A friend sent me the link to her new blog, part of a "citizen blogger site" set up by the Houston Chronicle. I rarely plug personal blogs (as opposed to ones that specialize in a discipline, like marketing or social media). This is one I can recommend because the writing is passionate, honest, and intelligent–something that all good blogs, no matter the topic, have in common. In my email back to my friend, I told her that she had missed a key calling. (She’s a marketing and change management professional.)

It was also a reminder to me to get more personal and passionate in my postings, as I can get wrapped up in concepts and interesting stories, instead of relaying my own experiences. It goes back to two pieces of advice that I’ve received:

• Be a part of life, instead of the observer
• Make big, bold choices

So if you find me playing the observer, instead of the participant, leave a comment. If I’m playing it safe, instead of taking some risks, leave a comment. I need to be reminded every once in awhile.