Welcome back to another weekly retweet roundup. It’s an interesting mix of posts with great marketing tips and a few posts that made an impact. Good stuff and I hope you take the time to check them out. If you have any suggestions remember to let me know in the comments . Enjoy.

My Top 3 Posts

Be a Kid Again and Make Your Blog Stand Out
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/be-a-kid-again-and-make-your-blog-stand-out/
I love this post simply for the fact that I’ve always tried to hang onto that childhood innocence. I’ve come to find out that it’s sometimes easier said then done. This was a great reminder of why I we should hang onto that.

My Biggest Freelancing Challenge (and How I Didn’t Solve It)
http://freelancefolder.com/my-biggest-freelancing-challenge-and-how-i-didnt-solve-it/
This is one of those posts I read and it feels like they are writing about me. I have children of my own and trying to run a business, blog, work a full time job, and spend time with the family is a challenge all on it’s own. But worth it in the end.

Money, money, money, money…
http://www.john-carlton.com/2010/07/money-money-money-money/
One thing I always remind myself is that money won’t buy me happiness. The problem it can take care is what I want it for. This a great post that covers this idea and gives some good hints on how to actually make money work that way for you.

Great Posts Roundup

7 Ways to Be Everywhere – Building a Brand Online
http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/7-ways-to-be-everywhere-building-a-brand-online/

5 Crucial Tips To Help You Secure A Successful Blogging Future
http://performancing.com/5-crucial-tips-to-help-you-secure-a-successful-blogging-future/

5 Ways to Drive Visitors Away from your Blog
http://www.bloggingpro.com/archives/2010/07/08/5-ways-to-drive-visitors-away-from-your-blog/

Why Links From Content Are The Best Kind Of Links
http://www.famousbloggers.net/links-content-search-engine-traffic.html

Want To Make Your First Website?
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/want-to-make-your-first-website/

The Force that Powers Persuasive Content (And 3 Ways to Intensify It)
http://www.copyblogger.com/persuasive-force/

5 Things Madonna Has to Teach You About Blogging to Success
http://www.blogussion.com/blogging-tips/blog-madonna-success/

Doing Nothing
http://feint.me/2010/07/doing-nothing/

Is The Internet Making Us Less Sociable?
http://www.webuildyourblog.com/2893/internet-making-sociable/

Cocktail Lines and True Presence: the Power of Not Relying on Your Past
http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/cocktail-lines-and-true-presence-the-power-of-not-relying-on-your-past/

10 Ways To Get More Followers On Twitter
http://twittervirtue.com/archives/10-ways-to-get-more-followers-on-twitter/

Over 50 Free SEO Tools and Much, Much More about Using SEO Techniques
http://freelancefolder.com/over-50-free-seo-tools-and-much-more-about-using-seo-techniques/

Did I miss anything?

~Chris

First off, Happy 4th to everyone in the U.S. And secondly the posts this week are actually pretty motivational so it was kind of fitting. I enjoyed quite a few posts this week and it seems that Blogussion was just on a roll as well. Remember to let me know if you have any suggestions!

Do you know where the greatest treasures in the world are buried?
http://directyourcareer.com/blog/do-you-know-where-the-greatest-treasures-in-the-world-are-buried.html

Are You a Single or a Double? (The Opt-In Debate)
http://www.bloggingteacher.com/single-or-double-opt-in

Ideas And Markets For Your Writing
http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2010/06/ideas-and-markets-for-your-writing/

YouTube Tips and Tricks For Bloggers – Part 1
http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/youtube-tips-and-tricks-for-bloggers-part-1/

Inspired Blogging from Cabo San Lucas
http://thewordpresschick.com/inspired-blogging-cabo-san-lucas/

Why You Should Not Fear “Big” Bloggers
http://bloggingwithsuccess.net/do-not-fear-big

Warning: Your Customers May Be Stupider Than You Think!
http://www.erica.biz/2010/warning-customers-stupid/

Why Making Enemies is Just as Important as Making Friends
http://www.blogussion.com/community/make-enemies-friends/

How to “Blog On Purpose” and Stand Out From the Crowd
http://www.blogussion.com/community/stand-out-from-crowd/

Interviews are Boring, Reviews are Fake & Lists are Kind of Lame. Let’s Get Real
http://www.blogussion.com/meaning/writing-real-useful-content/

Video: What Really Motivates People
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/video-what-really-motivates-people/

Features and Benefits Are So 2009. Sell To Driving Emotion
http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/features-and-benefits-are-so-2009-sell-to-driving-emotion/

YOUR Millionaire Mindset
http://lawofattractiondiva.com/your-millionaire-mindset/

Better?
http://doug-stern.com/blog/2010/07/01/better/

How to Create a FaceBook Landing Page for Your Blog
http://www.problogger.net/archives/2010/07/02/how-to-create-a-facebook-landing-page-for-your-blog/

How to Create The Circumstances You Want
http://www.rockyourday.com/creating-your-circumstances-part-1/

Did I miss anything?

~Chris

It may be past spring but it just seems like a good time to clean things up a bit. I’ve mentioned in earlier posts that some changes were coming and they are. More so with my actual business than the blog but they still effect it.

First off, you may have noticed that the consistency in my posting has, well, gone down the drain. It’s been one or two posts a week lately. That’s due to several factors but the point is I’ve been beating myself up about it.

I’ve been holding myself to high standards with this blog. That’s not to say I don’t want high standards by any means, I have just been holding myself against standards that aren’t appropriate for the time being.

But no one is perfect.

So I’ve come to the conclusion that I need to get off my own back and let things go as they are. I’m still working a full time job and taking care of my family. If I am to reach my dream of working from home then I need to cut a few things and concentrate more on others.

But this blog is not going anywhere. In fact I still have some ideas in line for it and a new redesign at some point. So the blog is far from dying. And I had to remind myself that. It seems I was my own worst enemy in holding such high standards against myself.

The posting frequency may come and go here, as well as consistency (what am I saying? that’s already gone lol), but it’s still going to keep going. I’m cleaning it up and fixing a few things. It’s time to take out the dust rag, clean up, and polish some wood eh? So if you notice something different, it’s supposed to be that way. Hopefully.

Spring Fever! er.. Cleaning

Speaking of cleaning things out, I’m at the point where I have a ton of friends on Twitter and Facebook, but I don’t have much interaction. So what is the point of me having over 3000 followers on Twitter when I only talk to a fraction of them?

Qaulity versus Qauntity. This of course is another debate altogether but the point is I’m going to be cleaning those out as well. That way I have more room to concentrate on the people I can build relationships with. Which is what social networking is all about right?

It’s time to put things in order and focus on my dreams. Or rather to focus on achieving those dreams. The first main goal I have is to start making enough that I can quit my full time job and start working online full time. That in itself will be a huge landmark.

But, as I said, in order to do that I need to cut out some things and spruce up others so that I can focus more on my writing business and move towards my goals.

Focus and holding myself back. Seems that fixing one is helping the other. Amazing what a little effort can do eh?

~Chris

This post right here makes number 200. I thought it would be something to bring up as it’s been quite the journey. It’s interesting to see how my goals and vision for this blog have changed. And it’s interesting to see what hasn’t changed. The ideals and beliefs of this blog have stayed the same, it’s just changed how it’s getting to where it’s going.

Not Making Money

I’m not going to lie, when I started up this blog I thought I would get it going, slap some affiliate links up there and make some money off this blog. I expected it to be a main source of income. Don’t get me wrong that’s not why I started the blog, it was just one of my earlier intentions.

I went into with the idea of it being a place with a lot of resources and that hasn’t really changed, but my idea to make money off it has. Now, I’m not really that worried about it and I use affiliate links simply because I’m recommending something that has that option. It’s no longer a big drive for the blog as it was when I started.

A Learning Experience

It’s funny to think about how ignorant I was when I first started though. You learn a lot when you make a commitment to something as big as running a blog. It definitely hasn’t been easy will always have it’s ups and downs.

It’s one of those things that you can’t completely understand until you get your hands dirty. And my hands were extremely clean as far as blogging goes when I first started. If you’re brave enough to go searching through the archives you’ll find some interesting things. Such as the oh “so well written” posts from when I first started.

There are probably some posts I could simply get rid of but I like to be able to go back and see where I was. How I progressed. I am by no means the best writer in the world. In fact I’m pretty sure I’m very far away from that, but I can say that I have improved a great deal from when I started. Which just proves that the more you do it, the better you get, no matter what your doing.

Some Things Don’t Change

Some of the things that are still alive and kicking are the ideals behind the blog. This is my original intention and the reason for starting this blog. I wanted it to become a big resource for fellow marketers to get information. Whether it’s my own or from some other source. As much as I am devouring information I figured what better way to share then to put it all in one place.

As far as the execution and how to share all that info effectively is still in the works but it’s still the same goal. It’s my way to help others out. To answer their questions. One way or another.

Where is The OMV Going From Here?

Just like most inspired people I have tons of ideas to use on this blog. You have probably seen some of them start here on the blog. It’s hard to get all the ideas out though, especially in the ever changing, fast paced world we live in. But we’ll try out new things and see how it all goes.

Eventually I hope to have the OMV up in the ranks and popularity with some of those big name blogs I read all the time. If not that, I want to at least make a difference for someone. I would be fine with just that.

Otherwise The OMV is going to continue to grow organically. Someday this blog and The Vault will be chock full of useful information on every aspect of online marketing and business you can think of. Running this blog has taught me a lot of lessons and if there is anything I’ve learned over the last few years of fumbling around online it’s to never give up.

I may be slow to reach success, but I think 200 posts is a pretty good stepping stone towards success. It helps remind me of the determination that I started out with and that I’m not going to give up. So while 200 may not be that much to everyone, it’s step in the right direction and something to take a look at.

I’m sure you all have stepping stones that helped you keep going and gave you landmarks. This is one of mine and I couldn’t help but share it with everyone. Maybe when I get to 300 I’ll have even more “everyone” to share it with. Speaking of which…

Thanks to You All

Cheers to all of you that took the time to read my blog and have interacted with it. That has been one of the most enjoyable experiences of running a blog. I have also learned a ton from everyone else too. And that’s the beauty of a community. So I must thank everyone for that aspect as well.

So with 200 posts under my belt it’s time to step it up a notch and build this blog up even more. It should be exciting to see how things go. I love blogging. I love writing. And I love helping others out. It’s been an amazing journey in such a short time. Here’s to the future!

~Chris

What landmarks are you proud of? It’s pretty important to look at landmarks, especially when things are not going as well as you hoped. Have you ever used your landmarks for this reason as well?

A bit of a short but rather interesting roundup this week. It seems like everyone was getting a little personal in some fashion this week. Very insightful. I still love how there is a kind of theme across the blogoshpere. Enjoy and suggestions are always welcome of course.

My Top 3 Posts

Can You Learn How to Be an Overnight Success?
http://menwithpens.ca/overnight-success
This is a great reminder of how it takes work and dedication to get to success. People that are doing well still had to work hard even if you can’t always see that.

Declaring A PJ Day
http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2010/06/declaring-a-pj-day/
I love PJ Days. Seriously good for the mind.

How to have a ‘Middle Road’ Mentality and Grow Your Online Business
http://www.problogger.net/archives/2010/06/12/how-to-have-a-middle-road-mentality-and-grow-your-online-business/
This is along the lines of my mentality in that I try to learn from everything, even if it seems bad at the time.

Great Posts Around the Web

I Just Wanna Thank Ya!
http://blog.2createawebsite.com/2010/06/07/thank-you/

Waste of a Perfectly Good Airplane
http://www.chrisbrogan.com/waste-of-a-perfectly-good-airplane/

Writing Perceptions: Theirs and Yours
http://writingroads.com/blog/2010/06/writing-perceptions-theirs-and-yours/

5 Easy Steps to a Winning Social Media Plan
http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/5-easy-steps-to-a-winning-social-media-plan/

Should You Rent an Office Space?
http://freelancefolder.com/where-is-your-freelance-business-located/

43 Ways to Leave Your Comfort Zone and Rock Your Life
http://freestylemind.com/43-ways-to-leave-your-comfort-zone-and-rock-your-life

What P90X Can Teach Us About Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur
http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/p90x-successful-entrepreneur/

How Writing a Story Can Strangle Your Business
http://www.erica.biz/2010/story-strangle-your-business/

How To Promote Your Freelance Writing Blog Using Social Media
http://allfreelancewriting.com/2010/06/13/freelancing/business-career/how-to-promote-your-freelance-writing-blog-using-social-media/

What is the Best Day to Send Emails?
http://www.bloggingteacher.com/what-is-the-best-day-to-send-emails

Why Repeat Traffic is the Only Traffic Worth Considering
http://www.blogussion.com/marketing/repeat-traffic/

Five Ways to Generate Referrals or Followers with Twitter
http://freelancefolder.com/five-ways-to-generate-referrals-or-followers-with-twitter/

Did I miss anything?

~Chris

A pretty interesting roundup this week. It seems a tide of change is coming where it concerns the idea of SEO. There are quite a few posts lately covering this topic. There is a lot of social media and marketing posts this week it seems. What are your thoughts?

My Top 3 Posts

Why SEO is Getting Fuzzy & What it Means for your Blog
http://www.blogussion.com/search-engine-optimization/fuzzy-seo/
As I mentioned before there have quite a few of these posts lately. It seems like things may be changing. That’s not a bad thing by any means though.

7 Motivational Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make (And How to Avoid Them)
http://freestylemind.com/7-motivational-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them
A nice little list about keeping your motivation going. I was able to relate to a few in this post.

Is Social Media Killing Authenticity?
http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/is-social-media-killing-authenticity/
Yet another post about the use of social media. It’s the big thing nowadays and as I have mentioned before you still have to be a person, even if it is over something like Twitter.

Great Posts Around the Web

Strength in Numbers With Goal Setting
http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/strength-in-numbers-with-goal-setting/

Tripping us up: mistakes that knock us around, but not down.
http://writingroads.com/blog/2010/05/mistakes-judgment-reconciliation/

How Interviews Quadrupled David’s Traffic
http://blog.2createawebsite.com/2010/06/01/how-interviews-quadrupled-davids-traffic/

The Importance of Doing What You Say
http://freelancefolder.com/the-importance-of-doing-what-you-say/

7 Social Media Truths You Can Ignore and Still be Successful
http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/7-social-media-truths-you-can-ignore-and-still-be-successful/

The Truth About Article Marketing
http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/article-marketing/

28 Quick and Easy Ways to Get Your Marketing Message Across
http://freelancefolder.com/28-creative-ways-to-get-your-marketing-message-across/

So frickin’ predictable: The creative process
http://writingroads.com/blog/2010/05/so-frickin-predictable-the-creative-process/

10 Surefire Ways to Land More Customers
http://www.copyblogger.com/land-more-customers/

Through The Eyes of an 8 Year Old
http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/through-the-eyes-of-an-8-year-old/

Frazzled? Overwhelmed? Try Creating a Product Roadmap!
http://www.erica.biz/2010/product-roadmap/

What I Learned From 250 Posts
http://tumblemoose.com/what-i-learned-from-250-posts/

How To Make Money Fast On The Internet: 4 Methods That Really Work!
http://www.onlineprofits.com/how-to-make-money-fast-on-the-internet/

Hey! Are You Actually Talking to Yourself?
http://gilpizano.com/helpful-insights/hey-talking/

When was the Last Time You Appreciated Your Own Work? — Wired Weekend
http://www.blogussion.com/wired-weekend/appreciate-work/

11 Inspiring Life Lessons from Bruce Lee
http://www.dumblittleman.com/2010/06/11-inspiring-life-lessons-from-bruce.html

How to Make Twitter More Useful for Your Business
http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-to-make-twitter-more-useful-for-your-business/

5 Reasons Why You Should Bank On The Internet to Make Money
http://www.blogussion.com/make-money-blogging/internet-make-money-online/

An Amateur Landscaper Talks Blogging
http://www.bloggingteacher.com/an-amateur-landscaper-talks-blogging

The Key to Solving Any Problem
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/the-key-to-solving-any-problem/

8 Tips for Conducting Effective Interviews with Bloggers
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/8-tips-for-conducting-effective-interviews-with-bloggers/

Did I miss anything?

~Chris

It’s been a fairly interesting week in amongst the blogs this week. Seems like a lot of “running your own business tips” posts this week. Handy advice indeed! If you have any suggestions for blogs or posts let m know. Any suggestions for the weekly retweet roundup are always welcome . Enjoy!

My Top 3 Posts

How Do You Value Relationships? How Does Facebook?
http://frogblog.biz/2010/05/18/how-do-you-value-relationships-how-does-facebook/
This one just kind of struck a chord with me in that I see a lot of value in the old ways of thinking. Not that I’m unwilling to learn something new, I’m just fascinated by the past is all. Besides this little book mentioned in this post would be amazing to look at.

Distractions: What They Really Mean
http://freelancefolder.com/distractions-what-they-really-mean/
An obvious pick for me personally. While distractions are not a huge problem for me it still is and I know that’s true for a lot of people.

How to Drive Traffic to Your Blog Using Forums
http://www.melvinblog.com/2010/05/drive-traffic-blog-forums/
Simply because it’s a strategy I want to start using soon. Both for this blog and my writing biz. Great ideas in this one.

Great Posts Around the Web

Word bloat and privacy policies
http://www.badlanguage.net/word-bloat-and-privacy-policies

11 things to do at the start of a new (business) relationship
http://www.badlanguage.net/relationships

Reader Q&A: How Can I Improve My Blog?
http://www.bloggingteacher.com/how-do-i-improve-my-blog

Set Your Work Hours in Stone
http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2010/05/set-your-work-hours-in-stone/

How to Write an Article That Draws Thousands of New Readers
http://www.copyblogger.com/traffic-boosting-article/

I like you because you look like me: the psychology of why we’re attracted to things
http://writingroads.com/blog/2010/05/i-like-you-because-you-look-like-me-the-psychology-of-why-were-attracted-to-things/

If I Had To Make A Web Marketing Video Today
http://christophermingryan.typepad.com/thewaywewatch/2010/04/if-i-had-to-make-a-web-marketing-video-today.html

20 Best Niche Blogs that Stand Out from Crowd
http://fourblogger.com/20-best-niche-blogs-that-stand-out-from-crowd/

5 Out-of-Date SEO Strategies
http://www.famousbloggers.net/5-out-of-date-seo-strategies.html

How to Retain Your Subscribers Like a Pro
http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/how-to-retain-your-subscribers-like-a-pro/

Questions To Ask Prospective Writing Clients
http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2010/05/questions-to-ask-prospective-writing-clients/

Make HEO Your Top Priority, Not SEO!
http://bloggingwithsuccess.net/heo

How to Write Your Ass Off
http://www.copyblogger.com/johnny-b-truant/

10 Years From Now
http://freestylemind.com/10-years-from-now

10 Thirty-Day Challenges That Nobody Wants to Take
http://freestylemind.com/10-thirty-days-challenges-that-nobody-wants-to-take

Be Courageous, But If You Fail You’re Dead to Me
http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/be-courageous-but-if-you-fail-youre-dead-to-me/

My 10 Most Powerful Video Marketing Tips
http://katiefreiling.com/video-marketing/

Your Three-Step Blast-Away to Avoid Freelancer Burnout
http://menwithpens.ca/how-to-avoid-freelancer-burnout

Did I miss anything?

~Chris

The list is a bit shorter this week but I tried to sort through the best posts this week. I’m going to try something a little different this week and throw some of my favorite posts up at the top (and why I like them). Let me know what you think of this idea. Enjoy!

My Top 3 Posts

How to Grow New Brain Cells and Outwit Competitors
http://www.jonathanfields.com/blog/ceo-secret-weapon-visionary-strategies-part-three-get-active/
I’m trying to get myself into exercising at this point in time and this post gave me even more reason to stick with it.

Stop Sending Facebook Messages and Pick Up the Damn Phone!
http://ethanlanagan.com/stop-facebooking-and-pick-up-phone/
This post touches on one thing I have covered a couple times here on the OMV; How to make you and your business stand out and how to make a great impression.

Stop Giving Obstacles Permission To Roadblock Your Goals
http://www.rockyourday.com/ignore-obstacles/
Amazing how we can rob ourselves of our own goals without realizing it. I love this blog.

Great Posts Around the Web

Warren Buffett’s son preaches values as wealth
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100510/lf_nm_life/us_books_buffett

10 Things I’ve Learned While Freelancing
http://allfreelancewriting.com/2010/05/14/freelancing/general/10-things-ive-learned-while-freelancing/

Tiny epic usability fail
http://www.badlanguage.net/tiny-epic-usability-fail

Forget About RSS. Yes, That’s What I Said
http://www.bloggingteacher.com/forget-about-rss

Media Roundup – Finding The Best Image For Your Post
http://bloggingwithsuccess.net/media-roundup-finding-the-best-image-for-your-post

Do You Have a Fallback Option? If so, You’re Missing the Point
http://www.blogussion.com/meaning/fallback-option-counterproductive/

How to Build an Audience Around Your Blog
http://www.blogussion.com/community/build-audience-around-blog/

The Opportunity to Learn
http://www.chrisbrogan.com/the-opportunity-to-learn/

The Three Surprisingly Simple Keys to Success
http://www.copyblogger.com/keys-to-success/

10 New Ideas for Getting Inspired to Write
http://www.copyblogger.com/more-writing-inspiration/

9 Unsexy Truths about Making Money Online
http://www.problogger.net/archives/2010/05/15/9-unsexy-truths-about-making-money-online/

Did I miss anything?

~Chris

It’s been a very distracting week for me this week. It has made a challenge for me and of course has contributed to me falling behind. But I look at as just that, it’s a challenge and a chance to learn. With that said, it probably has a lot to do with the list this week as it’s a very long one. So take your time and find something that interests you. Hope you enjoy it . Oh and for those of you who are signed up to the OMV newsletter, there won’t be one this week. I’ll touch on why next week. Enjoy and if you have suggestions let me know!

Sometimes I Wonder Why I Even Bother
http://www.bloggingteacher.com/sometimes-i-wonder-why-i-even-bother

When YOU Are the Brand
http://www.chrisbrogan.com/when-you-are-the-brand/

Data Shows: On Facebook, Sex Sells
http://danzarrella.com/data-shows-on-facebook-sex-sells.html

Beyond Money: The Other Types of Riches
http://www.dumblittleman.com/2010/05/beyond-money-other-types-of-riches.html

The Lesson of the “4″
http://www.inspiredhomeoffice.com/the-lesson-of-the-4

10 Ways the iPhone promotes Prolific Living
http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/04/29/10-ways-the-iphone-promotes-prolific-living/

17 Easy Steps to Brilliant Blog Posts
http://www.copyblogger.com/blog-content-checklist/

10 Killer Tips for Creating a Branded YouTube Channel
http://mashable.com/2010/04/26/branded-youtube-channel/

10 Invoicing Tools for Freelance Writers – An Overview
http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2010/05/10-invoicing-tools-for-freelance-writers-an-overview/

My two cents on John Reese’s “Outsource Force”…unpopular opinion?
http://thewordpresschick.com/cents-john-reeses-outsource-forceunpopular-opinion/

When To Quit Your Day Job And Become A Freelance Writer
http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2010/05/when-to-quit-your-day-job-and-become-a-freelance-writer/

Raise Your Standards to Make Life Changes and Get More Awesome-r
http://allfreelancewriting.com/2010/05/06/freelancing/business-career/raise-your-standards-to-make-life-changes-and-get-more-awesome-r/

The Third Product: Build a Business Around Your Blog
http://www.bloggingteacher.com/the-third-product-build-a-business-around-your-blog

Tutorial: Creating A Facebook Page For Your Blog
http://bloggingwithsuccess.net/facebook-page-for-your-blog

Tony Robbins – Buffalo Content Maker
http://www.chrisbrogan.com/tony-robbins-buffalo-content-maker/

Whack a Mole Marketing
http://www.chrisbrogan.com/whack-a-mole-marketing/

Beyond Motivation: Getting to What Really Drives You
http://www.copyblogger.com/motivation-and-beliefs/

5 Lessons I’ve Learned for Blogging Survival
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/5-lessons-i’ve-learned-for-blogging-survival/

Interview: 12 Top Online Entrepreneurs Share How Hard They Work
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/interview-12-top-online-entrepreneurs-share-how-hard-they-work/

7 Life Changing Lessons Learned From Walt Disney
http://www.dumblittleman.com/2010/04/7-life-changing-lessons-from-walt.html

Feeling Guilty About Taking Time Off
http://freelancefolder.com/feeling-guilty-about-taking-time-off/

10 Motivational Sentences that Will Kill Your Lizard Brain
http://www.freestylemind.com/10-motivational-sentences-that-will-kill-your-lizard-brain

How To Become A Better Writer In 30 Minutes A Day
http://tumblemoose.com/how-to-become-a-better-writer-in-30-minutes-a-day/

How to Make Sure You’re Functioning At Your Creative Best
http://www.problogger.net/archives/2010/05/09/how-to-make-sure-youre-functioning-at-your-creative-best/

My First Business Involved Brooke Shields [I’m an Entrepreneur]
http://www.problogger.net/archives/2010/05/08/my-first-business-involved-brooke-shields-im-an-entrepreneur/

Why I’m not using Twitter
http://twittervirtue.com/archives/why-im-not-using-twitter/

Don’t Take the “Social” Out of Social Networking
http://blog.2createawebsite.com/2010/04/12/dont-take-the-social-out-of-social-networking/

When There is Simply Not Enough Time
http://gilpizano.com/helpful-insights/simply-time/

Did I miss anything?

~Chris

Some great blog posts of the week. Lots of good personal development posts this week.

3 Negotiation Tactics That Even a One Year Old Baby Can Teach You
http://bizdharma.com/blog/3-negotiation-tactics-that-even-a-one-year-old-baby-can-teach-you/

Visitor Retention: A Crucial Element to Blogging Success
http://www.blogussion.com/community/visitor-retention-blogging-success/

Tips on Finding the right WordPress Hosting Provider
http://thewordpresschick.com/tips-finding-wordpress-hosting-provider/

The Battle with Fear is Won in the Trenches
http://www.bloggingteacher.com/the-battle-with-fear-is-won-in-the-trenches

WordPress Permalinks 101
http://www.blogussion.com/technical/wordpress-permalinks/

Creative Content Recycling: Are You Wasting Your Garbage?
http://www.copyblogger.com/business-byproducts/

12 Tips to Engage People on Twitter
http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/12-tips-to-engage-people-on-twitter/

21 Creative Ways To Increase Your Facebook Fanbase
http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/21-creative-ways-to-increase-your-facebook-fanbase/

Write!
http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2010/05/write/

Freelance Writers: Dance the Day Away
http://allfreelancewriting.com/2010/05/02/freelancing/freelance-fitness/freelance-writers-dance-the-day-away/

Why Blogging Will Live
http://www.blogussion.com/meaning/blogging-will-live/

Rethink Your Web Presence
http://www.chrisbrogan.com/rethink-your-web-presence/

The Two Vital Attributes of Quality Content
http://www.copyblogger.com/beautiful-and-useful-content/

Question the Rules to Create a More Remarkable Business (and Life)
http://www.copyblogger.com/question-the-rules/

10 Things I Wish All Bloggers I Read Would Do
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/10-things-as-a-reader-i-wanna-see-in-your-blog-content/

Do You Know What You’re Retweeting?
http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2010/04/do-you-know-what-youre-retweeting/

If You Don’t Feel You’re the Best, How Will You Convince Your Clients?
http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2010/04/if-you-dont-feel-youre-the-best-how-will-you-convince-your-clients/

The Secret Element of Success That Nobody Will Ever Tell You
http://www.freestylemind.com/the-secret-of-online-success

Arianna’s Mindset about FEARLESSNESS
http://lawofattractiondiva.com/ariannas-mindset-about-fearlessness/

Did I miss anything?

~Chris