Take time to remember those early days when writing was a true joy, one comment made your day special, a few coins was a thrill and you had time left over to relax with loved ones.

That, my friends, is the beauty of simplicity. That, is what it’s really all about. Don’t let the desire for instant gratification erase those great memories.

Don’t forget to smell the roses. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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That’s right. Find the right balance, don’t get caught up in instant gratification, and in time, huge success could be yours.

It’s all about patience, perseverance and dedication to that which you love to do.

Barbara’s last blog post..Bloggers Fall Prey To Instant Gratification

You always write the most timely posts, I must say.

Thanks for the reminder that, like a marathon — not that I’ve run one — I should pick my spots, fit some shorter, quicker posts in between longer, more “deep” posts, while trying to find my “voice” and inject my own personality into my blog.

Just a fancy way of saying, try to find the right balance between posting, traffic, content and commenting.