1. Today is my wife’s birthday. If you get a chance, wish her a happy birthday (@amy_stanton). Don’t tell her, but I’ll be treating her to a fancy dinner tonight at Applebee’s, where they’ll surely treat her to a half-hearted wait-staff birthday song. I can’t wait.

2. Due to the fact that I’ve made zero dollars and zero cents from the affiliate stuff I was doing over on the sidebar, I’ve removed those links and will soon be replacing them with a product of my own. I’m torn between a self-published book and a designer poncho line. Thoughts?

3. Catalyst is this week. I can’t really tell you about the different things we’re doing yet, but be sure to check back next week to see/hear about some of the stuff I get to be a part of. I will say this though – there is one thing we’ve made that I might be more proud of than anything we’ve ever done. Note: There will be a live backstage feed Thursday and Friday if you’re interested.

4. Due to the three responses to my post yesterday (really two, because one was a pity-comment from Amy), I’ll be keeping the Essentials page as is for now. I hear you, quiet and clear.

5. My Twitter rival, Bryan Allain, is flying in tomorrow for Catalyst and staying at the Stanton Estate. For those keeping track at home, I’m winning 891 to 733 in our race to 1000 followers. So, if 109 more of you could just go ahead and join my team, free designer ponchos for all of you! Any good sabotage ideas for my soon-to-be house guest?
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