Listen-up, Important News For Readers Of The Jason Better Blog
Hey guys, (and gals)…
Today, I have some sad and very important news for devoted “Better Bunchers”…
You see, last week I wasn’t able to post as many new blog posts as I used too… BUT…
I thought I would be able to get back on track with a heroic “HURRAAAHH!” and some elbow grease this week.
Unfortunately, you know how business is, and well, it may be months until I’m able to post content on a weekly basis again.
I simply bit off way more than I could chew. 
You know, I can’t help but feel a little sad about this because I love hanging out with you every day and I will continue to drop-in to your blogs unexpectedly when I can, because your kind words, suggestions, and playful jokes make my days shine and I will really and truly miss hanging out with you.
With that said, it’s simply not possible for me to keep running the show at Better Networker and writing a blog post a day… and friends are pushing me to take a day off to relax a little… because they’re worried I might have a serious addiction to work!
Gosh, if I don’t follow their advice they might lock me up in some Workaholics Anonymous ward for a couple of months and that wouldn’t be fun.
Because they would probably expect me to sit there and do nothing!
SOO, I’ve decided to cut back the number of blog posts here drastically… almost dramatically… and I will ONLY be writing a blog post if there is something super-exciting or valuable to share with you…
Unfortunately, a daily blog post is no longer possible…
Now, I would like to ask a special favor… would you please share this announcement with your friends on Facebook and Twitter today?
Thank you.
- Your Better Networker Buddy
- Jason The “Better Networker”
P.S. Don’t worry, you’ll still see me around Better Networker every single day. I’m not retiring yet, and I will still be writing blog posts here as time permits. But no longer on a daily basis or even weekly basis. Which means, I’ll only open my mouth and e-mail you if I have something SUPER valuable to share with you.
81 Comments
Michael T. Makahamadze on May 28th, 2010
Hey Jason,
I hope this time you will actually look for gremlins.
I will definitely miss the frequency of posts, but I’m sure I will find you over at Better Networker.
Have a great weekend.
Michael.
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Melodie Kantner on May 28th, 2010
Hi Jason,
I love your daily blog posts but I don’t see how you keep it up. You deserve a break.
Melodie
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May 28th, 2010 at 11:19 am
It’s not easy. 
Which led people to guess that I had gremlins writing these things.
It’s tough being everywhere at once.
But no worries… I haven’t retired… just need to re-coop some energy…
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Josh Garcia on May 28th, 2010
Hey Jason,
This is sad news!
I do know you must run Better Networker. It is hard to move a business forward when you have your hands in many pots. Maybe once in a while I’ll write a post on JasonBetter.com. 
I’ll see you on BetterNetworker and have an awesome weekend…
Josh
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May 28th, 2010 at 11:14 am
This blog will definitely stick around, so that may be possible.
I’m looking forward to the day when I can be back on a regular basis over here.
I will still write blog posts… but not nearly as often…
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Dwayne Huggins on May 28th, 2010
Onwards and Upwards J
Priorities change, we all appreciate that, heck we all go through it.
So you go do what you have to do. BN (an already great place) will be even better for it.
(If you want me to do a post for you every now and then, just let me know).
I have learned so much from you, I can’t even begin to explain how all your little nuggets of gold here and there have helped me out.
Today is my 100th post, something I never thought would happen.
Thanks
Dwayne
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May 28th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Thanks Dwayne,
Day by day, they add up.
I’m definitely going to be stopping by when I get a chance. I’m always impressed by your posts.
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Ilka Flood on May 28th, 2010
Hi Jason,
This is very sad news indeed! But, I totally understand. I was wondering how you did all that in the first place.
Hey, life is too short to work all day and not enjoy it. (Hmmm, I should listen to my own words.)
Anyway, I’ll sure miss you.
Wishing you only the very best,
Ilka
P.S. I’ll still see you over at Better Networker
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May 28th, 2010 at 11:18 am
It’s definitely a challenge…
Sometimes you have to evaluate and say… wait a second… this is too much right now.
But I will definitely be back from time to time with valuable advice. And I will be keeping an eye on everybody.
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Hector cuevas on May 28th, 2010
Sad to hear that Jason
It’s business and some things need more Attention than others…. Completely understandable.
The Better Bunchers will keep the show running. I’m sure you see them rocking it out there.
Talk soon bro
Hector Cuevas
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May 28th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Definitely,
Carry the torch till I’m back Hector.
You rock!
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Yo Le on May 28th, 2010
Jason,
Everything happens for a reason…
This is definitely sad news, however I’m sure that this will allow you to make Better Networker… as Ferny would say, “Best Networker!”
I think this would be an great opportunity for some more guest posts.
Have an Awesome Memorial Day weekend and I’ll see you around!
- Yo
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Thank you Yo Le.
I’m not done with blogging by a long shot. But none the less, sad news.
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Dan Johnson on May 28th, 2010
Jason, every now and then you need to step back and re-group. Enjoy the time off.
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Definitely,
Sometimes I think I work in my sleep too. hah.
Thanks Dan.
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David Wright on May 28th, 2010
Jason,
I’m almost in tears. This has been one of the few sites I visit daily and I always look forward to your posts.
This blog has been a great inspiration for me and I have learned so much.
All the best in all you do.
Have a great day!
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Man,
I feel it.
I will definitely be posting more in the future… but not nearly as much as I had hoped to.
Daily blog posts were central to my day.
I can’t help but feel like something is missing when I stir that coffee in the morning.
But thank you David.
It’s definitely appreciated.
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Matthew Pedler on May 28th, 2010
Hey J,
You will be missed, have learned a ton and made some great friends from here.
No doubt will see you around better networker
Matt.
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Mary Thayer on May 28th, 2010
Hello Jason,
I will miss your posts but you have to do what is best for you! Take care of yourself and take some time to relax. You deserve it!
Mary Thayer
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Javier Quiroz on May 28th, 2010
Get some Relax You Deserve it man. Have done a lot Already!
Best regards!
Javier Quiroz
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Derek Alvarez on May 28th, 2010
Oh man, Jason, I’m definitely disappointed!
But I do understand how much effort it takes to develop a good blog following.
I’ll just have to see what you’re up to at Better Networker from now on. (Not that I didn’t do that already
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:20 pm
I’m definitely with you on that Derek.
It took a lot to step back and realize that the blog has to be “paused” while the community is looked after first.
Then like a phoenix… it will be back.
Thank you Derek.
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Twila Jacobs on May 28th, 2010
Hey Jason,
I’m sad but totally understand.
You’re in my feed so I’ll keep an eye out for you!
((HUGS))
Twila
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:21 pm
And I will be keeping an eye on the Better Bunch too.
Thank you Twila.
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Tracey Hausel on May 28th, 2010
I’ll miss my daily Better doses, but I couldn’t imagine how you were going to do everything you do.
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Timers and strict time management.
But sometimes you have to draw the line at how much you can get done in a single day.
Thank you Tracey.
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Richard Kaulfers on May 28th, 2010
Thats not much a problem at all. I bet if you asked around you could find a trusted friend to pass the torch too. Even it was One post a week, social proof goes along way in a trusted network. Someone would be honored to take on the challenge.
Thank you for your time will see you in the future. J.B
Later
Richard Kaulfers
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Definitely,
There’s a lot of heart here. You can bet, I will return from time to time.
Richard, you always make me think.
And for that, I appreciate you. Keep up the good work.
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Wayne Vassell on May 28th, 2010
Hey J,
Sorry to hear that my friend. However I understand you are a busy guy.
Well, at least we will see you over at the “motherland” – BN
All the best with all your ventures and have a great weekend.
Wayne Vassell, signing out…
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Hey thanks.
I will definitely be around.
If you can bet on one thing… that’s it.
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Rhonda Miller on May 28th, 2010
It’s been fun. tear tear
However, change is not always bad.
Heck, you have enough followers. Everyone could write one blog post every other month and you would only have to pop in periodically. (Wheels in my head go round and round:) ha ha
We also don’t want BN to go down the tube either. I can’t imagine how that can be a FT committment in itself.
I’ll still watch for your posts on a M-F basis out of habit:-)
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend Jason (& Better Bunchers)
Rhonda
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Why thank you Rhonda.
I think change is a great. When I’m back over here it will be with a new lease on things.
To share more things I’ve learned over at Better Networker. And abroad.
Sometimes there’s just some cobwebs to clean up in the office. Things you didn’t see growing that need attention.
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Yadvinder Singh on May 28th, 2010
That is some sad news as your posts were really juicy and addictive. I hope you get one post a day routine soon Jason. Relax and enjoy your work.
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Thank you Yadvinder.
I hope so.
I think eventually it will be more like a post a week. We’ll have to see how things work out.
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Amy Starr Allen on May 28th, 2010
We will certainly miss you, Jason.
AND I totally get it (just did something similar myself).
I’m sure it’s hard to be so popular sometimes .
We love you!!!
-A
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:29 pm
It sure is Amy.
I think it’s a point we all reach in business. Sometimes time management is tough.
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Jerome Ratliff on May 28th, 2010
hey JB,
We completely understand. Although this is some sad news.
I’ll tell you what, what you’ve shared with us up to now has truly been remarkable. I know when you’re ready to share those great things with us, we’ll be here to support you 100%.
You didn’t happen to read the 4 Hour Work Week did you? Hmmm!
Well, be sure to have yourself a great weekend,
Jerome Ratliff
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Haha!
I read that book when it first came out. And while I love the philosophy of it… I’m already doing what I love to do.
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Hollis Chapman on May 28th, 2010
Thanks Jason! for all your great posts,i get tired writing one post a week:)
Thanks again for all you do.
Hollis
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:31 pm
I’m a lot faster writer than I used to be. I highly recommend the daily approach if you’re not over-burdened but definitely a challenge.
Thank you Hollis.
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Elmar Sandyck on May 28th, 2010
Hi Jason,
It’s sad news but I completely understand it.
Not so long ago I already asked myself the question, how can Jason keep up with a post per day and answering to all the comments, this is a lot of work…
I really hope we still will hear you from time to time.
Elmar
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Very tough Elmar.
All I can say is, use a timer for everything you do online and you can work miracles.
But even then, time management is tough some times. And eventually you have to decide where you’re needed most.
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Jeff Faldalen on May 28th, 2010
Hey Jason,
Thank you for letting us know
One of the great things about expanding.
You deserve to have it all. Because we reap
what we sow, my friend you have a lot of blessings
coming your way
Thank you for all have done and I look forward
to seeing you on betternetworker
Wishing you all the success,
Jeff Faldalen
The Prospecting Funnel Guy
PS I was wondering how you maintained all
the comments
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Wow, thank you Jeff.
Definitely not easy.
Timers, timers, urgency, and timers.
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John Garcia on May 28th, 2010
This is a sad, sad day Jason. First Willie Nelson decides to cut of his braids and now this?
Well, TCB and hope to see you sooner rather than later… (EXHALE)
Until then… I’ll be sleepless in Long Beach,
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Yeah,
Bad timing.
Willie should have given me a courtesy call at least.
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Gayle Buchanan on May 28th, 2010
Hi Jason
Congratulations, leaders make smart decisions and have wonderful family and friends looking out for them.
I’m sure you decision will spur everyone on to bigger and better things in their business.
Thank you so much for you daily updates, they have helped me enormously.
See you on the inside ….
Take Care
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Thank you Gayle.
Decisions aren’t easy but it’s part of being a leader.
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Aqif on May 28th, 2010
Hey Jason,
It is really sad that you will not actively post. But, I think this is the best time for you to take a break. Great people also need to take their rest in order to empower business owner.
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Thank you Aqif.
I guess even the Energizer bunny needs to change his batteries from time to time?
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Ken West on May 28th, 2010
Jason,
A bit of a bummer that you are moving on…but it’s great that you have re-focused on Better Networker.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every post here, and I’ve learned a TON from you on this site. I wish you the best
I will see you around on BN.
Take care and good luck,
Ken
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Melisa on May 28th, 2010
Jason,
Wow! For lack of a better term this really stinks! But, I understand.
I guess I am going to have to get my butt over at betternetworker more often
This blog has been awesome and had taught me a bunch. I will still keep my eyes open for your new posts.
Melisa
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Like a skunk…
Totally, but will be back with more goodies in the month’s ahead. And definitely going to be checking in on everybody from time to time.
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Peter Grimes on May 28th, 2010
Jason,
Thanks for all you contribute to our industry. You know, in a way I am pleased because I was struggling to keep up with you, just on the reading and comments side of things
See you at BN and here when you write!
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Haha!
Yeah, I leave quite the trail of comments.
It’s because I answer them at designated time in the day. In chunks.
I’ll be back.
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Marcus Baker on May 28th, 2010
Hey Jason,
Sad indeed and thanks so much for all the value you bring to the community.
I know how you feel though. I seem to be working longer and longer hours every day and I thought it was meant to become less and less so am also in the process of deciding where to focus and boot the rest.
As much as we love what we do, all work and no play cannot be the way! Well that’s not what I agreed to anyway.
Take care!
~Marcus
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Totally Marcus.
If you add one task a day… before you know it… the whole day is gone every day.
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Hani on May 29th, 2010
Let’s all help Jason by supplying him with guest articles so he can publish some content regularly.
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May 29th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
EXCELLENT idea, Hani!
Jason has given sooo much to us. Time to give some of it back.
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Hah,
That`s an idea.
I may be posting more of those if time permits. Even guest articles take time to post… but definitely an idea.
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Anne on May 29th, 2010
Hi Jason,
I’m still in awe at how you manage to handle everything. You have unselfishly given so much to so many…
There comes a time when we all need to prioritize. I wish you all the success you deserve.
Thanks for opening up your online home to us and for providing such valuable information.
Anne
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:41 pm
But I selfishly get a good feeling when I do so.
Thank you Anne.
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Peter Montgomery on May 29th, 2010
This is sad news Jase.
I’m glad I can say “I was there” about the times we had here.
I look forward to the posts that do come ’cause they will be awesome if you are compelled to post them.
Talk soon mate.
So long and thanks for all the fish…
(Douglas)
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Linus Ruzicka on May 29th, 2010
Jason,
I fully understand your need to step back from the plate for a while. Kudos to you for making the decision and committing to it.
Your blog has been one of the major sources of inspiration for me to start what I have done with my blog, so in a way, I feel like you’ve passed on a torch to all of your readers to know carry the flame and keep it up to the standard that you have set.
What are you stepping into now?
Linus
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Nothing makes me happier Linus.
Than to see people making things happen and applying a trick or two I shared.
I`ll be stepping things up at Better Networker. There`s been a lot of changes. So plenty to do.
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Mitchell Dillman on May 29th, 2010
Well Jason,
This has been quite a ride my friend!
You’ve been a real inspiration. You’re work ethic is outstanding Jason…Thanks.
It seems you’re biting off more than you can chew is contagious…
My Contracting Business is back up and running in high speed leaving little time for my Online work. However, thanks to your guidance, my networking business is growing faster than ever.
Don’t think you can simply step away from this Master Marketing Manufacturing Machine you’ve built here.
You may be surprised what happens next.
I’ll be keeping an eye on you Jason. And if you’re not careful…
Well, let’s just say, we know where you live. ;-0
Keep it real my friend.
Sincerely,
Mitchell Dillman
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:45 pm
You always make me laugh, chuckle, or smile Mitchell.
I won`t be stepping away… just focusing like a laser… never fear!
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Matt Cassity on May 30th, 2010
Hey Jason,
You have answered many of my questions over the last year on this blog and i will listen every time you have something else important to say.
Thanks,
Matt Cassity
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Thank you Matt,
You`ve asked some tough ones over the months.
Always stretching the brain.
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Michael Cole on June 3rd, 2010
Hi Jason,
End of an Era.
I will miss your daily posts. I took a step back to refocus my efforts and am ready to jump back in with both feet, only to find this post, to my dismay.
On the brighter side, you have an archive of posts I haven’t read yet, your guidance lives on.
What I take with me is the knowledge that the conversations you started will continue on the blogs of your most avid commentors.
Be well my friend, I look forward to your future emails.
Mike
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Tristan Richards on July 23rd, 2010
Hey Jason, I am disappointed to here this but I completely understand. I have learn so much from you here and still a lot more to learn from the tons of helpful information you have posted on here and sent to my email. I wish you all the best my friend…:)
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That is very sad to hear
But I know what it can be like to be doing so much you get overwhelmed.
Enjoy that relaxation!
I will pass on the message to others.
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May 28th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Thank you Michael.
Relaxation… Hmmm…
Is there such a thing? hah.
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