I Am No Chris Brogan
I was reading this morning when I came across an interesting article by Chris Brogan titled, “Don’t Be Chris Brogan“
In the article he uses the examples of two other very famous writers, Brian Clark of Copyblogger Media fame and Seth Godin of…well, many-many-many books and blogs. As an up and coming writer (blogging site launched just last week. This is the first “official” blog being written for that site), I found Chris’s article to be a nice introduction to just be myself and see where it goes.
I have some pretty awesome leaders in the space and you can bet your backlight keyboard I’m going to be reading and dissecting their work, all while I write in my own voice and produce original, creative ideas. Does that make me better or worse? Only my writing and marketing skills will tell over time.
What’s my angle? Well, I can only be me. My passion is for elevating the world through educating (provoking if I have to) people to think better thoughts and do it more often. I plan to put thought into my blogs and if you ever think I’m full of it, I want you to call me on it.
With that being said, read on Homo sapiens.
And…as with most things, those skills become more refined through practice. Keep the posts coming and, yes…we will be happy to call you out if we think you’re too full of it!
Go for it…and never look back!
Ron
Thanks Ron! That means a lot coming from you. I always appreciate your feedback.
Great first blog! Looking forward to reading your stuff!
Looking forward to hearing your original thoughts. Social media changes so quickly – I’m glad you’re keeping up with it and sharing your ideas. I agree with Ron – go for it!
And you’re off! Totally wonderful first post. Best of luck with the new blog, Joey. Keep it coming. : )
Thanks Chris. I appreciate your words. I don’t need to tell you how nice it feels knowing you’re out there listening.
Joey
Great start. You are absolutely right, you can only be you and you are best when you are being you. Don’t write to try and appeal to others, write for yourself, as yourself and you will attract readers.
Keep it up.
Simon
You have no idea how much that means to me coming from you. Please keep me in line. If you see any of my stuff and it’s not the best I can do, please call me on it. Thanks Simon.
Joey~ Very authentic & creative post~ You’re setting the bar for yourself now my friend! Looking forward to reading more~
Keri
Yikes, trying to scare me? LOL =) Thanks Keri! Love your blogs too!
Joey,
Personally, I totally love the you I know and can’t imagine you trying to be anyone else but you. Your point of view is fresh, interesting, and relevant to the social media and online space. I look forward to more blog posts! I think you should create a “I am not Chris Brogan” t-shirt too…just saying…
Vicki Flaugher
aka @Smartwoman
LOL! That’s Brilliant! Thanks Vicki. Do you think I can get 100 people to wear them to SXSW? =)
Great intention for your blog. Absolutely gotta be you. And what a great set of followers you already have! See you at #brainnet.
Thanks Allison! Really looking forward to #BrainNet. =)
Awesome, Joey. Look forward to reading your blog. Just added it to my RSS feed.
Cheers!
Thanks Drew! I appreciate your comment.
great post, thanks for sharing