Brett Henley
Tennessee
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Writer. Truth Seeker. Human.
Love it.
Brand, message, message behind the change - all of it.
While shifting course a bit is terrifying - it has to be revitalizing as well. Sometimes you need to shake things up and head down a different path.
Here's to hoping (no assuming) that this work will work out brilliantly. We'll be there along the way.
@colinwright Sweet, not at all.
Colin, love it.
Did you/have you lived in Columbia, MO long? Curious, as the younger sis and I both graduated from Rock Bridge.
I might have a few years on ya, but might a know a few of the same peoples.
Keep fighting the good fight.
Absolute truth.
Can't add much, other than a big thank you for sharing your story and your insights.
@tiffanylynnyoung I am not, but have a deep respect for the craft and process. I came out of college with an offer to intern at a newspaper but turned it down (for multiple reasons).
I've worked primarily as a writer on the Web for the last 6+ years, but definitely prefer/love long-form and editorial. Just took a different path.
@Clay_Collins Not yet, still have a few days left. Honestly, it's okay either way. I took a big risk doing this leading into SXSW and a whole lot of transition in my life/this project. In my mind, we've already won just by increasing the dialogue and spreading the message.
@Justin Mazza Absolutely, thanks for stopping by.
@candicemajor Thank you, glad I could provide a nudge. It's closer than most of us realize.
@justinmiller06 Hey Justin, sorry I missed your comment, but thanks.
Hopefully it shakes some things loose for ya.
@JonathanMead Thanks man, really appreciate you loaning me the keys :)
I'm grateful for any and all support. Even sharing with someone who you think will resonate is a big help for us pushing forward.
Thanks peeps!
@Loran Hills Thanks Loran, you are a rock star.
@tayloramurphy1 Thanks Taylor, appreciate it!
Holy crap ... thank you. I'm pretty blown away at this point.
Thank you to Jonathan and crew, congrats to the other winners, and a BIG thank you to everyone who commented and entered the contest. I won't pretend that we deserved this any more than the rest of you.
All I can promise is that we will give it our 110% ... won't go to wasted efforts.
Much love to you all, and good luck!
rudeesade Thanks, agreed on Seth and Danielle, big fans of both. Haven't checked out YBP yet, but will for sure.
Best of luck!
Dave Lukas Kudos and a big fat high five to you for keeping at it despite the bumps. I know there are many of us who have to make tough decisions and sacrifices to do what we need to for our families.
You'll get there - just know that you're already light years ahead for putting your family first, but also recognizing that they need you to be in a better place long term. Good luck!
rudeesade
I'm impressed with how much effort you've put into responding to the majority of comments here ... it's obvious you get "give without expecting"... not too many do.
Love it.
You get my vote.
We have the tools, the passion, the love for giving back without expectation ... just need a pants kick to put it all together.
Video lives here -> http://youtu.be/0jV8XHLMJqM
Much love for all you do.
C gets mine for sure ... though I generally prefer minimalistic. 1st one resembles something more akin to enviro or sustainability product to me (though I like it).
As far as brand, C is most compelling for me. Hope that helps!
Dude - "It’s exercising your power to be free right now that allows you to choose working for yourself."
YES.
It's the work, the process, that creates the right mindset for freedom. I''m going to firmly step out on that proverbial limb and say this:
No plan will ever truly prepare you for what's next.
I see so many responses to posts on living your passion or leaving your job focused on the need to be strategic. I'd advocate that you need to take action, immediately, no matter how small. Start something every day (by something I don't mean jumping to new ideas).
Forget the plans and just live. Doesn't mean you have to abdicate responsibility. Just means you have to keep moving.