Hey!
So, hi. It’s been a while. How’s life in the New Year? Good, I hope. Did you join the resolution brigade or were you smarter than that? And did you eat and drink your own bodyweight in Christmas goodies and alcohol or did you manage to bypass that ritual also? Whatever you got up to, I hope this finds you happy and healthy.
Personally, I spent most of my time down (up?) the coast doing my best not to adhere to any kind of plan, structure or timetable. Freestyling, I call it. It’s where (when) I do some of my best thinking and creating. It’s amazing what creativity flows when I step away from the day-to-day busy-ness, box-ticking and appointment-keeping. Not having to be anywhere or do anything is very liberating. I wouldn’t want it all the time but an occasional injection is heaven.
I have a few things I’d like to share with you to get the year under way here at me-dot-com. Today’s post is not so much a motivational, educational or instructional piece as it is me down-loading some of my thoughts, ideas, intentions and plans. If you’re a newbie to this site then you might find some of the following a little abstract or confusing but you’ll figure it out. Having said that, this instalment will be more relevant and meaningful to my long(er)-time readers.
Towards the end of last year, I decided to take a step back from the site to assess what I do, how I do it and why I do the stuff I do here. I set about doing a critique and stock-take on what I’ve produced here over the last five and a half years. As part of the overall process, I decided to ask myself some questions like:
- Why do I do this?
- Am I making a difference?
- Am I any good at this?
- How can I improve?
- Do I want to keep doing this?
- What do I do well?
- What do I do poorly?
- What frustrates me (about the site)?
- What do my readers want, need and expect?
- Am I evolving, learning and growing as I would like to?
- Is this site a good investment of my time, talent, knowledge, skills and energy?
So, I answered all of the above questions honestly and while I won’t share the entirety of my realisations and revelations with you (you’d be bored), at this point in the evolution of me-dot-com I think it’s important that I share some things which might be relevant (and of interest) to you – my readers and cyber-friends. Rather than write some long-winded, boring, self-indulgent monologue, I thought I’d provide you with a point-form snapshot of my thoughts and intentions regarding the site. Having said that, it’s not too brief.
# I’ve learned that there’s only so many articles a person can write about personal transformation without eventually ending up back at the same point and having the same discussion. In some shape or form. While I will continue to write change-your-life (type) articles, I will write less of them in 2012. To this point in time, I have written somewhere in the vicinity of 1,100 such articles – all of them being freely available to the public in the archives on this site. While there will always be an element of repetition when one works in a specific area (as I do), I see little value in having the same conversations about the same issues with the same people.
# I’ve learned that, as a rule, people (in the blogosphere) don’t want to read anything longer than a few hundred words. No matter how relevant, powerful or potentially valuable those words might be. Case in point: my ‘Twelve Steps to Get Shit Done’ article has been read, re-published, shared and tweeted more than anything I’ve ever written. It took me fifteen minutes to write. Based on that revelation, half of you have already stopped reading. Oops.
# What frustrates me (a little, not a lot) is a very small percentage of my readership. I’ve discovered that some people are more interested in using my site as a platform to promote their own ideas, products and websites than they are in learning anything from me. Some people, it seems, are more concerned with self-promotion than they are with self-improvement. I’ve also discovered that there are certain people who will never comment on an article unless they disagree with what I’ve written. And while I’m fine with people having a contrary opinion, I don’t understand the point of subscribing to a particular writer when you seem to be more committed to finding fault and being critical than potentially learning something. Curious. And sad.
# For 2012, I intend to make this site more of an interactive and practical resource rather than an information-motivation (only) portal. I plan to run regular programs and projects through the site which will encourage group involvement, participation and support. That is, I want to get you involved – if you feel so inclined. I’m desperate to make this a doing site and not just a talking about it site. I’ve said enough already. You and I have been talking for five and a half years and while conversation is important, action is where change happens. I know this new model will not sit well with everyone but to be honest, I don’t care. I’m more concerned with personal-development than I am with personal-comfort.
# I will be using more video this year. That is, I will be vlogging as well as blogging. In the next few weeks, I will be announcing a massive project that will be followed here on this site – using video as the primary medium. The project is being facilitated by myself and a few talented friends. It will run for about nine months and will involve you and me following and supporting (not financially) five individuals as they undertake the biggest challenge of their lives. I will announce how it all works very soon. We are still to find our five participants and it’s my intention to source some (or all) of those people via this site. So stay tuned.
# Over the break, I have realised that – even on this site – I need to be stimulated, challenged and stretched. I need to do new things. For not only myself but for you, my readers, also. Some things will fail, some will fly. Some will be well received, some not. I’m okay with that. I expect it.
# This year I intend to write less from the head and more from the heart. While I’m an instinctive, emotional and intuitive beast, there have been many times when I’ve fallen into the trap of writing cerebrally. Too cerebrally. As contradictory as it may seem, less thinking, consideration and analysis often produces better (more authentic?) work where I’m concerned. With some subject matter, anyway. Interestingly, the less writer-ish I try to be, the better I tend to write. And, as we all know, a real writer would never use a made-up word like writer-ish. 
Now that I’ve broken every blogging rule and written well over a thousand words, I best go. As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts, ideas, feedback and suggestions.
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Craig – been reading your stuff for years…at least 4 that i can recall. I even met you once in Perth. Love ya guts! I’ve changed my life a few times and it just gets better and better as I simplify it more and more. Love your articles. You’re a great bloke. Word! x
Wow ! Sounds unreal. Might have to get me some of that coastal water
I hope I can be a part of it.
It’s really interesting I was thinking just a few days ago that your greatest strength (1. in my opinion, 2. that I know of, 3. bench press doesn’t count) is that you are a people person. So taking the blog to the interactive level will be unreal. Good stuff. Can’t wait.
And best of all >> walking the talk !
It sounds like a great plan. I love the idea of short concise posts, as I’m often time poor. Being more interactive and supportive sounds great too, I’m at the point in my life where I’m sick of reading about “it” (whatever it may be) and I want action, so this would be really good for me. The only thing I’m not sure about is the video stuff as we have a very poor internet connection, being some of the 2% of Australians who can’t access fast internet, but hey it’s not all about me. Besides all this for free, who am I to complain?
Thanks for all you provide.
cheers Kate
Hey Kate – be the solution girl. Lots of free internet places in the community – not to mention the most calmest place and quietest place – your local library – GOLD think outside of the square…
Hey Craig,
sounds like a good plan to me, looking forward to it
Michael
Hi Craig,
Just read this post (yes all of it) and I think your comments are fair. You have written your share of articles which can be easily accessed for the newbie. I feel your pain about negativity provoking comments – unfortunately in the online learning world there are large portion of us ‘lurkers’ out there. Which is basically e-learning speak for paying attention but not interested in commiting written thoughts out in cyber land. So for you, lurkers are an occupational hazard… Good news is there is a bucket load of research and design tips on how to be most effective in engaging your online audience! So in short – change is good – especially if it’s for your own sanity. Kylie
Sounds like it’s going to be really good. Glad you’ve had a good Christmas and New Year. PS I like both concise and rambling posts – feel free to be verbose if you feel like it.
Craig, I like the fact that you will do more vlogging. I enjoy sitting back and watching rather than reading. Also information tends to sink in more when I can see you talk. Sounds like a good plan.
I felt inspired after reading this post…i love those aha moments, the epiphany, passing another signpost….
Inertia, emotion
Unthinking, ready
Change is certain
inevitable, unsteady
thinking, procrastinate
time passes by
intellectualise, excuses
then wonder why
richness of life
exists everywhere
unfilled potential
foreboding affair
leap, grow
conviction, flow
head unchained
heart unrestrained
somehow you just know
released from your cells
where heaviness dwells
unfurl your wings, sing, fly
how else will you know just what you can see and what you can say till you try!
Craig, my first reaction to your blog was sheer panic that you were no longer going to be blogging! So in view of that I guess you are really doing the right thing, I have obviously become comfortable in the passive ‘reading’ and have become complacent about the ‘doing’. Here’s to getting uncomfortable. And just on the point of you repeating yourself or information; for me personally I need the info reiterated and I much appreciate it, thanks for your sharing.
Hey Craig, have loved your site for years. Look forward to the new stuff. Thank you
Sounds super exciting!
I’ve been a subscriber of this site for over a year and I agree that there’s only so many times you can discuss the same few issues without getting tired/bored of the topic.
With so many articles on the site, I know the ones that really spoke to me as an individual and those are the ones I will go back to.
I’m not a huge fan of vlogging – the main reason being that I can’t discretely check it out at my work pc, but any projects that promote involvement, participation and support sound exciting and I can’t wait to hear more!
Oh and I have usually only commented when you have offered a free book
happy new year
H.
oh and I still want pod casts of your radio shows!
Reading is much easier than participating – I tend to lurk unless there’s a specific call to action like today. So a little more interaction could get me out of my shell and I look forward to it
Happy New Year Craig. Love your work in any/all of its forms. I find ‘repetition’ useful – bit like watching a good film multiple times and getting something different from it each time – but I understand it may get boring (or frustrating?) for you. Look forward to whatever you offer. Many thanks for all you do.
I also panicked when I read that you were going to blog less….I rely on your wise words!! Then I realised that I too should be up for change, and also it has to be good for you, too!! You’ve taught me a lot. Thanks so much. Here’s to the new way of going in 2012!
Craig, I’d love to see more video! I have read most of your articles, some many times, but when I watched the DVD it made more impact. When I want to slack off I can recall you pointing your nose, I mean your finger, at me and ask me if I’m willing to make the sacrifice to get what I want. And then I put down the cupcake and head to the gym.
Val
Happy 2012 Craig, sounds like lots of exciting new things in store this year. I found your website a few months ago and have been an avid reader ever since, was looking forward to your posting again after the xmas break and the vlogging sounds awesome. I think it’s amazing that you share all of your wisdom and experience with us, and for free no less, and I know I look forward to each and every new post. Having it even more interactive sounds fab and I wish you all the best with it, sign me up with bells on
Wow Craig… I am excited about what you will bring forward in 2012. I share many of your articles frequently because you just make life shine. Thank you for all that you have done. In this medium, you may not always know how much you are impacting lives. I want to tell you… You have made such a positive difference in mine. Your take… slant… and wisdom are priceless. Thank you! Looking forward to a all new Craig… lol how do you improve on perfection, Craig?
Victoria
I’m all about the DOING so any motivation, changes, inspiration in regards to that will be greatly appreciated.
I don’t comment very often and I don’t know that I have ever disagreed with any of your posts. Thank you for inspiring me and for being who you are. I don’t do New Year’s Resolutions. They feel like the promises of my childhood that always got broken by the adults who made them. This year I have decided to be more active. Since I got pneumonia in November 2010, I haven’t been as active. I decided just this week to make that change to be more active. I just turned 60 last month and I know that moving will get me in better shape. When I drive into a parking lot, I never look for the closest spot to the front door. I always park far away because I intend to walk as long as I can. I intend to stay young in attitude even when my body disagrees. I can do my best to get back in shape which I haven’t been for a long time. I have exercise tapes and I intend to use them. I also intend to get back out into nature more. I need the grounding of nature in my life. I look forward to whatever you are sending our way with your blog for 2012.
I’m excited.
I don’t comment much but I am a huge supporter of you and your work! You rattle my cage – in a good way.
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More from the heart, change and growth
Happy New Year Craig x
Hi Craig
I look forward to the new direction. Love reading your posts and am happy to participate rather than just lurk
Happy new year
Jo
Hi Craig
Keep doing what you believe in because that is what makes you special.
Thanks for your inspiration and have a good 2012.
Sounds great.
I’ve been reading for blogs for the last couple of years. A lot of the time I’m a lucker, but I try & post. Sometimes I change my name in my post.
I like the interactive idea, is that going to be like that challenge we did on here (don’t remember the date). When we all had to select something we would change for a month & then we had to report in every Thursday & say how our week went. I enjoyed that. Or is it going to be something more exciting.
Looking forward to hearing about the project that’s coming up where 5 people are going to be supported as they go through some challenges.
Bring on 2012…..
Hi Craig and Team,
Happy New Year. Your work with me, my family, my workmates and students has always been appreciated and treasured over 25(?) years.
At my age I am still fit and healthy enough (pysically, emotionally and psychologically) to rebuild a business and now our country reception centre and accommodation are now ticking nicely – largely due to having a long term, strong, healthy and resilient body through your exercise, food and health programs.
Please stay inspired, motivated and challenged as your work is so valuable to so many and is so accessible.
Film clips will be great – looking forward to 2012.
Again – thank you from my heart.
Annie
Craig,
I loved your post. Sounds exciting. Love the idea of more action – god knows I need a good boot up the bum sometimes to get out of my comfort zone. In summary, “I’m in!”
Thanks for being you and not compromising that to keep us happy.
Nycole
bring it on!
Ooooo….(sitting here clapping hands and getting excited). Can’t wait to see what the new changes are Craig.
I have been a daily reader of your blogs now for over a year and yep, there have been times where I have disagreed or times where you got under my fingernails but thats my choice (see I have learnt something from you!).
I was talking to my mum recently about both of us changing our lives and found it amazing how some of the things that I was telling her was things that I have remembered and putting into practice from you workshops and blogs.
Thank you for your insight to which we all take from it what we want (reality is certainly subjective) but thank you also for caring enough about us (and most importantly you) to mix it up a little.
Can’t wait to be an active participant this year.
K xx
Craig, reading what you write is like spending time with an old friend. A friend who drags me up. A friend who wants the best for me. Your passion and energy inspire me.
P.S. And I love all the writing styles you work with; even your Eckart moments
Hi Craig , never commented before ….but it is a New Year . I read your new and past blogs and continue to be inspired , challenged, entertained and often jolted back into reality .The changes sound exciting ..cant wait to be involved. xx
Hi Craig,
I adore your blog posts, and your new direction for 2012 sounds ideal. Don’t under-estimate the impact your words are having on the hearts and minds of your readers. Without you thoughts, MANY people’s lives would be a little less rich, a little fatter and a little less self-disciplined.
Craig
Interesting as some of your realizations were similar to some that I had last year. (Didn’t feel the need to post them)
I am very curious about the writing from the heart as I sometimes wish I could just give people the feeling in my heart rather than try and explain it. (Words Pfft) So lets hope you are better at it than me.
Looking forward to this year my best ever…
I am a newbie subscriber and looking forward to future posts.
Unreal, this is so exciting. Bring it on Craig.
More learnings from a great teacher.!!!
May everyone enjoy the changes they make for 2012 XX
Sounds great, looking forward to it
I don’t comment very often, but I read every word you write. I must the opposite to most of your readers, in that although I always get something out of your shorter posts, I actually prefer your longer one.
I don’t mind the repetition in some of your posts, because sometimes it’s that reinforcement of something you already knew or read in the past that makes things click. Sometimes you’re ready to hear the message now, whereas you might not have been previously.
I don’t have a computer at home, and I access your site from work and video streaming is blocked. I am hoping to catch your videos on friends’ and family’s computers, otherwise it seems I may be missing out on quite a bit of what you have to say in the future.
For the record, I have loved the way things have been so far, but I completely understand your need to stretch and grow and change. Absolute best of luck to you, and know that you are influencing people’s lives no matter what format this site takes.
Welcome back Craig
Wow, you did heaps of thinking while you were freestyling! Did it hurt (thinking so much)
?
You’ve piqued my interest (as intended) with this new format & the challenge, & I’m looking forward to see more vlogging.
Have an awesome day!
Okay, now I’m feeling valued and loved. You know that kind of feedback and attention is addictive for an (this) only child?
Just wanted to clear up one thing… don’t panic – I won’t be writing less this year but there will be less repetition with the subject matter. Yes, there will still be some ‘get off your arse’ (type) aritcles but we will also be exploring (and conquering) some new frontiers…
Whooo good work buddy! Am so sick of people promoting themselves on your site…
Thanks Craig that reminds me of an article I wrote…blah blah check my link…
If I wanted the yellow pages I would subscribe to it:)
Happy new year … ! Kate
Craig this is both exciting and challenging for both you and us and I understand the need for change – see we have learnt from you! I would just like to reiterate an earlier comment about video content as like many, I also access this site through work and it is obvious when we are watching videos versus the written word – is it possible that you get one of those “Dragon Naturally Speaking” programmes to also interpret the speaking voice to word so that some of us can still read what is being said? Just a thought but I’m still excited by the technological age we are going through which will obviously make things far more exciting overall.
Keep up the good work and I look forward to the coming months to see what transpires. All the best of luck!!!!
Craig.. I’m so excited to see what comes out of you.com this year! I’ve been a reader for years now and although I’m subscribed to a few blogs, yours is the one I find myself coming back to for practical no s*** learning.
Whatever you do this year, I’ll be reading, contributing and being involved, as much as I can from interstate.
I genuinely love learning from you.
Big hugs () ()
Nice Craig! I have been a subscriber for a year now & this is my first time to make a comment! Sad really! I do receive so great stop & think info from you. I look forward to a wonderful 2012 with you.
Thank you for all your great work, thoughts, & practical kicks up the bum!!!
Here is to a GREAT 2012
Good luck with change of format and bring on change and growth for all of us in 2012.
Hey Craig,
Now that you are shaking things up, just wanted to let you know how valuable your website is and how generous I think you are to share all of your thoughts and opinions for free (and I agree with all of them).
I have been reading your blog since the very beginning (my mum got me into it) and at that time I had been really struggling at uni, only just passing, and not really learning much (i think i was a little burned out after high school).
Well, with the help of your blogs (in particular the one about motivation vs commitment) I have managed to pick up my game, finish medicine in the top 10 at my clinical school, half finish a masters, and now I’m gearing up to sit my specialty exams (the most anxiety riddled and difficult exams of my life) next year. Your blogs always seem to come with a message at a time when I need to hear exactly what you are saying. Don’t know how you manage to do that, it’s pretty uncanny.
Thanks so much Craig, you make a big difference to so many people. I’ll have to look up the archives this year to get my regular dose of arse-kicking
Cheers
From Kim
Happy New Year Craig !
Go ahead, write with your heart and dont read over it before you send it. I’m no writer (in my opinion) but when I was keeping a blog of my move to another place my friends would always write back and say “hey, you should be a writer”. I think writing with your heart brings out more of your personality (although I over-word things generally – NO, really !!!). Looking forward to reading some more of/about you.
Thanks for the update Craig.
I look forward to the new changes and the chance to get more involved and motivated.
Happy New Year!
ps. I did make a resolution. I quit smoking. I am really happy and dedicated to it.
Hi Craig. I’m a reader, and have only ever left a few replies (none argumentative) and have enjoyed reading your articles. I accidentally left one on the printers at work called “motivation is like a fart” and someone picked it up and thought it was mine…… Not sure how I sould take that!?
Thanks for th sharing, caring and honesty. Your quite popular in my circle of friends. Some have books, been to seminars, worked closely with you and tell us how hot you are.
I look forward to reading your articles when you write them, and especially them being heartfelt.
I’m a lurker too. I always read your articles no matter what the length is, i almost always say “hey, that’s what i thought”, i usually get a least a smile out of them and I never read the comments any more (today being the exception” because the good feelings get tainted by excuse makers and the few % who post negatively. Keep up the good work! so i can keep lurking
Craig & others
you seriously rock – I am the same overweight person I have been for 15 years and when I sit and read what you write and go back to your books I have bought I am motivated – when you came out to the office I got on board and last year I made that change – thank you – cause you really were a part of that start of the journey for me – however at age 46yo I fell pregant and kept up some of the good work but then in Sep my son was stillborn and I am fine and ok and will continue to be the strong & positive person I am – however I hit a brick wall and the goodness I did was undone. Your email today came at such a needed time – you reminded me of so much and how far I too had come from reading what your write and your 12 steps and your books & I promise myself and my living family (grown up children and beautiful partner who just proposed to me after 18 years together) that I will get back on track and honour my Angel Boy and honour you too for all that you give us so often – the repetition, the constant bouying up of us and the faith that we will get it! thanks Craig – I get it
Please continue what is obvious from your HUGE fanclub a much needed platform
kindest thoughts
Cathie
HNY Craig.
I’m not one to blow smoke up someone’s coit, but i’ve got to say, like many many other people here, I love what you do. Whilst I don’t read all of your blogs, (well, the first paragraph always), I have about 10 I read over and over again and I must say, you have helped change me for the better.
I’m currently renovating my body (to steal a well used term) and your advice about getting uncomfortable sticks with me during my workouts and help me push through.
So, I look forward to the changes you plan to implement and to the vlogs also.
And as one young lady commented earlier – love ya guts!
cheers
B
Hi Craig
I have been reading for years, and never commented. I love your work, and your writing style, and have been personally motivated to make a very big change in my life over the last couple of months – and I didn’t even wait for new year to do it, so am feeling pretty chuffed about that, and I am prepared to give you credit for that one.
I think the chance to be interactive is good and whatever keeps you motivated to do what you do is OK by me, because it is a valuable service, and is also pretty entertaining here at my desk.
Look forward to seeing what’s in store for 2012.
Penny
Hey Craig,
Spoke to you last week at our furniture shop. Love what’s heading our way in 2012 on your site! Bring it on. Just wondering if you are looking for nominations for your 5 people?? I think I know a perfect candidate!! (don’t tell him I said that!) you know where to find him
As I said to you last week, I forward your articles to people left, right & centre and will continue to do so, short, long or whatever, because I love everything you talk about. Looking forward to getting involved more in 2012 as I am a long time reader, first time post-er!
Cheers
Kate
Weh hey gr8 too hear from you, Happy NY..
I often write long reply’s an then re read them and think o’ no , im not a writer or clever enuf , i only write what i feel inside ..Or i read everyone else’s answers then pt myself off and think my posts are pointless, so tonight i am gong to post..
I love your work , I am also a successful, personal developmental coach for women, and like you need change, there is only so much of helping or listening too others going over n over about the same issues, that you can cover. ..This year im promoting,’ get up and get with on with it, no more kid gloves’, style coaching..So i’ll be listening carefully and also interested in your gr8 project, as i too , have a small crowd of talented friends , this side of the globe, should anything be possible, I am personally in serious need of a challenge.. I ,Smoke, drink, party, detox now and again, not enough ,I really am up for something huge in my life, big 2012 changes , also I made no resolutions ,coz you said so lol..Anyway follower for life, as we are in the same clan ;0 x
Hi Craig
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Happy New Year right back at you.
I’m one of the guilty always read and never comment peeps on your site and I’d like to say I love the idea of more doing than talking about how to do it that you have planned this year. I’ve been to one of your sessions in Brisbane a few years ago and to be honest, I haven’t reached my goals yet but I’m on my way there in making small changes.
Look forward to seeing what’s in store for 2012
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Ok…. those were meant to be
yo Craig
love your growth curve!
mike baca
denver colo
Hey Craig,
Feels like a very sad and dark day after reading your post.
I’ve been a long time visitor on your site. (Since ’06)
I was looking for something to help me manage my team at work after reading ‘The Carrot Principle’ and stumble upon your website.
It’s been an real eye opener for me. (mind opener as well)
I havent write much feedback on your posts but I have read them all.
I wanted to say thank you.
I admire all the time and energy you’ve put up on your site. I understand that you’re not getting much (concrete) out of it. It must have been a pain in the *** at times coming up with new things to talk about and new ways to pass along your messages to people. You’ve done a great job.
Articles like: Sitting at Life’s Train Station, Letting Opportunities Slide and My Life…. Five Years From Now = really did it for me.
Even though I wasnt looking for ways to get in better shape, I did find alot of things that enlightened me. Your posts helped me every week for so many years. I feel like you’re a part of my family…
I hope that one day, I will have enough money to go to Australia and shake your hand. You’ve changed me… well, as you said = it’s still me, but only better. You are a good-hearted person and your passion makes a difference, even here on the internet.
I will continue to live, laugh, love and learn.
Thank you for sharing so much,
Jc
from QC, Canada.
Hi Craig,
I’ve been following your blog for over a year and although like others I’ve not commented, I’d like to say thank you for helping me get through one of the toughest years of my life – You and all the people that make your blog the great thing that it is have kept me grounded, motivated and got me back on track.
Thank you very much!
It’s very insightful to sit back and gauge where a person is at – and in those quite times when the creativity juices are flowing is where clarity of direction and how to’s emerge. It’s what we all should be doing and well done Craig as always for your honesty. I’m looking forward with anticipation of ‘what’s coming next’…
Hi Craig,
I am so excited that this the year of the heart because that is where love flows from and we all know that love covers a multitude of sins!!! So get ready to see your readers finally “get it”.
I believe that as each person understands their own value they will become doers.
I have been reading and quoting you for years now, have all the head knowledge but recently the heart clicked and I know that I am so worth putting all that knowledge into being.
Remember what you do is a bit like digging up a field ready for the planting and harvesting. You may not always reap the harvest but many many of the seeds you have sown over the years have not gone to waste. Looking forward to an amazing 2012.
Hearfelt Thanks
Cheryl (Sunny SA)
Fantastic read! Exactly what i needed to start my year
p.s. I never got my book
Sounds like a good plan, looking forward to it, your stuff is great, it has personally had a great impact in my life. give us more as we interact!
I’ve been reading your articles for years although I hardly ever comment, I do love your blunt ‘ say it how it is’, ‘don’t pull any punches’ style. The new ideas sound fantastic, I can’t wait to get involved.
Ok I will Stop F*cking Around and comment, rather than Lurk!
I was directed to your site from elsewhere in cyberworld a couple of years ago and just love it. Very insightful, straight to the point & often puts a smile on my dial! Will be intriguing to see how you (we) Grow!
Happy New Year Craig! I’ve missed you!
I made a new year resolution not to make any new year resolutions… does that mean I broke it already?!!
Looking forward to experiencing your new project… sounds very interesting!
{{HUG}} Tina
I have been following your posts from day one. I eagerly await your posts and can always find something that resonates or connects with what I am currently battlleing with…amazing…are you psychic? I sometimes write down a point (copyright?)
have made on a post it note and pop it on my computer screen at work and unbeknown
To you, you have helped me make it through the day. Thank you xo
I agree with you there. You don’t know how many times I have been feeling so frustrated with my life and where Im at and a notification of a blog post comes up with exactly what I am dealing with. Craigs blunt, in your face style of writing just gets me thinking and really clears all the extraneous stuff away so you can really look at the crux of your problem and sort it.
I appreciate all you do here and am looking forward to what’s next~
Happy New Year
Dear Craig:
I’m a Reader and fan from Brazil, and although I know you won’t change you resolutions because of me, let me express my unconditional love.
I’m reading every post of your blog for about 3 years and I love the provocative and thought provoking stuff and I think it make me do a lot of important things in my life in the last years(specially the discomfort theory).
I always expect the Sunday post(I think is on Monday in Oz) and the eventual mid of week post.
It changed my life forever!
I hope somewhat that your posts don’t ”evolve” too much o contemplate the broad audience that want videos and “less than 100 words” stuff.
Thanks a lot for everything!
Rafael
Thanks for writing this, Its made me realise I need to rethink how I’m doing a few things and ACT. Thanks for aiding me when I get into a ‘not good’ comfort zone. Have a wonderful 2012
Sandi
‘Great work Harps’
You are amazing just the way you are….so glad I met you.
And I sighed relief when you posted the below comment – finally….
# What frustrates me (a little, not a lot) is a very small percentage of my readership. I’ve discovered that some people are more interested in using my site as a platform to promote their own ideas, products and websites than they are in learning anything from me. Some people, it seems, are more concerned with self-promotion than they are with self-improvement.
DITTO – I am so sick of it,their photos, competitions, results, links etc – if I wanted to subscribe to their crap I would not be here….ironically in all the comments these ‘people’ now don’t comment and acknowledge they take advantage of you – says it all!!!!
It is so refreshing to read all the lurkers comments – please stay here with us – you are all more than welcome and will meet some great new friends (just as scared as you to comment at times).
Looking forward to 2012 – bring it on
Fi xx
…and have you noticed that some self-promoters still don’t get it?! C’mon guys, read between the lines…oh, hang on, there are no lines to read between – Craig tells it like it is…
Tip my hat to you Craig. Love the new ideas. Looking forward to becoming more proactively involved. Thanks for being you!
Hi Craig,
Happy New Year!
I am also a lurker, and so far I have never commented.
I really enjoy your posts and appreciate you sharing your vast wisdom with us.
Thank you for continually inspiring me, Craig. I’m really looking forward to whatever you have planned in 2012.
Just saying hi from Scotland…..
Pet
xoxo
Hi Craig,
Firstly Happy New Year!!!
I have been introduced to you vis listening to you on SEN and what you speak makes alot of sense, so I thought I would get on your site to see how you tick LOL. I then purchased Stop F*cking around as it was mentioned on SEN, and did that book hit home alot….I got so much from this book, and then to hear how you have re-evaluate where you sit just makes me that much more confident to believe more in myself. Anyway keep up the great work and using technology to get to us, your audience is a great idea. Cheers
Craig – I have followd you from a far for awhile. I do not always agree with your points but I realize that they are genuine, which is the real point anyway.
I am intrigued by your new ideas and look forward to seeing them come to life. With regards to these ideas I would sugest that something that does not work out (or fails, to use you word) is not a mistakeor a failure; not trying it would be that
Good luck to you.
pcb
Hi Craig,
Been subscribing/listening to your emails since September 2010.
After your recent email thought it time to email back. Mostly just to say thank you for your generousity. It is appreciate
For the market research, I subscribe to hear an aussie bloke remind me which ways up, put things in perspective and make me laugh.
You are one of the people I surround myself with who is smarter, more thoughtful and more successful than myself. I was hoping I’d take on some of those characterists by osmosis. waiting… waiting….
Watched your Renovate your Reality video this arvo… Better go do something.
Ce
Hi Craig,
I just want to thank you for blogs throughout 2011. I read them at work and the staff are use to me laughing at the stuff you write. I have heard you speak and read your book “Stop F*cking Around”. Also have on my fridge “Twelve Steps To Get Shit Done” plus “Twelve (more) steps to Get Shit Done”, and “The Last Twelve Steps to Get Shit Done”.
I have an article you wrote Dec 2005 titled “What If Today Was The Day?
(What if today was the day you made a decision that would change your life, your reality and your destiny………forever? What if today was the day that you stopped waiting for the right time? Australia: the procrasti(nation))
I just want to encourage you that you are on the right track
Sandy
Craig, are you kidding me? I love your long thoughtful posts. Yes, when they get ‘very cerebral’, the long ones are hard to stay tuned into, but the ones written from the heart are engrossing, insightful and have set me back on the right path after I have faltered many times, so please don’t get rid of them altogether.
I am entering my 3rd year of continuing weight loss and personal growth and Im going to get to the weight I know I am going to be healthiest at this year. Your insights and blogs have been a great part of my evolution, yes even a 50+ year old can change their life after decades of abuse to their body.
I look forward to the continuing evolution of you and this marvellous website.
Cheers
PS: The archive doesn’t go back as far as 2005 for “What If Today Was The Day?” Any chance we can have a reprint? Sounds like a great article.
I promise this is not a link to some self-promoting BS!
I loved it too:
http://www.craigharper.com.au/self-improvement/what-if-todays-the-day/
Craig, love, you are doing for yourself what you teach us to do. Nice one! Looking forward to 2012 after 5 years. You will change again!
Kathryn
Craig, change is always good, however a lot of people fear it. I welcome this new and I am excited to be interactive with you. Love you lots.
Sandy
Craig,
can’t wait to see how this pans out. You haven’t dissapointed yet, so I’m positive it will be all good.
let me know if you need an overweight almost-40 for your 5…