{"id":1115,"date":"2022-01-01T12:00:12","date_gmt":"2022-01-01T12:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ericjbusch.com\/EJB_2022\/?p=1115"},"modified":"2022-01-27T18:47:36","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T18:47:36","slug":"anticipated-abandonment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ericjbusch.com\/EJB_2022\/2022\/01\/01\/anticipated-abandonment\/","title":{"rendered":"Anticipated Abandonment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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It is estimated 95 percent of currently hosted blogs have been abandoned; i.e., they are no longer being updated with content. And there is a high probability this one will be abandoned as well.<\/p>\n

I have little to no social media presence\u2014I have accounts set up on LinkedIn and Twitter plus this personal website. You won\u2019t find me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Tumblr or any of the other popular platforms. Thus I have no intention of actively promoting this blog, much in the same manner I don\u2019t publicize my hobbies, kids\u2019 accomplishments, home improvements or vacation experiences. <\/p>\n

I am not starting this blog to make my voice heard. Nor to spread an idea. Nor to inspire others. Nor to build a following. Nor to make money.<\/p>\n

I am starting it to force creative thought, produce new ideas\u2014both good and bad\u2014and to reflect on how my past has shaped me as a professional. I hope it will help develop some habits and create accountability.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t expect to find much joy in writing it. Although I may get some satisfaction publishing a new post, I anticipate the process will be more work than fun. Perhaps that will change, but probably not. Regardless, I have extra time right now and could use the mental exercise.<\/p>\n

So if you have stumbled upon this collection of rants, please note: this blog is written for me\u2014ME! If the postings are not entertaining enough for your browsing pleasure, by all means click somewhere else. There are thousands of other blogs out there wanting your attention; I am not going to try and compete.<\/p>\n

With that said, here are some opinions I hope to address in the coming weeks:<\/p>\n

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  • \t<\/span>There is a substantial difference between being busy and being productive.<\/span>
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  • \t<\/span>Complex is easy. Simple is hard.<\/span>
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  • \t<\/span>I\u2019m seeing too much emphasis on digital tools and not enough on foundational knowledge.<\/span>
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  • \t<\/span>Content wants to be free, whereas access is generally accepted to cost something.<\/span>
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  • \t<\/span>Complicated is an excuse too often accepted. Elegance is a goal too often avoided.<\/span>
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  • \t<\/span>Chasing perfection can be good provided you allow others to come along for the ride.<\/span>
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  • \tEmployees <\/span>can be divided into three groups: doers, thinkers and managers. Leaders are found all three.<\/span>
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  • \t<\/span>Business simplified: grow revenues, reduce costs and mitigate risk. Sustained success requires attention to all three.<\/span>
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    Stay tuned.<\/span>
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