Comments on: Out of the Bedroom: The Beginning http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/ BoDo Business of Design online Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:48:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.9 by: Tamar http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/#comment-1483 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:12:08 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/#comment-1483 Deltina - We HAVE come a long way, haven't we? And I'm absolutely hanging in there. Can't wait until we're both sipping our drinks, working from our laptops in...Hawaii? Florida? Cancun? You name it, I'm there! Lori - Thank you SO much for the encouragement (and for stopping by!) It's so good to know that not only am I not alone, but that I've got so much support. I'm really looking forward to sharing my successes and "near successes"! Jess - Thanks! I have a feeling that there are a lot of people who will relate. A lot more than I originally thought, which not only adds fuel to my fire, but makes me realize I made the right decision here. Thanks to all of you! And please keep reading! (If you haven't already, you can get updates via email, the RSS feed, and/or sign up for the BoDo newsletter.) Cheers! Deltina - We HAVE come a long way, haven’t we? And I’m absolutely hanging in there. Can’t wait until we’re both sipping our drinks, working from our laptops in…Hawaii? Florida? Cancun? You name it, I’m there!

Lori - Thank you SO much for the encouragement (and for stopping by!) It’s so good to know that not only am I not alone, but that I’ve got so much support. I’m really looking forward to sharing my successes and “near successes”!

Jess - Thanks! I have a feeling that there are a lot of people who will relate. A lot more than I originally thought, which not only adds fuel to my fire, but makes me realize I made the right decision here.

Thanks to all of you! And please keep reading! (If you haven’t already, you can get updates via email, the RSS feed, and/or sign up for the BoDo newsletter.)

Cheers!

]]> by: Jess Sand http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/#comment-1481 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:53:35 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/#comment-1481 Tamar, what a great series - it's so helpful to read about others' experiences. There's a lot I can relate to! —J. Tamar, what a great series - it’s so helpful to read about others’ experiences. There’s a lot I can relate to!

—J.

]]> by: Lori Davis, Director of the Future & Lead Shark http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/#comment-1479 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:05:42 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/#comment-1479 Tamar, Superb article and thank you for sharing the link! To all the naysayers and their "real job" commentary, I say poo-poo to them! You're supporting your family, you're putting your time and talents to very good use, you're doing something you love, and you're paying taxes and contributing to the economy. What's NOT real about all of that? Exactly. Two key points in your article: 1. "So now I’ve made the decision not only to rebuild my business and reclaim some of my former success, but to document it as well – for all to see. Please don’t let my calm demeanor and charming banter fool you – I’m TERRIFIED!" Response: Good for you! You're putting yourself on the line for all to see. Being terrified of something can be a very positive motivator, if worked correctly. There are so many folks who are in a position similar to yours, and as you and those folks share your thoughts and feelings, all will come to realize that we're all in the same boat. Ensure you've got both oars in the water and you'll be just fine. 2. " ... I’ve committed to being accountable – not only to myself, but to the BoDo team, and anyone reading this." Response: Holding yourself accountable IS big time, baby, and I raise a glass of ice cold orange to you! You will stumble and fail here and there and that's all right -- it's all part of the game. Anyone who says they DON'T stumble is full of it. On the flip side, you'll have far more successes than stumbles and it's the former which will keep you motivated and on the right track. Tamar,

Superb article and thank you for sharing the link!

To all the naysayers and their “real job” commentary, I say poo-poo to them! You’re supporting your family, you’re putting your time and talents to very good use, you’re doing something you love, and you’re paying taxes and contributing to the economy. What’s NOT real about all of that? Exactly.

Two key points in your article:

1. “So now I’ve made the decision not only to rebuild my business and reclaim some of my former success, but to document it as well – for all to see. Please don’t let my calm demeanor and charming banter fool you – I’m TERRIFIED!”

Response: Good for you! You’re putting yourself on the line for all to see. Being terrified of something can be a very positive motivator, if worked correctly. There are so many folks who are in a position similar to yours, and as you and those folks share your thoughts and feelings, all will come to realize that we’re all in the same boat. Ensure you’ve got both oars in the water and you’ll be just fine.

2. ” … I’ve committed to being accountable – not only to myself, but to the BoDo team, and anyone reading this.”

Response: Holding yourself accountable IS big time, baby, and I raise a glass of ice cold orange to you! You will stumble and fail here and there and that’s all right — it’s all part of the game. Anyone who says they DON’T stumble is full of it. On the flip side, you’ll have far more successes than stumbles and it’s the former which will keep you motivated and on the right track.

]]> by: Deltina http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/#comment-1476 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:40:39 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/#comment-1476 Well, Tamar, I am happy to state that I am "out of the bedroom" and into the spare room - which is an office for me, since I have no "spares." Remember when I was "in the trailer?" We have come a long way - hang in there! Well, Tamar, I am happy to state that I am “out of the bedroom” and into the spare room - which is an office for me, since I have no “spares.” Remember when I was “in the trailer?” We have come a long way - hang in there!

]]> by: Tamar http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/#comment-1474 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:03:21 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/#comment-1474 Karen, I think you're right! And actually, I get a little reprieve tonight, as I'm going out for drinks this evening. Drinks and adult conversation...what a novel idea! Thanks for reading, and I hope you stay tuned! Karen, I think you’re right! And actually, I get a little reprieve tonight, as I’m going out for drinks this evening. Drinks and adult conversation…what a novel idea! Thanks for reading, and I hope you stay tuned!

]]> by: Karen Putz http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/#comment-1465 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:21:44 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/#comment-1465 20 hours in one room--you need a night out! 20 hours in one room–you need a night out!

]]> by: Tamar http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/#comment-1460 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:11:12 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/#comment-1460 Hey Neil, thanks! I'm really excited to be a part of the BoDo community. You guys are awesome! Hey Neil, thanks! I’m really excited to be a part of the BoDo community. You guys are awesome!

]]> by: nt http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/#comment-1459 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:05:29 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/out-of-the-bedroom-begins/#comment-1459 Hi Tamar, Welcome aboard BoDo! Great stuff. I'm looking forward to reading more. Keep up the good work. Hi Tamar,
Welcome aboard BoDo! Great stuff. I’m looking forward to reading more. Keep up the good work.

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