Thursday, December 9, 2010

The 12 1/2 Rules

"People create their own success by learning what they need to learn and then by practicing it until they become proficient at it."
~ Brian tracy


I used this poster in a blog post over a year ago, but I think it's worth sharing again now - especially since I have so many new followers. I love, love, love it.

Is there anything you would add to this list?

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32 comments:

  1. Sara {Rhapsody and Chaos}December 9, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    Ah, I remember this poster! I stole it last year and thew it on my blog :) I LOVE IT!

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  2. Old KittyDecember 9, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    Oh wow!! What a great poster!! I was wondering what the 1/2 rule was going to be - LOL!!! Excellent!!

    No, poetry doesn't have to rhyme (x2!!!).

    Thank you so much for this!! take care
    x

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  3. Valerie GearyDecember 9, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    My favorite is 12 1/2. :)

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  4. Kelly BreakeyDecember 9, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Its my new favorite poster now.

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  5. ShariDecember 9, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    I love, love, love it! I need one of these in my office or maybe as my background on my desktop so I can see it ALL the time.

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  6. DL HammonsDecember 9, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    It's still as relevant now as it was back then!!! Love it!!!

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  7. PattiDecember 9, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    That was great, especially the try something new.

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  8. Jessica BellDecember 9, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Great poster! But I disagree with point two. If you've read something a hundred million times of course it's going to bore you! But it will be new and excting to a reader if it was exciting when you first wrote it.

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  9. Karen HarringtonDecember 9, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Just wonderful! The adage about boring writing/reading is so true...as is the exciting writing/reading. I'm learning that a true gauge of the story is when I am continually excited by it and can't wait to revisit my characters. :)

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  10. HeatherDecember 9, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    I LOVE this! There is no luck save for that we make. Thank you for that reminder.

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  11. cleemckenzieDecember 9, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    All excellent advice. Glad you reposted it.

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  12. Golden EagleDecember 9, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    I love that last one. :D

    But the poster is great--all those rules are true!

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  13. BastDecember 9, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    I'd love to have that poster!

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  14. Elana JohnsonDecember 9, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Give yourself permission to be other things besides a writer. You know, mom, wife, teacher, etc. Wear all your hats and be grateful for the time spent in each one.

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  15. Raquel ByrnesDecember 9, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    I love it...I think one of the hardest things about writing was convincing myself that I need to give myself time to get better. Practice, practice, practice...and READ.
    Edge of Your Seat Romance

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  16. Kittie HowardDecember 9, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Great poster! Love 'em all, except agree with Jessica Bell about #2!

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  17. Carolina M. Valdez SchneiderDecember 9, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Super poster, Shannon! Full of fab advice ;) And look how much you've grown since a year ago!!

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  18. Colene MurphyDecember 9, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Oh! I'm glad you did post again as I missed the first time! I like! Thank you!

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  19. Jules AusbornDecember 9, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Oh my gosh I wasn't around when you posted this but I'm so glad you reposted it because it's amazing!!!!

    #6 is a huge pet peeve of mine, several people say "I'm too busy to read" and Stephen King says "If you're too busy to read than you are too busy to write"

    Thanks for sharing!

    Jen/Jules
    Unedited & Jules and the Stars

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  20. DianeDecember 9, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    I love 12 1/2.... too cute way to end it. :O)

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  21. AngieDecember 9, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    That is a great poster. Love it!

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  22. Theresa MilsteinDecember 9, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    Make time for the people who are important to you.

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  23. Beth FredDecember 9, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    I like this poster too!

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  24. Susan J. ReinhardtDecember 9, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Hi Shannon -

    I haven't seen this poster before. Do you know where we can get one?

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  25. AnonymousDecember 9, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    I love it!
    Can I share it too??

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  26. Robyn CampbellDecember 9, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    Bff, you are too cool. Ya know that? Love it. :)

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  27. Racquel HenryDecember 10, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    I love this list! I'm going to print it out and keep it at my desk! :)

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  28. Hilary Melton-ButcherDecember 11, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Hi Shannon .. that's great and I'm so pleased you reposted .. I agree with it all ... I'd add to #9 iphone or blackberry or whatever! device for recording and/or taking pictures as you go ..

    Cheers .. nearly 650 ... amazing followers! Brilliant news .. Hilary

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  29. Susan Kaye QuinnDecember 12, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    I adore that quote! Seriously, where do you find these nuggets of wisdom? :)

    I think it's essential to do that kind of meta-thinking about your learning - of the craft, of the business, of your own place in it. The world is constantly evolving around us, so we have to keep learning to keep up and succeed. :)

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  30. Patti LacyDecember 12, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    Great poster! I think it would apply to any job!

    Thanks, Shannon!
    Patti

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  31. TerryLynnJohnsonDecember 12, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    awesome! my favourite is go for walks! that usually works for me.

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  32. UnknownDecember 15, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    This is very fun. :) For my friends and I we would have a #13. Writers go insane. ;)

    Have a good day! :D

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