100 Post: a big thank you and time to reflect and celebrate

Hi everyone...

This post today is my 100th blogging post since moving to Typepad!

It's quite a milestone really... well, it is for me.  When I look back at this time last year, I had no idea what a blog was.  In fact, I didn't hear very much about a blog until I stumbled across the BlogSquad... in July, 2007, I started a blog on blogspot -- quite brave I thought!

It wasn't until late September 2007, after participating in classes offered by the BlogSquad that I made the move to Typepad... towards the end of 2007, I came across Connie Ragen Green in a BlogSquad's course, and in 2008 enrolled in Connie's mentoring program. 

And the rest, as they say... is history!

Since I joined Connie Ragen Green's mentoring program, my online development has skyrocketed.  Connie provided expertise and guidance in so many areas including the technical aspects of blogging and marketing, and writing and marketing articles and e-books.

A few months ago, I came across a "Building Your Business" program offered by Wendy Wallace.  Wendy also became my mentor... she provided guidance and support in other areas of my growth and development.  Wendy helped me crystallise the idea of creating my first e-course Uncovering Your Dream.  In the 10 weeks I've been with Wendy, I've developed a strong and clear idea of where I'm heading in my work.

At the beginning of 2007 I had a vague idea I wanted to develop a personal development website... and when I say a vague idea I truly mean vague!  I kind of knew what I wanted to do, but had no idea how to go about it... so I sought help, guidance and much needed support and understanding from others.

The reason I'm sharing this with you is to highlight the fact that when you want to make a major change in your life, when you set out to achieve a large goal, you always benefit from seeking the support, knowledge and experience from others who have already achieved what you are desiring to achieve.

More often than not, you won't get everything you need from one source or from one person.  You greatly benefit from learning from different people... each person has different experiences, a different perspective and a different way of expressing themselves.

I know my experience with my mentors has been beneficial because of you, my readers!  The comments and e-mails I've received from you, and the number of subscribers to my blog and website clearly demonstrate the benefit of receiving input and support from others. 

I couldn't do this on my own, I didn't have a clue what way to go... but people showed up in my life at the right time... and I took up each opportunity as it was given to me.

So... a very big thank you to the people I've learnt from over the last 9 months... and a huge thank you to the readers who keep me inspired! 

Doing this is such a labour of love... and I couldn't imagine my life without it!

Best wishes

Jeanne

PS... if you could do with some support and guidance in achieving a goal or changing your life in some way... I invite you to join my 4 Week E-Mail Mentoring Program... find out more about it and sign up at http://www.aspirationsplus.com/4wkementprom.html