Nguyen — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:11:54 +0000

Myeh, no need to feel guilty about prolonged binky use. If it bought you some peace and quiet when she was using it, that’s nothing to feel guilty for! (Me, I tried to get my daughter to use a binky with no luck. Now she insists that I am her binky. This will get interesting when she is older.)

And yes, one’s evil side does come in quite handy for business

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By: Allena Tapia

Allena Tapia — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:41:13 +0000

bah, my son had his binky til 2ish, which is officially too late, but whatevs! anyway, I just got word from a magazine that they're having financial problems and won't be paying last issue $ until January. Sigh. Allena Tapias last blog post..PitchFest- No Baseballs Required

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:12:57 +0000

Maybe you’re ready for Ford’s “The Dark Side of the Light Chasers”? I used to hide my snarl under a huge bushel basket until I read the book and started to get that hiding it meant the snarl was in control of me and not the other way around.

And when the credit card company processes your payment for $3 instead of the $300 and charges a fee and smashes your credit report a well-placed and modulated snarl gets results and apologies very quickly.

By: Marvyn

Marvyn — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:16:55 +0000

I charge my clients 1.5% of the invoice when they are past due. This is usually enough to light a fire under them to get the bill paying process going. No need to get hostile with any of them. Marvyns last blog post..My Favorite Christmas Movies