Whoops! Is it my move?

Well, thanks to reader Smitty for pointing out my transgression.  It has been over a month since my last post.  Once again, I have been distracted by work issues.  My boss is pleased to know I haven’t been as focused on my game as I would like.  He feels when my game suffers, the business benefits.  Any way, if you’re curious about what I have been up to, you can read about my two week European innovation tour on my other blog, Innovating To Win.

Yes, I do have another blog.  I have been blogging there for over two years.  When I first started, I also found it hard to get into a rhythm and would occasional go weeks without posting.  But eventually, I did find my stride and now I post there an average of twice a week.  Innovating To Win is now very widely read and a highly respected blog on innovation.

So, I guess I am going through similar teething pains.  I will try to be more regular about posting.  Frankly, I enjoy it because of the interactions it engenders—whether it is with folks like Smitty, whose comments are ever welcome, or through the occasional emails or tweets (I am @jamestodhunter on Twitter) that I receive.  Don’t be shy now.  Join the conversation.  It is what motivates a lot of bloggers.

Although I haven’t been diligent with my blogging, I have been true to my initial goal which is to continue to work on my game.  I feel my play is already sharper than it was six months ago.  There is still a long way to go before I will be satisfied with the progress, but every journey consists of steps, and mine is underway.

Next month, I am planning to play in a Tuesday night club tournament (barring any work emergencies).  It should be lots of fun.  If you play at the Metrowest Chess Club, I’ll see you there.

Comments

[Jim Belfiore]

Now I, for one, know that the business will only benefit if your game improves.

Unfortunately where your boss is concerned, you're just a pawn in his diabolic game of checkers. ;-)

http://bit.ly/TCbx0

[smitty]

Good to see you back! I pretty much figured you were quite busy with work, but I had to knock on your door to see if you were still living at this address.

Hope to see you next month at the club.

[James Todhunter]

Well, thanks for knocking, Smitty. Sometimes, I get a wee bit engrossed by work and forget to stop and enjoy the other things in my life.