Donor motivation and digital design principles
Motivation takes place at the intersection of energy and direction. A donor’s passion for a cause, and ability to take action towards that cause, can influence behavior. Good digital design understands...
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Lessons from the Zumbro 50 Mile Endurance Run
I had intended to participate in this year’s Zumbro Endurance Run 17 miler, but a friend encouraged me to consider running the 50 miler as the night running and distance may be more in line with my...
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Superior 100 – A race report
I believe people go to the trail for one of two reasons. They are either looking to spend time with God, or are looking to replace Him. I go for the former, and battle turning it into the latter. The...
View ArticleHow to name your Strava segment
Logging your runs can be a valuable part of your race training. Strava is a great app for keeping track of your progress. But, it’s also a great way to share that progress with your friends. Strava’s...
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My 2017
Excuse me while I get self-indulgent for a moment (but what would you expect at “carlbliss.com”…) I just wanted to take a moment to look back on 2017 while I still remember it. A lot happened. I made...
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Superior 100: The third time
Failure never feels good, but there are always some lessons to learn. As I crossed the finish line of the 2019 Superior 100, I knew that my story was a story of failure, and I want to embrace that....
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Not the same
I felt like we were just getting started. I wasn’t ready to say “goodbye” yet. I know that we’ll have lots of wonderful days ahead But it will never be the same. I’m not saying it’s a bad thing. It’s...
View ArticleWhen your biggest fans engage online
(Originally written for Christian Music Broadcasters, February 2020) I walked into the school gymnasium with my family. The room had been transformed into a food packing plant as Feed My Starving...
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