I’ve had it.

No more.

I’ve had it.

The slope is too steep.

The wind is too fierce.

The pain is too great.

I could never reach the summit.

Why did I even bother?

Nobody cares.

Go on or go back – it won’t make a difference.

So scream the voices.

But I refuse to listen.

Because I can see.

And I can see …

… because I believe.

photo by Peter Gene

Have you ever wept because of the suffering of the poor people of this world?
Have you ever expressed thanks for having the material comforts that you enjoy?
Have you ever thought of yourself as a beggar?
We are all beggars.
We may live in large, air-conditioned homes with strong roofs and foundations.
We may possess many expensive things.
We may [...]

This post may seem different to you from what you generally get from me.

That’s because I am literally forcing myself to write it just once.

You see, I struggle a lot with perfectionism – wanting things to be done perfectly – especially when I write for you.

Welcome to Part 5 of a 5-part series on the elements of visionary blogging. This article will help you become a more diligent blogger so you can increase your blogging success.

• Part 1: Increase Your Awareness (the ability to see)
• Part 2: Sharpen Your Focus (the ability to look)
• Part 3: Hone Your Discernment (the ability to evaluate)
• Part 4: Excite Your Imagination (the ability to create)
• Part 5: Strengthen Your Diligence (the ability to endure)

Recognize this mountain?

Look closely at the colossal peak in the photo above. Can you name it?

• Hint: It’s bigger and taller than Mount Everest.
• Hint: It can be seen from two cities that are more than 350 miles (560 kilometers) apart by car.
• Hint: Its name in Athabaskan means “the Great One.”

I don’t matter.

Those are the three most despicable words you could ever say as a blogger. Or as a professional.

Or as a human being.

Welcome to Part 4 of a 24-part series on using the Visionary Blogging method to overcome business blog problems and develop solid business blogging traits.

Let’s talk about faith and how to develop your powers of faith as a professional with a blog.

Did you attend the SOBCon08 business blogging conference last week in Chicago?

If so, I have an idea.

If not, I have an idea.

Let’s take a blogging/business step forward together in May 2008.

Let’s each put a piece of SOBCon advice into practice in our online efforts by the end of this month.

Why?

Well, why not?