The right path makes it much easier

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Watching the turtles occasionally causes a light bulb to go off in my old often befuddled brain. Last night was one of those occasions. Gizzard and Baby showed me the difference in effort needed to get what you want.
The effort you put out is often times not enough because it is not the right effort. [...]

Turtles are excited are you?

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

The turtles share my work space and that has caused them to pay attention once in a while about what I do.
They have a vested interest in my success because they like to eat. When I have money they get more food and even treats like some feeder fish for a snack.
Now most of the [...]

Are you smarter than a turtle?

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Seems like a stupid question but I do want you to think today. I know that is almost as bad as the 4 letter word work. But there is a reason I am asking the question because in some ways your customers and readers will follow what the turtles do. Use this to your advantage [...]

Find your quiet area and avoid the big competition

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

Competition even amongst the turtles can be fierce. Now I still have no idea why they love to eat certain rocks but they do. In this picture Gizmo is pushing Gizzie out of his preferred area. The 3 big turtles always seem to want to compete over the same small are of rocks despite the [...]

Stacking and helping each other

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Took this picture today of the kids all stacked up helping each other get to the positions they like for relaxation. Now why anyone would want ot stack up like that is beyond me but then I am not a turtle.
They do it all the time so I have to assume (yes a bad word [...]

Banging your head against the glass?

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

Here is Gizzie banging her head against the glass. She does it quite often. Does your marketing feel like you are doing that too?
There are so many things to do that you just get frustrated.
You need to find something that people really salivate over and just have to have. This allows you to start your [...]