Robert Hruzek on Oct 5th 2009 at 6:00 am What I Learned From...

What I Learned From… Limits

WILF LogoHey, a tip o’ the hat, y’all! Today is the first Monday of October, and you know what that means, don’t ya? Yep, it’s time for the next What I Learned From… groupwrite project! (sound of crowd cheering enthusiasticaly)

So to kick us off, I have a question for ya:

Have you ever been toolin’ along, minding your own business, when WHAM! you ran straight into a barrier of some kind?

Yup; notwithstanding the lump on my forehead, I’ve done the same thing now and then.

I’ll tell ya, it’s downright aggravating, ain’t it? You really want to get where you’re going, or accomplish that thing you’ve set your heart (or possibly even your future financial fortune) on, or whatever it is you’re aiming for – and then some danged fool has gone and shackled you with some kind of limitation or two! Augh! Drat! Grrr!

Maybe it’s a road sign (“No Entry Beyond This Point”) or a length of chain (“Do not enter. Prosecutors will be violated.”), or even something less tangible (“I’m sorry, but we don’t service those anymore. You’ll have to call the manufacturer directly. Uh, if they still exist. And good luck with that.”) No matter what it is, it represents something you’re going to have to figure out what do about, right? And thus… you learn something!

So to celebrate, I’m naming this as the topic of the month for our What I Learned From… groupwrite project!

Limits

Now, you are invited to join us as usual this month and share something you’ve learned when circumstances are conspiring to derail you. And don’t hold back, y’all; give it to us straight! All you have to do is write a post and send me the link OR you can link to an already written post about something you learned from your experience. (By the way, you don’t have to stop at one – more is definitely encouraged.)

What to Do

OK, once again, all you have to do is either write something new and send me the link, or you can send me the link to something you’ve already written. It doesn’t matter how far back the link goes – just send it to me!

The project is open from now thru Sunday, October 11, at midnight (that’s midnight to me, which is GMT-5 time), so write your post(s) (yes, you can enter more than once!), and send me the links! I’ll post the entire list of entries on Monday, October 12.

And let’s not forget the details…

  1. Write a new post (or link to an existing one) on your blog with a link to THIS POST (uh, the one you’re reading now). As I said, feel free to be as eloquent (or concise) as you like. C’mon; show off for us!
  2. Send me an email (rhruzek@sbcglobal.net) containing your name, the title of your post, and the permalink of the post. (To make sure I don’t miss it.)

That’s all there is to it! Next Monday, October 12, I will post the entire list of entries right here at the Middle Zone, so be sure and drop by to check ‘em all out.

As always, we have just two simple rules around here:

  • For the sake of the general blogging audience, please keep it G-Rated. (Also please note: this is a request, not a demand, since after all it’s your blog and you can do what you want. Fair warning: I can choose to link to you or not.)
  • Be nice.

All right, ladies and gentlemen; you know what to do! Grab the writing instrument of your choice and start writing!

[Note from the Proprietor - I realize it takes a little time to write your entries, but would you mind too terribly not waiting until midnight on Sunday night, September 13 to notify me? Sometimes it can be difficult to get them all compiled by Monday's 6 am post time! I surely thank you, and as a token of my appreciation - have yourself a cookie!]

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33 responses so far

33 Responses to “What I Learned From… Limits”

  1. # jan geronimoon Oct 5th 2009 at 12:57 pm

    Ah, overcoming barrier(s) stories. Well, that’s a great writing prompt. I’d check what’s percolating in the backburner, Robert. “,)
    .-= jan geronimo´s last blog ..Giving Good Loving To My Top Follow Friday People =-.

  2. # Robert Hruzekon Oct 5th 2009 at 4:35 pm

    @Jan – Hey, I’ll keep an eye out for your entry…

  3. # elmoton Oct 6th 2009 at 2:48 am

    Oh, blogging buddy Jan is here, ehehe! I guess Jan has lots of things to share regarding overcoming those blogging barriers.

    Let me check my blog too if I have something to offer….
    .-= elmot´s last blog ..Do They Have the Balls To Do It? =-.

  4. # Geoffrey Philpon Oct 6th 2009 at 10:53 am

    Working on it right now, Bob.
    Should be baked by Friday.
    .-= Geoffrey Philp´s last blog ..A Celebration of Two Jamaican Icons =-.

  5. # muxinon Oct 6th 2009 at 12:50 pm

    Hi, nice to know you and glad to find this site.. I’m not a good writer but I’ve been trying hard to improve my writing skill (especially in English – it’s not my mother language you know.. just makes it harder..shy), anyway I guess this could be a challenge to test my skill, so.. I think I’m gonna start writing and hope you’ll like it (but first I would have to find an interesting story to tell out of this flat life of mine), so I’ll see you soon then, cheers.
    PS: I was gonna say “tip o’ the hat to ya too!” but I’m not wearing one.
    .-= muxin´s last blog ..Life Insurance For Dare Devils =-.

  6. # Robert Hruzekon Oct 6th 2009 at 3:30 pm

    @Elmot – Hey, you’re welcome to join us, Bubba! Grab the writing device of your choice and see what comes up!

  7. # Robert Hruzekon Oct 6th 2009 at 3:30 pm

    @Geoffrey – Sounds like a plan; can’t wait to sample the tasty treat!

  8. # Robert Hruzekon Oct 6th 2009 at 3:31 pm

    @muxin – Hey, you don’t have to have a hat to tip one, y’know; it’s the thought that counts around these parts. I hope you decide to join us!

  9. # What I Learned from Limits : Lillie Ammann, Writer & Editoron Oct 7th 2009 at 1:36 am

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  10. # 2 Word Limit | Confident Writingon Oct 7th 2009 at 4:16 am

    [...] by Robert Hruzek’s question “What have you learned from limits?” I decided to pay enough attention that I could write a blog post about the learning [...]

  11. # Joanna Youngon Oct 7th 2009 at 4:22 am

    Created a photo feast for you Robert, enjoy!

    http://confidentwriting.com/2009/10/2-word-limit/

  12. # Krison Oct 7th 2009 at 4:38 am

    Don’t have it yet. I will just update my blog when got home. I’m in a travel with my family now and i’m tired of updating it..hehe..
    .-= Kris´s last blog ..Video Door Intercom- Are You Sure that You Have The Right Guest! =-.

  13. # Robert Hruzekon Oct 7th 2009 at 4:37 pm

    @Joanna – Thanks for the intriguing and out-of-the-box entry, Joanna! I knew I could count on you to surprise me!

  14. # Robert Hruzekon Oct 7th 2009 at 4:37 pm

    @Kris – Hope you make it, Kris. But if it’s late, send it to me anyway; I’ll add it to the list!

  15. # Krison Oct 7th 2009 at 10:03 pm

    Hi Robert,

    Thanks for the help. I will just contact if i can’t do it.

    Cheers,
    .-= Kris´s last blog ..Motorolla Walkie Talkie =-.

  16. # Twitter Writing Tips | The TWEET Method | Word Sell, Inc.on Oct 8th 2009 at 5:31 am

    [...] Robert Hruzek announced his monthly group project, What I Learned From Limits, I immediately thought of Twitter. One hundred forty characters isn’t much to work with, and [...]

  17. # Bobbyon Oct 8th 2009 at 5:45 am

    What a great idea! We can all learn so much from this. I’m gonna crack on and write something down, really excitied to hear and read everyone else’s posts when they appear.
    .-= Bobby ´s last blog ..Nowe miasto, przyjaciele gdzie jesteście!? =-.

  18. # What I Learned From Limits Group Writing Project } Group Writing Projectson Oct 8th 2009 at 7:10 am

    [...] Link to the announcement post on Middle Zone Musings. [...]

  19. # Robert Hruzekon Oct 8th 2009 at 2:15 pm

    @Kris – Hey, don’t forget: you can also send me the link to an already-existing post, if it fits the topic!

  20. # Robert Hruzekon Oct 8th 2009 at 2:16 pm

    @Bobby – Hey, I hope to see your entry soon, Bubba!

  21. # Meryl K Evanson Oct 8th 2009 at 2:37 pm

    Posted! Thanks for the WILFy reminder (:
    http://www.meryl.net/2009/10/08/what-i-learned-from-limits/
    .-= Meryl K Evans´s last blog ..Fighting the Green-Eyed Monster…Or Not =-.

  22. # Non-Competes, Health Insurance and Other Ugly Limits To Innovation | Frog Blogon Oct 9th 2009 at 5:41 am

    [...] started thinking about limits thanks to Robert Hruzek’s “What Did I Learn From Limits” project over at MiddleZoneMusings.com and as you can see it took me in rather an unexpected direction. If you enjoyed this post, make sure [...]

  23. # Fred H Schlegelon Oct 9th 2009 at 7:57 am

    Hi Robert, Really liked the subject this month although it took me in a direction I didn’t expect.
    .-= Fred H Schlegel´s last blog ..Non-Competes, Health Insurance and Other Ugly Limits To Innovation =-.

  24. # Geoffrey Philpon Oct 9th 2009 at 9:33 am

    Robert, it’s on the blog!:
    http://geoffreyphilp.blogspot.com/2009/10/limits-what-limits.html

    Have a great weekend!
    .-= Geoffrey Philp´s last blog ..Limits! What Limits? =-.

  25. # Monique Attingeron Oct 9th 2009 at 12:03 pm

    You’ve got me thinking, Robert… ;-)
    .-= Monique Attinger´s last blog ..What I’ve Learned From The Limits Of Allergies =-.

  26. # Robert Hruzekon Oct 9th 2009 at 3:06 pm

    @Fred – Hey, you never know where these things’ll end up!

  27. # Robert Hruzekon Oct 9th 2009 at 3:07 pm

    @Geoffrey – Hey, thanks a herd, Bubba; and you have a great weekend too!

  28. # Robert Hruzekon Oct 9th 2009 at 3:07 pm

    @Monique – So THAT’S what that noise was… :-D

  29. # What I Learned From Self-Imposed Limits | The Invisible Mentoron Oct 10th 2009 at 9:38 pm

    [...] This is a contribution to the Group Writing Project What I Learned from Limits. [...]

  30. # Avil Beckfordon Oct 10th 2009 at 9:41 pm

    Hi Robert,
    Better late than never, here is my contribution http://theinvisiblementor.com/2009/10/10/what-i-learned-from-self-imposed-limits/
    .-= Avil Beckford´s last blog ..What I Learned From Self-Imposed Limits =-.

  31. # Middle Zone Musings » Guest Post from Kay Plantes: The Power of Visionon Oct 11th 2009 at 6:02 am

    [...] tale of success. And, in an amazing display of serendipity, it also happens to fit neatly into our What I Learned From Limits groupwrite project this month! Way to go, [...]

  32. # Robert Hruzekon Oct 11th 2009 at 8:03 am

    @Avil – Hey, it’ ain’t late until the gravitationally-challenged woman of the female persuasion belts out her soliloquy set to music, y’know? :-D

  33. # Bobbyon Oct 12th 2009 at 4:29 am

    Hey Robert, you will, you will! I write in other languages too so gonna try and concentrate on all of them ! Will keep you posted…
    .-= Bobby´s last blog ..Nowe miasto, przyjaciele gdzie jesteście!? =-.

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