As I hit my First Blogaversary, I have noticed how complicated this 'running a blog' thing can really be. I also noticed that I have developed little tricks to make my blogging life easier. Why not share, right? After all, the general consensus is that we here in the FIRE niche do not openly compete … Continue reading Blogger Help and Hints
On Blogs and blogging
To Blog Or Not To Blog
Why I really decided to start a Blog. I have 4 real reasons why I started this blog listed below and one fakish reason I usually tell when asked. The disingenuous one is that it keeps me motivated/honest with myself on my quest for FIRE. I have seen that reason floating around the blogosphere plenty. … Continue reading To Blog Or Not To Blog
Blogging Mistakes I Have Made
This is a companion post for 'How to Start a Blog'. It is chalk full of rookie blogging mistakes I made right out of the gate. Cataloging them here might save you from making some of the same classic newbie missteps. They are mostly in chronological order. I waited too long to start my blog. You … Continue reading Blogging Mistakes I Have Made
Obligatory ‘Start A Blog’ Post
The perfect time to have a Baby is never. If you wait until you are really ready to launch your blog, there will no longer be a thing called a blog. You can start a blog and simply keep the posts 'private' for now meaning nobody but you can see them. Get your blog up … Continue reading Obligatory ‘Start A Blog’ Post
All For Naught
I really thought I had something here, a random note about a phenomenon in a spiral notebook from 15 years ago. A capital 'L' lead that would translate into a solid post that was relevant to two different threads on my blog. I personally do not enjoy blog posts like "Top 10 Most Common Currency … Continue reading All For Naught