Comments on: Being Yourself

By: Lyman Reed

Lyman Reed — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:00:44 +0000

Steve,

You may not be a personal development blogger, but you’ve taught me more about personal growth and “being myself, dammit!” than many of those out there who say they are.

Thank you.

And btw… I’m digging the new design!

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:41:59 +0000

Yes, being yourself is important. If you write like other people write, than you have nothing special to be offered to your readers. They can find the similar post in any blog. But if we writing in our own style and prespective, reader will back to your blog because they couldn’t find anywhere what they want to read in your blog.

By: Robyn McMaster

Robyn McMaster — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:21:29 +0000

Hi Steve, diversity is what makes life fascinating. Part of the fun of the blogosphere is that there are so many views and ideas. If we were only to look at those who thought exactly the same as us, we would close ourselves off to amazing people who can teach us so much.

Like you, I’m on a great learning curve. It’s what keeps our brains alive and vibrant!

By: DanGTD

DanGTD — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:41:23 +0000

I also like this one: staying away from the watercooler gang.

You have to stop gossiping about what other people are doing in their lives, and instead focusing on what you can do with your own life.

By: Anthony Braden

Anthony Braden — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:41:23 +0000

I’m one of the new faces you’ve seen around here, and I’m pleased to have found you. I look forward to reading more in the future.

I particularly like the advice “Nobody cares. Do it for yourself.”

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:33:22 +0000

I totally agree and it's great to see someone wanting to be themselves and not follow along what everyone else is saying and doing. I've been reading a decorating book by Jill Butler called Create the Space You Deserve, and she talks about making your home a true reflection of yourself. I think her message applies to blogging as well and that your blog should be a true reflection of who you are and not what others think you should be.

By: Hubcaps

Hubcaps — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:50:53 +0000

staying away from the watercooler gang is the best advice

By: Dereck Coatney

Dereck Coatney — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:05:58 +0000

Outstanding. I sometimes fear any one of might change our characters when faced with enough insult and cynicism. Glad to hear the reinforcement to be yourself!

Dammit!

By: Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk

Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:52:35 +0000

Yep, I still remember my inner voice speaking to me the summer before I went off to Stanford University on a scholarship. It said, “They’ll never civilize me!” I was surprised at the sentiment, but that little voice sure was right.

By: Mark Dykeman

Mark Dykeman — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:26:23 +0000

Here here!