Comments on: Penelope Trunk's 18 Best Posts of 2008

By: Assech Omega

Assech Omega — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:51:48 +0000

this is really cool!

By: William

William — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:52:34 +0000

The idea just came to me this evening. I'm interested in
quite a few different things. I am 83 years old, I worked until I was 78 and have been miserable every since.
I enjoy working with the computer. I a have pretty good list of subjects that I believe would be interesting to other people.
Bill Brown

By: Susan Lim

Susan Lim — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:17:41 +0000

I really like it when you blog about your life, and not just work. It makes you more like a human, because we all struggle in life to find and fight for the things we want.

I respect you in a lot of ways because you are not afraid to write how sad and vulnerable you are when dealing with things like relationship and divorce.

By: Milosz B

Milosz B — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:22:40 +0000

Dear Penelope, I don't really have a career and English isn't even my first language, but I really, really do appreciate your writing - insightful, funny and straight to the point. My favourite quote of 2008 and possibly of the entire blog: "You are on this earth to be kind. That is your only potential.". This hit very close to home, because the reason I don't have a career is that the world just doesn't recognise me as the talented genius I am, so there you go. Keep on with the great work!

By: SallyR

SallyR — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:11:40 +0000

Thank you. You have made me laugh, cry and get mad, sometimes all in the same post. Keep going. You are a special lady (not in a freaky 1970's cologne commercial kind of way, but in the you're really great and I admire you kind of way).

By: Kristin T.

Kristin T. — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:03:34 +0000

I really appreciate how you tackle the work-life intersection in your writing. Finding that balance is never easy; the messier life gets, the more tempting it is to compartmentalize (I know first-hand–I also went through a divorce with young children).

In looking back at your posts of 2008, you've proven, once again, that as bloggers we shouldn't be focused on what we think we should be writing about, or what we imagine people want to read–we have to write about what's real, and what matters most to us.

By: Mark F.

Mark F. — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:24:14 +0000

They were all good, favorite was Living up to your potential, in reality you are living up to yours, whether you realize it or not. Being an evangelist is hard, especially in your chosen work/life. You inspire others, which is in a sense leadership too…you take risks, you do not kiss ass (except for an occassional VC)…you buck the status quo. You are not afraid to say what you think even if it is not politically correct…maybe potential should be replaced with Living Life to your FULLEST…I strive to live my life to the fullest too… everyone sets there own Life bucket to fill and yours is spilling over…enjoyed having a view into your life and work in 2008…
catch you in the new year (Happy holidays)…
M

By: Neil C.

Neil C. — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:09:01 +0000

Best 18 posts? Way to narrow it down. What's next-the best 100 movies of 2008? It's all good.

On a serious note I appreciate the sincerity on some of your posts in 2008-you really opened up about the struggles in your personal life. It is one of the things that makes you unique as a writer. I will remember 2008 for the birth of my daughter & I appreciated your advice on it.

Did you mention earlier something about being on 20-20? Let us know.

By: Penelope Trunk

Penelope Trunk — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:01:21 +0000

Okay. Let me think about it. I actually get this request pretty often. I have some ideas.

Look for a response to your request in 2009.

And until then, hang in there….

-Penelope

By: Miriam Salpeter

Miriam Salpeter — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:12:56 +0000

Penelope – I've just celebrated one year of blogging, and I wanted to thank you for helping to inspire my writing. When I first joined the blogging world, you were one of my first blogging mentors (albeit unknowingly)! I learned a lot about how blog writing is different from essay writing, how to link and how to find my own voice by reading your work. Imagine my delight when you asked for a guest post for BrazenCareerist.com! I appreciate your blog and am glad to know that it's your favorite job!

I hope the New Year brings you much happiness and success!