@Kolbin on twitter mentioned a post on the Blogstar Delusion. From blogger Rohit Bhargava:
This is the too common situation where a semi-famous blogger assumes that everyone has heard of him or her because they have legions of followers at events like SXSW and online. Of course, meeting people who have an outsized view of themselves is not unique to bloggers.
I have to say Rohit is right on… we tend to believe our own stories about success and influence. I had this experience many years ago. A bit full of myself, a friend of mine deflated my ego by mentioning his own circle of influence and substantial family history. Needless to say, I discovered that humility is a good characteristic to adopt. The “rules” according to Bhargava deserve some mention:
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Do not allow myself to suffer from blogstar delusions.
- Treat any blogger like a real person rather than a movie star.
- Interact with bloggers, regardless of Technorati rank, as peers.
- Avoid joining any group engaging in idolatry towards bloggers.
Removing ego from a discussion allows ideas to flow and knowledge to be transferred. Where else could these lessons be employed?
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