Comments on: Busy is no longer a differentiator

By: Maria Elena

Maria Elena — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:57:14 +0000

Hey Dan! Like your points and your clarification about personal branding and social media. I, too, agree that busy is not a differentiator. It is about who can work smarter nay not harder. I’ll direct you to Mark Forester’s site for some insight on that. Not a big fan of Tim Ferriss- ethically I don’t like what he teaches and is not a fit for my brand. But, to each his own.

I invite you to check out the podcast from The Connections show where he does go into quite a bit of depth about “Twitter”. I realize that many are returning this weekend from the BlogWorld conference in Vegas where everyone was “twittering”. I delve into some social networking yet I’m still evaluating the importance and value of “twitter”. Not sure yet. Anxious to hear your point of view!

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By: swhitey

swhitey — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:38:31 +0000

As a branding agency I like to go out and scour the net for really great articles. It’s tough to find one that’s right on point and yours is. Thanks for the read and keep up the good work. Scott White The BIG Kahuna

By: David Sandusky

David Sandusky — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:23:25 +0000

Good topic, Dan. The differentiators have always been smart with information overload and delegation. No integration and no planning is the mistake “busy” people make.

By: Piotr J

Piotr J — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 07:40:24 +0000

Definitely some great insighst here, Dan.

It seems that everyone these days is “busy”. That being said, I have always felt that the concept of “too busy” does not exist. It takes a well trained runner to stay at the top of the pack, and if you decide to take a break, you might drop down the rank.

I’d have to say that “busy” is an addiction to some…

*raises hand*

By: shwibbs

shwibbs — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:47:02 +0000

@Steve – To clarify, I mean that those with personal brands aren’t always ready, able and willing to communicate their brands to others to social media, networks,etc.

Good point though!

By: Steve C Wilson

Steve C Wilson — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:32:01 +0000

Great insights, Dan.

One caveat. You said “This leads me to believe that personal branding isn’t for everyone.” I think personal branding is for everyone. Everyone has a brand, whether or not they realize it. The difference is that some choose not to manage their brand.

By: Nina Burokas

Nina Burokas — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:18:02 +0000

Hi, Dan:

You raise a couple of interesting points. I would argue, though, busy has never been a differentiator. It’s about the prioritizing and executing, not necessarily activity or quantity of output.

Check out the Debbie Weil’s clip of Tim Ferriss speaking on managing (social media) information overload – specifically the “futility of results by volume” and “cultivating selective ignorance”.

I also think an affinity for social media is more a function of curiosity than age, but I understand you’re staking out your Gen Y territory. : )