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May 27, 2008

Is It Time You Rewrote Your Blogging Goal?

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 7:07 am

My Blogging Goal Updated May 27, 2008

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It was a turning point for this blog when I took up Darren’s Challenge and wrote my blogging goal. Friom that day forward, every decision I made was easier, faster, and more purposeful. I knew the direction I wanted to go.

People who succeed are directed and “in with both feet.”

We built an online community on conversation. But we’re having most of that conversation with each other . . . and the occasional random folk who join us along the way.

Now it’s time to open up the conversation to the offline world — to reach out and invite them to join in.

Business online is affecting offline business models. At the same time, we’re at risk of ignoring business wisdom collected up to now.

Online and offline businesses have so much to offer each other, yet we don’t compare notes nearly often enough.

As Terry and I build out SOBCon to a yearly conference and a Models and Masterminds business, my blogging goal has grown. I work with businesses, universities, and entrepreneurs who are welcoming their online communities into their culture. I work with individuals who are fitting their jobs to their strengths rather than the other way around.

My blogging goal is to connect the online conversation to offline businesses so that we can work together in a profitable way.

What are you doing to connect your online conversation to readers who work offline? Is it time you rewrote your blogging goal?

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Thanks Todd Jordan for the conversation that inspired this post.

–ME “Liz” Strauss
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7 Comments to “Is It Time You Rewrote Your Blogging Goal?”

  1. May 27th, 2008 at 11:51 am
    Brad Shorr said

    Time to rethink, definitely. Six months ago my goals were crystal clear, and now, not clear at all. Do you think it makes sense to reevaluate every year? More often? Less often? It seems as conversations and business move in unexpected directions, plans are hard to stick to - for me anyway.

  2. May 27th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
    Terry Starbucker said

    Hi Liz! I don’t think it’s a coincidence that you and I published our blogging goals on the same day! (I created an “about the blog” page - http://www.terrystarbucker.com/about-this-blog/). I really believe you hit the nail on the head with yours Liz - making that connection between the virtual and brick and mortar worlds is your passion and your strength. Hey businesses out there reading this - hire Liz. Now!!

    All the best, partner!

  3. May 27th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Brad!
    It’s interesting how much faster our goals can change as we work on the Internet. I think it’s a function of encountering and discussing so much information daily. We’re always thinking about what we’re doing.

    We’re also moving in new territories and new territories often require flexible new responses. I’d just keep revisiting my goals and making sure that they’re taking me where I want them to.

  4. May 27th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Terry!
    I read what you wrote and you nailed your life goal there on your blog too. I think we’re heading for a solid future. 2008-2009 is looking awfully important!

  5. May 27th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
    Terry Starbucker said

    I couldn’t agree more, and I couldn’t think of a better partner! :-) Let’s make it happen.

    Terry

  6. May 27th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
    Todd Jordan said

    Hey Liz!! What an exciting new goal for your blogging. Your passion about this is clear and has really made me believe in its importance.

    My little slice of that pie I’d like to take on is working with individuals in the ‘meat space’ as I call it, and with folks in the Christian ministries. I love to dispel ignorance, share they joy, and equip folks for a more digital life.

    Thanks for inspiring me this year. Your encouragement personally and through the SOBCon conference are both hallmarks of an interesting year.

    Let’s bring it to them!

  7. May 27th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hey Terry,
    I’m just signing the documents now. You’re stuck with me. :)

    We’re going to have to make lots of waves this year!!

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