Comments on: Renewing faith

By: Join The Conversation at Retail Wire | Loyalty Truth Blog

Join The Conversation at Retail Wire | Loyalty Truth Blog — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:52:11 +0000

[...] Penn switched up his interesting stream of information with an inspirational post “Renewing Faith”, also kicking a day off in the right [...]

By: TuckerTues

TuckerTues — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:34:26 +0000

Chris- As a lifelong skeptic and devout atheist I always approach such posts with my eye (and brain) cocked askew.

I finished the post –(from Chris Brogan’s recommendation)- pleasantly surprised and, indeed inspired.

The one line "You don’t have to believe. You merely have to do" is a fantastic synopsis of the battle to be creative despite fatigue, distractions and the responsibilities of everyday life. It is a powerful and confrontational statement which accepts the high and lows as equal in opportunity to do good works.

By: TuckerTues

TuckerTues — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:34:26 +0000

By: Gary Gzik

Gary Gzik — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:33:50 +0000

Very powerful thoughts – thanks so much for sharing

By: Gary Gzik

Gary Gzik — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:33:50 +0000

Very powerful thoughts – thanks so much for sharing

By: Michael Feldkamp

Michael Feldkamp — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:26:04 +0000

Thanks Chris! I appreciate the inspiring words. Approaching this from another angle, I offer these words of wisdom from the band Spoon: “I got nothin' to lose but darkness and shadows.” May we all walk in the light of faith – in each other and the greater good of humanity.

By: Michael Feldkamp

Michael Feldkamp — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:26:04 +0000

By: jilliansmitty

jilliansmitty — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:25:45 +0000

This is so applicable in so many ways – thanks a million for the great post.

By: jilliansmitty

jilliansmitty — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:25:45 +0000

This is so applicable in so many ways – thanks a million for the great post.

By: jlbraaten

jlbraaten — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:07:33 +0000

Well said, Chris. Your post reminds me of something I read from Stephen Covey when I first started my professional career. Everything is a balance between producing and becoming capable of production. If you lean one way too heavily you'll be out of balance and could lose your faith, as you say.

I'm sure your recent job change had a dramatic effect on this balance. I bet it's incredibly invigorating to realize that barriers from your last position just aren't there (e.g., government regulations!). Maybe you're surrounded completely by people who have seen the new media light, too. Whatever it is, I'm glad your fire is burning fiercely. Can't wait to see what you accomplish next.