60% of new Twitter users fail to come back.

95% of blogs fail.

Stats on new business fail rate varies from 50% over three years to as high as 90% over 5-10 years.

There seems to be some Natural Law of Attrition at play. There was actually a call for a dedicated field to study this possible Law of Attrition, but it ironically failed to materialize.

Tweeting, blogging and starting your own business sound great in theory. So much opportunity. The chance to join some. perceived, elite club. Fame, fortune or at least something to pass the time.

But then reality kicks in. People realize that all of the above take some level of work and constant upkeep.

“Who has time to tweet everything you’re doing?” Who has time to write blog posts everyday?” “Who has time to market your business and see that the paper work is done and take care of employees and meet customer needs?”

Speaking from experience I can tell you that blogging and tweeting aren’t as difficult as running your own business. But it amazes me how many business owners also have time to keep up a blog and stay active on Twitter.

Why is it that your over worked small business owner can but your average person can’t seem to manage any of them?

I think part of it is that some people are better at figuring out there work flow. But ultimately some people find an inherent value in these activities. They revel in pushing themselves harder than anyone else. They are extroverted over-achievers.

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