Comments on: Little League Lessons for Entrepreneurs

By: Laurie

Laurie — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:32:52 +0000

@jordy: You made my day! So glad you’re on base. Now, steal second!

@positively present: You’re making me laugh because I was a little hesitant to write about a sporty metaphor. But I had to have SOMETHING to think about during those long afternoons at the ball field . Thanks for your feedback.

By: Jordy

Jordy — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:12:59 +0000

"Either way, the batter won’t get on base very often if he just stands there. Lots of solo entrepreneurs seem to just stand there, too." This sentence really spoke volumes to me today. I have felt paralyzed about about making a phone call concerning a business deal. This reading was like having a friend on the bleachers saying: "come on hit a home-run." Thanks for sharing! Jordy’s last blog post..Swollen Cabinet Door

By: Positively Present

Positively Present — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:59:43 +0000

LOVE this post. I was a little hesistant to read it since I’m not into sports at all. I thought, “Oh, I’m not going to relate to this,” but I totally did. It actually goes really well with the post on my own site today which, to me, is always awesome. It’s cool to be on the same page as someone else. You’ve used some great analogies here and, being a writer, I love that kind of thing.

I really love what you wrote about “toss the screaming critical parent.” Such good advice!

Check out my (somewhat) related post here:
http://positivelypresent.typepad.com

Positively Present’s last blog post..let’s go! 5 steps for getting on the road to your goal

By: Laurie Foley

Laurie Foley — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:37:44 +0000

Thanks, JoVE - appreciate you being here. Janice, free peanuts for you! Jeff - enjoyed the link very much. Thank you. Laurie Foley’s last blog post..Little League Lessons for Entrepreneurs

By: Jeff Sarris

Jeff Sarris — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:22:05 +0000

Great way to tie this all together. Being a former LIttle League/High School player this really hits home with me. And it reminds me of Gary B’s Marketing Bullets Golden Key to Persuasion (the metaphor) http://www.marketingbullets.com/bullet25.htm and the true power behind it.

Great job!

By: Janice Cartier

Janice Cartier — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:04:34 +0000

Wow, Naomi said go look…I think your Cracker Jacks come with a great prize. And your ideas are just as sticky.. in a good way.

Janice Cartier’s last blog post..Welcome to Private Studio

By: JoVE

JoVE — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:04:02 +0000

Excellent advice. The hard part is following it of course but your baseball metaphor is working really well. JoVE’s last blog post..Tests, lotteries, and contests

By: Laurie Foley

Laurie Foley — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:33:40 +0000

Thanks, Marie - me too! Laurie Foley’s last blog post..Little League Lessons for Entrepreneurs

By: Marie

Marie — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:12:12 +0000

Laurie – Awesome observations & comparisons. Sounds like you made the most of those games! I could totally relate and am trying to swing the bat some more. Thanks for the inspiration!

By: Laurie Foley

Laurie Foley — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:06:45 +0000

Oh, Amy, I am SO yelling that next time. Thanks for the primo idea - and I DO agree that acknowledging successes leads to more of them. Laurie Foley’s last blog post..Little League Lessons for Entrepreneurs