Thoughts on the Run

32:00 - 5k

Went for a run yesterday and liked it.

Not sure what I thought about on the run, besides my sore neck, but it was great to get out! When I came back, I was happy to see that the world had not stopped turning because of the run. Maybe that means it’s okay to go running more often.

On the 720x front, I’m at the point where I need to decide if I can afford to invest more money into the company. Unfortunately, the sales people that I have brought on have not delivered which has left lead investments not returning. If we would sign one company on the Virtual IT Department package, there would be a positive return. If you know of a company that needs IT help but can’t hire a team or person to handle 24/7 help desk, network admin, server management, phone maintenance, consulting, and purchasing, let me know!

I spent last week in San Diego running a conference. My one goal for the week was to take a 1 hour break and sit in a hot tub. That didn’t happen.

From the moment I hit the ground there were things to fix. 98% of them the attendees, and even most of the staff, never knew about. There was one that was very obvious that involved pulling a speaker off the stage halfway through his “motivational and funny speech.”

While in San Diego I had time to walk along the beach around midnight (hot tub closed at 9p) and think about next steps. For my own company, 720x, I am interviewing 2 salespeople today to sell our Virtual IT Department. Much of what they sell and bring in will determine the plans for 2009.

The next question pondered is whether or not I take a job outside the home. It is great working from home and not having to deal with a commute, but the guarantee of a stable company and paycheck is always attractive.

These are the 2 major thoughts that I had time to think about while standing next to the ocean. I don’t have the answers for them, and maybe I never will, but they are questions to think about it.

I’m addicted to being mobile. Whether it being to check my email or knowing the score of the 118th Red Sox game of the season, I want the info when I want it.Now if I can find a way to combine with a paying job I’d be golden. I imagine there is something …

Went out to grab some lunch at the Tabor Center in downtown Denver. Around 11:50am, throngs of cameras and news crews started to gather on the corner. 10 minutes later the Secret Service, SWAT, and Denver Police arrived followed by Vice President Candidate Joe Biden.

It’s going to be a fun week!

Just took a stroll around the Pepsi Center and the blogging tent. Currently, events and meetings are taking place at the Convention Center, but activity is starting to pick up in the area. Evident are gates and law enforcement ranging from local to federal level. Military helicopters and video cameras fill the scene as you walk down the street.

There is no shortage of sights to be seen.