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Open Mic 7pm Chgo Time: It’s About Time Management!

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We might talk about how we track our time, what makes us lose track of it, whether we bill by the hour, do we lose money when we do that, how we make sure we have time for things we want to do, and whatever else comes up, even flamenco dancing.

Oh, and bring example links to share — about time management.

The rules are simple — be nice.

Do be nice. :)

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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The Mic Is On: We’re Talking About All Things Mexico…

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It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

The Mic Is On

Here’s how it works.

It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.

There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.

Hola!

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With Cinco de Mayo this week, it’s a great time to go just a little south of Chicago to Mexico.

Of course, we’ll talk about everything under the sun as well. And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey . . . and flamenco dancing (because we always get off topic, anyway.)

Oh, and bring links to share about Mexican things.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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SOBCon08: In Celebration of the Conversation in the Comment Box

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You Don’t Have to Be a Blogger

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Once upon a time on a Tuesday morning, I wondered what would happen if I posted a photo of a microphone and invited folks to talk. That’s how Tuesday Open Comment Night began.

People came and the conversation started. I had no idea what it would become – a weekly adventure of playing, dancing, talking, and making friends in the comment box. I had no idea that I was investing 4 hours of every Tuesday for next “rest of my life.”

So many people have come along, left a word, made a friend, and moved on. That the comment box is filled with laughter, discovery, and wisdom. I could leave my blog today, and relationships and memories made here would still be.

When Terry and Chris first got serious about SOBCon07, I stood back wondering whether it was a good idea. They stood smiling and tall, shook their heads, and brought me along until I was with them. My gratitude will never find it’s way to the right words.

Last night, Joanna Young arrived in Chicago — her first trip to this continent — to meet everyone and share in something we started. She said

But as I was flying in I started thinking about all the people I knew in these mysterious places that have just been names on a map up to now, and it suddenly felt a lot more familiar and real.

I realize now that we had made a worldwide comment box on the ground.

C’mon. Let’s Talk!

You don’t need to be at SOBCon or in Chicago to know about conversation and connection. You don’t have to be a blogger to know how words can bring people to know each other’s head, heart, and purpose in life. You don’t have to put your thoughts and your feelings in the comment box every day to make a relationship that will last a lifetime.

But it helps.

Thank you to every person who’s ever joined the conversation.
You’ve changed the world.

Do we ever know how many lives we touch with what we say?

–ME “Liz” Strauss
Work with Liz!! SOBCon08 is May 2,3,4 in Chicago. Register now!

The Mic Is On: We’re Talking about Great Products!! and…

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It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

The Mic Is On

Here’s how it works.

It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.

There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.

Great Services!!

We’re meeting in Chicago this week to talk about building an online business. We can’t have a business without products and services to sell.

Lot’s of us who can’t be there have great information and links that would be helpful for the folks who are meeting. Bring ‘em and lets share.

We’ll be talking about products we love, services we wish for, ideas for new ones, remembering old ones, and how we found out about all of them. We’ll talk about whatever else comes up, too, even flamenco dancing.

Oh, and bring links to share — about great products and great services.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Open Mic 7pm Chgo Time: We’re Talking about Great Products!! and…

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Great Services!!

We’re meeting in Chicago this week to talk about building an online business. We can’t have a business without products and services to sell.

Lot’s of us who can’t be there have great information and links that would be helpful for the folks who are meeting. Bring ‘em and lets share.

We’ll be talking about products we love, services we wish for, ideas for new ones, remembering old ones, and how we found out about all of them. We’ll talk about whatever else comes up, too, even flamenco dancing.

Oh, and bring links to share — about great products and great services.

The rules are simple — be nice.

Do be nice. :)

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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