Merry Christmas. There I said it. Even more importantly, though, I meant it. I wish every person reading this only the best in their life and I hope you find peace, joy and true purpose in your life. I did not write this to be confrontational or controversial, just true to who I am. Despite all the talk of internet marketing and small business my life is not centered on that. It’s important but it’s not the reason to get up in the morning. Tell me about your reason for getting up in the morning. I would love to hear it. Please don’t be shy and know that political correctness is not an endearing quality here 
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I am going to take a break until the start of the New Year. I won’t bore you with the reasons. I will start posting again on or around January 2, 2009. My goals for Frank Thinking next year are:
- To write fewer words but convey more meaning
- To get to know my readers for real
- To provide information that can be turned into action
- To give real life examples of SMB internet marketing success (your suggestions for profiles and / or interview subjects are welcomed)
- To see a true community grow via my blog as well as through Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
Not real lofty goals, in my opinion. Of course, there are concerns about the economy and many other ‘things’ that are completely out of my control so I choose not to dwell on them. These too shall pass.
Thank you for checking in and paying attention to what’s on my mind. Thank you also to Andy Beal and Mike Moran who let me write for them and share with their audiences. It’s good to have friends.
Well, 2008 has passed for the most part and I can say that I am truly blessed. My prayer is that you can say the same and if you can’t, to know that it is available to everyone regardless of your station in this life.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May God bless you and yours. See you in January.
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Gee, Frank, I feel like I ought to be thanking you for providing such a great column on my blog each Friday. Thanks and have a great Christmas and a blessed 2009 also.
Merry Christmas Frank.
Send my best to your family.
– Chris Maynard
Good on you for making no apologies for wishing everyone a “Merry Christmas!” When it’s something we celebrate & the intent is to share that celebratory feeling — not imply presumed or required participation — such greetings should never be in question. In turn, I would love to be wished & Happy Chanukah or Kwanzaa for how else can I learn of & to appreciate other traditions.
That aside, your query intrigued me.. The reason I get up again & again (which is a bigger deal than it could be due to chronic pain) is experience. I crave more, enjoy all & love sharing what it teaches me w/others. Moreover, places like Twitter allow for more shared experiences then ever before which is all the more rare if often house-bound. So, my addiction to people, my desire to help & need to communicate really comes down to the daily pursuit of experience. Not only are experiences what we truly possess but miraculous ones become plentiful when you live in the moment.
Thank you for this moment & the opportunity to mull that over. ^_^
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“Spend the afternoon. You can’t take it with you.” ~ Annie Dillard
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Hi Frank:
Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.
My reasons for getting up in the morning – my two beautiful children! The greatest blessings that God has ever given me.
I hope your holidays have been wonderful so far. Have a safe and joyous New Years.
Likewise, I wish you and all your readers nothing but the best in 2009! while things are a bit scary now, as you said, it shall pass.
Take care, and keep writing.
Brian