Just for the month of May lets limit the amount of snarky comments put out on a daily basis. Think before you type and just imagine what negative effects these comments can have on someone. Let's try this and believe me you'll feel a whole lot better with the end result. Let's give it a try, one month, if you don't like it you can go back to your regular self, no quesitons asked. Deal?
The reason I bring this up here at GetBig is there have been many high profile stories in the news about everything from children finding out about their parents’ divorce by reading their mother’s Facebook profile (yes, real story) to job seekers losing their opportunity based on the negative things they “tweeted” about their interview on Twitter. So the first points to consider are to not only think before you write, but also make sure that what you are writing you don’t mind everyone seeing. I understand here at GetBig it seems like a "free-for all" but here's the thing, IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE! When you want to share your point-0f-view, do it in a productive professional manner. Remembering that this is a public forum, watch your words. If you don’t agree, don’t just say that. Make a case, share your wisdom and experience. By engaging with others (especially if the person you are interacting with has a large following like the "King of GetBig") you have a prime opportunity to grow your own online visibility. The point is that you want to build your reputation, not tarnish it.
This is a call to action for all GetBiggers. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying you shouldn’t have your say. Opinions are crucial in the social media space. My point is to make your contributions online productive and aligned with your professional acumen. This will help you build a strong, credible profile and help you grow within the GetBig community. Being negative and antagonistic isn’t the answer. Limit the snarkiness and negative posts for one month and see what happens...we can do this!!!!
MAY IS STAY POSITIVE MONTH
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