082 - The 1 Reason Why Corbett's Starting A Blog




The Fizzle Show — Heart & Hustle, Self Employment & Creative Business show

Summary: http://fizzleshow.co/82 - On the show today, something completely new to us: a collection of current events that, remarkably, wove themselves around a common theme. One of the biggest regrets of those close to dying is this: **that they didn't speak their mind more throughout their lives.** If you're careful, you'll hear that thread throughout the stories we bring to you this week. Enjoy! What Happens When ----------------- - *5m:* Corbett explains the [blog challenge](http://fizzle.co/blogchallenge). (Discounted hosting, Fizzle freebie, 7 day email series from Corbett.) - *10:* Why Corbett is starting a personal blog again. - *12:* How Chase uses his [personal blog](http://icetothebrim.com). - *18:* Barrett's tweetstorm diatribe. (e.g., [1](https://twitter.com/BarrettABrooks/status/535173960053563392), [2](https://twitter.com/BarrettABrooks/status/535174359326142464), [3](https://twitter.com/BarrettABrooks/status/535174619750469633), [4](https://twitter.com/BarrettABrooks/status/535174779549278210), [5](https://twitter.com/BarrettABrooks/status/535174993609764866), [6](https://twitter.com/BarrettABrooks/status/535175354579951617), [7](https://twitter.com/BarrettABrooks/status/535175527460786176), [8](https://twitter.com/BarrettABrooks/status/535175630292541441), [9](https://twitter.com/BarrettABrooks/status/535175724664389634).) - *28:* How the Uber news impacts your mindset as a self employed blogger/podcaster/knitter/jam-maker/hustler. - *35:* Coca Cola's problem... it's not marketing, folks. - *38:* Slack as the email killer... and the ultimate pivot. - *42:* Mailchimp releases a new [UX book](http://theuxreader.com/), gives away profits. - *46:* Corbett's new favorite [nerd belt](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/xoo-belt-by-nifty-a-phone-charging-belt/). *"Looks pretty slick too!"* - *49:* A tip on charging your phone (hint: it flies) and Barrett's experience with Apple pay. - *53:* Yik Yak. We have to continue to embrace what we don't understand. - *58:* One of the biggest regrets of the dying: not speaking your mind. Sharing secrets, personal blogging, etc... a rant from Chase. ("Solidarity," btw, is the word I was looking for.) - *"Everything falls apart... do it anyways."*