Great insight. I think many of us are tired of the online space feeling like a flashy billboard on the side of a highway. We’re craving more of a calm, village-like vibe with meaningful conversations.
I’m not sure it was a good marketing consultant. A good one would ask about the context and should be able to suggest a variety of “working” options depending on who you are.
It's probably something to look out for when asking for help when you're not a total beginner. Do they try to fit you into 1 solution, or (as sounds it here) comment on things without offering at least 2 perspectives, then articulating the tradeoffs.
This points to a difficulty I have trying to write how-to-solve-this-problem articles.
Starting to find my writing feet means I try on things other talk about, and see how they feel.
And I just can't get past how trying to write "how I solved x problem" can feel like dictating a solution that *will* work.
Which feels lame, because it's so untrue. It's funny how quickly you will run into a small obstacle that even the most basic advice didn't account fkr.
Your articles will be helpful to someone out there and that makes them worth writing, you can always add a disclaimer pointing out that this is just based on your xp. The directives might not be fully true but they will help people get closer to the solution, and that's enough.
This feels exactly right. On a planet of 8b people, what speaks to you most likely speaks to more than 10m people. Your article serves as food for thought—if something is unique to you, why shy away from it? It doesn't make sense
YES! I’ve been living this lately. Parsing out the good feedback from the “not right for me” feedback! I found that the more professional feedback I followed, the more I was softening the edges of my uniqueness. Nice work!
I agree. Sometimes simpler is better. I’ve heard “gurus” say write as though you were speaking to an 8th grader. I felt that would be insulting, but the truth is, sometimes people just want easily digestible content.
Then, we end up miserable, since most of us spend so much time on these platforms.
Disconnecting is key.
Or having our own definition of success.
"The surest way to be successful is to invent your own definition of success. Shoot your arrows first and then paint a bull’s eye around where they land. You’re the winner!"
Great insight. I think many of us are tired of the online space feeling like a flashy billboard on the side of a highway. We’re craving more of a calm, village-like vibe with meaningful conversations.
Appreciate that Janis. Such a great way to put it, poetic almost. Your metaphor has inspired me further.
I’m not sure it was a good marketing consultant. A good one would ask about the context and should be able to suggest a variety of “working” options depending on who you are.
It's probably something to look out for when asking for help when you're not a total beginner. Do they try to fit you into 1 solution, or (as sounds it here) comment on things without offering at least 2 perspectives, then articulating the tradeoffs.
Very good point. Context is king.
Feels right. Nice illustrations.
I wonder what your consultant would think about Seth Godin’s exceptional brevity.
I’m glad you go all in on authenticity. Keep it up.
Glad you enjoyed it, Dano.
I just had a look at Godin's blog. It's brilliant. Thank you for sharing.
This points to a difficulty I have trying to write how-to-solve-this-problem articles.
Starting to find my writing feet means I try on things other talk about, and see how they feel.
And I just can't get past how trying to write "how I solved x problem" can feel like dictating a solution that *will* work.
Which feels lame, because it's so untrue. It's funny how quickly you will run into a small obstacle that even the most basic advice didn't account fkr.
Your articles will be helpful to someone out there and that makes them worth writing, you can always add a disclaimer pointing out that this is just based on your xp. The directives might not be fully true but they will help people get closer to the solution, and that's enough.
Wonderful! Lovely way to be open to critique without becoming defensive and without losing yourself. Brilliant.
Glad this resonated with you, Christopher. I appreciate your readership. :)
This is honestly such a refreshing perspective and I am reading it at a time it seems most relevant. Thank you for sharing!
That's great to hear Harsh. You've got this, I know you do. The best is yet to come.
Simply perfect & perfectly simple!
Means a lot coming from you Luci. See you soon. <3
Thank you for listening to your own voice. It’s very much appreciated, and wonderful to read/hear.
Thank you so much for being there to receive what I create, you make a big difference.
This feels exactly right. On a planet of 8b people, what speaks to you most likely speaks to more than 10m people. Your article serves as food for thought—if something is unique to you, why shy away from it? It doesn't make sense
I just saved your comment in my journal. Such a smart way to look at it. Glad my post resonated with you Ronnil.
YES! I’ve been living this lately. Parsing out the good feedback from the “not right for me” feedback! I found that the more professional feedback I followed, the more I was softening the edges of my uniqueness. Nice work!
Lauren, this is such a powerful statement. Just wrote it down. I could summarize my issue with it.
"I found that the more professional feedback I followed, the more I was softening the edges of my uniqueness."
I agree. Sometimes simpler is better. I’ve heard “gurus” say write as though you were speaking to an 8th grader. I felt that would be insulting, but the truth is, sometimes people just want easily digestible content.
Not a very good marketer if you ask me. Simplicity provides clarity and leaves them wanting more.
One of the biggest happiness trap:
comparing ourselves to others on social media.
Then, we end up miserable, since most of us spend so much time on these platforms.
Disconnecting is key.
Or having our own definition of success.
"The surest way to be successful is to invent your own definition of success. Shoot your arrows first and then paint a bull’s eye around where they land. You’re the winner!"
-Kevin Kelly