Being a tortoise isn't all that comfortable, but if it is the way to win the race, then let's carry on. I am learning that you have to be steady, constant, and persistant with IM. Patience is a virtue on land. In cyberspace, it is survival. I'm also learning that this is not a race, but a process that needs to be respected and enjoyed every step of the way. I have to be honest about this. When I read about people writing 100 articles a week, I was blown away. I felt like an idiot. How in the world can a person write 100 interesting articles that fast, unless someone is helping them or they spin them or something. My sister volunteered to help me, but even the two of us together can't do that many articles that fast. So, I will write one good solid article a day so that I don't spin into orbit. I agree with the person who said that if you are miserable, you'll quit. Go for the long run. Cut it down to what you can handle comfortably and enjoy the process. Be the tortoise.