Recently I asked the question: “How many hours a day to you spend a day on social media?”
In response I learned some people didn’t even know there was life beyond social media while others kept it to 16 hours a day; the majority were in the 2-3 hour range. Only one person replied “Not enough.”
Social media is a constant flow of information as well as a vibrant network for building relationships. The choice is yours with share you do with the information, the people you meet and the opportunities that are offered.
Love it or hate it social media impacts thinking, actions, choices and your future. Following are 13 quotes offering unique perspectives about social media.
1. “How can you squander even one more day not taking advantage of the greatest shifts of our generation? How dare you settle for less when the world has made it so easy for you to be remarkable?” – Seth Godin, Seth’s Blog
2. “Privacy is dead, and social media hold the smoking gun.” – Pete Cashmore, Mashable CEO
3. “The value of being connected and transparent is so high that the roadbumps of privacy issues are much lower in actual experience than people’s fears.” – Reid Hoffman, founder and executive chairman of LinkedIn
4. “Twitter represents a collective collaboration that manifests our ability to unconsciously connect kindred voices through the experiences that move us. As such, Twitter is a human seismograph.” – Brian Solis, Principal of FutureWorks
5. “Quit counting fans, followers and blog subscribers like bottle caps. Think, instead, about what you’re hoping to achieve with and through the community that actually cares about what you’re doing.” – Amber Naslund, Social Media Today
6. “ATA – be AUTHENTIC, be TRANSPARENT, be ALTRUISTIC, and you will find enough success in Social Media to have a satisfying career and experience.” Nils Montan, ipally
7. “If you think you are in control, you’re fooling yourself. As soon as you start listening, you realize you’re not in control. And letting go will yield more and better results.” – Charlene Li, author
8. “If your reputation sucks, none of it matters. People with lousy products, crummy business practices, and shady backgrounds get found out. And word spreads with frightening speed.” – Sonia Simone, Copyblogger
9. “The most successful marketer becomes part of the lives of their followers. They follow back. They wish happy birthday. They handle problems their customers have with products or service. They grow their businesses and brands by involving themselves in their own communities.” – Marsha Collier, speaker and business author
10. “The difference between PR and social media is that PR is about positioning, and social media is about becoming, being and improving.” – Chris Brogan, author of “Trust Agents”
11. “Whether something brings them joy or pain, when people share and engage in communities, they form bonds and relationships with others who acknowledge their situation.” – Liana Evans, from post on Search Engine Watch
12. “What’s the ROI of your Mom?” Gary Vaynerchuk, Crush It, in response to the question “What’s the ROI of Social Media?”
So how do you use social media most effectively? Ask yourself where you can add value, be there and build relationships; be ATA.
Though this last quote was not said about social media, its message syncs with social media.
13. “In the long history of humankind those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.” – Charles Darwin
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Interesting and very much true to some extent also. I like it very much.
My favourite are :
2 one by Pete Cashmore, Mashable CEO,
4 one by Brian Solis
5 one by Amber Naslund
6 one by Nils Montan
9 one by Marsha Collier
13 one by Charles Darwin
Thanks a lot for this wonderful sharing. I am going to add this my LIST.
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Megan, aloha. Thx so much for stopping by and letting me know you will be keeping this list. What I like about quotes is that they give me another perspective to think about and they usually deliver the message in a few words.
Wishing you a terrific week ahead, Megan. Until next time, aloha. Janet
Hi Janet,
As I read this, I reflect back on how I have personally evolved over that last few years. I recall back when I first started blogging – in 2008 – and how I very much protected my privacy. And the thing was – because I did, I also limited the deeper connections with others. Since those early days of blogging, I have become much more open and (hopefully) transparent. What I have taken from that has been so meaningful for me – as I connect more authentically – I also create these deeper and real connections with others. And today I believe fully that we are here on this earth to connect with others – and social media creates an outlet for doing that with people we would likely never have otherwise been geographically connected to.
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Lance, aloha. Thx so much for your very thoughtful comment. What I think is key re privacy, Lance, is what YOU CHOOSE to give up/share with others and what is forced or taken from you by the social platforms. After you commented, John Bell from Start Your Novel left a terrific comment re the privacy issue.
Like you, Lance, as I have come to understand and to appreciate social media, I have evolved to being more ATA which is why this quote resonated with me:
“ATA – be AUTHENTIC, be TRANSPARENT, be ALTRUISTIC, and you will find enough success in Social Media to have a satisfying career and experience.” Nils Montan,
Best wishes to you and your family for a wonderful holiday weekend. Aloha. Janet
I don’t agree with Pete Cashmore. I believe the privacy debate online is highly biased in favor of those with an ambiguous definition of privacy that won’t hold up to scrutiny.
The fact is, we’ve all got parts of our lives that are nobody’s business. That doesn’t mean they’re shady. Here’s proof: we invented the word “oversharing.” The fact that you can still overshare demonstrates that there is a deep-seated respect and need for privacy. In fact, it proves that *you don’t want to have your private thoughts invaded by someone else’s raw, emotional outpour*.
(Also — “I did not need to see that” demonstrates that our boundaries are narrower than we’d like to believe.)
See, I don’t believe in “I have nothing to hide.” That’s just not true. When you parrot that sentence, you’re doing something you were trained to do by multi-billion dollar companies that want all your data so they can milk you for every penny they can.
One of the stars I have the most respect for is Kevin Spacey, and not just because of his craft. It’s because he won’t discuss his love life. He said something that stuck with me — ‘They say I’m mysterious because I don’t talk about my love life. In the past century, they would have called me a gentleman.’
The Internet is causing a reemergence of the tribe as social structure, but there’s something terrible about tribes: everyone feels entitled to know everything about you, because they’re so close-knit and you can’t hide anything, even if you want to. Guess what: the tribe is not entitled to know. They shouldn’t ask for more than you’re willing to give. Gentlemanliness was a civilized impulse AWAY from tribal mentality.
Recognizing that people may have things to hide (of a non-criminal nature) is civilized. Claiming, like Eric Schmidt, that ‘If you’re doing something that you don’t want anybody to know about, you shouldn’t do it’ is the opposite of civilized — it is brutal, totalitarian and ultimately nihilistic. I wish more people had read Eugene Zamiatin’s “We: A Novel of the Future.” He describes a literally transparent future which is rather terrifying, and it seems to me that, on a metaphorical level, that’s the kind of society we’re trying to build.
Two more things:
Individuals should not be expected to be as transparent as businesses. If you want to put yourself out there and build a brand, then yes, it’s all about
Social media is widely ignored by most of the people living in this planet. Most of mankind has no access to clean drinking water, let alone computers. Heck, they don’t even have power at home, or indoor plumbing. We in the developed world are a minority.
I don’t want to come across as a naysayer, but the privacy debate lacks balance.
Oh, and the French Revolution, as well as countries like America, were started by naysayers that said yea to balance and justice. So, 3 cheers for them.
#10, Chris Brogan, also misses the mark, though not by so much. Social media is very much about positioning. The difference is, the development process is ongoing and people see it happening before their very eyes. Positioning is not bad per se — it sounds as if he’s almost demonizing it, or implying it’s a method that keeps you aloof and unresponsive. It may be that.
#12, GV’s question, that is genius.
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John, aloha. Thx so much for your meaty comment. You’re right that the word “overshare” is proof positive of the need for respect and privacy.
Interesting that you would reference that quote by Kevin Spacey because, like you, it is a favorite of mine. There is neither a reason nor a need for everyone to know everything about my life. By that same token, I really don’t want to know aboout everyone else’s lives.
John, we are in information overload as it is. Why on earth would we need the trivia of knowing about the minutiae of the lives of others? Yesterday I listened to a TEDx talk recorded late last year during which the presenter said that the amount of information we receive in 2010 will be increased 10 times by 2012; by 2020 that increase is 1,000 times from 2010.
Your point on tribes is well taken and I agree it has to be what you are willing to give up.
John, I do believe a part of it is a generational issue. When I was growing up and when I entered the work force, what could and couldn’t be asked, was quite different from what it is today. With the internet, it is if future employers have the right to know everything about you–the good, the bad and the ugly. Also, as we know, a picture can be taken out of context and show something much different from the reality.
As a matter of fact, someone put up a picture of me that looked quite the opposite of what it was. When I asked the person to remove it, they were quite irate and it ended the relationship. Obviously, it was a good thing it happened because I apparently didn’t have the relationship that I thought I did with the person. Though that picture may live on on Google, at least it is removed from fb. The amazing thing to me is that even when I explained why I wanted it removed, he still didn’t get it. Enough said.
Gary Vee’s comment is a classic which I have loved and appreciated ever since I first heard it.
Again, John, thanks so much for your thoughtful comment. Best wishes for a great week ahead. Until next time, aloha. Janet
Totally agree with John re the privacy thing….I think there’s wayyyyyy too much information being shared. Maybe I’m paranoid – but I don’t share a lot of my personal info online.
For example – I NEVER post photos of my kid’s faces anywhere online. NEVER.
I also have a fictional birthday for accessing social media sites.
I haven’t used Facebook or Google Plus that much – but I think the way Google Plus allows you to organize your contacts into different circles is definitely a step in the right direction – so you can post relevant info for just friends rather than ‘business’ contacts.
And Gary V’s comment was the best one for me!
Paul
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Good for you, Paul, god for you.
I believe many people forget that their privacy overlaps the privacy of their social circle, and that by giving up large chunks of it, they’re giving away their freedom in bits and pieces — as well as affecting other lives.
Absolutely agree with your choice re: photos of your children. It’s a perfect example of something you don’t have to hide, but is nobody’s business.
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Hi, Janet,
It’s funny you should mention a disagreement over a picture, because the same thing happened to me.
People often don’t understand that their freedom stops where another person’s freedom begins, and that their lack of concern for privacy may affect third parties.
As for employers, they now believe they have a right to know a lot more because the masses have given them that right.
What if I don’t want a prospective employer to find my drunk pictures online? (Of which there aren’t any.) They have no business even looking for them. A few months back I read an article about a sheriff’s department asking prospective employees for their e-mail and facebook login data! Imagine that!
Imagine the uproar if they had asked to read their snail mail or come into the interviewee’s houses and take pictures of them in their sleep, or their spouses and children.
We’re turning the Internet into a village, when it would be a lot more useful as a city — localized sharing, globalized anonymity (insofar as you’d want to stay anonymous).
Paul’s example, the Google+ circles, are definitely a step in the right direction.
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Hi Janet,
Great quotes. All of them tell a different story. However the most useful, inspiring is #1. I think that is why you put it there( am I right?). Social media is a tremendous revolution and it can be utilized to have a great conversation with the customers and the world.
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Privacy is important and I think it cannot be left in the hands of these corporate moguls. I think there will be demands of more and not less privacy in future when companies will understand that it is also a part of their product feature.
I am still reading #1 again and trying to find out why it makes most sense
Thanks for sharing these with us .
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Ashvini, aloha. Welcome to my blog; it is always such a pleasure to greet first time visitors.
You are correct, Ashvini, that is exactly why I put Seth’s quote as #1.
Privacy is a huge issue and I think that people will start demanding more and more privacy. Start Your Novel commented on this topic at length in the comments section and did an excellent job. If you have not read it, you may want to come back over to read it.
Thx so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. Best wishes for a terrific week ahead. Until next time, aloha. Janet
My favourites are:
“The difference between PR and social media is that PR is about positioning, and social media is about becoming, being and improving.” – Chris Brogan, author of “Trust Agents”
“Twitter represents a collective collaboration that manifests our ability to unconsciously connect kindred voices through the experiences that move us. As such, Twitter is a human seismograph.” – Brian Solis, Principal of FutureWorks
Thank you for sharing these wonderful quotes with us!
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Petre, aloha. Thx so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. It is always such a pleasure to greet first time visitors.
Delighted that those quotes struck a responsive chord for you.
Petre, now that you have been here, I look forward to seeing you again in the not too distant future. Until then, aloha. Janet
“What is the ROI of your mom?”
Now that is profound. I must say.
Great quotes, Janet. Thanks for sharing them…:)
Mark
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Mark, aloha. That quote of Gary Vee’s is one of my absolute favorites. So often people get hung up on metrics and quantifying that they forget the big picture–it’s the old “not seeing the forest for the trees” again.
Mark, wishing you a magnificent day. Until later, aloha. Janet
Janet,
Thank you for this post. I’ll be sending out my “Media Muffins” again beginning soon, and I planned to highlight some social media quotes with a new format. I may refer back to your post for sources.
Always an inspiration…
~Keri
Keri, aloha. Please do as there are some great ones. Delighted to hear “Media Muffins” will be delivered again soon. They are always such tasty tidbits!
Best wishes for a terrific day, Keri. Until later, aloha. Janet
Janet,
Love the quotes. I watched that video with Gary V. With “What’s the ROI of your Mom”
I absolutely loved that quote from the first second I heard it. It sounds so wrong….but at the same time (particularly with his explanation) it makes so much sense.
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Steve, aloha. Like you, I have loved that quote from the first time I heard it. Sometimes we get so hung up on metrics and quantifying that we lost sight of the big pcitures; somewhat a “not seeing the forest for the trees” situation.
The title of the post that was returned when you commented is calling to me so I have to hop over to your blog to read and to comment. Look forward to reading what you have to say.
Best wishes for a terrific holiday and a Sizzling September. Aloha. Janet
Here is my quote, Janet (just remember you asked for it):
When sexting replaces actual sex, then I will believe that social media relationships have replaced real, face-to-face relationships. Get out from behind the screen and make your social media relationships something more.
Anthony, aloha. What a fantastic quote, Anthony; thx so much for sharing it.
By the way, I was so glad when we connected through 12Most because I have long admired your writing style. Your post you wrote quite some time ago for Escape Velocity entitled “Be Your Own Hero” is one of my most favorite posts ever. In fact, when I saw it I “cut and pasted” it into an e-mail and send it out far and wide. Anthony, that post resonated with so many people.
Wishing you a fun and festive holiday. So look forward to including your quote; it stirs and resonates. Until later, aloha. Janet
Thanks for the kind words, Janet. Especially about that post on MEV. I loved that post, and I am thrilled that someone else did, too!
I am enjoying the day off from one job, and killing it working on the others! Hope you are enjoying yours! Aloha!
Anthony
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I would have to say that my favorites are #5, #9 and #11. Yep, those stick out the most to me.
I also believe that the privacy issue all has to do with what you actually share with others. I mean if you don’t want people to know where you live, don’t put your address down or your phone number. Sure, people can look these things up online and locate you through other methods if they really want to but just don’t make that job that much easier for them, that’s all.
I love social media and I spend a lot of time there. I guess you could say that my “job” is building relationships and what better place to do that then social media right!
Thanks for sharing these quotes Janet, really enjoyed reading these.
Hope you are doing well today and having a very enjoyable afternoon. I’ll catch up with you again soon.
Adrienne
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Adrienne, aloha. No doubt about it, Adrienne, #5, #9 and #11 are a perfect fit with who you are. Love some of the phrasing. Gosh, remember when people collected bottle caps?
Privacy is huge. While common sense plays a big part, we always do have to be aware that fb, twitter and the like OWN those platforms so they can decide what info to give to others.
As I was telling Jayne the other day in my response to her comment, in my opinion the way you manage your time and effectiveness on social media is an example to us all.
Wishing you a glorious holiday. Until later, aloha. Janet
My favourite’s are #12 & #13 and I’d like to add this one:
“The hardest thing in the world to be is ourselves.” – Stephen Pressfield.
The biggest challenge I find with social media is establishing the balance between professional and personal. It’s what scares clients the most and what I struggle with as I work to build a personal brand.
Thank you for providing a week’s worth of inspiration.
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Ray, aloha. Welcome to my blog; it is always such a pleasure to greet first time visitors.
What a terrific quote from Stephen Pressfield. His books “The War of Art” and “Do the Work” are favorites of mine. Are you a fan of his also?
Ray, you are so right that it is a challenge to strike the correct balance between professional and personal. What I suspect, Ray, is that part of it is generational. Let’s face it, we grew up in a time where “authenticity” and “transparency” were definitely not the in buzzwords.
Glad to know I gave you some inspiration for the week. Wishing you a magnificent week ahead. Until next time, aloha. Janet
I’m a big fan of Stephen Pressfield. He’s my personal drill sergeant (albeit, artistic one) that keeps be moving forward when the “resistance” rears its ugly head.
Good point, Janet re generational issue.
Are we too “old” to be “open”? I would suggest that it’s also institutional. Businesses, including marketers, have PR chips embedded in them in school and are taught image is king.
Now image has been usurped by content and we’re finding that we can’t draw much of that in a shallow pool.
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Ray, aloha. While I don’t think we are too “old” to be “open,” it is definitely a shift in thinking for us–and a very conscious one at that.
Here is link to a post I wrote a while ago that you will find interesting because of the comments in response to the post:
http://www.janetcallaway.com/are-you-personally-impersonal-online-by-janet-callaway-the-natural-networker/
You’re right on the PR chip, Ray; it’s a tough one to reprogram. Until later, aloha. Janet
Get over yourself before you write.
Then when you write, you can transcend.
In transcendence, you connect your bubble to the ocean of human experience.
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Jane, aloha. Thx so much, Jane; that’s definitely a keeper. As bloggers, that’s so important for us to remember.
Thx for stopping by and sharing that great quote.
Best wishes for a terrific day. Until later, aloha. Janet
I have a social media quote for you
“Social Media is about being open, being a connector, being supportive and being yourself” ~ @mqtodd
Perfect, Michael. Thx so much. Michael, I so appreciate the introduction to the Thomas Power video. What terrific info; love ORS! If anyone is a master of it, Michael, it’s you!
Counting down the days until your TED talk. Best wishes for a magnificent week, my friend. Until later, aloha. Janet
Aloha Janet, number 12 has to be my favorite! What is the ROI of your Mom?!? Can’t always measure the impact of Social Media and you certainly can’t measure the impact of a mother. Love it!
Lisa, aloha. Thx so much for stopping by and voting for your favorite. That quote has been a favorite of mine ever since I first heard it.
Lisa, hope you are enjoying a wonderful and relaxing holiday. Best wishes for a terrific week ahead. Aloha. Janet
Hi Janet,
I loved all the quotes but my favorite is Gary Vaynerchuk’s! I read his books, very smart man indeed.
When I started blogging, all I cared about was the people, making connections and especially learning. Wherever I go, I keep on reading about klout, numbers and ranking. Might be somewhat important but my number one concern has stayed the same: the people. Get out there and meet interesting people! From my experience, the numbers will eventually go up but it’s nothing one should be focused on.
Now I forgot which link brought me to your blog (you commented somewhere and I liked your response, so I followed..). Love your blog
Franziska San Pedro
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Franziska, aloha. While I don’t know where you came from, I’m so glad that you are here and that you like what you see.
Frankziska, your actions were “right on” from the first. People do business with people they “know, like and trust” not with numbers or scores. Besides, if you have the time for it and the interest in doing, you can figure out how to game or beat most any system. What good does it do for you to have a high score if no one interacts with you?
Absolutely love the art that I saw when I took a quick peek at your blog. Look forward to seeing what you are sharing with us.
Thx so much for following the link and then commenting. Look forward to “getting to know you . . .”
Best wishes for a magnificent week. Until next time, aloha. Janet
Hi Janet,
Awesome list of quotes! I wish I had one to share. Social media is another part of the blogging experience to master, but we do need to be ourselves and realize that behind all the blogs and FB pages, etc. are just people interested in sharing information. Thanks!
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Cathy, aloha. That’s okay that you don’t have one to share. Now that you have this list, you will have some to share with others.
You’re so right, Cathy, it all comes down to that we are people sharing information with each other. The better we become at engaging with people, the better our online experience will be.
Thx so much for stopping by and commenting, Cathy. Best wishes for a fantastic week. Aloha. Janet
Aloha Janet. Your list of quotes is very thought-provoking. Here is one of my favorites, from The Tao of Twitter by Mark Shaefer:
“In an always-on, real-time, global world of business communications, the priority is on human interaction that leads to connections. Connections lead to awareness. Awareness leads to trust. Trust is the ultimate catalyst to business benefits.”
This book transformed by from a social media lurker to a true participant.
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Marianne, aloha. They are amazing in their diversity, aren’t they? They truly do make you think and say “hmmmm, do I agree with that?”
Thx so much for that great quote from Mark. “The Tao of Twitter” changed the twitter and social media experience for many people.
Delighted to see you, Marianne; hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday weekend.
Best wishes for a terrific week ahead. Until next time, aloha. Janet
Hi Janet,
What a spot on list of quotes here.
I like Darwin’s. Social media is continually changing. Those who change with it, and collaborate along the way become the most successful folks using SM.
Sharing. That one word sums it up. Sharing your time, sharing your energy, sharing your insight and most of all, sharing your FB wall, your twitter stream, your LinkenIn wall.
The more you give the more you get. This is true of both life and social media. Keep spreading the word for your friends, keep adding value to their posts with your comments, and everybody prospers.
Thanks for sharing your insight Janet!
RB
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Ryan, aloha. Knowing what a fan you are of quotes, it’s no surprise that you like these. It is amazing how Darwin’s quote is a perfect fit with social media, isn’t it? To me, it was the perfect ending quote.
Ryan, you are a master at giving, sharing and promoting. Not only are you everywhere, you make people feel welcome and good for having engaged with you. Hat tip.
Thx so much for stopping by and commenting, Ryan. Until next time, aloha. Janet
I’m a fan of #5. To me, this is target marketing. Or simply building relationships. For example: You are are a friend of mine and I enjoy reading what you have to say. If I were to add someone, it would the the same thing – I would try to add someone who is potentially interested in what I have to say.
I could care less about having a billion followers. Just ones that actually enjoy discussing the topics that I enjoy.
Jeez, I really butchered my typing. But I think you get the idea
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Brock, aloha. So well said. Getting to know you and watching you interact with others, I can see you putting #5 into practice. You meet, you engage and you build relationship. Brock, I am delighted that we connected because I love sharing thoughts, ideas and comments with you on each other’s posts.
You’re right, of course, if you have a billion followers and nothing in common with them. It also amazes me when people want to accumualte 1,000 followers a day. Good grief. How ridiculous is that?!
Brock, yes, I did get the idea and it’s terrific. Thx so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. Until later, aloha. Janet
Fab to read your post Janet!! As usual you are a wealth of awesomeness!! Here’s my favorite quote so far in my social media existence: I have never seen someday on a calendar ~ Carrie Wilkerson(@barefoot_exec) It makes me keep a focus on today and make sure each day I am reaching my highest potential! Thanks for letting me share Janet!
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Michelle, aloha. Thx so much, Michelle; delighted that you like it. Carrie’s right; I have yet to see a calendar with Someday on it.
Mahalo for adding this to my collection. Best wishes for a terrific week. Aloha. Janet
Hi Janet! Great post. My favourite is the last, by Darwin. Why? Because it transcends social media. Social media is temporary, a mechanism and an enabler of what is happening. We wont be talking about SM in the way we do now in 5 years time. Remember when the internet came along? It was all we could talk about – we even had people with ‘internet’ in their job titles. And, of course, we had the guru’s!
We will move on. What social media has done is brought to life the things that are innate in all of us, as Darwin points out, and it has brought them out of the personal setting where they have languished for years, out into the professional setting which is where the potential can really be realised.
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Like: 6, 8 and 13. I hope I live my life by these things. 4 makes me feel uncomfortable, for though I agree with the sentiment I’m never happy to see a gun, smoking or otherwise. Thanks for sharing these.
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Great quotes Janet.. I like the #5 quote, it simply stated in building relationships and connecting to other posts sharing thoughts and ideas.
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Mamie, aloha. So glad you liked them. #5 does say it, doesn’t it? To my way of thinking, connecting with people and sharing information is what’s important.
Best wishes for a terrific rest of the week. Aloha. Janet
Hi Janet,
This is my first visit to website and I should say that I really had a wonderful time reading your post especially this one. I never thought Charles Darwin’s quote would be eternal and could be used in just everything.
Hi Janet,
Awesome collection of social media quotes! Just think, 10 years ago you wouldn’t have been able to write this. Because the “BIG 3″ of the social networks didn’t even exist then. LinkedIn was founded in 2002, Facebook in 2004 and Twitter, founded in 2006, is just barely 5 years old. Imagine!
My favorite of the above has to be #2. How true!
Here’s one to put a smile on your face ….
“Facebook is the only place where it’s acceptable to talk to a wall.” ~Wehatequotes
Cheers, and have a great day!
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Hi Janet!
You’ve included some interesting quotes about social media. My favorites are:
“Quit counting fans, followers and blog subscribers like bottle caps. Think, instead, about what you’re hoping to achieve with and through the community that actually cares about what you’re doing.” – Amber Naslund, Social Media Today
“Whether something brings them joy or pain, when people share and engage in communities, they form bonds and relationships with others who acknowledge their situation.” – Liana Evans, from post on Search Engine Watch
“In the long history of humankind those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.” – Charles Darwin
My favorite aspect of blogging and social media is building community. In a community great things can be achieved that a single individual cannot hope to achieve alone.
I am grateful to be part of your community, Janet!
Chrysta
Chrysta Bairre recently posted..25 Inspirational Quotes For Great Living
Chrysta, aloha. With your love of quotes, I knew this post would appeal to you. As you can imagine, I chuckled to myself when I saw that your post contained uotes as well. Chrysta, we are so in sync.
In putting together these quotes, I wanted to show different perspectives.
If I were to count, Chrysta, since I also had a fair number of tweets telling me a preferred quote, I would say that Darwin quote was easily the favorite of most who read the post. Interesting, isn’t it?
Like you, I thoroughly enjoy the community building aspect of our blogging and am grateful that we are connected.
Best wishes for a terrific weekend. Until later, aloha. Janet
“Privacy is dead, and social media hold the smoking gun.” – Pete Cashmore, Mashable CEO – this quote stunned me the most because it is naturally true. That’s why I don’t use my personal info when signing up on social media sites. There’s a lot of cases of hacked accounts everywhere and they often use your account to sell something. However, the progress of social media is incredible and even Google respects the power of these sites. They even put some metrics of social media on their algorithm.
Great read indeed
Esmael, aloha. Welcome to my blog; it is always such a pleasure to greet first time visitors. Like you, I thought Pete Cashmore’s comment was stunning. Yet, as you say, it is true.
Several people have told me they use fake birthdays and/or addresses on the social media site. Esmael, that makes perfect sense.
Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. Best wishes for a terrific week. Aloha. Janet
Thanks for the warm welcome Janet
I will check out your blog for more online marketing tips. Keep us updated. Thanks!
Esmael, aloha. You’re so welcome. Do take the time to browse around. If there is anything in particular you want to let me know, just ask. If I have not written a post on the topic, perhaps I know another blogger who has and i will connect you. Until next time, aloha. Janet
I actually like the first quote a lot – it’s a very “take charge” mentality that I think more people should take, both in the realm of social media and just life in general!! I don’t really have any to add since there are so many you found already, but I definitely agree with most if not all of their perspectives.
~Lizzy
12. “What’s the ROI of your Mom?” Gary Vaynerchuk, Crush It, in response to the question “What’s the ROI of Social Media?” One of the wonderful quote which comes with emotion.