Bob,

Thanks for the input. I myself am a bit more in the spotlight guy. I am starting to see how that just lets others put you in your crosshairs.

Tim

> Tom O'Neill is the guy I originally heard
> and borrowed the "Fly low and collect
> the dough" phrase from in 1986 and
> immediately adapted it to my own lifestyle
> and business style.

> We were providing computer services to
> various government agencies and encountered
> a lot of political grandstanding and credit
> grabbing. It was wise not to get caught up
> in the ego wars!

> What it meant to us was let others have the
> credit and public accolades. Give credit to
> our customers for any brilliant actions we
> accomplished. Let the high profile personas
> have the spot light. Just do a great job in
> providing the product and service and get
> paid well without attracting attention.

> Re marketing and pot shots - if your
> product/service is all your marketing says
> it is, and you don't beat your own chest too
> hard and let testimonials talk for you, then
> keep on. Make your company and customers the
> kings and queens, you fly low and collect
> the dough!

> It's worked for me for a long while, and, as
> Taylor said above, you can share your
> successes and get some positive strokes from
> your inner circle of trusted friends and
> advisors who don't suffer from envy and
> anger.

> And, I believe you can still share on forums
> such as this one, where Dien and the other
> moderators diligently stamp out the
> occasional acrimonious comments.

> I'm glad old Tom's saying has made a
> difference. Now I'm going back below the
> radar and skim the waves:-)

> Bob