Archive for January 14th, 2009

About a month ago, I talked about being just mediocre, and that someday I hoped to join the ranks of the top bloggers and be a part of Alltop. Today, my goal was achieved. I chose to be a part of the innovation category because I felt that it captured the message of my blog the best. I have spent the last month really working to improve my blog, from the look to the content. I have asked for help, cornered the experts and made sure that I did everything I could to get myself there. What this proved to me was hard work really does pay off – and so does asking Guy Kawasaki if you’re ready to be in Alltop! To find me, go to the Innovation section of alltop.com and scroll to the bottom.

Are you on Alltop? What would it take to get there and why aren’t you doing it yet?

Today is day 3 of the “10 bold moves to stir up your creativity”.

Bold Move #3:

Do you have someone you look up to? Someone who has the career you admire, or that you want to know more about but are too scared to ask to meet? Go for it – call, email, dm, however you can – but take the chance. After all, they are just a person, one who was probably in your shoes not too long ago. It’s well known that Steve Jobs was a college dropout before he became the CEO and founder of Apple…

Recently I took the chance and contacted Chris Brogan, someone who I admire. He and I were going to be in Vegas for CES at the same time and I was hoping to attend a presentation of his but didn’t think I could get in. He did one better, he offered to meet me for coffee and talk with me. Not only did he take an hour out of his day to talk to me, but he invited me to Wordcamp to see his presentation that afternoon. Spending time talking with Chris not only made me realize what a normal guy he is, it also gave me a whole new perspective on blogging, social media and myself.

Who do you admire and want to meet? You’ll never get the chance until you say something…

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