I really liked gapingvoid's post here, and have spent quite a bit of time over the past week considering Hugh MacLeod's list of 41 Random Notes on Blogging.

There are a few of his list that really struck a nerve with me:

3. Blogging is an art, same as any other method of self-expression. Some are better at it than others.

4. Stay as honest as you can, for as long as you can. Once you cross the line it’s hard to go back.

23. Another way to know you’ve arrived: When you realize that every business relationship you’ve established in the last twelve months was a direct result of blogging.

27. The best way to raise you profile in the blogosphere [besides writing good stuff] is to attend the various conferences; the more, the merrier. I am [at least] fifty times more likely to link to you if I’ve already met you in real life. The other good way is to attend the geek dinners.

There are a few others as well, but these four resonate with me. I think I will have to explore them over the next few weeks here.