From Mark Smiciklas and Intersection Consulting, here is my new house. Well… It is more of a bubble, really. But a bubble can be a house, right? Yes it can. Especially when you own some unicorns and pixie dust, as I do.
Those shadow people with black clouds over their heads and dark thoughts about getting results and “selling” stuff, I used to think like them. I used to try and align Social Media integration with their objectives, and warn them about people who only pretended to know how. That was before my favorite Social Media rock stars told me I was too snarky. That I should focus on writing positive stuff, not pointing out snake oil and bad practices and whatnot. All that negative stuff. Now, thanks to my new bubble, I feel engaged! I can’t wait to have conversations with people! I don’t worry about right and wrong anymore. No such thing when you’re in the bubble.
To think I used to explain how to do that stuff, and point out when people tried to sell the space on bogus R.O.I. calculators, and pass off BS campaign results. I can’t believe I used to be so negative! Who needs unnecessary debate in this space, after all? People like me, sticking their noses where they don’t belong, pointing out best practices and really bad ones.What was I thinking? This is much better! Don’t you think so?
#stepfordTBB
Still sounds pretty snarky, thank goodness.
It’s ghost snarkiness. Like when you amputate a limb but you still feel it? Same thing.
I used to be such a positive person. However, nothing I’ve read, to date, has brought out such skepticism as these posts.
You need an intervention. I think we can save that limb after all.
But… This is how the experts told me to be. *confused* And it feels great!
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As a social stick figure expert I’d just like to throw it out there that I find these stick figures to be offensive. Not all girls wear skirts/dresses. Some in fact prefer slacks and even jeans occasionally. This blog has become a politically incorrect juggernaut.
Shit. Okay, I’ll try harder.
Wait… I am told that the dresses are not gender-specific. The HR manager is actually a guy.
Oh Olivier!
Your articles are so much fun to read now! So positive and full of colorful light! All the social media problems and uncertainties are gone. Thank you Sir, thank you!
This sunshine feels warm and wonderful. Unicorns make great nap buddies.
I got up this morning, counted how many people “liked” me, added that to how many people “followed” me, and multiplied it by the number of times that I’d been “#ff-ed” or “shared” (sorry, mom) and added just a bit for whenever I’d been “tracked back”.
Self-esteem in good shape, I wrote a blog post suggesting that others not be bullies, naysayers, jabbernowls or rude in any way. Life is too short for any negativity.
As I leave the house, I rub the head of the little plastic Olivier by the door for good luck, and head out into the the best whole world, ever.
Damn, you have a plastic Blanchardicus whose head you rub for good luck??
Why don’t I have one?? *sniff*
You’ve been reading that Godin fella’s blog, haven’t you? http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2010/10/demonstrating-strength.html
I don’t have to read him anymore. I can just channel him.
Heh, this link is perfect for this post:
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Especially love the Stepford Olivier tag…
Dating yourself, though. lol
@jenajean
I’m an old fart. This is true.
I LOVE your negative spin, it’s been very empowering to me as my tone has shifted over time as well.
Reverse snarkism= new level of sarcastic wit. Yesterday’s pink pony, the day before Blanchardicus. or whatever. I think you just need to get a good solid corporate job and forget all this. We’re hiring in the mail room. Your application will be looked upon favorably in personnel.
Love and kisses,
Jeff
Can I manage a red stapler? That’s all I ask.
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