Often there’s times when you’re thinking – how did I do that! Or why did I do that… or, why didn’t I realise or see that!?! – often, we spend too much time thinking about what’s happened. Don’t be harsh on yourself – take it as a lesson….
So, Don’t be so hard on yourself…
You may have noticed… I’ve been writing this blog for a while. In fact, it’s nearly a year and a half! Crazy… right?!Â
Numbers (of visitors and readers) has gone up… and some months, it came down… especially over Christmas – maybe your pigs in blankets were more important…
Replies and comments were a many on some posts… nothing for several weeks.
But what I did notice… is who has supported me.Â
That’s right. I’ve seen those who ‘like’ my posts. There’s those who share. There’s some who even retweet!Â
And for that – I’d like to say a huge Thank You! – You’re awesome!
But all of this got me thinking… and I recently saw, a post about how friends and family should support each other. And I agree…
We see a lot from Celebs. Let’s be honest – a nice photo on Insta can get several thousands of likes… but do you like your friends post… someone who maybe starting a business or who may have an idea they want to pursue!Â
A good friend…. who works for a rival drinks company to the one I work for, recently shared one of my blog posts on LinkedIn. He also tagged me in a post of his… and I commented and liked.Â
Friends do that.Â
Support each other.Â
Not just friends. Family. Colleagues. Well-wishers. Anyone… can support those just starting off…. because remember….Â
With social media being so big… use the means you can. Help each other grow. Buy your friends products.Â
If they’re no good – provide them feedback. Let them know your thoughts. So they can improve. If you think you could help them… help them! It could be design… it could be making… it could be marketing…. it could be logistics….Â
It’s all about support. And collaboration.Â
I used to talk at many conferences… but I’ll be totally honest, I don’t have much time now. Hence why I tend to share a lot of my thoughts on this blog.
However, I’ve been tempted to come and talk with some friends at the Nottingham Trent University on Wednesday 13th June.
That’s right – I did say friends… A good friend of mine, Shane Matthews will be flying in from the States.
For those wondering who Shane Matthews is… well, a) he’s a good friend of mine who resides in Atlanta, GA… b) invented the Nerf Gun and c) has a lab at Georgia Tech where he’s always working on something quite unreal!
Yep… point b), he co-founded/invented the nerf gun!! – It was many many moons ago… he had a few ideas… went through a few iterations… and if I carry on telling the story, I’ll spoil it for those coming to hear him.
Along with Shane, is another friend of mine, Leigh. Leigh Davidson didn’t invent anything… however, he’s one of the most knowledgeable guys around who knows everything there is about Augmented Reality.
So much so… he used to work for an AR startup, which got sold for $40m!!!
He’s a busy chap, but taking time out of this diary to come and talk to folk about AR and his experience.
There’ll also be Andrea, who works for Fujitsu… sharing her thoughts on Account based marketing – as she knows a thing or two about marketing!
So… looks like to be a fabulous event! – I believe there’s a few tickets & spaces remaining… interested in coming? – then register yourself and either  drive up the M1… fly into East Midlands… catch the train to Nottingham… and immerse yourself into what will truly be… a wonderful afternoon.
Oh, here’s a link to the event – https://www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/events/events/2018/06/ignite-your-innovation go on… ignite, your innovation!