Happy New Year to you!

For many, I know 2009 was a year to forget. So much bad news in the world, and much of hits home.

Yet for me, 2009 was an unexpectedly good year. Despite the economy and the turbulent state of publishing, it was an incredible year for me.

In fact, it was a “turnaround year,” when when the “bamboo” I’d planted and had assiduously watered and cultivated finally took off.

You know I’ve often said (borrowing from Alex Mandossian), success is like bamboo.

Bamboo grows silently in the ground for 4 years. Not a sign of life.

Then, in the fifth year, a shoot pops up. In that one year, it grows 80-90 feet tall!

2009 became my “bamboo year.” Around halfway through the year, the shoot popped up. I’m talking about my business and personal life–everything.

The things that contributed to my success are eminently duplicatable, I’m happy to say. I’m not just “lucky.” Luck has nothing to do with it. I’ve just discovered some (more…)

One of the BEST ways to be both well heard and well paid is to have a blog.

You’ve heard that before from me.

I’m writing TODAY–and I’d like you to act right away on this–because Cathy Perkins is giving a class tonight on how to make money with your blog.

The class starts tonight, and if you can be on the live call, there will be a bonus.

But even if you open this too late, or have another commitment, you can still sign up and you will be able to listen to the recording. At your convenience. Again and again.

This class is very inexpensive–only $25. You will get specific strategies you can put to use tomorrow (if you already have a blog).

I rearranged my schedule to be there myself tonight. Hope you can join me!