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TOP IDEA:
Jason Mollica
Are You Interesting? Don't Be - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/04/26/are-you-interesting-dont-be
Jason Mollica:
It's my old news background... hook you in with a headline. In a good way of course! :)
Great point on the celebs and sports writers. I follow ...MoreIt's my old news background... hook you in with a headline. In a good way of course! :)
Great point on the celebs and sports writers. I follow Adam Schefter and I love when he says "Filed to ESPN:" He is giving us information that we normally would have had to wait until SportsCenter came on. I think he's a valuable tweeter... especially as a sports fan. He's also a trusted reporter and I believe has added value of those that are less accurate.
We all have people we follow as a guilty pleasure, I think. Rainn Wilson is hilarious. I know I'm not going to get something to add to a proposal, but it may be GREAT around the water cooler.
Thanks for adding your perspective, Patrick. Be well.
108 weeks ago
Great point on the celebs and sports writers. I follow ...MoreIt's my old news background... hook you in with a headline. In a good way of course! :)
Great point on the celebs and sports writers. I follow Adam Schefter and I love when he says "Filed to ESPN:" He is giving us information that we normally would have had to wait until SportsCenter came on. I think he's a valuable tweeter... especially as a sports fan. He's also a trusted reporter and I believe has added value of those that are less accurate.
We all have people we follow as a guilty pleasure, I think. Rainn Wilson is hilarious. I know I'm not going to get something to add to a proposal, but it may be GREAT around the water cooler.
Thanks for adding your perspective, Patrick. Be well.
108 weeks ago
Mehul Kar:
All I have to say is that I don't like the phrase: "...will drop you like a bad habit"
It implies that people will drop bad habits easily and we ...MoreAll I have to say is that I don't like the phrase: "...will drop you like a bad habit"
It implies that people will drop bad habits easily and we all know that that is not true in the slightest.
:)
107 weeks ago
It implies that people will drop bad habits easily and we ...MoreAll I have to say is that I don't like the phrase: "...will drop you like a bad habit"
It implies that people will drop bad habits easily and we all know that that is not true in the slightest.
:)
107 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
Hey everybody -- I just posted an event for all of our local Madtown friends. We're organizing a good old-fashioned Happy Hour next Tuesday, July 13 w/ Bizwerks & ERE.net at 6PM. It's going to held at Atomic Koi which is outside of downtown. I hope that you'll all be adventurous enough to trek out and join us! Click here to RSVP >> http://bit.ly/9ZDXMr
98 weeks ago from Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites), Wisconsin Badgers, Madison Foodies, Madison MAGNET and The Madtown Crew3 more
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Ryan Paugh:
@Laura -- At the very least we will have to meet up in Milwaukee next time we swing into town, which is pretty often :)
Keep trying! There are a ...More@Laura -- At the very least we will have to meet up in Milwaukee next time we swing into town, which is pretty often :)
Keep trying! There are a lot of SM folks in Milwaukee. Met a lot of them through the UnGeeked conference in early summer.
96 weeks ago
Keep trying! There are a ...More@Laura -- At the very least we will have to meet up in Milwaukee next time we swing into town, which is pretty often :)
Keep trying! There are a lot of SM folks in Milwaukee. Met a lot of them through the UnGeeked conference in early summer.
96 weeks ago
Angie Roach
Hey all - if you are in Madison this weekend...here is a great fundraiser that is really Fun at the same time! http://www.snapshotscavengerhunt.com/
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97 weeks ago
Angie Roach
I've been pouring over "The Dip" and am finding some great motivation for persevering through my dip. One key piece I've been going back to is that those that are successful don't have more talent, they have laser vision focus and are determined to reach their goals. I'm still having a hard time finding my focus - my light at the end of the tunnel. How did you decide what to be your goal vs. what to quit?
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Ryan Healy:
I'm a huge fan of the dip and really, all of Seth's books. In college I decided I wanted to be an entrepreneur because I wanted to build ...MoreI'm a huge fan of the dip and really, all of Seth's books. In college I decided I wanted to be an entrepreneur because I wanted to build something from the ground up that could truly make a difference, help people, change the world....all that good stuff.
After college I started a blog and got a lot of attention for my writing. People were asking me to speak, write books, etc. It was pretty cool, and it came out of nowhere, but I knew that even though it was a form of entrepreneurship, it wasn't the kind of entrepreneur I wanted to be. It could have been good money and a lot of fun, but I still wanted to build something great from the ground up. So I decided that what I really wanted was to create Brazen Careerist, all the other speaking, blogging and writing stuff had to take a back seat, or Brazen would never have a chance.
I don't regret it for a second.
106 weeks ago
After college I started a blog and got a lot of attention for my writing. People were asking me to speak, write books, etc. It was pretty cool, and it came out of nowhere, but I knew that even though it was a form of entrepreneurship, it wasn't the kind of entrepreneur I wanted to be. It could have been good money and a lot of fun, but I still wanted to build something great from the ground up. So I decided that what I really wanted was to create Brazen Careerist, all the other speaking, blogging and writing stuff had to take a back seat, or Brazen would never have a chance.
I don't regret it for a second.
106 weeks ago
Mazarine:
You need people around you to help you focus. Trust me. I've tried organizing alone before. It doesn't work.
106 weeks ago
106 weeks ago
Angie Roach
After last week's webinar with Seth Godin, I went and picked up "The Dip" and now I'm more confused than ever! I'm struggling is it a dip or a cul-de-sac when you fear that the obstacle you need to overcome to move beyond is changing the mindset of the leadership and influencers that can get you to the next level. My fear that if I don't ever change how they view what is important and give new things a try, my dip will turn into a cul-de-sac....any advice?
107 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk! and Ask A Coach
Caroline Ceniza-Levine:
@Angie, why not consider doing both -- attempting to change internally and do more of what you want but also becoming more vigilant should ...More@Angie, why not consider doing both -- attempting to change internally and do more of what you want but also becoming more vigilant should external opportunities arise. In some ways, we should all manage our careers that way -- doing the best job we can where we are but also being open to other better things.
106 weeks ago
106 weeks ago
Aamer Iqbal:
@Caroline: I agree with your point that a coach is a facilitator, a partner, and the choice to act is your own. One may begin by asking oneself, ...More@Caroline: I agree with your point that a coach is a facilitator, a partner, and the choice to act is your own. One may begin by asking oneself, "Who's responsible for my results?"
106 weeks ago
106 weeks ago
Angie Roach
We are looking to start a YNPN chapter here in Madison, WI! Are you interested? Follow us on Twitter for updates! www.twitter.com/ynpnmadison
107 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Non-Profit Management, Nonprofiteers and Fundraising/ Development2 more
Angie Roach
We are looking to start a YNPN chapter here in Madison, WI! Are you interested? Follow us on Twitter for updates! www.twitter.com/ynpnmadison
TOP IDEA:
Angie Roach
Get on the bus or get left behind! Debunking Social Media Fears for Nonprofits....http://angie608.blogspot.com/2010/05/get-over-it-already-social-media-fears.html
Angie Roach
Ok, this has nothing to do with my career, and more about marketing and being a proud mom. Come one MadTown...can you help us? http://roachkid.blogspot.com/2010/05/good-job-parents-mag-you-got-me.html
107 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew and Working Moms
Jennifer Koren:
@Angie..don't know you but your marketing plot payed off for me. As a working Mom myself I am still smiling after reading this and know all too ...More@Angie..don't know you but your marketing plot payed off for me. As a working Mom myself I am still smiling after reading this and know all too well where you are coming from...and believe me..we've all been there. You got my vote!
107 weeks ago
107 weeks ago
Cameron Plommer
So I have a slight obsession with being organized and making sure ideas don't escape before I can record them. This is why I develop systems to stay organized.
I'm wondering if there is a market for people needing help getting and staying organized. I would like to distill my methods into a white paper or ebook of some sort. I want to create Working Manuals of how to get organized based on what works for me and what I've read from books such as "Making Ideas happen."
Thoughts?
107 weeks ago from Upstarts!, Personal Development and Productivity & Time-Management1 more
Leslie A. Joy:
@Cameron I love side projects like this! If you need any help collecting or organizing information, please let me know. I'd love to help! (Message ...More@Cameron I love side projects like this! If you need any help collecting or organizing information, please let me know. I'd love to help! (Message me if you would like to hear what experience I have and all that.)
106 weeks ago
106 weeks ago
Jamie Nacht Farrell:
The market: Project management. If you can make you way up to running a PMO, you'll enjoy what you do and bank while doing so!
106 weeks ago
106 weeks ago
Penelope Trunk
So, I've been thinking after the webinar with Seth Godin today. I've been thinking about how he told everyone they have to be in a dip. They have to be trying to do something hard. And I have this cynical hunch that most people are not doing this. They have ideas about doing it but they're not doing it. Do you guys think I'm cynical or on target?
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Robert S. Nance:
You are probably right. I think Americans often look for the easy way. But doing hard things builds character. In fact, a couple of teens, Alex ...MoreYou are probably right. I think Americans often look for the easy way. But doing hard things builds character. In fact, a couple of teens, Alex and Brett Harris, started a blog called the Rebelution a few years ago to challenge their generation to "do hard things" as an antedote to the low expectations being placed on teens today. They are making a difference and there are more teens that believe in themselves and are "doing hard things." Check it out at http://www.therebelution.com/blog/.
107 weeks ago
107 weeks ago
Brice:
My great-grandfather was an immigrant coal miner, I think he would find this "dip" notion funny.
So really, what do you want to do?, after you ...MoreMy great-grandfather was an immigrant coal miner, I think he would find this "dip" notion funny.
So really, what do you want to do?, after you have your comforts and necessities taken care of? The sky is the limit...
I think people have gotten good at enjoying the status quo, and are scared of long term hard work to achieve something. Just look at 4 year degree graduation trends in the past X number of years...
107 weeks ago
So really, what do you want to do?, after you ...MoreMy great-grandfather was an immigrant coal miner, I think he would find this "dip" notion funny.
So really, what do you want to do?, after you have your comforts and necessities taken care of? The sky is the limit...
I think people have gotten good at enjoying the status quo, and are scared of long term hard work to achieve something. Just look at 4 year degree graduation trends in the past X number of years...
107 weeks ago
Ryan Healy
John Mayer says Twitter is overrated, Tumblr is the future of Social Networking because it's about intelligent conversation http://bit.ly/diKKRx. he makes a great point. Anyone else notice that Twitter is getting very crowded? Too much noise, too little substance.
108 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers, User Experience, Entrepreneurs and Upstarts!3 more
Lindsay Browning:
So many new platforms coming our way! My blog, twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook work for me. I think you need to work with what works for you and ...MoreSo many new platforms coming our way! My blog, twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook work for me. I think you need to work with what works for you and build on it. We can become swamped with all the latest and greatest in social media.
101 weeks ago
101 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman:
I'm not on Tumblr - the crowd seems to be more vacuous hipsters... just kidding ;). I think Tumblr is starting to go mainstream since so many ...MoreI'm not on Tumblr - the crowd seems to be more vacuous hipsters... just kidding ;). I think Tumblr is starting to go mainstream since so many people keep asking about it... Should be interesting to see their climb.
101 weeks ago
101 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
When happy hour isn't an option when do you find time to network? When do you network when you have other responsibilities (like kids, seconds jobs, relationships, etc.)? (http://bit.ly/a5QA75) I can't do lunches because it breaks up my day too much, but I think networking once a week or every two weeks is probably enough (maybe even once a month). You don't need to do a happy hour EVERY night.
108 weeks ago from Working Moms, Single Working Moms - Go Get 'Em and Work/Life Blur1 more
Vickie Elmer:
I've set up two days a week for networking activities - Tuesdays and Thursdays. (I occasionally make exceptions for fabulous events or ...MoreI've set up two days a week for networking activities - Tuesdays and Thursdays. (I occasionally make exceptions for fabulous events or activities.) It helps to plug in your get-out-and-go activities on one or two day. On those days, I connect here and on LinkedIn; send emails to old friends and people in new jobs. I meet for breakfast or coffee (mid-afternoons preferred).
108 weeks ago
108 weeks ago
Patrick Pho:
I'm lucky that part of my job is to engage people on social networks- built in networking!
But for IRL networking I try and find organizations ...MoreI'm lucky that part of my job is to engage people on social networks- built in networking!
But for IRL networking I try and find organizations that arrange regular meetings, you are right Rebecca you don't have to network every night- trying to get out for something once or twice a month seems like a good fit.
108 weeks ago
But for IRL networking I try and find organizations ...MoreI'm lucky that part of my job is to engage people on social networks- built in networking!
But for IRL networking I try and find organizations that arrange regular meetings, you are right Rebecca you don't have to network every night- trying to get out for something once or twice a month seems like a good fit.
108 weeks ago
Samantha Karol
What is one thing you're grateful for today?
Pat Adkins:
Opportunity to expand social networking fans. I find I learn something from each new contact!
108 weeks ago
108 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
I just read an article where a new organization called Armchair Revolutionary is limiting donations to 99 cents. The idea is that the web is finally reaching a level of donation scalability that micro-transactions can really add up and that with the popularity of iTunes, the public is now very comfortable with 99ยข transactions. (here's the article if you'd like - http://bit.ly/aDyyIp) I'm pretty skeptical of this as a way for real change, but perhaps it's a foot in the door?
110 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers, Non-Profit Management and Fundraising/ Development1 more
Angie Roach:
It is definitely interesting - although I don't think that .99 is a true "hook" for a donor. I think the key will how they are treated after that ...MoreIt is definitely interesting - although I don't think that .99 is a true "hook" for a donor. I think the key will how they are treated after that .99 donation. If organizations use that as a way to connect them with their stories and mission, then it just may work.
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Penelope Trunk
Hey you guys. Did anyone listen to the webinar we did last night with PayScale? The guy from PayScale is so cool. He's a physics Phd who studies salary data. Okay. So, anyway, he said that people top out in their salary around age 38 - then their salary plateaus (if they are lucky), wherever they are. I have found this to be true. How do you think people should manage their careers given this information.
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Paula Duarte:
I'm 36 with two kids (oldest is 3) and wouldn't be surprised if my salary plateaus at this point. I like my job and my company, and my salary is ...MoreI'm 36 with two kids (oldest is 3) and wouldn't be surprised if my salary plateaus at this point. I like my job and my company, and my salary is good. But once my kids are older, who knows? At least I'm well-positioned to have good option in the future.
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Paula Duarte:
Oh - maybe it would help to mention that my salary has jumped 30% in the past three years. For all you moms out there worried about your earning ...MoreOh - maybe it would help to mention that my salary has jumped 30% in the past three years. For all you moms out there worried about your earning potential. The salary jumps were a by-product of job-hopping. It's staying where I am -- something I plan to do for a while -- that makes me think my salary will plateau.
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Ryan Healy
And it's officially snowing on April 8. Gotta love Madison!
Chris Paugh:
We've been experiencing summer here in NJ for the past 3 days!! Already had air conditioning running, because it is that hot!!
111 weeks ago
111 weeks ago
Cameron Plommer
I have a problem letting go of my thoughts after the work day is over and I should be devoting time to my personal life, mainly my girlfriend. I have such an urge to write and put my thoughts down on paper. Its just hard for me to let it go until the next day.
Part of the reason I do this is because I spent a lot of my life not doing anything, not making or producing, only consuming. Consuming information, entertainment, whatever. What do you do to stop for the day and focus on other things
111 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Wordpress Bloggers, Work/Life Blur and Personal Development2 more
Angie Roach, Marisa Wikramanayake, Ryan Healy, Rebecca Thorman and Lori Fagerholm and 2 others recommended this
Jennifer Koren:
Cameron - I have had some of the same issues. The ability to turn off at the end of the day and what I call 'regroup' is very difficult. However, ...MoreCameron - I have had some of the same issues. The ability to turn off at the end of the day and what I call 'regroup' is very difficult. However, I have found that loading my ipod w/ a large amount of music that I love and going for at least a 30min-1 hour walk or run at the end of the day completely refreshes me. I am a full time working Mom who never really 'shuts off' and taking even 30 min to walk and listen to music completely clears my head. I have been amazed at how clear my head gets during this time and all the ideas that come to me. I know it may seem so simple compared to previous comments but I suffer from constant 'overload' on a daily basis and this is something that has kept me grounded.
109 weeks ago
109 weeks ago
Patricia Hudak:
Ed, that's great! It's so key. Also if you have ever read "The Four Agreements" by Don Jose Luis Ruiz his last agreement is the best:
4. Always ...MoreEd, that's great! It's so key. Also if you have ever read "The Four Agreements" by Don Jose Luis Ruiz his last agreement is the best:
4. Always Do Your Best
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self- judgment, self-abuse and regret.
I think people need to remember this when the day ends.
109 weeks ago
4. Always ...MoreEd, that's great! It's so key. Also if you have ever read "The Four Agreements" by Don Jose Luis Ruiz his last agreement is the best:
4. Always Do Your Best
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self- judgment, self-abuse and regret.
I think people need to remember this when the day ends.
109 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
OK. Let me know if anyone has thought of this yet. I came up with this Foursquare event idea with a couple friends yesterday. Wouldn't it be cool to do a Foursquare scavenger hunt?
I imagine setting up teams of people and using Foursquare to guide them to different mystery locations around your city. Whichever team is able to check in at all of the mystery locations before the end of the day wins.
I'm imagining kegs at each location, but that's just me! Thoughts?
112 weeks ago from FourSquare for Business, The Madtown Crew and Madison MAGNET1 more
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TOP IDEA:
Angie Roach
Nothing will ever get accomplished if you just think about it...let go of your fear and just do it!
Angie Roach
Yes, I know that I need to move my blog from Blogger. I'm working on it - but in the meantime...my template is having issues when being viewed in Explorer...looks great in EVERY OTHER provider...argh...anyone know anyone to help? www.theroachkid.blogspot.com
paulmacp:
@Angie, I guess the real take-away from this thread is... always take a backup before you edit :-)
116 weeks ago
116 weeks ago
Lindsey Donner:
Glad to hear you fixed it, Angie. Good advice from Paul! And I agree about Blogger. It's not too difficult to migrate your blog, whether to your ...MoreGlad to hear you fixed it, Angie. Good advice from Paul! And I agree about Blogger. It's not too difficult to migrate your blog, whether to your own server or another service, if you're using Blogger. You can ask me or others on this site for help when the time comes!
116 weeks ago
116 weeks ago
Emily Moore
Hey folks - some people have been talking about looking for jobs with NGO's, and this is my professor's blog. He worked in DC with a NGO, and still does work with affording housing organizations. Definitely check it out and feel free to ask him questions!
http://bricksandmortar.wordpress.com/
Angie Roach:
What a great resource and blog! I wish I had a professor like this. Thanks for sharing!
116 weeks ago
116 weeks ago
Emily Moore:
He was a great prof to have, I'm glad to offer his insight as a resource to others.
116 weeks ago
116 weeks ago
Betsy Wallace
Any nonprofiteers working in Wisconsin? If so, we'd love your help with a new blog about Wisconsin's third sector (to keep it inclusive - not limited to just nonprofits!). We're hoping that this is one small step towards creating a stronger and more innovative nonprofit infrastructure in the state. We'd love this to be a collaborative effort - so any guest posts, ideas, tips, thoughts or suggestions you have would be much appreciated!
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Betsy Wallace:
I just found this and got really inspired/excited about the possibilities...
MoreI just found this and got really inspired/excited about the possibilities...
http://www.socialjusticecamp.org/dc/about/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BarCamp
116 weeks ago
MoreI just found this and got really inspired/excited about the possibilities...
http://www.socialjusticecamp.org/dc/about/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BarCamp
116 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman:
Yeah! We'll have to add this to the agenda to talk about on Friday. Love it.
116 weeks ago
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