Although I have a Facebook page I would consider myself Social Media Illiterate. I’m scared to put myself out there … and it looks like a lot of work! However, I’ve been recently inspired by Patti Church, who I would say is a social media guru. As Patti said, it’s a whole new way of communicating, but, “the train is leaving – are you getting on or being passed by?” I’m too young to be left behind by the computer age! “Life is a Beta” … so innovate, be unique, try, fail, then learn from it and try again.
Blogs, Facebook, myspace, flickr, twitter, linked in, Youtube, wikispaces … and an ever growing network of ways for you to get out there. Show and Tell people how great you are.
‘But I already have a Facebook page, and I check out Youtube every day’, you say. Most of you are like me, simply a spectator. Move up! Be a joiner and a collector. Don’t just read what is already out there, post links to what you find that inspires and interests you. Join other people’s networks. Now Move up again! Become a Creator. Make a blog about living the 100 mile diet. Post videos of yourself doing the ultimate stunt. Set up your profile outlining your business and network with others that have similar interests. The more you participate the more you get out of it.
Be your own brand. After all, what is a brand but the sum of: messaging, visual elements, personality, promise of value, ongoing actions and behaviours. Start by creating a profile of make it a reflection of who you are .. pictures of you doing your thing, discussions of what you believe in, promote events you are going to. Expose yourself! Sure it can be scary at first … there will always be fear in life, but it’s the minority and you can conquer it. Find out what you are passionate about and it will give you initiative. Live your life, don’t just sit back and watch other people live theirs.
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