Comments on: I Want To Be Like Chris Brogan

By: heatherrast

heatherrast — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:48:49 +0000

Hi, Christopher, thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.

That word choice – vulnerability – was one I truly felt but wasn’t sure if a lot of others would share or ‘get’. And that may sound odd, because as I wrote, I’ve never met Chris personally (the Southern lady in me wants to write Mr. Brogan). But his openness, willingness to share his flaws and frustrations, makes him seem all the more human and less iconic. 75,000 followers or no, Chris still *feels* like someone you know, relate to. And if that kind of ‘everyday Joe’ can write a book, muster the courage to speak to hundreds, etc. then that gives me a little more hope, too. I’m an ‘everyday Jane’ and want a little piece of that myself. He’s an inspiration, and social media has opened the valve on his reach.

By: Christopher Ming Ryan

Christopher Ming Ryan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:00:36 +0000

I think you really hit on one of Chris’ secrets to success. His vulnerability. We feel like he confides in us.

It’s a good lesson to remember that social media revolves around being human… Thanks for posting.
Christopher Ming Ryan´s last blog ..What Do Chris Brogan and Michael Caine Have In Common?

By: heatherrast

heatherrast — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:09:35 +0000

Rich, I can’t tell you how tickled I was to see your comment and know you stopped by! Thank you for doing so.

You touch on an important element of self-awareness and confidence: how we view ourselves. It’s so hard (if not impossible) to be objective when evaluating our strengths and potential growth areas. This is where it’s so important to have strong friendships – folks who can tell it like it is, no reprecussions – as well as be very in tune to cues from those around us.

I’m continually amazed by the thoughtful people I’ve come to know, locally and around the ‘net. Let’s just hope I can grow from them all, too. Thanks again!

By: Rich Becker

Rich Becker — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:03:11 +0000

Heather,

This is incredibly powerful post. And since obviously came from your heart, Chris is right. Just be you (and keep in mind that mirrors only reflect back what we chose to see).

Best,
Rich

By: Heather Rast

Heather Rast — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:06:59 +0000

I realize the post title is a *little* strong, and maybe even misleading. Actually, that’s intentional. On one hand, there’s wanting (coveting) what someone else has, whether its a possession, status, or skill. On the other hand – which is where I was really going – it’s a good idea to take a good look at everyone we come in contact with (for I believe that excluding the slightest of interactions, there’s a cosmic or divine reason lives touch one another) and glean something from that contact. A way to be more forgiving, a way to be more patient, a way to be more attentive, a way to support someone else. Early on Twitter, you taught me to be generous, even though I was a little fearful no one would care about my RT and link suggestions.

My blurb about you is this – you’re accomplished, but approachable. You’ve also mastered a couple of feats that I hope to say I will too, one day. We can learn from everyone, both big and small, and along the way become better, richer selves.

PS – And it would be my pleasure to hang out sometime, thank you

By: Chris Brogan...

Chris Brogan... — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:18:12 +0000

You should be like you. I think you’re better at it than I am. Don’t be like me. Just be human and in love with the world. That’s “like” being like me, but not the same. : )

And can we hang out the next time we’re in the same place?
Chris Brogan…´s last blog ..Inbound Marketing Is For You