Comments on: Response to Chris Brogan about Overnight Success

By: Conor Neill

Conor Neill — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:09:33 +0000

Thanks for the honesty of your video. It is rare... and therefore special. .-= Conor Neill´s last blog ..Lean Startup. Erik Ries. The one presentation that I would not miss as a startup =-.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:34:02 +0000

Thanks for your thoughts Greg.

Despite my travel schedule to promote my book, 80% of my year, I am home with my kids all the time. So while the schedule is grueling in the short term, in the long term, it is worth it for me since it means I get to be totally present for my kids while doing work that has great meaning to me and impact on the world.

There is no perfect solution, which is why we all need to find a work configuration that fits our values and priorities.

All the best,

-Pam

By: John Sternal

John Sternal — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:58:09 +0000

Pam, thanks for the inspiration. I made sure to blog about this today with a link to you and Chris. As I mentioned, few people have the luck to truly find success overnight. But if you are always focused on the passion behind your business, it makes all the hard work rewarding.

John Sternal

@sternalpr
.-= John Sternal´s last blog ..The Small Business Owner & Overnight Success =-.

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By: calgreg

calgreg — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:12:05 +0000

Not sure I get it. Which is more productive? Spending weeks away from home promoting your business, or helping your kids with their homework?

The problem as I see it is that our business building careers overlap the important time our kids need us. I don’t know if there is an answer unless you choose a 9 to 5 job near your home. Not for me.

By: Dape

Dape — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:58:30 +0000

Your commitment to promote your book has inspired me to finish the one I am presently working on. It takes a great effort to juggle a busy life and engage in this type of project. By the way thanks for the shaky video its so real, engaging and off the cuff which I admire.regards Dape .-= Dape´s last blog ..The Focus Is On Twitter…But How Can Facebook Help Your SEO? =-.

By: Karen Hodges

Karen Hodges — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:40:51 +0000

I found both your response AND Chris Brogan’s video totally refreshing. As a Mom and new business owner, it is just so easy to buy into the myth of “overnight success” because we are fed this by the media. You know what I mean, the actor or dress designer who overnight makes it big. We all are drawn to the magic wand feeling of these stories, yet once we go deeper and listen to that person’s road to success there is always more to the story. The 10+ years they have been working hard at their craft or business and many times the financial hardships endured for the sake of their dream.

Seeing both videos has had a direct impact on me for today —to go easy on myself, not push so hard, and realize that reaching the success that I want in my business is a journey and not a quick rich scheme.

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:51:40 +0000

Absolutely! Call my cell or e-mail me when you catch your breath

By: Fausto Silva

Fausto Silva — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:15:12 +0000

I just saw Chris Brogan videos and i believe in what he says. For the thing about getting things done, Tom peters has great ideas on this thing too. And i am proud too tell ya that i no longer work on corporate, i am in family bussines, it was running very fine long time before i get there, so i can skip that awful part of starting. ; ) sheers

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:31:15 +0000

Can’t wait to hear about your biz startup! We should have coffee soon!