Comments on: Self-sabotage

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:26:02 +0000

Go for it, Ashley. Inquisitive and talented - check! You've got what it takes.

Amie, so true, isn't it?

By: Amie

Amie — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:40:50 +0000

I used to run a wellness group for my coworkers at my old cube farm job…we talked about self-sabotage all the time as a barrier to reaching health goals. It's amazing how often–and in how many different aspects of our lives–we get in our own way!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:52:20 +0000

Wow, Eileen. That script job preparation definitely took initiative. It took more time, effort and foresight than your basic content mill job, and you were rewarded with much better pay. What a great example for beginners and those who are too scared or lazy to pursue the more challenging jobs.

I've been guilty of thinking I don't have the experience for writing about certain topics. But I'm naturally inquisitive so I know I could do it. Time to get a little braver and pursue something new.

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:19:23 +0000

Ack! You're a BROWNS fan?? Egad!! Do they still have fans?

I will admit the sucker punch was, in my mind as well, somewhat satisfying. I was unhappy with the turn of events in Ben's personal life and thought he belonged on the curb. There's no denying his talent, though his moral judgment appears to be seriously impaired.

By: hugh.c.mcbride

hugh.c.mcbride — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:05:11 +0000

Tangentially off-topic here, but what the heck ...

Given all we've learned about "Big Ben" over the past coupla years, I have to admit to enjoying the way he dropped like the proverbial sack of pierogies after one swipe from Richard Seymour.(Something along the lines of "picking on someone yer own size" came to mind :-)

[Full disclosure: Lifelong Browns fan. Also, lifelong advocate of nonviolence. And if you've seen the Browns play defense in the past decade, you'll understand how both of these beliefs fit so nicely together.]

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:12:46 +0000

Excellent advice, Devon! And happy housewarming! Glad you're able to stop by even for a minute. :)

Eileen, I know you're right. I have my own "system" of recordkeeping that is simple, but works well. I'm a little embarrassed to show anyone my paper-based system, but I know that's stupid. Maybe this coming year - I'm really organized this year.

Paula, I have friends like that, too. One would argue the sun's color. I get a LOT of "No! It's this!" comments, and frankly, it's draining to talk to someone who has such a closed view of things.

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:05:28 +0000

"It's too hard," they whine.

"Then you don't want it enough," I reply.

By: Paula

Paula — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:09:41 +0000

Especially when approaching a trade pub, I like to point out how I've managed to spend nearly 15 years covering a very quirky industry despite no background in it simply by asking good sources the right questions. Then I note how the same tactic worked well when writing for trades in several other industries.

Your post reminded me not of reactions to my writing advice, but in general. One of my best friends has a nearly pathological need to the smartest person in the room. (Sometimes she is, she's just not smart enough to realize no one is always right.) Naturally, she doesn't take advice. She only gives it whether it's asked for or not.

I can offer sound advice for almost anything you can think of and her reply will be, "Won't work..." and the she spells out how and why my suggestion couldn't possibly apply to her situation. A month or so later, whaddya bet? She's "solved" the problem by doing exactly what I'd suggested.

By: Eileen

Eileen — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:03:17 +0000

When my hourly wage hit $100/hour, I realized how foolish it was for me to be doing my own taxes. At that point, it became cheaper to outsource them. I could spend 8 hours (or more) on taxes and give up $800 worth of billable hours, or work for 8 hours and pay $400 to the accountant, who also "found" plenty of money that we never did. Silly me never thought the accountant would find more money for us – we were meticulous. I was humbled, and richer, for submitting to our accountant's expertise. Just. Do. It.

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:51:49 +0000

Crop and hail insurance? Done that! I've also written about crop damage from ...stink bugs. Seriously. It's a fascinating industry, insurance and all things risky, isn't it, Jake?

I need the same help. I do my own accounting, which results in the annual IRS love letter....