Sometimes I ask myself, why did I get started in this crazy business of blogging?
I had this idea that I wanted to review the literature on negotiation and mediation and organize my thoughts in a systematic and focused way.
My next challenge. I am intellectually fascinated by conflict resolution but constitutionally lazy. Heeding the advice, “You can’t get to Step 2 unless you take Step 1,” I dove in by starting a blog. Now I feel an obligation to my readers to keep at it. If you are going to take the time to read it, I can at least try to provide you with something of value.
I’ve been blogging for six months. Here are the advantages I see:
Ø I am involved almost daily in thinking about a subject that holds my intellectual curiosity
Ø I get to write about ideas I am passionate about
Ø I have online discussions with colleagues in the field of conflict resolution
Ø I make the time to read the literature
Ø I am challenged by readers to defend my positions
Ø I’ve met a lot of wonderful people in the blogosphere
Ø With the press of a button, I can spout off my humble opinions
Blogging takes time, but its rewards are rich. Vickie Pynchon challenged me to blog instead of writing for myself. I don’t know whether to thank her for it or *@??!!##* her out. Just kidding, but it reflects the reality of blogging as a blessing and an addiction. Just ask the man I’m seeing.
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And you've created one of the best ADR blogs in the world!! I, too, from time to time, wonder WHY THE HECK AM I DOING THIS? Then I think of all the opportunities that came my way through blogging; all the colleagues (mediation is a lonely profession); all the insight I find from purusing the law blogs in and outside of my field; being a part of a vibrant community of writers and thinkers; getting free books to review (!!); getting calls from local, state and national reporters to address ADR issues raised in the news; expanding my own awareness of what does and should not influence me when I'm arbitrating or mediating; getting feed back from lawyer-readers who say "what you wrote helped me in such and such a way"; and, having a creative outlet for my naturally addictive workaholic personality. As long as my marriage survives my blogging, I don't see any downside. Best to you Nancy. Keep on blogging!
Hi, Vickie!
You are an inspiration!
Mr. Thrifty is a god.
Thanks!
Nancy
Nancy, I'm a little late arriving at this party, but I wanted you to know how happy I am that you began blogging because of the significant contributions you have made in such a short time of blogging to the quality of the online conversation about mediation and negotiation. I have enjoyed so much getting to know you better through your writing. Warmest wishes and many thanks from Boston!
hi Nancy
i'm agree with your post and i'm addicted too. it's a real pleasure to read you. keep on blogging !
you must stay addicted ...for your fans
best regards !
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