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By: J.D. Meier

J.D. Meier — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:10:12 +0000

Really nice writeup.

Role models rock!

> you become the company you keep.
Good way to put it. I normally say, you become who you hang with.

The beauty of today’s Web 2.0, is easy access to mentors around the globe. Not everybody gets to be surrounded by rockstars, so they can be intentional about building their band of merry men online.

Social proof’s a powerful thing. Rather than luck into success (or not), you can do it by design.

J.D. Meier’s last blog post..Lessons Learned from Santa

By: Kimberly Ben

Kimberly Ben — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:05:22 +0000

I find that I must to do a periodic check of my network. Of course I check myself first to make sure I'm doing what I should and bringing value to the table. I want to surround with positive people who make things happen instead of sitting around waiting helplessly or complaining about everything that's wrong. Kimberly Ben's last blog post..A Freelancer's Quest for Self-Improvement

By: Amy Mommaerts - Mstudio2

Amy Mommaerts - Mstudio2 — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:14:15 +0000

Good post!
This is so true. It took me a long time to realize it, but the past year or so…I cleaned house. I let go of the people that were just shallow and those that wouldn’t help themselves (one can only offer to help or give help so many times before you become drained yourself).
In this process of letting myself be who I really am, I have found that some casual friends have become really good, supportive friends. Double bonus.

By: Janice Cartier

Janice Cartier — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:12:30 +0000

Dave,
Role models are especially important for survivors. I found solace in Santa Fe after the storm, being in the company of all those great eastern painters who went west to Taos. and the tradition they created. John Sloan, Marsden Hartley, Edward Hopper and an architect , John Gaw Meems. We were transplanted all for different reasons, some just temporarily so, and confronting a very strange and mysterious place and circumstances. An art movement was founded, the Santa Fe style of architecture born. ( Meems) It was helpful to me to see early on that very great things can begin when, hm, you may be thinking it is the end. Very helpful.

And James, lucky you, you ARE a role model with all that fearlessness that you actually can back up. Why do you think I chose you? (That and the understanding that goes with… and the awesome work you and Harry do.)

Great timing on this Dave. Thanks.

Janice Cartier’s last blog post..Santa Came Early

By: James Chartrand - Men with Pens

James Chartrand - Men with Pens — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:49:03 +0000

Peers also provide validation and confirmation of actions, which can further motivate survivors. For example, I survive by putting myself right out there, front and center. My actions are reinforced because people seem to enjoy that “never fear the fear” attitude I have, which only encourages me to step forth more.

In essence, I suppose that means other people help me be the leader I am.

Hm. Now I’m going to have to think about that.

James Chartrand – Men with Pens’s last blog post..Do You Have the Courage to Ask for Help?

By: KatFrench

KatFrench — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:52:13 +0000

Great post, and one experience has taught me holds a lot of truth. We rarely get “optimal” circumstances–but what we consider “optimal” situations actually often aren’t the optimal circumstances for promoting growth. Nobody likes adversity, but it can be a perfect metaphorical greenhouse.