Comments on: The Second Law Of Action: Everyday Accountability Gives You Ten Times The Results

By: Dave Navarro

Dave Navarro — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:57:48 +0000

@Gina –
I’m EVERYWHERE. (Actually, it’s more accurate that we all have the same issues …)

@Karl -
Glad to help. *whipcrack!*

By: Karl - Your Work Happiness Matters

Karl - Your Work Happiness Matters — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:45:00 +0000

I really enjoyed this article. I have lacked my ability to keep myself accountable. I'm a task hopper. When I know what I want to get done, detailed list. It gets done, but a lot of my projects are large and I seem to get caught up in all the busy work instead of doing the heavy lifting. It's time I focused my lists with every project I do. Thanks! Karl - Your Work Happiness Matters's last blog post..Trapped in a Job You Hate? How to Take that First Step Toward Career Bliss

By: Gina

Gina — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:47:38 +0000

Another post for ME! You must be that pesky fly on the wall
I am starting my rising earlier plan in the morning and with my earlier start I will
* Refine my goal into a measurable outcome
* Schedule time in every day to take action (written in planner)
then
* Every day, ask myself the Big Question “What did I do to make progress on this goal?”
Finally Dave… I’m telling you to keep myself accountable.

Big Mahalo for being here!

By: Dave Navarro

Dave Navarro — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:59:12 +0000

@Jane –
No time to spare and wondering where to start? I’d recommend devoting a regular slice of time each week – even if it’s only 2 hours – and make that your business building time. Find something you can do on a freelance basis – consulting, writing,etc., and focusing on getting one client, just one to start.

Building a business in your spare time really does come down to starting small, trying to make a few dollars at first, and then asking yourself how you can make more. Over time, $25/week can turn into $50, then $100 …

But just start with something. Set those dedicated business hours. I have 3 kids, a senior management job, a mortgage … I had to start waking up at 5am for my slice of time (hence my Becoming an Early Riser program).

Run with something small and manageable, and then work to make it bigger (and manageable).

By: Jane

Jane — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:29:14 +0000

Hi Dave
I’m what is known as a digital immigrant, rather than a digital native and this the first time I have come across your page. I have been reading it all morning! I have found it very interesting. I have great ideas about leaving teaching and starting my own business, but have lacked the confidence /capacity to develop them fully. Also, I am currently acting in a senior role at my workplace and as I am determined to do a wonderful job, am finding i am spending all my spare time working. This role finishes in December. Has anyone started their own business, with dependent chilren, a large mortgage, a full time job and whilst studying? My study is something that is working towards my goal of leaving teaching. Also, I am forty something……………..where do I start? Grateful for your advice……Thanks Jane

By: Dave Navarro

Dave Navarro — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:19:24 +0000

@Elliot –
Thanks for the kind words and I understand where you’re coming from. Have had to leave jobs for that exact reason.

@Michelle –
Whoo-hoo! Keep commenting I also wrote on Seinfeld’s calendar in this post – “Don’t break the chain” is a good mantra.

@Brett –
These boots are made for kicking, buddy.

@Alex –
I used to have a similar thread on the Tony Robbins forum … was one of the most viewed threads there (not b/c of me, other people used it for accountability as well)

Glad you like the content. Info product? Maybe “someday” … (LOL, you should love that word)

@Jean -
If the metaphor makes you want to keep working, use it.

@Stephen –
Highly public accountability will definitely get you moving …

And I use Outlook the same way as you’re using your Blackberry.

@Sonia –
You are the punchanatrix. There will be comic books about you. And fanfic.

@Hunter –
***head explodes***

Awesome.

@Stephen –
“punchanatrix” may be caught by spam filters. Sounds naughty.

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:07:32 +0000

@Sonia: Indeed you now have live up to the newly invented term “punchinatrix”! Isn’t that what the wise people meant when they said “be careful what you wish for”?

Indeed and now that you’ve been labeled as such, you might as well turn it into an advantage. Why not make a speech out of it, using that word? Or in your marketing materials say something like

“The Punchinatrix is Coming to Town!”

Chuckle, chuckle.

Stephen Hopson’s last blog post..How I Will NOT Lose 20 lbs. in 30 Days: Follow Up Week #4

By: James Chartrand - Men with Pens

James Chartrand - Men with Pens — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:28:34 +0000

*snickers* James Chartrand - Men with Pens's last blog post..How to Be a Good Customer

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:13:26 +0000

@Hunter: Oh my good Lord, I am laughing at my oversight. Your response was funny as heck. "Pen with Pens" - hahahaha, how could I have typed that? I must have be in La-La land when I left a comment. Good gracious! Thanks for pointing it out to me. Yes, they certainly appear to have 50% more men working their pen zen, indeed. In fact, I think they now have a trio or something. Amazing - those guys! Stephen Hopson's last blog post..How I Will NOT Lose 20 lbs. in 30 Days: Follow Up Week #4

By: Hunter Nuttall

Hunter Nuttall — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:06:27 +0000

@ Stephen, it's actually "Men with Pens," not "Pen with Pens," as that would be too many pens, not enough men. In fact, they now have 50% more men working their pen zen. Wanna buy my wren Ben Chen for ten yen? Hunter Nuttall's last blog post..Personal Development For Smart People: Free Sample Chapter