Comments on: What’s Next, Jamie?

By: Jamie Grove

Jamie Grove — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:48:15 +0000

@Dave Thanks for the great quote. I hadn’t come across that before, but how true. You must seek to act first, and then the universe will follow.

By: Dave Gill

Dave Gill — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:57:40 +0000

Hey Jamie,
I added a couple of contacts here, and perused your site here and came to realize more of your story regarding your recent ‘realignment’ – all good. And who knew you were a writer, too?
Another of your posts concerns heroes. I don’t have any one hero per se, but believe in heroic acts; of which even the lowliest are capable. Heroism needs to be renewed.
Concerning your decision to uncouple from Highlights . . .
Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way. – WH Murray, The Scottish Himalayan Expedition
I’m going to guess you’ve come across this quote before, but it’s pretty . . . heroic.

By: Kirk Bobash

Kirk Bobash — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:52:12 +0000

I was sorry to hear that you wont be working at HFC anymore. I enjoyed working with you over the years, and wish you the best in your writing endeavors. And who knows, we may tap you for your eCommerce guru-ness sometime in the future!

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:57:40 +0000

Saw your link from Uppington’s blog. Wow.. congrats..! I find myself facing an un-willing and unexpected layoff.. and wonder whether I should take the step you have…

It couldn’t have been easy.. thanks for setting an example for the rest of us!

By: Jamie Grove

Jamie Grove — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:12:48 +0000

@Jenny Thanks so much! I’m happy to let everyone know that I’ll be keeping the HNTW flame alive, although some day I hope to change my twitter profile tagline.

By: Jenny McCutcheon

Jenny McCutcheon — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:52:46 +0000

Good for you Jamie! I love How Not to Write and the style and tone of your writing. I wish you the best of luck on this new adventure. There is nothing but wonderful things in store for you!

By: Val

Val — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:35:35 +0000

Hi Jamie, I coasted on here from uppington’s blog and I just want to send all good vibes and wishes for extraordinary things. Take care.

Val’s last blog post..The Haiku Prophet Of Doom

By: Jamie Grove

Jamie Grove — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:05:19 +0000

@Amber Indeed. Indeed. I know it will be tough, so tough I don’t even know how tough. (how’s that for keyword density). Thanks so much for your encouragement! It means a lot to me.

@Scott No, my friend, you are awesome++! Thanks though. It’s great to hear things like that as I head off on the next adventure. I’m sure we’ll have a chance to work together again, and I can’t wait!

By: Scott Mowry

Scott Mowry — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:05:42 +0000

Jamie,
You were/are awesome at HFC and will continue to be in all that you do. My admiration for you is huge, my man. Best of luck with your writing and all your endeavors. Looking forward to any and all projects we may work on together for HFC.

By: Amber

Amber — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:09:47 +0000

Without doubt this will be a different type of stress than you're used to... but at least this is something you brought about on your own terms. You'll do great! Amber’s last blog post..February 2009