What's on your mind?

[RileyG]

Good evening all

 

[bèlla]

Doing better with each passing day

Thank you for the update! God is good.

 

[RileyG]

Thank you for the update! God is good.

Amen! He is indeed!

 

[Saucy]

Every endeavor must have the following documented and frequently referenced:

• A list of gifts (spiritual), talents (natural), and skills (learned) with the appropriate assessment of your proficiency in each.
• A list of the required tasks for the endeavor with competency noted for all.
• The enjoyment factor for everything named.
• The ROI for each.

You cannot determine the ROI until the assessment is done. If income is the goal you'd invest more time in income producing activities and less on the other tasks.

On the technical side that means an affordable managed host. They have the expertise you lack. You can ask questions and seek assistance when needed. If you break something they'll tell you how to fix it or do it for you. And they handle the security.

Writing is your strength. You should be capitalizing on it vigorously. You don't have to be on every platform. You just need to make content. If income is the goal you need to make conversions. That's going to be Facebook or Instagram depending on your demographic.

You're worrying about the technical stuff. But I told you to make a tripwire. You need to sell. You don't need a website to do it. Create the product and copy for the ad. Setup an account with Convertkit for your mailing list. They give you a free landing page. That's all you require right now.

You have a lot of ideas but they're all over the place. You've gotta settle on a topic and stick with it. Just because you know something doesn't mean you should turn it into a business. You have to consider the time, expense, knowledge and skill requirements.

Most expensive niche: fashion, food, home, diy, crafts, and travel. They're also photo heavy too.

When you don't have a lot of capital its unwise to choose a topic that requires a lot of money to produce. The keto idea is good but you went about it in a way that rarely works. You start a blog and build your audience and platform. Work with sponsors and brands and get your name out there. Then pitch the book. They're more likely to accept it and your followers will share it.

If you've settled on a topic you need to be conversant in their problems. What are they struggling to resolve and how can you solve it? That's what makes people pull the trigger. Everything you create should be related to that in some capacity. When you start delivering solutions and wins they'll open their wallet and continue doing so.

And you need an administrator. You should look for that in a companion.

Thank you for sharing!

 

[bèlla]

That sounds delicious! I'm not even sure if I've had it before. I sometimes wonder if I had the money or a choice, what it would be like to have someone cook for me. I could easily sit down and come up with the recipes if they were to get the ingredients and do the cooking.

It's really good. I pick up a package every month that's already portioned and perfect for small bites. On days when I'm tired, busy, or not in the mood to cook its ideal. I'm putting it together and dinner is done.

You can hire a personal chef. They'll create a recipe based on your preferences or use one of your choosing. They do the shopping and clean up. Some make meals for the week ahead of time. You reheat them as needed.

I'd use a caterer for events but I wouldn't have someone making my meals on a daily basis. It's a control risk. There's too much latitude for breaches. When you bring someone in your home you're taking a risk. You need the appropriate parameters in place to guard against problems.

Sounds like you have a lot on your plate, but it sounds like it's engaging and it's a fun learning curve. Continue with your tweaks and your goals, and I'm sure that you will get there.

It's fun kind of busy. I'm addressing things I haven't had time for or put off and making a lot of changes. A relative clean sweep in most instances. Sometimes you have to ask yourself if you're living the life you had in mind or has it escaped you. And if has; how do you get it back?

Good luck on the date. I hope you have fun!

 

[RileyG]

Social media sometimes makes my mental health worse. So sick of some of these posts. Not debating or arguing with anyone. ugh

 

[bèlla]

Social media sometimes makes my mental health worse. So sick of some of these posts. Not debating or arguing with anyone. ugh

Where do you hang out?

 

[.Mikha'el.]

Social media sometimes makes my mental health worse. So sick of some of these posts. Not debating or arguing with anyone. ugh

Start by unfollowing anyone whose content you know will make your blood boil.

 

[bèlla]

Thank you for sharing!

Don't forget the power of bartering. Why don't you start a thread and see what people are good at? You may find the things you need are under your nose.

 

[RileyG]

Start by unfollowing anyone whose content you know will make your blood boil.

you're right! there's too many of them, unfortunately it makes my heart sad. no further comment from me

 

[RileyG]

Where do you hang out?

Facebook. Certain friends posts who are angry with a certain (recent SCOTUS) decision.

I do not think it's appropriate to discuss here. I want everything to be positive here without anyone getting mad.

Positive vibes only.

 

[Saucy]

Facebook. Certain friends posts who are angry with a certain (recent SCOTUS) decision.

I do not think it's appropriate to discuss here. I want everything to be positive here without anyone getting mad.

Positive vibes only.

In the past year I've gotten rid of many of my frustrations by unfollowing news sites and friends I really don't talk to anymore. It is okay to move on from people, especially if they do not share your faith.

 

[RileyG]

In the past year I've gotten rid of many of my frustrations by unfollowing news sites and friends I really don't talk to anymore. It is okay to move on from people, especially if they do not share your faith.

Thank you, Saucy for your advice. I appreciate it.

 

[.Mikha'el.]

Facebook. Certain friends posts who are angry with a certain (recent SCOTUS) decision.

I do not think it's appropriate to discuss here. I want everything to be positive here without anyone getting mad.

Positive vibes only.

I unfollow but don't unfriend anyone who's overly political on Facebook, whether that person leans left or right. I only left a single comment on the local news site about it when the matter was raised there, and left it at that.

 

[RileyG]

I unfollow but don't unfriend anyone who's overly political on Facebook, whether that person leans left or right. I only left a single comment on the local news site about it when the matter was raised there, and left it at that.

Thank you

 

[sampa]

I'd use a caterer for events but I wouldn't have someone making my meals on a daily basis. It's a control risk. There's too much latitude for breaches. When you bring someone in your home you're taking a risk. You need the appropriate parameters in place to guard against problems

I was thinking the same. It would be nice if I do ever marry that cooking together is part of the equation.

hope you have fun!

I hope too. If nothing else, I can gain more useful information for training. Also it's more experience and opening me up more. I still have to be wise in my decisions and choices though.

 

[bèlla]

Facebook. Certain friends posts who are angry with a certain (recent SCOTUS) decision.

I do not think it's appropriate to discuss here. I want everything to be positive here without anyone getting mad.

Positive vibes only.

I don't expect you to follow suit. But I'll share my approach to social media. In my experience its profoundly upsetting for most. Whether its a comment, image, or snapshot from someone's life. It makes a lot of people trigger.

It's importance to reinforce the things that enhance our faith, joy and peace of mind. Sometimes that requires a less is more approach. I don't connect with friends and family on those mediums. There's a lot of things I don't want to hear or know or discover through people connected to them.

I restrict myself to the people I know (bloggers/entrepreneurs) and brands in my niche or topics of interest. There's a measure of professionalism in both you won't find elsewhere. Because they're trying to make money. That hastens their tongue and they don't allow train wrecks.

But when you're dealing with the general population its a different matter. They have no qualms taking the gloves off and many relish the opportunity to do so. It's a battle royal and you didn't sign up for that. Muting or unfollowing them may be best. We're extremely divided now. If it isn't one thing its another. Rest assured there's more to come.

You have to prioritize your well-being and psyche. Do you what you must to keep them in good repair.

 

[RileyG]

Thank you Bella for your abundance of wisdom. God has gifted you with good writing! God bless you!

 

[bèlla]

Thank you Bella for your abundance of wisdom. God has gifted you with good writing! God bless you!

Thank you Riley! You're very kind.

 

[SarahsKnight]

I unfollow but don't unfriend anyone who's overly political on Facebook, whether that person leans left or right. I only left a single comment on the local news site about it when the matter was raised there, and left it at that.

That's the exact reason I only see the posts of maybe half my total FB friends. I got tired of hearing their constant raging, left or right.