Comments on: Changing My ‘Twilosophy’ (Twitter Philosophy) http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/changing-my-twilosophy-twitter-philosophy/ Perspective on life less restricted Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:39:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Matthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/changing-my-twilosophy-twitter-philosophy/#comment-7781 Matt Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:07:39 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1874#comment-7781 <b>Ryan</b> - I think a lot of us go through a similar transition. We go from hoarder (wanting to gather a large number of followers so there are more eyes on what we're doing and what we represent) - to snob (cleaning house, so to speak, limiting the number of people we follow, and focusing on that real connection that can be established). 100 followers you continuously interact and converse with is far more valuable than 1,000 people you never talk to.You've got the right idea - keep building upon the relationships you've begun to establish, but keep reaching out and connecting with others gradually through time. Not that you need my advice on the subject, you're already doing extremely well for yourself.We keep each other on our toes, always a pleasure bouncing ideas back and forth with you. Cheers bro! Ryan – I think a lot of us go through a similar transition. We go from hoarder (wanting to gather a large number of followers so there are more eyes on what we’re doing and what we represent) – to snob (cleaning house, so to speak, limiting the number of people we follow, and focusing on that real connection that can be established). 100 followers you continuously interact and converse with is far more valuable than 1,000 people you never talk to.

You’ve got the right idea – keep building upon the relationships you’ve begun to establish, but keep reaching out and connecting with others gradually through time. Not that you need my advice on the subject, you’re already doing extremely well for yourself.

We keep each other on our toes, always a pleasure bouncing ideas back and forth with you. Cheers bro!

]]> By: Matthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/changing-my-twilosophy-twitter-philosophy/#comment-30191 Matt Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:07:00 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1874#comment-30191 <b>Ryan</b> - I think a lot of us go through a similar transition. We go from hoarder (wanting to gather a large number of followers so there are more eyes on what we're doing and what we represent) - to snob (cleaning house, so to speak, limiting the number of people we follow, and focusing on that real connection that can be established). 100 followers you continuously interact and converse with is far more valuable than 1,000 people you never talk to.You've got the right idea - keep building upon the relationships you've begun to establish, but keep reaching out and connecting with others gradually through time. Not that you need my advice on the subject, you're already doing extremely well for yourself.We keep each other on our toes, always a pleasure bouncing ideas back and forth with you. Cheers bro! Ryan – I think a lot of us go through a similar transition. We go from hoarder (wanting to gather a large number of followers so there are more eyes on what we’re doing and what we represent) – to snob (cleaning house, so to speak, limiting the number of people we follow, and focusing on that real connection that can be established). 100 followers you continuously interact and converse with is far more valuable than 1,000 people you never talk to.

You’ve got the right idea – keep building upon the relationships you’ve begun to establish, but keep reaching out and connecting with others gradually through time. Not that you need my advice on the subject, you’re already doing extremely well for yourself.

We keep each other on our toes, always a pleasure bouncing ideas back and forth with you. Cheers bro!

]]> By: Ryan Stephenshttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/changing-my-twilosophy-twitter-philosophy/#comment-7776 Ryan Stephens Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:47:07 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1874#comment-7776 Thanks for sharing this with me Matt per my recent revelation and shift in Twilosophy. I had definitely become a Twitter hoarder and now I -may- be a Twitter snob, but that's okay with me. I'd rather strengthen my current ties and the value I provide those people FIRST, then start reaching out and connecting with others.Thanks for all you do in keeping me on my toes, inspired and engaged in this 'little space' we participate in.R Thanks for sharing this with me Matt per my recent revelation and shift in Twilosophy. I had definitely become a Twitter hoarder and now I -may- be a Twitter snob, but that’s okay with me. I’d rather strengthen my current ties and the value I provide those people FIRST, then start reaching out and connecting with others.

Thanks for all you do in keeping me on my toes, inspired and engaged in this ‘little space’ we participate in.

R

]]> By: Ryan Stephenshttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/changing-my-twilosophy-twitter-philosophy/#comment-30190 Ryan Stephens Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:47:00 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1874#comment-30190 Thanks for sharing this with me Matt per my recent revelation and shift in Twilosophy. I had definitely become a Twitter hoarder and now I -may- be a Twitter snob, but that's okay with me. I'd rather strengthen my current ties and the value I provide those people FIRST, then start reaching out and connecting with others.Thanks for all you do in keeping me on my toes, inspired and engaged in this 'little space' we participate in.R Thanks for sharing this with me Matt per my recent revelation and shift in Twilosophy. I had definitely become a Twitter hoarder and now I -may- be a Twitter snob, but that’s okay with me. I’d rather strengthen my current ties and the value I provide those people FIRST, then start reaching out and connecting with others.

Thanks for all you do in keeping me on my toes, inspired and engaged in this ‘little space’ we participate in.

R

]]> By: Matthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/changing-my-twilosophy-twitter-philosophy/#comment-1223 Matt Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:47:28 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1874#comment-1223 A 'Twitoisseur? I like it - I think if you put 'TW' in front of any actual word, it magically becomes a new twitter-inspired reference. Following the amount of people I do (around 400 right now) - I will admit, it organized chaos. But, it just depends on your approach. You don't have to sit there all day and respond to everything that passes through. In fact, sitting on Twitter ALL day is pretty crazy (although there are clearly people who do it). If you have an application like Tweetdeck, it's easy to run through at periodical times throughout the day and 'catch up' so to speak. Keep the gradual growth mindset Justin, and all will be well.Thanks for sharing your thoughts Justin! A ‘Twitoisseur? I like it – I think if you put ‘TW’ in front of any actual word, it magically becomes a new twitter-inspired reference. Following the amount of people I do (around 400 right now) – I will admit, it organized chaos. But, it just depends on your approach. You don’t have to sit there all day and respond to everything that passes through. In fact, sitting on Twitter ALL day is pretty crazy (although there are clearly people who do it). If you have an application like Tweetdeck, it’s easy to run through at periodical times throughout the day and ‘catch up’ so to speak. Keep the gradual growth mindset Justin, and all will be well.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Justin!

]]> By: Matthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/changing-my-twilosophy-twitter-philosophy/#comment-30189 Matt Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:47:00 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1874#comment-30189 A 'Twitoisseur? I like it - I think if you put 'TW' in front of any actual word, it magically becomes a new twitter-inspired reference. Following the amount of people I do (around 400 right now) - I will admit, it organized chaos. But, it just depends on your approach. You don't have to sit there all day and respond to everything that passes through. In fact, sitting on Twitter ALL day is pretty crazy (although there are clearly people who do it). If you have an application like Tweetdeck, it's easy to run through at periodical times throughout the day and 'catch up' so to speak. Keep the gradual growth mindset Justin, and all will be well.Thanks for sharing your thoughts Justin! A ‘Twitoisseur? I like it – I think if you put ‘TW’ in front of any actual word, it magically becomes a new twitter-inspired reference. Following the amount of people I do (around 400 right now) – I will admit, it organized chaos. But, it just depends on your approach. You don’t have to sit there all day and respond to everything that passes through. In fact, sitting on Twitter ALL day is pretty crazy (although there are clearly people who do it). If you have an application like Tweetdeck, it’s easy to run through at periodical times throughout the day and ‘catch up’ so to speak. Keep the gradual growth mindset Justin, and all will be well.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Justin!

]]> By: Matthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/changing-my-twilosophy-twitter-philosophy/#comment-1220 Matt Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:39:18 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1874#comment-1220 I hear you man, I don't think I can support an entourage of 18 year old models myself. We're already past our prime, eh? :)Pro-activity is key - maintaining what you have is equally important, but don't sleep on the opportunities that are out there for the taking. This whole concept has already led a couple new people to this blog post - I've made some new connections with a few more, I'm practicing what I preach and so far my philosophy is paying off! I hear you man, I don’t think I can support an entourage of 18 year old models myself. We’re already past our prime, eh? :)

Pro-activity is key – maintaining what you have is equally important, but don’t sleep on the opportunities that are out there for the taking. This whole concept has already led a couple new people to this blog post – I’ve made some new connections with a few more, I’m practicing what I preach and so far my philosophy is paying off!

]]> By: Matthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/changing-my-twilosophy-twitter-philosophy/#comment-30188 Matt Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:39:00 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1874#comment-30188 I hear you man, I don't think I can support an entourage of 18 year old models myself. We're already past our prime, eh? :)Pro-activity is key - maintaining what you have is equally important, but don't sleep on the opportunities that are out there for the taking. This whole concept has already led a couple new people to this blog post - I've made some new connections with a few more, I'm practicing what I preach and so far my philosophy is paying off! I hear you man, I don’t think I can support an entourage of 18 year old models myself. We’re already past our prime, eh? :)

Pro-activity is key – maintaining what you have is equally important, but don’t sleep on the opportunities that are out there for the taking. This whole concept has already led a couple new people to this blog post – I’ve made some new connections with a few more, I’m practicing what I preach and so far my philosophy is paying off!

]]> By: Matthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/changing-my-twilosophy-twitter-philosophy/#comment-1219 Matt Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:36:56 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1874#comment-1219 <b>@Jess</b> - If philosophy is your cup of tea, you've come to the right place - big time philosophical thinker here!I agree that there has to be a management there - and it's easy to lose that when you're following a million people - I really think the takeaway here is for you to continue managing your current community of people you're following, while not being afraid to reach out to new people who can really add something to the community you already have in place. It's not an 'all at once' process - it's more of a GRADUAL growth that should take place.Everyone uses Twitter for different reasons, for me it's my prime networking tool to connect with other bloggers and entrepreneurs - and I want to be sure that I don't get TOO content with where I'm at and neglect the huge community around me that I've yet to tap into.Reaching out to new people led me to you, which led you here, so it can't be all that bad, right? The wheels are already in motion! @Jess – If philosophy is your cup of tea, you’ve come to the right place – big time philosophical thinker here!

I agree that there has to be a management there – and it’s easy to lose that when you’re following a million people – I really think the takeaway here is for you to continue managing your current community of people you’re following, while not being afraid to reach out to new people who can really add something to the community you already have in place. It’s not an ‘all at once’ process – it’s more of a GRADUAL growth that should take place.

Everyone uses Twitter for different reasons, for me it’s my prime networking tool to connect with other bloggers and entrepreneurs – and I want to be sure that I don’t get TOO content with where I’m at and neglect the huge community around me that I’ve yet to tap into.

Reaching out to new people led me to you, which led you here, so it can’t be all that bad, right? The wheels are already in motion!

]]> By: Matthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/changing-my-twilosophy-twitter-philosophy/#comment-30187 Matt Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:36:00 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1874#comment-30187 <b>@Jess</b> - If philosophy is your cup of tea, you've come to the right place - big time philosophical thinker here!I agree that there has to be a management there - and it's easy to lose that when you're following a million people - I really think the takeaway here is for you to continue managing your current community of people you're following, while not being afraid to reach out to new people who can really add something to the community you already have in place. It's not an 'all at once' process - it's more of a GRADUAL growth that should take place.Everyone uses Twitter for different reasons, for me it's my prime networking tool to connect with other bloggers and entrepreneurs - and I want to be sure that I don't get TOO content with where I'm at and neglect the huge community around me that I've yet to tap into.Reaching out to new people led me to you, which led you here, so it can't be all that bad, right? The wheels are already in motion! @Jess – If philosophy is your cup of tea, you’ve come to the right place – big time philosophical thinker here!

I agree that there has to be a management there – and it’s easy to lose that when you’re following a million people – I really think the takeaway here is for you to continue managing your current community of people you’re following, while not being afraid to reach out to new people who can really add something to the community you already have in place. It’s not an ‘all at once’ process – it’s more of a GRADUAL growth that should take place.

Everyone uses Twitter for different reasons, for me it’s my prime networking tool to connect with other bloggers and entrepreneurs – and I want to be sure that I don’t get TOO content with where I’m at and neglect the huge community around me that I’ve yet to tap into.

Reaching out to new people led me to you, which led you here, so it can’t be all that bad, right? The wheels are already in motion!

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