50 Blog Posts Milestone!
- 50 Blog Posts Milestone!
- 100 Blog Posts Milestone!
It is now about two months since I launched this blog. I am humbled by the support that my friends and dear readers have given me. Your comments and messages have been my inspiration to continue writing even when I felt tired. It has not been an easy road but you have made it easier for me by being there and supporting the blog. Thank you to all those who have invited their friends to the site, posted comments, sent me encouraging messages and phone calls. Thank you so much.
I remember reading a book by Nelson Mandela called the Long Walk to Freedom. There was a quote that I really like. I do not feel worthy to use the great words of Mandela, but I cannot find better words to describe how I feel right now on this blog’s journey and today’s milestone.
I have walked the long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can rest only for a moment, for with freedom come responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not yet ended.
The long walk to inspiring my friends on this blog has not ended. In fact it has just begun. There are so many topics and areas of life that I want to touch on. After posting 50 blogs, I have been exposed to a lot of people and ideas. After climbing a great hill, I have found many more to climb. But today I take a moment to reflect on the distance we have come, but we can only rest for a moment. The journey for success has just begun.
When I launched the blog, I stated the following as my reasons for blogging. They remain true today.
Why am I doing this?
- I am running this website as a way of giving back to the internet community that has so generously given me a living for the last 7 years.
- It is a great way to connect with people and to learn from my friends.
- To promote my other website Kasarani.com – A site dedicated to bringing Kenyans together.
- To document my successes and challenges in the hope of inspiring others.
- To make new friends, contacts and possible future business partners.
At this point in time, there are about 500 people reading this blog per day from more than 40 countries. Many have posted comments and others sent me encouraging messages, telling me that they have been inspired by the blog. That is my fuel for continuing to blog. This blog has been a great way to connect with people and learn from my friends.
The blog has also been quite useful for leading the Kenyan readers to Kasarani.com. I have “met” so many people through this blog, many of whom will remain my friends for years to come and be possible business partners. I have got the joy that I prayed for when I launched this blog. I hope you have been inspired by the blog so far.
Ideas without Action are Worthless
I suspected that blogging was powerful but had never realized how powerful it really is. For a few months, I was thinking of launching the blog, but never got around to it. It took one piece of advice from Mwangi, a fellow blogger to get me moving. He told me to focus on taking action instead of trying to fit all the pieces in the puzzle.
Many of us aspire to be a success in this or that. But we never really let our dreams move from our mind to their physical equivalent. Taking action is what has brought this blog to life. I encourage you to turn your ideas into action. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
What the Future Holds
I will continue writing blog posts for the next few months or years on a variety of topics. The topics will include health, careers, travel, relationships, finance, technology, business, education, sports, entertainment, character, emotions, sex, family, travel etc. These will be arranged in series, with each series having between 5 and 20 blog posts.
The site will be expanded to allow more interactivity and sense of community between members. This will allow us to leverage each others strengths and life experiences in order to grow and succeed in all aspects of life.
The Power of Gratitude
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Proust
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who have supported this blog in every way. I really appreciate your support. We have been in this journey together. Thank you.
In particular, the people who have posted comments on this blog have helped bring a different point of view, and encouraged me to continue writing. First I would like to thank the top 20 commenters, ranked by the number of comments posted: Paula, Nyomi, Brenda Njeru, Joy, Charity, Alen, Carol, James Karuku, Tommy Adebayo, M. Mwangi, David Hamilton, John, Rachel, Irene, Sam, Ken Mwangi, James Gitau, Philip W, Sublimity, Mwangi – the Displaced African.
I would also like to recognize the following people for posting comments. The list is long so I have arranged them alphabetically; Antony Ngari, Abdullatif Manjothi, Aileen Veleci, Aisha, Akams, Allan Lucumay Amelia Mwendwa, Amo, Andrew Muasya , Andrew Njuguna, Andrson , Angeey, Ann Kibunja, Anne, Anne , Anthony, Atef , Atieno South Korea, Austine Viera, Babu, Ben Gathogo, Benn Rono, Bikundo, Boyfulani, Carol Achieng Otieno, Carolyn, Cate, Catherine, Cathy Nyawira, Cecilia Kabura, Cee, Charles, Charles Oloo, Charles Simba, Christine Magati, Colin, Dan Mahiri, Daniel ,Daniel “Jeshi-X” Ngari – Kenya , David Kamau, David M, Dennis Muchiri, Diana, Dickson Mwangangi, Doba, Edu, Elly, Emile, Emily A, Eric Muema Kiilu, Erica Kiptoo, Esther Kinene, Eston, Eva Kamiri, Evah, Faiza, Felix, Fred Michori, Gabriel Kemboi, Gabriel Olofu, Gathoni Kimuyu, George, George Mutale, Georgia Atieno, Gitau, Gladys Maina, Gorata, Grace, Grace, Hildah, Humphrey Mburu, Ibe Arua, Irene Kiptoo, Irungu, Irungu Wagura, Jackie, James Adolwa, James Muriuki, James Mwendwa Kivuva, Janet, Jazz, Jeri, Job Kungu, John, John Onyango Rare, John Tedesco, Joram, Joseph Karuga, Josephine Macharia, Josphine Njeri, Joyce, Joyce, Juliet, June, Kami Wa Nyina Wa Macua, Kanja Paul, Kaoumiuz, Karanja Kamotho, Karen, Kennedy Kamau, Kim Anointted, Kimaku, Kip, Kuria Steve, Leybowuwoya, Linda, Linda K. Mugo, Linet Kerubo, Liz, Liz, Lloyd Kikunzu, Lorna, Louise Nyaboke, Lucie, Lucy Mundia, Lucynd, Lydia, Lydia Muriithi, Macharia, Manciny Neemoh Migwi, Marcel Masaga, Martin Muchira, Marto, Max, Mayoress, Meli, Michael Murithi, Michelle M, Mike, Mike Kamanu, Milly, Miriam Ruff, Molly, Morris, Moses Waruiru, Motivational, Mumbi, Muthoka, Mutuma Timothy, Mwalimu, Mwangangi, Nancy, Narasha, Natty Dread, Nellie, Nelson, Nganga, Nick Tumbo, Nimo, Nisa, Njeri, Njeri, Nya, Nyayiemi, Onesmus Makori, Pam, Patrick Odhiambo, Paul Gitonga, Paula, Pauline Mwaniki, Peter Mburu, Peter Nduati, Phoebe, Prince Miyake, Racheal Wangari Njeru, Rachel, Rajab, Renee M, Rue , Roy, Sally, Shad rack, Shad rack, Showy, Simon, Slimjess, Sophie, Stan, Steve, Steve Nick, Steve Njau (Kybs), Sulaiman, Susannah, Thaka, Tom Kabau, Victor, Vikky, Wanja, Wilson Odhiambo, Woji Christian C, Xtine Dida, Zippy,
I would also like to appreciate all the people who have sent me messages on Facebook, friendship requests, and shared the blog posts with their friends on social networks and via email. Thank you so much.
Here are the 50 blog posts so far.
Introduction Series
1 – Welcome to DanielNgari.com
2 – What does Success mean to you?
3 – Do you have a Blueprint for Success?
5 – Success: How badly do you want it?
7 – What is Kaizen?
8 – Run your life like a Corporation.
9 – Financial Freedom Manifesto
10 – The Amazing Power of Compounding
12 – The Law of Giving
13 – Write your Living Obituary
15 – Shun Intolerance
16 – Rekindle your Dormant Passion!
17 – Are you a Prisoner or a Hostage?
18 – Wheel of Fortune No More!
Power Series
21 – The Power of Positive Thinking
23 – The Power of Perspectives
25 – The Power of Visualization
26 – The Power of Action
29 – The Power of Self Mastery
30 – Power Series Summary – A Personal Story
People Series
31 – Succeed by Building Others Up
32 – We are One but we are Many – Race & Racism
33 – How to Bring Out the Best in People
34 – Are You Addicted to Hot Juicy Gossip?
35 – Show Me Your Friends
37 – A Magic Word Called Empathy
39 – Stuff Positive People Like
40 – A Winning Contacts Building Strategy
41 – People Series Summary – People & Success
Mind Series
42 – A Beautiful Mind – (Not the Movie)
43 – Concentration Precedes Success
44 – The Joy of a Winning Mindset
45 – The Value of Specialized Knowledge
46 – The Amazing Power of “Why”
47 – Live Courageously – Put Fear in its Place
48 – The Quickest Path to Happiness
49 – Speed Reading For Prosperity
50 – Mind Series Summary – It is all in the Mind
Summary
I am glad that you have joined me on this journey of self discovery and success lessons on this blog. We have reached a small milestone and I am happy to celebrate. But we can only linger for a moment. There are more blog posts to write, more things to learn. There are more people to reach out to.
I would love to hear your comments on how the blog has impacted you and what kind of articles you would love to be reading on the blog. In the next few days, I will be upgrading the website to allow for more interactivity. The focus now is not just me inspiring my friends, it is now about friends inspiring each other.
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Hello!
Very Interesting post! Thank you for such interesting resource!
PS: Sorry for my bad english, I’v just started to learn this language
See you!
Your, Raiul Baztepo
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it is always nice to meet young people with focus and the drive to succeed. I wish you many more years of doing this.Keep writting.
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congrats for the 50 great articles, giving us pieces of wisdom in 50 different tablets! its no mean achievement. Thanx for giving us a peek into your life, sharing and teaching us great lessons of life. Keep writing and feeding our souls…be sure i’ll keep reading.
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Hi Dan congrats and keep up the good work, the blogs are really inspiring and am glad you found the joy u were looking for when u started this blog. All i can say is keep up the good work, thank you and I cant wait to read the 100th POST
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u ve really inspired me thru dis thnks
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this is inspiring Dan keep up with it
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Daniel.I am really impressed by your words of wisdom.I got you link from facebook.com I will love to be your friend and your co-labourer in helping to change the minsdets of african towards transformation and change.I am also a leadership and empowerment speaker in Lagos, Nigeria. I look forward to we doing some work together in both countries.Check me on facebook.com/ayo Fadumiye.My number is +234-802-345-9201
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The new design is fabulous… but a tad slower than the old one.
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Dan, I am loving the new look, I’m sure there’s even better to come!! Good job!!
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My fist time on your blogsite. Great work!
Keep the ball rolling.
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Dan, I have not commented here more than thrice, but I controll F’d to see if my name was there in ur list of acknowledgments and what do you know!
Now I want to ensure that I actually follow up my words with works!!
Thank you very much Dan, you are a true inspiration to me.
All the best.
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Hi Daniel,
Thank you for your encouraging words. I am more impressed by the fact the you have managed to do what you preach. It takes courage to talk to people and i guess even more to speak to the world. Keep rockin.
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In life, we seldom find a TRUE person & if u ever find one,hold on and nvr let go, value tht person coz its lyfs gifts worth keepin n holdin on coz life is a journey!
These is just an awesome blog!you have indeed utilized ua talent to the world n am sure thro these we r gonna share more n more!its such an inspirational blog!
All da best!
Ngige
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Hey brother you are doing great. Thanks for acknowledging my little effort. keep up the good works. My mentor told me “To have more you need to become more”. Wish you all the best.
Regards
Tommy
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Congrants bro.This is real a milestone. You have done a wonderful work ad you deserve a big thank. 5o blog daily is not a joke it require a big heart. I believe is a iceberg many more are in the stream.
Receive my singled hi -five for mentioning my name you made me proud.
I have strong feeling the blog will grow to giant one. The 500 people will be 500! Factorial in maths.
We are behind u and will give u all our suports
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Thank you good people for the support given, mightily appreciated.
I am working on adding new community features to the blog, then start a new series later in the week.
Stay tuned.
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this is ma first time am on ya blog,its worthy reading, awakening and inspirational.U got the talent,u r going places.
cheers.
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50 Blogs! Now, that is quite a milestone Daniel and an inspiration to all of us. You are definitely backing up your words with action. Thanks for mentioning my name as commenter. I have to admit its a great pleasure reading the blog every time. Keep up the good work and God bless you mightily.
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Its a milestone, looking forward to the half-yearly anniversary. You are doing good. Congrats.
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Daniel, I will only say thank you very much for the noble work you do in this site. I hope one day I will have the privilege to thank you in a swearing in ceremony while taking an orth of office even if only to serve my village. And I mean it. You have kept me moving steadfast towards my vision more than any inspirational book I have read (and I have read many believe me). Keep up brother! Thanks again!
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Thanks thanks a million times for your inspiration keep up the good work.
Sometimes our light goes out but it is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light( famous quote by Albert Schweitzer)
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congratulations Daniel on this milestone and for being so gracious by thanking all who have encouraged and supported you in this journey. I am sure that there is definitely more to come and I do look forward to the next series!
Keep up the good job!
Cheers
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May be you forgot this sublime dude:) Most of the times I agree with you – but its very few guys I know who can consistently run a blog on a daily basis for two months.
Congrats and keep writing. Hope to meet up with you in person soon.
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we are with yu at the top of the hill and i have come to realize no matter how we learn we still want, keep on with the good job
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hehe, m.mwangi was mentioned! wow, thats the first time i have been thanked for commenting on a blog! dude, i read your blog coz you inspire me, because i write too and i want to know how or rather what i need to do or know inorder to make viable steps towards moving from facebook notes to actually doing something worthwhile with my writing, thanx man.
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Life is a matter of sharing souls and you are doing your part:)
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Congratulations Daniel on a good well done. It takes commitment to stick with something… keep up the good work. I see you are trying to apply your teachings e.g the power of gratitude…and the law of giving….power of commitment…and power of discipline…
I have learned a lot and would love to learn more. You seem to have been sitting on the fence on a lot of the issues you have talked about. How about creating a few controversial posts every now and then? They might make people respond, comment and debate. That would make your dream of a community around the blog very real.
Thank you. God bless you.
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Let me holla and shout and give you a massive congratulations. 500 readers a day is a milestone only the top echelon of blogs get, so rest assured, this blog is going places.
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Wow.. Dan it is very interesting that you remember each of us by name.. I feel so honoured to be named with the rest of the group on this post… You are one in a million.. I mean I know we comment here a lot but I have never considered you having to thank each one of us by name. Jesus’ Dan you just made my evening.. I now know that what you write here about following up, saying thankyou’s and appreciating feels good cz I feel as if I just climbed the very tip of Mount Kenya which i once tried but could not make it….
I mean Daniel.. i did not see this coming but I love surprises like this… We all appreciate you big time and thank you for allowing us to meet new friends from all over the world on this site.
THANK YOU DANIEL NGARI.
Paula.
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