Thanks, Kerry. I have thought of both, for sure. I'm working on a course for starters. I had some internal debates on whether to make it about marketing or audience building, but then I decided it had to include both because they're joined at the hip. Can't do one without understanding the other. Once the course is done, I might add consulting to work through it together so there's some structure to the whole thing. Seems to me that without some underlying structure, it's easy for consulting to devolve into cheerleading. lol
I’ve been retired for six years. I tried various volunteer activities my first year of retirement-one of them was a bad fit. Several, however, were indeed a good fit, especially my “work” at the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site. I developed friendships with the Park Rangers and other volunteers. We’ve kept in touch via email and FB, but it’s not the same as going out after “work” and discovering a new micro-brewery, for example.
So I miss the social engagement too, which brought pleasure in addition to feeling useful.
The only volunteer gig that I still engage in is Quora...but it’s not enough to answer questions about psychology related issues. I basically wear my “faculty hat” when fielding those queries.
I can relate, Linda. I miss social outings terribly, too. I loved going out to find funky little coffee shops, hidden little used bookstores, French bakeries and such. I haven't done any of that for almost a year, too.
I kind of wonder if there might be a way for you to do something online that's not wearing your faculty hat. Wouldn't be the same as discovering a new brewery or social outing (not even close!) but might be a different feel if you're not wearing the faculty hat.
Maybe someone reading along has found a great little community they can share with us.
It feels as though you spoke directly to me. I'm getting better, though. I used to keep all my to do's in my head. Well, I graduated to writing it down. Makes a difference. I left the to-do list on my desk to make it easy to see and am starting to cross off a few to do's. You are right, marketing and building a following conjoins. So, I'd love to hear what else to say about it. Since my novel is coming out soon, I find myself trying to learn everything all at once. I've grown. But not enough. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, Henya! I think it speaks to many of us. Me, too. When I started writing the list down, it made a difference. But I do the same thing many of us do. The quick tasks get attention first, and the projects that are bigger (and more meaningful) tend to get shoved on the back burner. Glad you enjoyed this. :)
Hi Linda. I almost left without making a comment. The login thing got me. What's with that?
Thank you for this article. It touched on a point I don't think I ever truly heard explained in the way you did. Found it interesting and enlightening.
Fascinating, in the words of Mr Spock. As a person in the cut of Frank GIlbreth Sr. analyzing any repetitive action for a improved efficiency is instinctive. This opens a new aspect which, thank you Linda, I will now be watching for. LOL My lovely lady tells me it is a facet of my CDO personality(that is OCD rearranged in the proper order).
Each week I look for to my Friday morning reading of your newsletter. I learn so much.
I also followed the link to the article on building an audience. Fascinating.
Yes, please teach more. Have you thought of offering a course or 1:1 coaching? I'd be interested!
Thanks, Kerry. I have thought of both, for sure. I'm working on a course for starters. I had some internal debates on whether to make it about marketing or audience building, but then I decided it had to include both because they're joined at the hip. Can't do one without understanding the other. Once the course is done, I might add consulting to work through it together so there's some structure to the whole thing. Seems to me that without some underlying structure, it's easy for consulting to devolve into cheerleading. lol
What I’m struggling with, you asked.
Feeling useful during lockdown.
I’ve been retired for six years. I tried various volunteer activities my first year of retirement-one of them was a bad fit. Several, however, were indeed a good fit, especially my “work” at the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site. I developed friendships with the Park Rangers and other volunteers. We’ve kept in touch via email and FB, but it’s not the same as going out after “work” and discovering a new micro-brewery, for example.
So I miss the social engagement too, which brought pleasure in addition to feeling useful.
The only volunteer gig that I still engage in is Quora...but it’s not enough to answer questions about psychology related issues. I basically wear my “faculty hat” when fielding those queries.
I can relate, Linda. I miss social outings terribly, too. I loved going out to find funky little coffee shops, hidden little used bookstores, French bakeries and such. I haven't done any of that for almost a year, too.
I kind of wonder if there might be a way for you to do something online that's not wearing your faculty hat. Wouldn't be the same as discovering a new brewery or social outing (not even close!) but might be a different feel if you're not wearing the faculty hat.
Maybe someone reading along has found a great little community they can share with us.
I look forward to hearing any suggestions!
It feels as though you spoke directly to me. I'm getting better, though. I used to keep all my to do's in my head. Well, I graduated to writing it down. Makes a difference. I left the to-do list on my desk to make it easy to see and am starting to cross off a few to do's. You are right, marketing and building a following conjoins. So, I'd love to hear what else to say about it. Since my novel is coming out soon, I find myself trying to learn everything all at once. I've grown. But not enough. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, Henya! I think it speaks to many of us. Me, too. When I started writing the list down, it made a difference. But I do the same thing many of us do. The quick tasks get attention first, and the projects that are bigger (and more meaningful) tend to get shoved on the back burner. Glad you enjoyed this. :)
Thanks for the slap upside the head!
lol. You're very welcome. Thanks for enjoying it.
I guess I'll just have to write that short story about my hollow VW bug ...
Right? I so plan to dig deeper into this topic. Turning on a light in the attic, so to speak.
Hi Linda. I almost left without making a comment. The login thing got me. What's with that?
Thank you for this article. It touched on a point I don't think I ever truly heard explained in the way you did. Found it interesting and enlightening.
Jerry
You quote the Talmud. Out of curiosity, are you familiar with Gematria? No sneak peaking here.
Fascinating, in the words of Mr Spock. As a person in the cut of Frank GIlbreth Sr. analyzing any repetitive action for a improved efficiency is instinctive. This opens a new aspect which, thank you Linda, I will now be watching for. LOL My lovely lady tells me it is a facet of my CDO personality(that is OCD rearranged in the proper order).