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Perspective so you have to “wear their shoes” to be authentic. MOMBLEBEE says It's always great to try look at things from someone else's perspective. This feeling of rehashing the same old thing happens across the board in business all the time, not just blogging . Product designers are always looking outside of their industry for inspiration on where to take things next. My husband is a shoe designer and where does he go for inspiration?

Car shows, toy shows, flea markets, museums, on and on…the key I think is to Fax Lists open your eyes and ears beyond your own head or the heads of the small circle of people within your “tribe.” JAMES CHARTRAND - MEN WITH PENS says Betsy – I'm very big on the philosophy of “walk a mile in their shoes” and have found it to be useful in all areas of business – and life, too! Janice – What?! Only for the brave of heart ? Come come now, it isn't that hard… what size shoe do you take? We'll find you a lovely pair I'm currently reading “Why She Buys”, and it's very interesting for that different perspective. (I also slapped my forehead somewhere around page ten and thought, “Now why didn't I see that before?! Sheesh!”) StoryWoman – Hey, you can even switch your nickname and be StoryMan for a day!

Cameron – … pastors… mmm… not gonna touch that one A – If I started a new blog each time I was stuck on what to write, there would probably be… well, a lot of James all around the blogosphere. (Not a bad thing, is that? Hm!) SHANE ARTHUR says James, Hurry up and grap womenwithpens.com Good write. Reminds me of Mel Gibson dressing like a woman in What Women Want. STACEY CORNELIUS says Uh oh. The last time I wore a dress was 1998. Don't tell me I'll have to start acting like a girl! Note to the boys: high heels are mighty uncomfortable. But it's still good writing advice. Hmm, maybe if you just wear them while you're writing …