This first ran on Dec. 30, but it was so close to the holidays and we like the topic so much, we wanted to re-run it so you don’t miss it.

Michael Schechter is the digital marketing director for Honora Pearls, a monthly columnist for JCK Magazine, and the founder of Gen-Next Jewelers.  He also steals and shares your best ideas and quotes on his Tumblr blog, Smarter Than I Am.

I like me.  A lot.  Sadly, readers have not woken up to the amazingness that emanates from within me.  In fact, even when I manage to capture their attention, I seem to lose them just as quickly.  So why, why does someone as charming and as smart as I am (so says my mom) struggle to capture hearts, minds and most importantly the continuing attention of all of you?

Normally I would just blame this on you guys.  I mean why not, it is perfectly rational and it means I don’t have to change.  However, today it appears that I am having a lucid moment (I miss these).  Rather than shoving my head back into the warm and inviting sand, I am going to go against my grain for a moment and list a few of the reason why I think you keep leaving me. (more…)