What a year!
It’s already 2007 in many parts of the world. We have 13 more hours to go here. Happy New Years!
2006 saw a lot of change in my life. Published a book, which has done very well. Mom dying. Quitting an awesome job and starting with a startup that doesn’t have an assured future. Moving. Sold and bought a house. Got a BMW and a big screen. Tons of traveling. Starting a new video show (in first three months have interviewed more than 50 CEOs).
Hopefully 2007 sees a little more steadiness, but I bet it’ll be just as chaotic as 2006. My son becomes a teenager in 14 days. Yikes. The years are ticking off awfully fast.
Here’s hoping that 2007 is a great one for you and your families. See ya on the other side.
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December 31st, 2006 at 12:40 pm
Robert!
Rather than happy new year I’ll say “Joy and happiness for the rest of your life!”
Change implies action and action is what we all need (especially me!) to make 2007 the best year ever.
May 2007 bring inspired actions to you, Maryam and Patrick!
December 31st, 2006 at 12:52 pm
only 3 hours and some change to go here in Holland, Happy New Year!
December 31st, 2006 at 1:18 pm
Best wishes to you, Maryam and Patrick in 2007, Robert. It was a crazy year and I’m sure you’re correct in that 2007 will bring additional change. Change is inevitable and how we react to its uncontrollable nature is what defines us. Watching your reactions to changes in 2006 was an enjoyable ride; looking forward to the new year!
December 31st, 2006 at 1:20 pm
Merry New Year!
Oh, and tell Patrick to watch out for those girls!
December 31st, 2006 at 1:25 pm
What’s the official age for a kid to become a teenager? :-)
Wishing you all a prosperous 2007!!
December 31st, 2006 at 1:26 pm
I’m sure 2007 will bring large changes to my life as well. I hope to network more deeply with even more people in the blogosphere (and elsewhere) and I’m sure those people will be the foundation of my continued transformation.
Happy New Year to all! Please feel free to reach out. :)
December 31st, 2006 at 1:30 pm
Ah your first German car
be proud!
December 31st, 2006 at 1:37 pm
Robert:
Any one of the many of the things you list are capable of causing elevated stress. Stay healthy and happy in 2007.
-k-
December 31st, 2006 at 1:39 pm
Robert,
Praying you and your family have a safe, fun-filled new year.
Cheers,
Moose
December 31st, 2006 at 1:53 pm
Thanks everyone!
RBA: teenage years start with 13.
December 31st, 2006 at 2:23 pm
Hey Robert,
I discovered your blog this year and read it nearly three times a day. I hope 2007 will be a great year for you and your family!
Thanks for all the fantastic posts
December 31st, 2006 at 2:46 pm
Have a Happy and safe New Year!
December 31st, 2006 at 3:35 pm
Happy new year Bro!!! It took awhile but I finally found out how to talk to you. More Bloggin’ in 2007!
December 31st, 2006 at 4:01 pm
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December 31st, 2006 at 4:49 pm
Why didn’t you buy a Prius and send the money you saved on gas to Katrina relief?
December 31st, 2006 at 4:54 pm
And to think that the adventures have probably just begun!
Happy New Year, my very best to you all! See you at CES!
December 31st, 2006 at 5:41 pm
Hi Robert
It is already 2007 here in Germany. All the very best to you and your family for 2007.
Johnny
December 31st, 2006 at 6:14 pm
Anonymous: my dad just bought a Toyota Hybrid. Nice idea, but those cars are much more expensive than regular ones (usually $2,000 to $6,000 more). So, you gotta drive a lot of miles to make up the difference. And my Ford is paid off, so if I bought a new car I’d have a car payment to make. Although now that I wrecked the front, that’s something that’s a little more attractive to me.
December 31st, 2006 at 7:27 pm
It was such a pleasure to meet you in Greensboro. I am confident that 2007 will have many good things for us all. As the mom of a 15 year old, all I have to say is, hold on to your hat! It is an exhilarating but sometimes exhausting trip with these young ones through turbulent years in a crazy world.
All the best to you, Maryam and Patrick!
December 31st, 2006 at 8:35 pm
[...] Robert wrote a little bit about this year already, I don’t think my year has been nearly as exciting, though it has certainly had its share of both personal and professional ups and downs. Regardless, as I’ve been mulling over this post (over the last couple hours), I think my main focus is looking forward. Looking back, while good to help prevent making the same mistakes twice (the old those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it idea), tends to make my writing a tad maudlin, so let’s not. [...]
January 1st, 2007 at 2:36 am
Happy new year Robert to you and your family and friends. It was fantastic meeting up in London in Decemeber and hopefully you will get another chance soon to come back over this side of the pond.
In the meantime I look forward to many more hours of podtech.
cheers,
Nige
PS: it would be awsome if you could get some video gaming angle on the show (professioanl gamers, perhpas video a LAN party (go to QakeCon), some big names in the gaming arena etc …
January 1st, 2007 at 5:42 am
Getting at risk to the entrepreneurship side !!! Isn’t it like coming back to childhood? With great expectations, emotions .. and so much more to come .. !!
I started my first “real” company 2 years ago .. it’s now more and more enjoyable than ever !!! Growth, pleasure and passion !! Just about handling new ideas day to day !! Just GREAT !!!
January 1st, 2007 at 9:09 am
Happy Birthday Patrick and welcome to a new era Robert. Your soon to be teen has a wonderful life planned. From your travels, photos, posts the family unit looks incredible. My best to your family in the new year. Drop by the blog sometime if you want to talk parenting teen lingo.
Regards,
Joe Bruzzese
January 1st, 2007 at 3:47 pm
Happy New Year to you, Maryam, Patrick and your family. May the new year be filled with good health and great surprises for you all.