Comments on: Is blogging for the introverted soul? http://broadcasting-brain.com/2008/06/26/is-blogging-for-the-introverted-soul/ Harvesting cognitive surplus for uncanny content Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:31:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: What brings us to social media? » Walker Media http://broadcasting-brain.com/2008/06/26/is-blogging-for-the-introverted-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-5223 What brings us to social media? » Walker Media Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:36:59 +0000 http://broadcasting-brain.com/?p=702#comment-5223 [...] doubt, at least in part, inspired by his comment, Mark shared his story detailing what attracted him (and keeps him coming back) to social media and I’m sure his [...] [...] doubt, at least in part, inspired by his comment, Mark shared his story detailing what attracted him (and keeps him coming back) to social media and I’m sure his [...]

]]> By: Social Media For The Soul — Social Media Mom http://broadcasting-brain.com/2008/06/26/is-blogging-for-the-introverted-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-2822 Social Media For The Soul — Social Media Mom Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:29:56 +0000 http://broadcasting-brain.com/?p=702#comment-2822 [...] been said that no man is an island unto himself……. “The magic of social media, if there is any, is simply in its ability to let [...] [...] been said that no man is an island unto himself……. “The magic of social media, if there is any, is simply in its ability to let [...]

]]> By: Confessions of an Introvert | SocialOnTheWeb http://broadcasting-brain.com/2008/06/26/is-blogging-for-the-introverted-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-2641 Confessions of an Introvert | SocialOnTheWeb Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:10:40 +0000 http://broadcasting-brain.com/?p=702#comment-2641 [...] day I read a very interesting post from Mark Dykeman’s Broadcasting Brain that asked “Is blogging for the introverted soul?” This subject hit very close to home for me, as I am the most introverted and shy person I [...] [...] day I read a very interesting post from Mark Dykeman’s Broadcasting Brain that asked “Is blogging for the introverted soul?” This subject hit very close to home for me, as I am the most introverted and shy person I [...]

]]> By: Colin Walker » What brings us to social media? http://broadcasting-brain.com/2008/06/26/is-blogging-for-the-introverted-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-2541 Colin Walker » What brings us to social media? Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:06:36 +0000 http://broadcasting-brain.com/?p=702#comment-2541 [...] doubt, at least in part, inspired by his comment, Mark shared his story detailing what attracted him (and keeps him coming back) to social media and I’m sure his [...] [...] doubt, at least in part, inspired by his comment, Mark shared his story detailing what attracted him (and keeps him coming back) to social media and I’m sure his [...]

]]> By: Mark Dykeman http://broadcasting-brain.com/2008/06/26/is-blogging-for-the-introverted-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-4749 Mark Dykeman Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:09:42 +0000 http://broadcasting-brain.com/?p=702#comment-4749 The thing us, many of us who have learned to function in the business world can do the live events, although we can be selective about the bits and pieces that we take in. I've attended different kinds of conferences and they can be fun, but if I need a bit of quiet time then I'll vanish for a bit, as needed. The thing us, many of us who have learned to function in the business world can do the live events, although we can be selective about the bits and pieces that we take in. I've attended different kinds of conferences and they can be fun, but if I need a bit of quiet time then I'll vanish for a bit, as needed.

]]> By: Michael Martine http://broadcasting-brain.com/2008/06/26/is-blogging-for-the-introverted-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-4748 Michael Martine Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:00:57 +0000 http://broadcasting-brain.com/?p=702#comment-4748 The web is a great way for introverts to interact in many ways, including some older methods like email and forums. In the physical world, it would be almost impossible to run a successful business and make good money as an introvert. You would have to deal with too many people (unless you're also just a crank, then you can be cranky and everyone expects it). But online, your interactions are mediated by the technology.<br><br>For introverts, attending live events is like getting dropped into ice-cold water. This is still an issue because a lot of high-quality networking and advancement happens at live events. The web is a great way for introverts to interact in many ways, including some older methods like email and forums. In the physical world, it would be almost impossible to run a successful business and make good money as an introvert. You would have to deal with too many people (unless you're also just a crank, then you can be cranky and everyone expects it). But online, your interactions are mediated by the technology.

For introverts, attending live events is like getting dropped into ice-cold water. This is still an issue because a lot of high-quality networking and advancement happens at live events.

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