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#128: Let’s Think About Social Media

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Social media. It’s something that can consume us if we’re not careful. Lately I’ve noticed that many people who I consider successful aren’t on social media as much as I am–Cal Newport, Seth Godin, Greg McKeown, and many more–and this has me thinking a lot about how I use it. I think I’ve gotten caught up in the habit of using it merely for promotion of some sort or maybe the idea that “people buy you before they buy the product”, but if the product is good, word of mouth is the marketing that takes over.
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Be Interesting and Up Your Social Media Presence

If you’re having trouble growing your social media following, it’s probably because you’ve become too bland. So the question you need to ask yourself is: In a world full of content, what is it that makes you and your content interesting? In order to document your life on social media and to begin growing your following at the same time, you must think of ways to keep your life interesting.

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If you’re noticing that readers or viewers are on the decline, it may be time to reevaluate the life you’re living, not necessarily what you’re doing with social media. In the end, remember that making life more fun is more important than your numbers. And when you follow this advice, make sure to take your phone and document it along the way, because people are sure to follow.

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Social Media, Business, and a Question

Social media sometimes gets a bad rap. You know what I’m talking about — “Get off social media, so you can get stuff done.” And while there is truth to this, and I have told people the same thing when they can’t seem to focus, social media is what connected me to my audience ten years ago when I began using social media. It actually still grows my life coaching business more than any other factor, so as you can imagine, I am extremely grateful for it. It is social media that leads people to send me emails, and emails help me connect with people on a personal level.

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