An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea. (Buddha)
In 2007 I started Sports Media Journal (SMJ). As our About Uspage states, the idea was to create “a site where you’ll find out more about the people and organizations that manage and report sports.”
Even though the sports media beat was well-covered on a national and local level back then, I felt a need to delve deeper. My idea was to provide commentary and interview the people who make up this industry. I was able to do much of that over the last six-plus years, especially on the podcast we launched with Ken Fang ofFang’s Bites, Sports Media Weekly.
I began Sports Media Journal as a hobby, as do many others who create blogs. I knew that the success of the blog would be based on consistent, quality writing that is not found anywhere else. Even though I did have advertising on the site, the future of SMJ was never contingent on making a profit.
I have a full-time job outside of SMJ which is the focus of my weekdays. Spending time with my wife and daughter take-up the remaining hours of the week. I could not be happier when it comes to my personal and professional life. I am truly blessed.
In recent months it has been more difficult to post regularly on SMJ. My level of interest in sports media has waned. And as I creep closer to 50, I feel the need to simplify my life.
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