tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112443489886758368.post8735611262279050018..comments2023-10-16T11:13:46.664-04:00Comments on Social Media Munchies: Be comfortable talking about the uncomfortableJake Rosenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725188474273472839noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112443489886758368.post-82164907315151707122009-10-14T08:35:15.107-04:002009-10-14T08:35:15.107-04:00Great points. It is very difficult to make a lasti...Great points. It is very difficult to make a lasting connection or be noticed on a large scale by staying in our comfort zone. Ryan, I know one person that you follow who has become a face for talking about the uncomfortable is Penelope Trunk.Jake Rosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913103751918817258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112443489886758368.post-1058396361322895512009-10-07T22:01:15.619-04:002009-10-07T22:01:15.619-04:00A couple of thoughts:
1.) Aren't the vast maj...A couple of thoughts:<br /><br />1.) Aren't the vast majority of us inherently uncomfortable talking about the things that make us uncomfortable? <br />2.) Isn't there often a distinction between talking about "uncomfortable things" and making a mistake? Making a mistake is usually uncomfortable (though we all do it and presumably get better and learn from it), but making a mistake and discussing our insecurities with a stranger are vastly different in my mind.<br />3.) I think social media perfectly illustrates that by being ridiculously transparent and talking about uncomfortable things (because let's be honest, most people admire the people that have the courage to do it) often helps build affinity for your brand. You can take one look at Penelope Trunk and witness that.Ryan Stephenshttp://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com