Comments on: Hasta La Vista Baby (Until September)

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By: Alana Munro

Alana Munro — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:13:57 +0000

Hi there…I’m hearing you Ron. I am forever trying to take ‘breaks’ from social media too. It just all gets a bit much sometimes. I’m all for new technology but perhaps we will need to be more mindful of our usage of all this new media? http://the-lady-lounge.com/

By: meg simone

meg simone — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:04:38 +0000

I agree with Steve, that what you do and provide this community is much appreciated. It’s free education, and you can’t put a price tag on what you have taught us all, it’s priceless. Schools out for the summer. This final blog post before your hiatus is the best “summer reading” list! You have me hooked for the Part 2 on 9/1! I have my social media hiatus planned, but it doesn’t occur until the snow flies. Happy Anniversary Ron & Tasra 🙂

By: david

david — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:20:54 +0000

See you when you get back, Ron!

By: Ron Dawson

Ron Dawson — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:34:36 +0000

In reply to Steve Moses.

You make a great point about how social media plays into business. But I have all my FB notifications come to email, so I won’t miss any business inquiries that way. I just won’t be posting any FB or Twitter updates.

Thanks for your kind words about the blog. I have some exciting things I want to do with it when I return. 🙂

And for the record, I’m replying to this comment via email. 🙂

By: Steve Moses

Steve Moses — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:41:59 +0000

Give up social media????!!! You got me hooked & now you walk away??!! 😉 Ha, I will try, but giving up FB would be like not answering my phone or responding to emails. It truly has become an integral part of our marketing & has really kept our name out there. Forums? that’s a whole another animal. I hope you spend some of your off time finding more sponsors for this wonderful Blog, you have a lot of eyes on this page…good luck and see you in a month. Thanks Ron 🙂
What you do is appreciated

By: Dan Rollins

Dan Rollins — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:41:36 +0000

I commend you Ron, you are a great example. Best of luck getting recharged. My church just had a conference this weekend which was amazing, encouraging and convicting all bundled together. Topic was “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Things”. The whole idea about how God looks for the weak, unskilled, untalented, ordinary people to become great in His eyes. One of the sessions was on priorities and making yourself undistracted enough to hear from God. Man.. we need to unplug on a regular basis, for the health of our family and ourselves. I will be taking an intensive 4 day get-away to a place that has prayer cabins in the middle of the woods.. no electricity, wifi, cell coverage or anything! Just me and God. After I fight the awkward silence it will be incredible. I always come back strong. My wife reminds me that sometimes I need to get away to get strength and bring it back for the family. I am excited for you Ron, thanks for all your contributions to the creative community.

Dan
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