Like a parrot scorned…
Now you know the parrot that so happily runs my life has on a few occasions made a cameo in my emails…
And he is a little shyt. Albeit a cute one. (When he wants to be though)
So today as I waited for my favourite amazon delivery driver to drop off a package I’ve been waiting for.
Not even 30 seconds after placing it on the dining room table, did he swoop down from the top of the cage and viciously attacked it, cause he definitely has some hidden agenda against cardboard or whatever.
I mean as soon as there is a box or anything that is remotely chewable.
He is like “ABSOLUTELY NOT!” and decides to go to town on it.
And so it’s safe to say that he has his own rules he lives his life by.
Which is something we can all take into consideration. Especially with the way everything is going right now.
The world is a dumpster fire.
Yes we might not hate cardboard as much as Alf does but I’m sure there’s things we just can’t deal with.
So this is where the power in picking what stays and what goes will come into play.
It can be habits, hobbies or the way we do things. We need to pick what is a priority and then get rid of what is not.
It’s why even though I use social media within certain limits. I treat my email list like the holy grail.
This is why I ALWAYS tell people to build a list.
Mainly because it’s not as difficult as everyone makes it out to be, but cause it can be a great asset for you in the long run. Whether you’re a creative person who sells their art of services. Or a regular person who just wants to share their thoughts with the world. An email list is what you need.
Yeah it might feel like you’re trapped in the 90s. Yet this is where a lot of people make friends, clients and customers that last a life time…
And just like Alf. I have a few rules that I stick by when it comes to this here neck of the woods.
If you’re in. You’re in. If you leave. Well, you’ll probably be banished for life. (There are exceptions) but this is just the way it is.
I don’t have a hatred for cardboard. I do have a hatred for people who think they can jump in for a little while. Get what they need and then bounce, while later coming back for more…
It doesn’t work like around here.
This little ̶c̶u̶l̶t̶ community has grown pretty quickly again and my promise was always to be upfront and honest about what goes on.
Whether you’re here for the shenanigans, the marketing wisdom, the off the cuff writing advice or the way I’m seeing the world change. I know I’ll keep doing what I do.
As long as you show up. Read the words and take action on the things I suggest. You’ll be cool.
Even if you just want to hit reply and rant, that’s okay too.
I just want you to know that here. You’re not just some random number on the internet. I consider you part of my world and hopefully I’m part of your world in a small way.
Cause when shit goes tits up and social media dies out because it’s overrun with A.I. – Well…
Email and the 90s style communication will come back even stronger before.
I’m not one to say I told you so, but…
I’ll be the first one to do it when it all happens.
Stephen Walker