Comments on: Can You Be Vulnerable and Still Run a Business?

By: This One’s For Charity â€” and for Emmanuel » monkatwork.com

This One’s For Charity â€” and for Emmanuel » monkatwork.com — Fri, 18 May 2007 21:29:19 +0000

[...] And thanks to all who have commented on the previous post so far: Lorelle, Liz Strauss, Jean Browman Popularity: 1% [?] Tags: charity [...]

By: Lessons from SOBCon07: Rock the boat â€” please! » monkatwork.com

Lessons from SOBCon07: Rock the boat â€” please! » monkatwork.com — Fri, 18 May 2007 15:40:20 +0000

[...] And thanks to all who commented on the previous post: Wendy Piersall, Jean Browman, Lorelle, Karin H., Dawud Miracle, Karen, Joanna Rueter, Stuart Baker Popularity: 1% [?] Tags: blog, communication, community, SOBCon [...]

By: Lessons from SOBCon07: Clarity (again) » monkatwork.com

Lessons from SOBCon07: Clarity (again) » monkatwork.com — Thu, 17 May 2007 15:59:00 +0000

[...] And thanks to all who commented on the previous post: Liz Strauss, Jonathan C. Philips, Wendy Piersall, Dawud Miracle, Terry Starbucker, Tony D. Clark, Phil Gerbyshak, Kammie, Karin H., Mary Schmidt Popularity: 1% [?] Tags: blog, BPL, clarity, conversation, passion, SOBCon, work [...]

By: David Airey :: Creative Design ::

David Airey :: Creative Design :: — Tue, 08 May 2007 10:03:05 +0000

I need to read your articles over again to get a better insight into how you’re earning from your blogging efforts.

My girlfriend would agree that I spend long enough on the computer without blogging simply because I love creative design.

By: The Virgo, self-acceptance, and the inherent goodness of the universe » monkatwork.com

Mon, 07 May 2007 20:21:57 +0000

[...] And thanks to all who commented on the previous post: Jean B, Brett Evans, Liz Strauss, Tara, Wendy Piersall, Ellen Moore, Carolyn Manning, Dave Olson [...]

By: Wendy Piersall

Wendy Piersall — Mon, 07 May 2007 16:28:57 +0000

Amanda, what kind of consulting are you doing? I’m sure I could steer you to a couple of resources (depending on what kind of work it is). – W

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 07 May 2007 14:50:42 +0000

I’ve started focusing on paying my debt. All the money I get from any part of my website I keep track of in a columnar book, and once I get it, it goes directly onto a bill even if its only $6 dollars.

My site has made me quite a bit of income b/c of consulting however that job is almost done and I need to get out there and do more but its about figuring out how to do that

By: lornadoone

lornadoone — Sat, 05 May 2007 22:27:45 +0000

I will have to give this some thought. When I try to figure out what would make me a better person, it kind of leads to me disparaging myself for how I am right now. Sometimes you have to rebreak a bone to get it to heal properly, I guess!

By: Mark Silver

Mark Silver — Sat, 05 May 2007 18:43:40 +0000

Hi Wendy-

Absolutely! I’m so glad you posted this- it took me a long time to get up the courage myself to be messy and vulnerable in front of people.

I went through a complete business melt-down and crash in a previous business- it took quite a while to get out from under the debt. But, one of the most valuable things I’ve learned is what you’ve shared- that it’s okay to make mistakes, be vulnerable, and show up as I am, no matter how terrifying it is.

Every time I’ve done that, I’ve gotten amazing feedback from clients and customers. And now, it feels -almost- comfortable.

I hope many people soak this bit of writing in. That it’s okay to need help.

I’m going through the outsourcing thing, too. so empathy there. You will DEFINITELY be happier when you do- at least I am, and everyone I know who has done it is. It’s related to this entire post- is it okay to need help?

The idea of a successful one-person business is a myth. You’re getting successful- I send my support and empathy that the transition to outsourcing and accepting help be as graceful as possible.

By: Armen

Armen — Sat, 05 May 2007 14:08:09 +0000

Thought provoking post Wendy. Sometimes our weaknesses are actually our strengths, but the world around us won’t allow us to think like that.

By: Sherri Caldwell - The Rebel Housewife

Sherri Caldwell - The Rebel Housewife — Sat, 05 May 2007 13:20:16 +0000

Hi Wendy, I’ve always found, in writing, the more I open myself up, the more positive response and reassurance comes back. It’s still scary, though, every time. I’ve been working through the imminent death of a friend in my life, and on my blog. It’s really made me re-examine everything, as I approach 40. We’re on the same wavelength, I think: http://www.rebelhousewife.com/challenges
Live, Love & Laugh, Sherri

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 05 May 2007 06:23:00 +0000

THAT would not have been me. Anywhere near a telephone poll. Especially if I had to climb it. But I totally get what you’re saying.

By: Wendy Piersall

Wendy Piersall — Sat, 05 May 2007 02:37:54 +0000

Wow – such wonderfully touching and heartfelt responses from all of you! Thank you so much for being the real you when you come to my site.

I’m quite honored.

By: An Evolutionary Process | Ellen Living

An Evolutionary Process | Ellen Living — Sat, 05 May 2007 00:13:26 +0000

[...] My heart tells me to start now. And, that is what I am doing with this post. It is not a comfortable post, especially on a blog with only 3 other posts. I am being vulnerable and that is scary. It’s easy to hide behind the technophile, the Infomaniac. It’s much harder to reveal my weaknesses. One of the reasons I was able to write this post is because of Wendy’s post, Can You Be Vulnerable and Still Run a Business? over at eMoms at Home. Thank you Wendy. [...]

By: Simonne

Simonne — Fri, 04 May 2007 23:01:18 +0000

I’m not sure what would make me a better person.
Money? I don’t think so. Two years ago I quit my well-paid (and nauseous) job and even to this day I’m not at that income level again, nor I do care about that (although the savings are running out quite fast).
Balance? Maybe. I discovered you thanks to a post that you wrote on your personal blog, about an alcoholic husband. I face the same issue, I left home last summer, but he’s too addicted to this stupid habit. He promised to stop if I go back home. Two weeks later the promise was broken; one year later, I’m still here, caring less and less, and witnessing the dawn of a great love story.
Children? For sure. Children are a blessing for every home. They are the best motivation for a mom to become a better person. I was so proud of my mom when I was a child! I still remember that warm, cozy feeling that I had the best mother of all.

By: Neena

Neena — Fri, 04 May 2007 22:38:24 +0000

Sometimes thinking long term leaves me frustrated. There are so many things that I need to accomplish and not enough time to do it.

I have a lot of “mommy” guilt when it comes to the kids. I always wish that I could do more with each of them individually – it’s hard when there are four. But, to be honest, in this aspect it is not the time factor that is causing me guilt – it is the energy (I don’t have enough).

In terms of blogging, I have lots of energy but my time is limited. My blog is relatively new and I need to build traffic. Writing quality content and aggressively pursuing traffic is a full time job.

If I divide my tasks into managable pieces I feel a greater sense of accomplishment. Everyone starts with baby steps.

Yesterday I played baseball with my son and completed a redesign of my blog template. I am on the right track.

By: Sue Olson

Sue Olson — Fri, 04 May 2007 19:35:25 +0000

Funny you should ask.
I was just thinking this morning that I need to STOP thinking of all the things I CAN’T get doen while the kids are home with me and focus on how to incorporate them into what I’m doing…easier with the 2 yr old not as easy with the 4 month old.

Getting back to a regular exercise routine would do wonders for every aspect of my life. Especially during this time of big fear and change – being laid off and trying to create a new career for myself.

Turning off the TV in the evening would be huge! It would give me more time to read, meditate, talk to my husband. I always have the resolve to do that until its 8:30-9 and we JUST got the kids to bed and my brain is fried. The only thing I can think of is that vegging out is what I need.

Eating healthy – also a huge thing right now since I am an emotional eater.

There you have it.

By: Adam Kayce : Monk At Work

Adam Kayce : Monk At Work — Fri, 04 May 2007 18:44:37 +0000

That’s awesome, Wendy.
(You’re awesome, Wendy.)

When you write about being personally revealing and willing to vulnerable, it’s really genuine, and genuinely touching. It’s a testament to your success, too, in my opinion.