It’s been eight months since I’ve become the main writer of PluginID, and within those eight months I’ve grown tremendously not only as a writer but person as well. I’ve read and responded to hundreds of emails, wrote several dozen posts, and have taken many of those connections into the real world as well. It’s surreal to think I took over just eight months ago.
Having been able to write for such a wonderful audience ( and I sincerely mean that ) has been a blessing leaving me with an abundance of great opportunities and relationships. That being said, today I am here to announce I am no longer the main writer behind the site. Adam is still the owner and will post from time to time and Brett Hagberg will now be the man behind the wheel. More on that later.
Why I’m Leaving
You may be wondering why after eight months I’ve decided to step down as the author behind the site. There’s a few reasons for that. At a personal level I feel it’s time for me to devote my time to some other projects that have been festering in my head for sometime. That includes relaunching my personal blog as well as marketing a Gluten free cooking site I’ve created with my friend.
More so, I decided against continuing with the site just for the sake of it. While I love writing and connecting with this audience my heart is always calling me in a different direction. Because this site was founded on being true to yourself and doing what you love, it would be hypocritical of me to continue on when I know it’s my time to go.
Taking Over
First you got to know Glen Allsop, then you come to learn who I was. Now it’s time for you to dive into the mind of the great Brett Hagberg, one of the brightest minds I’ve seen in a long time.
Brett will be sharing more of his story over the next couple of weeks and I’m confident in what he’s capable of. I personally chose Brett because of the other amazing work he’s done on some popular personal development blogs. Not only is he extremely intelligent, his passion for making the world a better place is unparalleled.
I ask that you give him a chance, as I know you won’t be disappointed.
Walking Away
I want to THANK everyone who gave me a chance even after the great Glen Allsop left and headed into the Internet Marketing realm with his immensely popular blog ViperChill. I appreciate all the support you’ve given me over the past eight months. It means more to me than you know. I hope I see you around.
Hi, this is, Adam, the owner of Pluginid.com and I wanted to let you know that we are going to miss Bud sorely and we are looking forward to having a new a fresh new face around here. Thank you Bud for all your great posts and your dedication to making this site worth reading. Welcome Brett, we are excited to see what you’re going to bring to the conversation. Judging from your work on askexperience.com, we are in store for sheer greatness!
Wow! PluginID keeps changing. Well, it stays in my reader, I’m curious what’s going to happen.
Thanks Bud for all the great articles and good luck Brett!
Well done Bud, a great 8 months work.
Bud – Thanks so much for the opportunity and I’ll be sure to follow the trend that you and Glen have set here. I’m so grateful, man.
Readers: I’m really glad to be here and can’t wait to be working. If you have any questions you’d like me to answer, fire away, and I’ll answer them in a post or via email!
If you want to connect, just follow me and @reply me on twitter – my twitter ID is @ bretthimself. I’m really easy to reach, so don’t be shy
Good luck Bud! Thanks for all the ideas and inspiration!
In the relatively short time I have been here I’ve always been happy to see a new article. It’s been a pleasure to read… Well done Bud.
I understand about moving forward in life. I recently stepped down from a social media/writing position I held for two years. I also deleted one of my websites because I wasn’t feeling it. But, I’ll begin another one in a few weeks.
Good Luck!
“The only thing that’s constant in life is CHANGE”
I guess this quote is true.
but ya know, Bud, as a loyal reader of PluginID and hence your writings, I have to say that they have somewhat shaped me (whether directly conscious or indirectly) to become a better person, with more new and positive perspective that I’m sure would be extremely useful, as I walk through this journey called Life.
thank you for all your contributions all this time, Bud. Such a pleasure to know you (although only via online & pluginID),
I am excited and can’t wait also to read his writings!
and here I am welcoming with open hands the new writer/author Brett!
PluginID is just. great.
Hey Bud,
Congrats on all your great articles and best of luck with your own projects:)
Keep in touch!
Diggy
Bud, I will miss you man, but I will definately check out your new projects! Congrats on them, and good luck going forward.
Brett, welcome, and I am looking forward to reading your work in the future.
We will miss you Bud. I enjoyed reading your articles. Good luck with everything you do.
Brett,
Welcome and I look forward to reading your articles
Good luck in your future endeavors Bud!
Thanks for writing Bud! I never knew pluginid would have so many authors which is unique.
@Jonny when are we gonna skype bro?
@Alex yeah I think it’s kind of neat to see different people come and go.
@Dia I’ve appreciated all your comments man.
@Joshua
http://www.aboundlessworld.com
and http://www.glutenchef.com
@Niki! That means a lot to me really. Thanks so much for your support.
Bud
You know life is about making choices, and sometimes we just got to follow whats right for us..you only get one chance to dance..
Good Luck Bro..
“TrafficColeman “Signing Off”
Hey Bud, appreciated the work that you’ve done here at PluginID. Sorry to see you go. It’s not going to be the same without you here, but I’m also happy that you are going with what your heart is telling you to do. Thanks for everything man.
Good luck with your projects, glad PluginID was a worth while experience!
Hey Bud,
Nice job here. Sorry to hear you go but wanted to wish you all the best. Hope to run into you again.
Take Care,
Mike
Thanks a lot for your contribution! PluginID is an increasingly strong brand and it’s tougher every time someone else takes over. A great challenge ahead, but I will keep visiting and occasionally refer to PluginID on my own little website too! Good luck, whatever the future may bring to you!
Hey Bud,
All the best in whatever new ventures you take.
Cheers,
Sam
Adios Bud – or hasta luego I should say. Hope to see you around the Net;) And to Brett and Adam good luck with the blog, hope you keep having fun with it!
Great work Bud. And I’ll be seeing you at aboundlessworld!
Hey Bud, I haven’t commented here before but have been a reader for a long time. Good luck on all your endeavors Bud and good on you for staying true. And Glenn, I look forward to some great stuff
Good luck Bud, I’ll still be keeping up with your writing cause I absolutely LOVE it! I am excited to read some of Brett’s work. =D
Bud, you did a wonderful work while here. Success in future endeavors and to Brett, Keep the fire burning.