The phrase “drinking from the Kool Aid” is a strange one. Originating from a cult mass suicide, it’s also used to describe belief in perspective. I still can’t decide whether I’m a fan of the term or not, but that’s neither here nor there.
Either way, if I was to drink from the Kool Aid and share with you, here are ten bottles of Kool Aid that would fill your creative juice needs anytime. I hope you enjoy.
- Gary Vaynerchuck Can’t Help You. Great post from Seth Simonds about why change will only happen if we make the change for ourselves. Inspirational.
- How to Be a Social Media Expert – Chop Lettuce. This post from Scott Hepburn is actually the inspiration for this one. An insightful look at what it means to share and be informative to your community.
- Have You Ever Gotten On the Escalator and Stopped Walking? We live in a fast-paced world that shows no sign of slowing. Tim Jahn offers a reason for stopping and breathing in the air.
- Is Your Business Boring You? From time to time we all lose heart in a project. Although this is aimed at small businesses, Frank Reed gives us encouragement to get enthused again.
- The Beauty in Simple Stories. Oftentimes we make things more complicated than they need to be. Chris Brogan reminds us why simple is just as effective – short and sweet.
- What is Your Blog’s Bigger Idea? One of the stumbling blocks to people and businesses taking up blogging is the question of value. Here Mack Collier suggests how to offer just that.
- My Pitch Log Mashup, Vol. 3. Finding what tools and services to check out can take time. Which is why this series from Jason Falls is the perfect lunch-time treat for all the latest goodies.
- Tao of Marketing – Doing More With Less. When something is recommended by Maria Reyes-McDavies, it’s worth looking into. Here’s why.
- Leadership Fail. Just as Barack Obama inspires confidence in leadership, you’ll always get the flip side of poor leadership. Drew Weaver gives us a prime example.
- 49 Amazing Social Media, Web 2.0 and Internet Stats. You like figures? You like lists? You like all things social media and more? Then Adam Singer is your man.
Hopefully I’ve satiated your thirst with these drinks. But now I’m thirsty. So, what would you suggest I drink – any recommendations?
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There is a host of great information available on any topic. Here is a list of some of my favourites, from marketing to video book reviews and great lists.
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There is a host of great information available on any topic. Here is a list of some of my favourites, from marketing to video book reviews and great lists.
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There is a host of great information available on any topic. Here is a list of some of my favourites, from marketing to video book reviews and great lists.
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Danny,
You model day in and day out how this whole social media and sharing thing works best. Whether you believe in karma or the Golden Rule your work helping people will certainly come back to you a million times over. Thanks for supporting me
I think that one of the most important services aside from PR and marketing that social media can serve to reveal the winners in this world. Keep it up Danny.
By the way, with all the giving you doing how is it coming back to you? What percentage of your work comes from your social media efforts? It would great to hear that side of the story as well. After all we are all trying to make a living right?
Cheers!
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Danny,
You model day in and day out how this whole social media and sharing thing works best. Whether you believe in karma or the Golden Rule your work helping people will certainly come back to you a million times over. Thanks for supporting me
I think that one of the most important services aside from PR and marketing that social media can serve to reveal the winners in this world. Keep it up Danny.
By the way, with all the giving you doing how is it coming back to you? What percentage of your work comes from your social media efforts? It would great to hear that side of the story as well. After all we are all trying to make a living right?
Cheers!
Hi there Frank,
Thank you for your kind words, fella, really appreciate them. I’ve had plenty of encouragement as I’ve been finding my way in this space (and continue to do so), the very least I can do is give back.
Funnily enough, I was looking at a post in the near future regarding ROI and client projects won via social media. Look forward to sharing it with you soon – not sure if the results will be surprising or not.
Twitter: timjahn
You’re awesome, man. Just plain awesome.
Thanks for adding so much value to conversations everywhere and for sharing all that you do. You opened my eyes to four blogs I wasn’t reading.
In the words of the Kool Aid guy himself, “Oh yeah!”.
Cheers bud. Though my job in sharing is pretty easy when there’s such great content out there
Curious as to what the 4 blogs are?
Twitter: timjahn
Seth Simmonds, Scott Hepburn, Drew Weaver, Mack Collier.
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Twitter: drewmaniac
Welcome aboard, Tim.
Seth Simmonds, Scott Hepburn, Drew Weaver, Mack Collier.
You guys have one more subscriber now.
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Welcome aboard, Tim.
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Twitter: drewmaniac
I can’t say it any better than Frank. I appreciate the link love. I also appreciate the other links. Some great stuff. Thanks for your support and constant feedback.