WOW, has it already been 4 months?! It was the very last days of July that I started “Motivate Thyself” and, in effect, my blogging career. I have one of those really weird feelings where it seems like an eternity ago and like it was yesterday, all at the same time. Do you know what I mean? Kind of like, “Man, I was SUCH a ROOKIE! I’ve learned SO MUCH since I started SO LONG ago.” And yet these words are just as accurate, “OK, so I’ve made those first few baby steps and I’m still standing up straight and moving forward. NOW breathe. Now take another step…”
This is post number 102, by the way. The 100 mark came and went and I didn’t even notice. I guess it was my Thanksgiving post that made that mark. So here I stand, coming up on the new year and soon to become a half year old blogger. That may sound silly to mention for some, but if you are a blogger yourself, you can understand the significance of lasting more than a month. Blogging is a marathon and few are prepared for the many grueling miles that are mixed in with those joyous spurts of energy. So for all those who have made it this far, let’s make a toast. TO ENDURANCE AND EXCELLENCE!!! (Raises glass of grape juice…I think champagne tastes like dry chalk dust. 
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This leads me to the OTHER purpose of this post; the future of “Motivate Thyself” and myself as a blogger.
If you haven’t already heard, Sean Platt of Writer Dad and I are cooking up something special for launch in January. We’re super excited about it and can’t wait to unveil all of our hard work! But in the mean time I am making one simple adjustment to “Motivate Thyself”. I’ve been posting Monday through Friday for awhile now, but am going to cut it back to roughly 3 days a week. Most likely you will see new content on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of every week. If you’re a subscriber this won’t matter because you’ll get the content when it comes out and you can just pop over when you feel like joining in the conversation. And IN NO WAY do I intend on putting less thought into my posts. If anything, this will allow me to go a little deeper and really be proud to push publish every time! But this will also allow the necessary energy to be poured into our other endeavors as well. So I think it’s a Win-Win situation for everybody and I’m excited about the ‘things to come’!
This 4 months has been a long and winding road, and yet it’s a drop in the bucket compared to the future I see for “Motivate Thyself’. No matter how many other Internet endeavors I pursue, this blog will always be my ‘online fingerprint’. I hope to continue to make it a true reflection of my heart and mind and I look forward to seeing you, my readers and fellow bloggers/friends share in this great experience! I look forward to seeing you around, not only in the basement of my blog, but also in the many wonderful fingerprints you are all presenting to the world!
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Eric,
Congrats on making it to the 4 month mark! Not only have you kept your posting schedule consistent, but your quality of posts has also stayed consistent. I look forward to seeing what you guys are about to launch in January. Good luck in the future!
- Jack Rugile
Simple Sapien
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Hi Eric – Congratulations on your four month anniversary and your 100th post. Those are great milestones that only a fellow blogger can understand.
Your new endeavor sounds fascinating. I’ll patiently await the unveiling.
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Hey Eric!
Congratulations on your 100th post and 4th month. I am really impressed by your blog’s growth. I’ve read some great posts from your site in the past week and am really surprised you started just four months ago!
Yeah, will also be in the look out for the new project launching in January.
Good luck with that!
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Eric,
Congratulations on your progress. I doubt anyone coming to your sites would know that you had only been blogging for 4 months, you seem like such a more mature blogger.
May it continue!
Cheers,
Chris
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Hey Eric,
Congrats on your milestone and it is really great to see that your blog is going well. Keep up the good work!
Cheers
Vincent
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Way to go Eric!
I am looking forward to the new project as well. Unlike Barbara, though, “patiently” is a bit iffy.
I agree with Chris, “mature blogger” indeed!
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Dude, congratulations on 100. We really should have had a party. Your new endeavor sounds great! : > )
Three days a week sounds like the right way to go. How many more special announcements do you have up your sleeve?
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Congrats on 100 posts, and here’s to many more!!
I’ve been blogging since 2006 and I’m still learning new things. I’m so glad that I bought my own domain over six months ago! That’s when I feel I really started blogging.
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This a greet blog. Congratulations on the 4 month anniversary. I like that photo too.
Keep up the good writing.
Congratulations Eric! It’s been an honor to have been born into the blogging world around the same time as you and to be able to follow your journey form the start.
You deserve all the success you’ve seen so far and I only see more growth in your future.
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Congratulations Eric. I’ve been enjoying your content since I discovered blogging 3 months ago and I look forward to more from you.
Can’t wait to see what you and Writer Dad have coming up – 2 incredibly smart and nice guys – I can only imagine!! All the best to you Eric!!
Congrats on turning 100
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Hey Eric, I look forward to seeing what you got in store for us in January.
I’m very interested in teaming up on a project if the time and occasion ever arise.
Good luck and i’ll talk to you soon!
- Jun Loayza
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@Jack: Thank for the words of encouragement! It really means a lot!
@Barbara: Thanks Barbara. You’ve been a great help to both Sean and I and to many other up-and-comers.
@Eric: Thanks! I’m glad you found your way over here and I appreciate you taking the time to check out some of my posts.
Sean and I are both excited as well!
@Chris: What a wonderful compliment! I mean that. Thanks!
@Vincent: Thanks and will do!
@Scott: Hey buddy! Thanks for the encouraging words as always.
Don’t worry, Sean and I are having trouble waiting as well. Soon enough…
@Sean: I know, a party would have been nice!
@TheAndySan: I know what you mean. Having your own domain is definitely a plus!
@Paunchiness: Thanks! I know, the photo turned out to be the perfect image for this post. Flikr is a wonderful place!
@Matt: It’s been fun hasn’t it! Remember when you first emailed me. I think you saw me on zenhabits or something? Our geeky brains instantly connected!
It’s been an honor for me to see your new business sprout up from nothing, into your future. Great job!
@Neil: Thanks a lot! You’ve been a great guy to talk with over the months!
@Maya: Hey, Maya, you’re too kind! Thanks so much for your kind words. Coming from you, that means a lot!
@Jun: Hey, Jun, good to see you around these parts!
Sean and I are chomping at the bit to get this thing launched. Soon enough! Thanks for dropping by and sharing your thoughts! Eric.
Eric
Such a fantastic accomplishment so far. I had no idea that your blog was so young.
I’ve enjoyed your posts here and as a guest writer on other blogs. Your honest, authentic style is refreshing and helps me see new perspectives. I wish you much prosperity in your new pursuits.
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Hi Eric,
Great news! You are sure building up a lot of anticipation for whats to come. Glad I could be a part of it!
Cheers,
Jeremy
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Hi Eric
That is fantastic! Congrats
(I thought you were much older, um, in terms of being a blogger)
Looking forward to more of you and the new ideas.
Juliet
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Well done!
Maybe to celebrate you could pull out your favourite lines from some of your hundred posts… (like the way the 100th episode of Buffy used for the opening credits clips from Josh’s favourite eps)
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Congratulations on 4 months and 100 (well, 102) entries! I just hit the 2.5 week mark, and I can already see that having a blogging career (or even side hobby) can take a lot of motivation and patience. As long as you’re passionate about what you write!
Glad to be a new reader,
Diana
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@Kathy: Thanks so much! I’m glad I exceeded your expectations!
I’ve recently started reading some of your posts and I must say I’m glad I found your blog!
@Jeremy: Me too, Jeremy! Looking forward to the weeks and months ahead of us.
@Juliet: Once again, I’m liking the fact that I was perceived older. I figure that the opposite could have been said, so I’ll take this direction.
@Alex: You know that’s actually an excellent idea! I might just do that. Thanks! (Liz and I used to watch Buffy when we first go married. At least the reruns.)
@Dianna: I’m so glad you’ve found this blog and joined the community! Welcome!
OK, so you’re at 2.5 weeks. Just 1.5 more and you’ll have outlasted the vast majority of new bloggers. Great job! But like you said, it ‘aint easy. Eric.