We'll Always Have 2007

I'm checking out until the second week in January. Blackberry yes. Computer no. And a forced break from blogging. So I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for participating in the online conversation, and sharing a little bit of yourselves with me. I have certainly tried to share some of myself with you. I'd guess you'd have a pretty good feel for me after 18 months of being out there. Hard to believe that 2007 is only my first full year of  blogging from wire to wire. It feels like it has been years. It is now such a part of me.

To those who read IA and maybe commented whom I either pissed off, inadequately stated or defended my positions or just plain disappointed, thanks for taking the time to read my stuff. I try my best and am true to myself, but I can certainly understand why not everyone might agree with me. To those who generally get me and where I am coming from, and are pretty happy with my output in 2007, I appreciate you as well. The private notes of support I've gotten throughout the year have been amazing, and I've tried to answer each and every one. I apologize if I've missed a few or haven't been as timely as I might have liked, but I was somewhat overextended in my for-profit and not-for-profit activities. I'll hopefully get that more under control during 2008, but I doubt it.

2007 has been a great year for me and for this blog. I did lots of fun stuff at work, met dozens of amazing people, continued to learn every day, saw my kids grow a year older and continue to wow me with their passion, intensity and beauty, and further deepen my relationship with my closest and best friend, my wife. More of you read me this year than in 2006, when I was really just a newbie. And apparently some people in mainstream media read me as well, as their kind notes and requests for comments and perspectives were welcome diversions throughout the year. But most importantly the sense of community I've gotten from blogging continued to grow, and I've developed real relationships with several readers of this blog who are bloggers and businesspeople themselves. I never could have imagined how blogging would serve to build my community and web of relationships in such a powerful way. And every day I continue to be surprised and impressed by the power of this medium.

Anyway, thanks again and I'll see you next year. Feel free to send me a note, as always. And all the best to you and your families for a fantastic 2008.

Comments

[burak t]

Actually it's a kinda win-win situation for you and the readers who haven't had a chance to catch up for last couple months:) your ideas on capital have always been a reference point for young and ambitious readers. Be safe and take care!

burak

[AGORACOM]

Roger, glad to see you taking so much time off to spend with the family. Serves as a great example to all that fun is just as important as work.

Looking forward to seeing you at Money:Tech in February.

Best,
George

[Daniel Goldberg]

I haven't commented that much over the years, mostly when you blogged about games, but I've always enjoyed your thoughts on any subject. Happy New year!

[chris T]

Roger
Enjoyed discovering your blog this year.
All the very best to you and yours in 2008. May it fulfill many of your wishes!
cheers
Chris