Write to be understood. Speak to be heard. Read to grow.

I am sure I will look back many years later at my life as a blogger and see some turning points that transformed me.

One of them was starting this blog. The other would probably be when I first began commenting on other blogs. And the third would likely be the moment when I became an active part of the community of every blog I read. That part has been truly incredible. I am learning so much.

Yesterday, I added a new blog to that list – an overdue addition really. I had just somehow never realized that Jerry Colonna had a blog. Jerry was an ex VC who is now a CEO coach. He was a huge influence on Fred Wilson and that’s reason enough for me.

I’d like to share a piece from his blog that I read yesterday. It’s a bookmark Jerry’s son’s teacher had given him. It’s a mantra that really does cover everything.

Write to be understood. Speak to be heard. Read to grow. 

I figure I would take away something from this mantra if I tried to explain what it means to me. Some things are best left unsaid. Thanks Jerry, for sharing this.

Wishing everyone a great day – I hope we will all be the best we can be.