[Unlike my usual tirades, this one will be short and sweet]
I have always been the proud owner of a 500-hp twin turbo competitive nature. It’s the Balkans in the bloodstream, I guess. Add to that mix my “scream at the TV” opinionated side and you get someone that enjoys a good debate. But when I started connecting using social media, I learned a big lesson that although it went against the competitive current, gave me the most refreshing perspective:
“Approach each conversation with an open mind“
Why?
- Because there’s always more than one way to skin a cat.
- Self Righteousness is for Douches.
- Rigidity chokes creativity. Get out of your own way and learn.
- Experience always matters. And no, this time is not different.
- Successful folk are eternal students.
- If we’re all pontificating, who are the faithful?
In the past, I have written about social media giving us a window with our clients. Not too long ago it hit me that social media has granted us unique access to some brilliant people, as well.
So it’s a very simple choice: who’s going to show up, the open minded student or the obnoxious me-monster?
