Bill's Blog

What Triiibes has done for me.

One year ago Triiibes.com, on the guidance of Seth Godin, came into existence. I was lucky to be one of the first few thousand to join this elite network. Here's what it's done for me:

• Increase my network with like minded friends
• Expanded my wisdom in quantums
• Made international contacts - right around the world
• Introduced me to many more thought leaders
• Turned me on to Blogging and Tweeting
• Made social networking better and more relevant

and

• Made me a unicorn in a balloon factory

Thanks Seth, Thanks Triiibesters, Look forward to the next year and beyond.

  Triiibes Anniversary Blog Ring

Are you the Captain?

The following post by Chris Brogan really clicked with me.

http://www.chrisbrogan.com/you-are-the-captain/

When I left full time employment to set up on my own, many of the concerns he raised were there. But it still is the best move I have made.

There are risks to be taken in life and in business. Without these risks (and the rewards attainable) life would be lethargic, business would be boring.

The Viktor Frankl quotation applies:

"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom."

Plot your course, trim your sails, you ARE the Captain.

What's your Inspiration Anthem?

 I’ve decided after going to their gig in Glasgow last week, that, until further notice, my inspiration anthem will be “I’ll Stand by You”, by the Pretenders.

Listening to the lyrics, there is a lot in there that can add to the spirit, that we can use as a yardstick in our relationships (personal and business) and that can be the foundation on which to develop a better community.

What’s your Inspiration Anthem?