tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post116906105874618607..comments2024-03-06T05:16:15.314-05:00Comments on Chicky Chicky Baby: Fear of flyingChicky Chicky Babyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18056206889322232109noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169679317166422342007-01-24T17:55:00.000-05:002007-01-24T17:55:00.000-05:00Yeah, I don't feel particularly employable myself,...Yeah, I don't feel particularly employable myself, either. But if you don't try, you might always say to yourself, "I once thought about starting a doggy business," or "I wish I had started my own doggy business." Don't they say you regret the things you don't do more than the things you do? ;)Damselflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139191935886860839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169482500307050592007-01-22T11:15:00.000-05:002007-01-22T11:15:00.000-05:00I think I told you this already that you are brave...I think I told you this already that you are brave just thinking about breaking out on your own. That's the first step. And I agreed with all the comments above that success comes with a price. All the successful business pple have failed many times. I mean, if Steve Jobs let Bill Gate gets in the way, then we'd never had the iPod or iPhone now would we?!wayabettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06993697296070707945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169221921417214182007-01-19T10:52:00.000-05:002007-01-19T10:52:00.000-05:00You know people who having nothing nice to say abo...You know people who having nothing nice to say about others generally find their efforts backfire. If you are good at what you do and people KNOW that about you, they aren't going to listen to the bullshit.<BR/><BR/>AND<BR/><BR/>My uncle stopped showering with his daughters when his then youngest came out of the bathroom (she was 3 or something) laughing and told my Aunt, "Daddy has a tail." LOL!!!Mama en Fuegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15266558148926370416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169210499204504742007-01-19T07:41:00.000-05:002007-01-19T07:41:00.000-05:00The most rewarding things in life are also the sca...The most rewarding things in life are also the scariest and hardest, aren't they? <BR/><BR/>You wouldn't be unemployable. It's all about the spin. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I bet you'll be the one doing the hiring, not the other way around.metro mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00461160881873679783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169210053938688642007-01-19T07:34:00.000-05:002007-01-19T07:34:00.000-05:00Your title cauht my attention becomes I used the s...Your title cauht my attention becomes I used the same one this week for my last post for other reasons.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, your fear is proably the best thing you have going for you. If you were too confident, I would be more worried. The fear will keep you on your toes.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080488909182074526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169197067921994942007-01-19T03:57:00.000-05:002007-01-19T03:57:00.000-05:00I don't like to fail but I must admit that small f...I don't like to fail but I must admit that small failures usually lead to great things later on. If you start small with no huge overhead chances are you will do just fine with your business. How much money are you looking to invest? Ballpark figure?<BR/><BR/>Perhaps heading over to Steve Olson would be a good idea. A few days ago he had a great post regarding the issue of failure.<BR/><BR/>Nice weekend<BR/><BR/>ADAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169178732651995322007-01-18T22:52:00.000-05:002007-01-18T22:52:00.000-05:00Everything I would have said has been said so I'll...Everything I would have said has been said so I'll just say YOU CAN DO IT.<BR/><BR/>And you should believe me :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169166541651834912007-01-18T19:29:00.000-05:002007-01-18T19:29:00.000-05:00you have nothing to fear but fear itself.okay that...you have nothing to fear but fear itself.<BR/>okay that's easier said than done, I should know, I'm a big scaredy-cat at the best of times.<BR/>But you are smart and super funny and I'm sure whatever you endeavour to do it will be a smashing success.<BR/>and hey keep baking that bread!<BR/>There's nothing like the smell of home-made baked bread..<BR/>mmm.<BR/>Oh and my personal mantra when it comes to running my own business is "Failure is not an option."<BR/>Simple but so far pretty effective.petite gourmandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14390555269928625967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169165250974811212007-01-18T19:07:00.000-05:002007-01-18T19:07:00.000-05:00Y'know, when I was at gymnastics with my daughter ...Y'know, when I was at gymnastics with my daughter today, there was a huuuuge quote splashed across the gym wall: NO SUCCESS EVER CAME WITHOUT FAILURE FIRST.<BR/><BR/>That explains all those Crappy Face Plants I made before taking gold in the Superior Face Plant category....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04135190793124857820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169165119509931992007-01-18T19:05:00.000-05:002007-01-18T19:05:00.000-05:00I know there can be security in the "can't fail if...I know there can be security in the "can't fail if you don't try" idea (as I'm currently thinking of making a leap myself) but I have no doubt of your success. People know that there are two sides to every story, and you can rise above the soul sucking beasts. <BR/><BR/>Get the plan together, find a mentor to go to when you and go for it. We're all cheering you on.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887803142491240945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169161692194183362007-01-18T18:08:00.000-05:002007-01-18T18:08:00.000-05:00Sometimes we all need a push. And you know what t...Sometimes we all need a push. And you know what they say about success, you don't have it without risk....<BR/><BR/>I hope all your dreams come true.<BR/><BR/>Carriecarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038972194323564240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169147117409114862007-01-18T14:05:00.000-05:002007-01-18T14:05:00.000-05:00It IS scary to start a new venture. I could never ...It IS scary to start a new venture. I could never do it unless I totally didn't need it, because I'm a wuss like that. But I am always so impressed by people who have the guts and the willingness to work their asses off that it takes. I bet you'll be one of those some day soon, and you will so have my props.kittenpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05215443551546036909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169141893661933762007-01-18T12:38:00.000-05:002007-01-18T12:38:00.000-05:00I refuse to believe you are unemployable. I see th...I refuse to believe you are unemployable. I see this as the period that, later on, you get to recount in wonderful, hilarious detail to Matt Lauer as he probes you on your many successes.Mom101https://www.blogger.com/profile/15468524489744839899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169140474677466042007-01-18T12:14:00.000-05:002007-01-18T12:14:00.000-05:00Yep, somebody up there said it best. Fear of fail...Yep, somebody up there said it best. Fear of failure sucks wayyy more than failure itself. Bite your fear on the ass and get a move on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169140333754548442007-01-18T12:12:00.000-05:002007-01-18T12:12:00.000-05:00You are probably more ready than you think you are...You are probably more ready than you think you are ;-)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120658117796151128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169133652801773222007-01-18T10:20:00.000-05:002007-01-18T10:20:00.000-05:00oh...madame chick. the way i see it is that you a...oh...madame chick. the way i see it is that you are on your way. the only way out is through.<BR/><BR/>all of this angst and fear will give you the frying pan smackdown when you are ready. in fact, i feel your momentum growing.<BR/><BR/>and truly, what is the worst thing that can happen? what is failure, really? <BR/><BR/>because you can't, madame chick..even if it goes paws in the air, you won't have failed.<BR/><BR/>you won't. because you are you.<BR/><BR/>you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169132137461517302007-01-18T09:55:00.000-05:002007-01-18T09:55:00.000-05:00When I'm Up, by Great Big Sea.Sure it's about peni...When I'm Up, by Great Big Sea.<BR/><BR/>Sure it's about penises, but look beyond that, and it'll get your blood pumping...<BR/><BR/>LOL!Redneck Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947243296264284961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169128722048317782007-01-18T08:58:00.000-05:002007-01-18T08:58:00.000-05:00Mrs. C~~ right here behind you giveing a good ole'...Mrs. C~~ right here behind you giveing a good ole' shove whenever you are ready. i have an inkling what this business might be, and I can say that something similar has recently been established a few towns away from we.....in conjunction with a training school. It was slow to catch on, but it is wildly successful now and already expanding services. in less than a year! I think a key element of their success was "like-minded" partnership. No one single person is responsible for the success ( or failure) of the business.Avalonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717171111059212946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169128549973136912007-01-18T08:55:00.000-05:002007-01-18T08:55:00.000-05:00White Stripes, Fell in Love with a Girl. Fast, lo...White Stripes, Fell in Love with a Girl. Fast, loud and short, just like my kids.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, having been through many starts and failures, I have found that you never, ever know where the journey is going to take you. You can't think in terms of "success" or "failure" so early in the game, because you don't even know what success would be yet. <BR/><BR/>A moderately busy, barely-profitable business where you have a lot of time to teach and know all your customers? A slightly bigger enterprise where you have to do more delegating than you are comfortable with but also have a little more back-up? A multi-chain expansion? Your own show on Animal Planet?<BR/><BR/>If you decide to do this, you will be learning an incredible amount in a short time, you will be meeting lots of new people, and all of that may open up opportunities that you can't even foresee right now. Yes, this venture may fail, but in trying it, you may open up the door to some other future success.<BR/><BR/>(You could also try my patented "I know I'm going to fail but WHEEEEEEE!" method. Jump in with the idea that you have an 80% chance of failure and be pleasantly surprised when you don't drown after all!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169127828298648822007-01-18T08:43:00.000-05:002007-01-18T08:43:00.000-05:00Failure sucks.Fear of failure, though, is worse.Do...Failure sucks.<BR/>Fear of failure, though, is worse.<BR/>Don't make me get all FDR on you ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169125479401091992007-01-18T08:04:00.000-05:002007-01-18T08:04:00.000-05:001. Nine Inch Nails: Closer or Happiness is Slavery...1. Nine Inch Nails: Closer or Happiness is Slavery. Those songs get us going...(Yes, SF too...she happens to like Megadeth and Guns and Roses these days)<BR/><BR/>2. We call our vajay jay our "Chachki".<BR/><BR/>3. I know how you feel about following your dreams...I am very regretful (is that a word? its early) that I didn't follow mine. I really wish I did things differently...And now it's just too late. If you feel it in your heart. Go for it. You only get one chance. I would hate for you, years down the line, to say..."I shoulda"...You have a wonderful and supportive family that thinks you can. Go for it. I know you can do it. You are too smart not to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169093300032872252007-01-17T23:08:00.000-05:002007-01-17T23:08:00.000-05:00My duty, not amy duty...Jacked up on the mommy jui...My duty, not amy duty...<BR/><BR/>Jacked up on the mommy juice, what can I say...Redneck Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947243296264284961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169093236365513132007-01-17T23:07:00.000-05:002007-01-17T23:07:00.000-05:00I always like to tell my kid that fear is but the ...I always like to tell my kid that fear is but the next rung on the ladder to success. I heard that somewhere and believe it to be true.<BR/><BR/>But that's all I got to give you. Fear has a chokehold on me and won't let go...Email me, if you want the details...<BR/><BR/>However, I feel it is amy duty to tell you that life is short and we only have one kick at this can...(unless you believe in reincarnation...but I digress.)<BR/><BR/>Make the most of it, love. Even if it means landing on your ass. I'm sure you've enough padding in that region to cushion the fall...<BR/><BR/>Wink, wink..Redneck Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947243296264284961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169092858639715722007-01-17T23:00:00.000-05:002007-01-17T23:00:00.000-05:00Oy. This is a tough one. I could say "oh, you won'...Oy. This is a tough one. I could say "oh, you won't fail" or something else like that but then again, what the hell do I know? Not much. Chances are you will fail, at least at first. But then if you don't try ... well ... okay I'm so bad at this, but I will say this. If you had such a business near me, I would FOR SURE utilize the services on a VERY REGULAR basis.MrsFortunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17326242993598760618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1169089418656147782007-01-17T22:03:00.000-05:002007-01-17T22:03:00.000-05:00Oh, sweet Mrs. Chicky. I haven't tuned in in a wh...Oh, sweet Mrs. Chicky. I haven't tuned in in a while because I what???? opened my own business. Yes, it's scary. Yes, you wonder if you will fail! (I wonder if people will like me---really like me!) BUT, when I cruise down the road and see my sign lit at night, I am a little giddy. So, if you still feel like brain picking, feel free. The biggest thing is getting through the bureaucratic hurdles--business license, zoning compliances...etc.. I find that once you really commit, there's no other choice than to plough on! good luck in whatever you choose to do!Livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09154719979114564561noreply@blogger.com