Comments on: We 2.0 is better than Me 2.0

By: Simon Goh

Simon Goh — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:06:16 +0000

Thanks Mark and Tony for sharing your thoughts which I reflected upon in the context of the organisation, although we meant slightly differently for We 2.0.

I guess we’ve been taught to be nice to others since young and it’s a good chance for us to do that in a humanised 2.0 world. It’s much more rewarding when we help in the absence of reciprocity, although it does generally come

A weirdo like me don’t really care if people notice me, I just hope that I can make friends with like-minded, hardworking people with interesting ideas and opinions

And if you notice the number of “I” I’ve used in this comment, it’s just Me 2.0, and do you think many Me 2.0 makes up We 2.0?

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By: marc meyer

marc meyer — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:04:53 +0000

@ Tony, thanks for the heartfelt note on the post and I agree, Dan is providing an invaluable tool to those who need to work on their “brand” and I also agree that he does get it in regards to the altruistic nature of what social media is about. or should be about, and you know what? those that do get that, are the winners in the end.

By: Data Quality

Data Quality — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:35:35 +0000

I agree reciprocity is key in this social networking age, if people pay attention to your brand, you should definitely return the favor. Very well written.

By: Tony Faustino

Tony Faustino — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:45:35 +0000

Mr Meyer: I enjoyed reading your “We 2.0 is Better than Me 2.0″ blog post and its accompanying responses. I’m especially impressed that Dan Schawbel responded back to your post the same day.

I agree with your assessment that an altruistic philosophy and approach is far more fulfilling and the right way to lead one’s life. Yesterday, I invested significant time in assisting two close friends in their individual job searches after after recently being layed off. In that sense, I’d like to think I’m doing my part to “pay it forward.”

A careful and responsible balance is required in implementing the power of social media because of its ability to influence countless numbers. With this realization in place, it is my hope that the individuals or Me 2.0′s of the world will act for the benefit of the We 2.0s.

It is admirable that you acknowledge Mr. Schawbel’s Me 2.0 book valuable content in personal branding. I began reading his book this weekend and believe that I and many others who are trying to “reinvent” themselves through the power of social media will benefit tremendously. I’m a 43 year old marketing professional who’s fortunately still gamefully employed (knock on wood), and knows that my demographic would benefit tremendously from studying Mr. Schawbel’s book.

In closing, I think it’s only fair to point out that Mr. Schawbel just like Mr. Brogan provides free content for the benefit of others. Schawbel’s eBook on creating a blog to build one’s personal brand is incredibly helpful in teaching the important details/considerations in creating a successful blog. I’ve been studying it side-by-side with Me 2.0 to ensure I’m not missing a single, important detail.

My sincere thanks for your thought-provoking post,

Tony Faustino

By: marc meyer

marc meyer — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:08:04 +0000

@ecairn I love this line, “At the bottom of every brand, there’s a bond between people, between an organization and it’s market..to better serve it.”

By: marc meyer

marc meyer — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:03:32 +0000

Agree Dan, I think some get caught up in an inflated sense of self worth and importance courtesy of link juice. It may be what has aided in the rise of social media experts. Thanks for adding your voice to the topic.

By: Dan Schawbel

Dan Schawbel — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:46:39 +0000

Good post reflection here. We need to strike the perfect balance between self-promotion and giving value to other people. We can’t make money or succeed in life without the help/support of other people, but, at the same time, we need to let people know about our achievements and what we’re good at.