Posts by Carol Ross
The Human Spirit
Lately, I’ve been coming head to head with the human spirit. No, I’m not the millenial version of a ghostbuster. I’ve been surrounded by stories that give me another glimpse of what it means to be human. Sometimes, I’m told these stories. Other times, they unfold before my eyes. And yet other times, I am…
Read More1,000 True Fans
Great post by Kevin Kelly that touches on alot of what ABV is about. In ABV terms, Kelly makes the case for why technology and a community of kindred spirits is enough to monetize and make a living. The intriguing part is that he says the community doesn’t need to be all that big. 1,000…
Read MoreAiming High
Seth Godin has a great post about the forces of mediocrity. It struck a chord with me as I continue to look at the end game for ABV. What’s the great result that someone can aim for when they undertake this journey? I’m in the process of writing a biz plan for ABV and one…
Read MoreMotto Gone, Replaced By Ode
I received a copy of Ode magazine in the mail recently, a periodical that I had not subscribed to and had never heard of. My questions were quickly answered when I received a notice in the mail that Motto magazine, which I do subscribe to, is now defunct. Ode had picked up Motto’s subscribers. While…
Read MoreHow Dissing Oprah Led Me to Full Expression
I recently had a posting on my other blog titled, "Oprah’s Big Give is a Big Bust." After hitting the publish button, I wondered what I had gotten myself into–reaming one of the true American Idols of the last 20 years. The posting was written from a pure place of passion. I was incensed, indignant,…
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