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The allure of a blank page
With the start of a New Year, the potential that exists stretching out in the days ahead feels so great. There's a feeling of anticipation and motivation when you flip the calendar over to January 1 each year.
I don't think I've had a year yet where the blank page won. I'm not really sure how to live in such a way that I don't make a notable mark in life, even if it's merely an indention on the paper.
The vulnerability of getting on stage
The fear of blogging is common. There is a widespread belief about social media that success and best practice lie in the sharing of intimate personal details. There are some very successful bloggers who have grown large audiences by opening up their minds and hearts to bear their souls in HTML. Sharing private stories can be provocative, leading to increased attention.
The dating game of web content
Do you remember what it’s like to be mutually “in like” for the first time? You click with the person so well that you want to see and talk to each other all the time. The connection is so strong that you feel like you’ve found a kindred spirit, or maybe even THE ONE!
The right way to demonstrate expertise
If you want to build a platform based on your expertise, no matter where you create, no matter where you choose to share wisdom, no matter the medium in which it exists, these tips apply.
Your website is home - don't rent space somewhere else
Your website is your home online. You own it. You control it. You decide what goes in the closets. You get to put out the fun and funky accessories. You get to dress it to suit your brand. You get to decide whether to stay or leave.
On the study of writing
There are talented writers with zero formal training beyond the required years of writing through school. There are talented writers that make study and practice of the craft a priority akin to eating and drinking through formal instruction.
The human side of personal brands
The discussion of personal branding has a spectrum of beliefs that go from "you are who you are, people should just accept it no matter what", to "you need to be cognizant of how every little thing you do is perceived every moment of every day".
Personal vs. personable and the benefits of opening up
I've given a lot of talks about online privacy and what I've learned through these sessions is that there is a lot of FUD - fear, uncertainty, and doubt - floating around. Generally, there are two things that generate the FUD:
Limited knowledge of how the Internet works.
Lack of forethought about boundaries.
I'm not sure what the answer to the problem is, but I do know there is a problem.
Automation gone horribly wrong (and how to fix it)
Disclaimer: The following post is a hot plate of opinion overflowing with a steaming heap of advice, and garnished with snark. It was inspired by someone who mentioned TrueTwit. (Enough said, right?) Continue at your own risk. Also, there are many words. Grab a drink and enjoy.
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