gdp's Comments

B-List Marketing : Why am I giving a $500 service away for free?

Sun, 6 Mar 2011 18:41:47 +0000

I may have missed it, but I'd love input on either of my sites http://www.engagedmarriage.com and http://www.fitmarriage.com

Punch Debt In The Face : The story....

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:23:34 +0000

Awesome story! Nice work, my man. Now head over to my blog and get prepared for this marriage thing! :) Dustin www.EngagedMarriage.com

The Marry Blogger : Goals and Improving Yourself in 2010

Mon, 4 Jan 2010 15:03:58 +0000

Thanks for joining the Improve Yourself challenge, Stu! I look forward to working alongside you and meeting our fitness goals. No more chubby hubbies! :)

Dumb Little Man : The Guide to Gaining Holiday Weight And Feeling Awful

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:20:00 +0000

Oh my, have you been spying on me this month?!? I am guilty of all of the above, although I'm not proud of it or the way my pants (don't) fit right now. Even though it's in the classic slacker fashion of waiting until after the first of the new year, I am building some great accountability into meeting my fitness (and other) goals. I'm working out the details now, but I'll be hosting an "Improve Yourself! 2010" competition on my website for the first 8 weeks of 2010 so my readers and I can get a jump start on the new year. I'm excited about it! For now, I just need one more cookie...and a beer...before lunch... Dustin

Dumb Little Man : The Surprisingly Deep Benefits of Walking

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:52:12 +0000

I totally love the health benefits of walking, but I'd say my primary motivation for walking is, well, motivation! There are few things in life that open up my mind and allow me to be creatively inspired the way that a nice walk does.

Dumb Little Man : You Can Write Like a Professional: Here’s How

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:35:00 +0000

In my day job, I'm an engineer. Sounds like a lot of math and pocket protectors, right? In reality, I'm more of a hybrid between professional writer and project manager. I spend my days writing reports and emails. What makes things interesting for me is my "night job" as a blogger. I spend considerable time writing for my Marriage blog and it is a totally different style than I use at work. This creates a lot of variety in my writing life!

The Marry Blogger : More Books That Are Inspiring My Marriage

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:36:55 +0000

Great man, just what I needed...more books to add to the stack on my nightstand! These sound great!

Dumb Little Man : 10 Reasons Why Lag is an Advantage

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 16:41:32 +0000

Thanks Mary! I really enjoyed this post, and your lessons are ones that I need to be reminded of frequently. In particular, numbers 7 & 8 really hit home for me. I am a relatively new blogger (about 3 months now) and although my readership has grown very well, I'm impatient and want to reach a lot more people...quickly. However, as I get to know my readers and cherish each new relationship that develops through my site, I am reminded of the real purpose and value of my pursuit. That helps me stay patient! Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dumb Little Man : What Are You Putting Off? How to Get On With It in 3 Steps

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:05:44 +0000

I am a great procrastinator on a wide variety of activities! To be fair to myself, I tend to try to do too many things at once, so I feel justified in putting things off...which leads to problems over time. The best advice I've ever received for countering these tendencies is to "Think about how you'll feel when the task is completed."

Dumb Little Man : 8 Ways to Keep in Shape After You Get Married

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:19:03 +0000

These are great tips that look at both sides of the fitness equation (intake and outgo). I have written several articles about fitness as a key component of a healthy marriage, but I've mostly focused on the exercise aspect. Maybe it's because I'd feel hypocritical writing about healthy eating when my own diet could use a lot of work!

Dumb Little Man : You're Not Small, You’re Just Human (and So Are The Gurus)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:45:00 +0000

Wow, I needed that! Thank you for putting some proper perspective on things. As a new blogger in a fairly popular niche (marriage), I can certainly feel overwhelmed at times when I see the success that others are having. I have found that I just have to step back, remember the reason I started this side "hobby" and get back to writing content that helps those that read it...even if I do wish they were magically multiplied by 100 or so...:) Dustin

Dumb Little Man : Using Technology to Organize Your Life Without Paper

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:27:24 +0000

I'm the king of post-it notes at work! I can't get away from using them, but I'd say this is the only real "paper vice" I have based on this article. My family does most everything electronically at home. However, we are sure to spend time "unplugged" and actually talk to each other for minimum portions of each day as well. You don't want to lose the human connection, but I agree that you usually don't need paper to make it happen.

Dumb Little Man : The 7 Signs of a Leader - A Must Read

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:42:42 +0000

I like it. One area I strive to be a leader is in our home. Every attribute listed here is essential for leadership as a husband and father (and wife and mother). And it all starts there! Dustin www.EngagedMarriage.com

Dumb Little Man : Seven Ways to Create More Time In Your Day

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:16:53 +0000

This is great and well-timed for me. I actually just printed off a blank weekly schedule so I can start planning ahead for the various things I'm trying to accomplish all of the time. I have my day job, my family, my hobbies and a myriad of other things, yet I also need time to keep my blog moving at a high quality level. It's good to be busy, though! Dustin www.EngagedMarriage.com

Dumb Little Man : Frugal Fun: Five Ways to Be Social and Save

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:29:51 +0000

I recently wrote a post listing 37 things a family can do at home to have a great time...and most were free! These are some great ideas for getting away from the house without blowing your budget.