Howdy yet again, friends, family, fiends, foes, and all of you funky folks!
Wow, 200 posts isn’t just another notch on the ol’ keyboard; it’s a wild and wicked journey through my twisted brain matter, that’s paved with early mornings, late nights, spilled Diet Mountain Dew, some definite “aha” moments, and a fair share of dumb typos that still make me chuckle. As I sit here typing out this 201st post (with some splendid background Jackson Browne playing “The Pretender”), I can’t help but reflect on some of what I’ve learned along the way.
So, what’s the skinny on hitting 200 posts? Get ready, because we’re about to take a Main St. cruise through the lessons I’ve picked up on this road trip of words, wisdom, and the occasional major brain malfunction.
1. Consistency is Always the Key, but Creativity is the Lock
If there’s one thing that’s as true in blogging as it is in songwriting, it’s that consistency is key. You can have all the talent in the world, but if you’re not showing up regularly, your audience won’t either, just like rock star’s fires, they fade without being stoked, and used. That said, showing up isn’t enough — you’ve got to bring your best stuff, your “A” game every time. Whether it’s digging deep into an intriguing story or dropping a “Dean-ism” that makes…
