en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/499459 Comments by colleencoble http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/05/why-religious-book-sales-are-down.html#IDComment22613580 I stopped in at my local Christian bookstore a couple of weeks ago. I was expecting to hear gloom and doom from the owner (it's a small independent store) but to my amazement, he said business was UP. And that he was thinking of opening another store in a nearby town that was losing its Christian bookstore. I came away greatly encouraged! Fri, 29 May 2009 16:30:28 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/05/why-religious-book-sales-are-down.html#IDComment22613580 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/05/which-future-will-you-choose.html#IDComment22432184 Wow, that is so powerful! And so true. I see this idealism and focus in the kids at my church. They are our future and it's a good one! Wed, 27 May 2009 16:48:06 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/05/which-future-will-you-choose.html#IDComment22432184 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/05/how-to-better-manage-your-twitter-followers.html#IDComment22148112 I'll have to try this one! I've used PeopleBrowsr and TweetDeck. TweetDeck used to freeze all the time but they seem to have fixed that. I wish there were a decent app for the iPhone that let you manage groups. Haven't found one yet though. Sun, 24 May 2009 00:38:23 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/05/how-to-better-manage-your-twitter-followers.html#IDComment22148112 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/05/10-rules-for-better-presentations.html#IDComment22048035 These are great, Mike! Number 6 is a great one. I love to learn from mistakes as well as successes. Fri, 22 May 2009 14:48:39 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/05/10-rules-for-better-presentations.html#IDComment22048035 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/05/pictures-from-our-trip-to-ethiopia.html#IDComment21572460 What incredible pictures! I especially like the one of Gail with the little girl. The child's gap-toothed smile says it all! and love the one of Gail and Mary in those bright clothes. Watching your tweets and seeing this pictures is such a powerful reminder of how blessed we are and our responsibilities. We complain about things that really don't matter. Thanks for sharing, Mike1 Sat, 16 May 2009 00:21:27 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/05/pictures-from-our-trip-to-ethiopia.html#IDComment21572460 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/05/is-voicemail-dead.html#IDComment21315560 I've noticed as well that my kids prefer to send an email or a text message. If I leave a voicemail on their phones, they just call me back without listening to it. And when I listen to voicemail, I usually just listen long enough to know the gist of the message then delete it and call them back. Tue, 12 May 2009 18:06:32 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/05/is-voicemail-dead.html#IDComment21315560 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/05/keeping-the-swine-flu-in-perspective.html#IDComment20455781 It's all media hype! and that 1 death, sad as it is, was a Mexican boy visiting the U.S. No Americans have died from it. Sun, 3 May 2009 01:24:19 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/05/keeping-the-swine-flu-in-perspective.html#IDComment20455781 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/05/that-ebook-thing-will-never-catch-on.html#IDComment20350538 Buggies and candles. Gasp! Mike, that's a GREAT idea! I'll just become Amish! A brilliant solution for me. Oh, er, wait. That would mean I'd have to give up my MacBook. :-) Okay, okay. I get that I'm an anachronism. Ahem, I'll be serious now. For me to fully convert, the books would have to be available at the library. I'm an avid library goer, though I realize it's shocking. I could never buy as many books as I read. Unless you want to instruct Ames to up my advance of course. :-) Hmm, should that be part of future negotiations? Fri, 1 May 2009 12:37:17 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/05/that-ebook-thing-will-never-catch-on.html#IDComment20350538 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/04/living-in-a-transparent-world.html#IDComment20265327 We authors are always curious about how the tracking works. I've heard some outlets aren't counted at those places. True or false? Great post, Mike! This may help pubs and authors negotiate more realistic advances which will be beneficial to all of us! Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:10:09 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/04/living-in-a-transparent-world.html#IDComment20265327 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/04/results-of-my-2009-reader-survey.html#IDComment20069081 Fascinating! I'm not surprised such a high percentage are writers though. Your blog is constantly talked about among authors. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:21:50 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/04/results-of-my-2009-reader-survey.html#IDComment20069081 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/04/leaders-never-act-in-a-vacuum.html#IDComment19957885 What an amazingly transparent post! You've raised a wise daughter there, Mike & Gail. And one who loves you enough to call you on something important. This post was a great reminder of how people watch much more often than we realize. Meg was totally right! Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:12:19 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/04/leaders-never-act-in-a-vacuum.html#IDComment19957885 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/04/the-digital-future-is-closer-than-you-think.html#IDComment19554847 Um, Mike, this is MICROSOFT. Those things are not gong to be ready for market in 10 yrs if past performance is any indication. :-) Very impressive though! One thing they're not taking into consideration is that this kind of technology won't be embraced by everyone. Many of the older folks who distrust gadgetry won't even try anything this new and radical. Those of us who love gadgets are sure to try them. But radical change is going to take a while. Exciting stuff! I love this kind of thing. It will be interesting to see it all come about. That newspaper thing was cool! Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:36:32 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/04/the-digital-future-is-closer-than-you-think.html#IDComment19554847 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/04/what%e2%80%99s-holding-you-back.html#IDComment19036573 Great post, Mike, especially apt to compare her with David. I love how God looks on the heart! I am obsessed with Susan Boyle right now. I bet I've watched that video 15 -20 times. It was a reminder to me of the power of a dream and how God can take our talents and transform them into something wonderful. I'm working on a blog for tomorrow about her and can't stop thinking about this. I really identified with her because my first book was bought when I was almost Susan's age and I often feel just as "gobsmacked" as she said she is. LOL A verse that sustained me while seeking publication was "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." I suspect that sustained Susan as well. She is a wonderful example of patience and waiting on the Lord's timing. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:09:23 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/04/what%e2%80%99s-holding-you-back.html#IDComment19036573 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/04/the-noticer-project-the-five-people-who-have-had-the-greatest-influence-on-me.html#IDComment18501910 I just love this! It helps foster an attitude of gratitude. My top five are my husband and kids, my previous pastor of 17 years Steve Parks, my author "peeps" Kristin Billerbeck, Denise Hunter and Diann Hunt, my editor Ami McConnell, and my beloved grandmother Eileen Everroad who has been gone to glory now for 20 years but her advice still rings in my ears. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:17:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/04/the-noticer-project-the-five-people-who-have-had-the-greatest-influence-on-me.html#IDComment18501910