I know that many of you are familiar with reading posts from Christine.  Well, she moved this past weekend and is still without internet service.  Which is worse, the move? or no internet?  Christine should be back online soon and you can begin enjoying her posts.  Either way, there will be a regular quality post on Wednesday for sure.

As the co-founder of CBG, I’m going to give away $50 to the most active and quality focused commenter this week.  The decision will be made on Friday.  So dive into some older posts and comment, comment, comment.  It could be worth $50 to you.

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I’ve been posting quotes for sometime now.  I’m trying something new today.  Please post your favorite quote in the comments section.  This is partly to encourage comments.  FYI, we are running a contest for comments.  Please see the banner at the top of the page.

Don’t forget to comment with your quote:

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I want to commend Josh Mullineaux for his post titled My New Marketing Experiment where he and Nate Whitehill video blog about venturing into new territory - video blogging.  I enjoyed the video very much and like the fact that they are committed to trying new things.

A previous boss of mine encouraged everyone in the company to consistantly take risks by stepping outside of their comfort zone.  He understood that this meant there would be failures.  He would say that if you took two steps outside of your zone of comfort and were knocked back one, you would still be one step closer to finding success. 

Perhaps the biggest mistake any business owner could make is to never try new things.  It can be difficult to take risks - especially when you’ve found a nice place of satisfactory comfort. 

Have you recently taken a risk?  If so, what was it and what were the results?  There’s no better time than the present to try something new.  How about making a committment today to take a risk in your business or personal life?  What are your ideas?

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The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique. Walt Disney

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People look at you and me to see what they are supposed to be. And, if we don’t disappoint them, maybe, just maybe, they won’t disappoint us. Walt Disney

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I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.  Walt Disney

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If you are new to Create Business Growth, we close out each week with our “Who Said That?,” where we give some link love to other blogs and regular websites that we feel you may find interesting.

Let’s get started!

A New Blog for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs!
Our pal Jonathan has done it again!  He’s launched a new and exciting blog especially for freelancers and entrepreneurs.  I’m so excited to get into this one.  This is one to add to your feed reader for sure.

Think you can make 10 Bucks Online in 30 Days?
This is interesting… Yaro Stark blogs about Ed Dale’s Thirty Day Challenge in which he shows internet newbies how to cross that crucial chasm to earning money online.  Dale says that the lessons learned along the way to making that first dollar online are the most crucial element of starting a business online.  It’s a very interesting read and sounds like a fun challenge for newbies or those already making money online or who may want to venture into something new.

Would you Pay Someone to Comment on Your Behalf?
Lots of people are up in arms about the idea of bloggers paying others to comment on blogs on their behalf.  But is it really something unethical?  Andy Beard offers a compelling rebuttle the stance some big name bloggers are taking.

A Blogger Tool Box Chock Full of Useful Info
Robin McMaster has answered Drew McLellan challenge to design a tool box to help new bloggers.  Robyn’s tool box is gigantic, and full of useful items for the new blogger and includes links to other fantastic toolboxes.

Got Feedburner?
If you don’t already have a Feedburner account, here’s your chance to get a step by step tutorial on creating one from blogging pro Jordan McCollum.

A Fascinating Question…
Dave Olson poses the question….”You have only 24 hours to make one (1) change in your life.
What will it be and why?”  Think about this… then read what others are saying and share your revolutionary change!

Hey everyone - have a wonderful summer weekend!

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I believe in being an innovator. Walt Disney

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I’ve been tagged by Wizzer!

THE RULES:
1. Post these rules before you give you the facts.
2. List 8 random facts about yourself.
3. At the end of your post, choose (tag) 8 people and list their names (linking to them).
4. Leave them a comment on their blog letting them know they’ve been tagged!

So here we go… eight random facts about Christine:

1. I hitchhiked across the country and back in 1998

2. Two years ago, I left a great position at a fast paced internet startup in San Diego to move to the middle of the desert in order to start my own business and take more control of my life.

3. I started writing my first book at age 10 called “No One Ever Said Life Was Fair,” but never finished it.

4. I’m a big-time Harry Potter fan and camped out at midnight for both the movie premier and the release of the book this month.

5. The thing I enjoy most about being a copywriter is meeting business owners and learning about all kinds of different business models.

6. My 7 year old daughter and 6 year old son are my favorite people in the world.

7. There have been 4 times in my life when I have made the choice to give away just about everything and started fresh in order to gain a new perspective on life.

8. The fourth time will happen this Friday – I’m moving and am really excited about it!

I’m tagging some of the many interesting people who comment here:
Adam
Andy Parthenopoulos
Josh Buckley
Zaki
Erin
Happy Rock
FRACAT
Adventures in Money Making

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I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.  Walt Disney

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