We’re always battling some kind of balancing act – finances versus wants/needs, further education versus joining the workforce, overtime at work versus time with our families.
Sometimes we make the right decisions, sometimes we don’t.
This is just as true with our online personas, and how we portray ourselves in our interaction with others. Whether it’s on Twitter, via our blog, on Facebook or otherwise, what we do and say defines us. Sure, we want to share a bit of ourself and show people we’re worth knowing – that’s only human.
But getting the balance right is a precarious thing.
Broadcast too much and your worth diminishes. Converse too little and you might never find the people you need to share your message with. Getting the mix right is tough; presuming you’ve got it right isn’t a guarantee that you have.
A wise friend once told me, “People bring their autobiography with them to every conversation.”
I guess the trick is in making sure people want to read it.
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I think that what we divulge attracts what we seek, even if only on a subliminal level. Periodically, I'll review followers/following counts and see if the cross section is in line with what I've identified as my goals.
We become what we surround ourselves with. Therefore, if I'm sending out a frequency/message that may not align with what I've said I want, I need to do some internal work. Why don't they "match"? What is it I truly wish to achieve?
The beauty of social media is that it's a stream of evolution and the people I interact with via the various platforms help me to develop (and I hope that I am able to positively affect others as well). Some stay with me; some move on.
I would agree with your friend that people bring their autobiography with them to conversations. It's only logical that they are a sum total of their experiences, and the means by which they communicate is also a clue as to how they got there and where they're going.
Thanks for taking the time to jot down this post. Best, M.
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