September 18, 2007 37 Comments

Why You Matter to Me

crowd Because it’s on my mind, I wanted to offer you a fairly brief, lightweight post to start the morning off with, but something that’s been poking at me asking to come out for the last several days. Being around all these great people at TechCrunch40 was a great way to remind me to post this, because I was lucky enough to spend time with a gaggle of amazing folks. So, here’s a thought: I’ll post a quick list of reasons why YOU matter to me.

  • Because you care about things.
  • Because you’re very smart.
  • Because you use your voice.
  • Because you have your eyes open, and are thinking about this all.
  • Because your comments and conversations and twitters and connections with me make for a relationship.
  • Because you answer my calls for help all the time.
  • Because you will show me how to grow and explore and develop, and re-imagine.
  • Because you are finding me business.
  • Because you care about the people *I* care about, and will reach out to help them.
  • Because your attention and feedback and participation spurs me on to write even better posts, make better media, etc.
  • Because you advise me often.
  • Because you’re the best, and you keep getting better, and that inspires me even more!

So thank you. Thanks for those of you who comment here, who bring the conversation to their blogs and podcast, but track back so we can find you and keep the dialog coming, and for those of you who are still lurking and haven’t found their comfort level to comment here, maybe just drop a quick “hi” into the comments to say howdy do, or “you’re welcome.”

You’re truly what keeps this all moving forward.

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  • http://www.all-podcast-secrets.com/external/audacity.html marshal sandler

    Your post is a true example the science of general semantics http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Korzybski
    Alfred Habdank Skarbek Korzybski was a philosopher and scientist born on July 3, 1879 in Warsaw, Congress Poland, Russian Empire and died on March 1, 1950, in Lakeville, Connecticut, U.S.. He is probably best-remembered for developing the theory of general semantics.

  • http://www.all-podcast-secrets.com/external/audacity.html marshal sandler

    Your post is a true example the science of general semantics http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Korzybski
    Alfred Habdank Skarbek Korzybski was a philosopher and scientist born on July 3, 1879 in Warsaw, Congress Poland, Russian Empire and died on March 1, 1950, in Lakeville, Connecticut, U.S.. He is probably best-remembered for developing the theory of general semantics.

  • http://www.all-podcast-secrets.com/external/audacity.html marshal sandler

    Your post is a true example the science of general semantics http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Korzybski
    Alfred Habdank Skarbek Korzybski was a philosopher and scientist born on July 3, 1879 in Warsaw, Congress Poland, Russian Empire and died on March 1, 1950, in Lakeville, Connecticut, U.S.. He is probably best-remembered for developing the theory of general semantics.

  • http://www.socialdays.com Jane Quigley

    Back at you. You’ve inspired me to step up and explore new ways of communicating. Of using the tools I already had to make me better and stronger at what I do. And to have fun doing it.

  • http://www.socialdays.com Jane Quigley

    Back at you. You’ve inspired me to step up and explore new ways of communicating. Of using the tools I already had to make me better and stronger at what I do. And to have fun doing it.

  • http://www.socialdays.com Jane Quigley

    Back at you. You’ve inspired me to step up and explore new ways of communicating. Of using the tools I already had to make me better and stronger at what I do. And to have fun doing it.

  • http://www.socialdays.com Jane Quigley

    Back at you. You’ve inspired me to step up and explore new ways of communicating. Of using the tools I already had to make me better and stronger at what I do. And to have fun doing it.

  • http://ideamatt.blogspot.com/ Matthew Cornell

    Hey, I’m on the gratitude wavelength as well [1]!
    That goes both ways, Chris. I appreciate your pushing where media is, and where it should go, and your openness to share where *you* are. Also, your posts are always stimulating.

    [1] So a bloke with a broken thumb walks into a bar…
    http://ideamatt.blogspot.com/2007/09/so-bloke-with-broken-thumb-walks-into.html

  • http://ideamatt.blogspot.com/ Matthew Cornell

    Hey, I’m on the gratitude wavelength as well [1]!
    That goes both ways, Chris. I appreciate your pushing where media is, and where it should go, and your openness to share where *you* are. Also, your posts are always stimulating.

    [1] So a bloke with a broken thumb walks into a bar…
    http://ideamatt.blogspot.com/2007/09/so-bloke-with-broken-thumb-walks-into.html

  • http://ideamatt.blogspot.com/ Matthew Cornell

    Hey, I’m on the gratitude wavelength as well [1]!
    That goes both ways, Chris. I appreciate your pushing where media is, and where it should go, and your openness to share where *you* are. Also, your posts are always stimulating.

    [1] So a bloke with a broken thumb walks into a bar…
    http://ideamatt.blogspot.com/2007/09/so-bloke-with-broken-thumb-walks-into.html

  • http://ideamatt.blogspot.com/ Matthew Cornell

    Hey, I’m on the gratitude wavelength as well [1]!
    That goes both ways, Chris. I appreciate your pushing where media is, and where it should go, and your openness to share where *you* are. Also, your posts are always stimulating.

    [1] So a bloke with a broken thumb walks into a bar…
    http://ideamatt.blogspot.com/2007/09/so-bloke-with-broken-thumb-walks-into.html

  • http://rickmahn.com Rick Mahn

    I’m also glad to have made an aquaintence with you online. Your ability to engage has helped me to come out of my shell and participate more than I had thought I could.

    I have a ways to go, and am having trouble finding ideas at the moment, but really appreciate all the work you do to bring the most out of the social space on the web.

    Rick

  • http://rickmahn.com Rick Mahn

    I’m also glad to have made an aquaintence with you online. Your ability to engage has helped me to come out of my shell and participate more than I had thought I could.

    I have a ways to go, and am having trouble finding ideas at the moment, but really appreciate all the work you do to bring the most out of the social space on the web.

    Rick

  • http://rickmahn.com Rick Mahn

    I’m also glad to have made an aquaintence with you online. Your ability to engage has helped me to come out of my shell and participate more than I had thought I could.

    I have a ways to go, and am having trouble finding ideas at the moment, but really appreciate all the work you do to bring the most out of the social space on the web.

    Rick

  • http://rickmahn.com Rick Mahn

    I’m also glad to have made an aquaintence with you online. Your ability to engage has helped me to come out of my shell and participate more than I had thought I could.

    I have a ways to go, and am having trouble finding ideas at the moment, but really appreciate all the work you do to bring the most out of the social space on the web.

    Rick

  • http://www.theuntitledjustinadamsproject.com/ Justin

    You’re welcome….wait, I haven’t commented here in like months….Do I still count? I don’t

  • http://www.theuntitledjustinadamsproject.com/ Justin

    You’re welcome….wait, I haven’t commented here in like months….Do I still count? I don’t

  • http://www.theuntitledjustinadamsproject.com/ Justin

    You’re welcome….wait, I haven’t commented here in like months….Do I still count? I don’t

  • http://www.theuntitledjustinadamsproject.com/ Justin

    You’re welcome….wait, I haven’t commented here in like months….Do I still count? I don’t

  • http://www.ganconference.com Anthony Russo

    Hi Chris, and others,

    I’m a new subscriber to the site and really appreciate the writing style and sincerity in the posts. I’ll be commenting more often.

    Anthony Russo
    Great America Networks Conferencing
    arusso@ganconference.com
    http://www.ganconference.com

  • http://www.ganconference.com Anthony Russo

    Hi Chris, and others,

    I’m a new subscriber to the site and really appreciate the writing style and sincerity in the posts. I’ll be commenting more often.

    Anthony Russo
    Great America Networks Conferencing
    arusso@ganconference.com
    http://www.ganconference.com

  • http://www.ganconference.com Anthony Russo

    Hi Chris, and others,

    I’m a new subscriber to the site and really appreciate the writing style and sincerity in the posts. I’ll be commenting more often.

    Anthony Russo
    Great America Networks Conferencing
    arusso@ganconference.com
    http://www.ganconference.com

  • http://www.ganconference.com Anthony Russo

    Hi Chris, and others,

    I’m a new subscriber to the site and really appreciate the writing style and sincerity in the posts. I’ll be commenting more often.

    Anthony Russo
    Great America Networks Conferencing
    arusso@ganconference.com
    http://www.ganconference.com

  • Jeff Glasson

    I’m finding inspiration and motivation in every post. Its pushing me to continually try and step up to be part of the conversation. Thank you and you’re welcome…!

  • Jeff Glasson

    I’m finding inspiration and motivation in every post. Its pushing me to continually try and step up to be part of the conversation. Thank you and you’re welcome…!

  • Jeff Glasson

    I’m finding inspiration and motivation in every post. Its pushing me to continually try and step up to be part of the conversation. Thank you and you’re welcome…!

  • Jeff Glasson

    I’m finding inspiration and motivation in every post. Its pushing me to continually try and step up to be part of the conversation. Thank you and you’re welcome…!

  • Dave Beaudouin

    Jeez, Chris, thank you!

  • Dave Beaudouin

    Jeez, Chris, thank you!

  • Dave Beaudouin

    Jeez, Chris, thank you!

  • Dave Beaudouin

    Jeez, Chris, thank you!

  • http://www.thodla.com Dorai Thodla

    Chris,
    I am glad I found your blog. My intro to you was through your other blog post “100 ideas…” but this one is a gem.

    It reflects a lot of what I think about when I blog and read blogs and comments. It is amazing how great people are sharing information, links, suggestions, advice.

    Every day I discover a wealth of information from Digg, Slashdot and del.icio.us.

    Again, Thank you, my friend. You made my day today.

    Dorai

  • http://www.thodla.com Dorai Thodla

    Chris,
    I am glad I found your blog. My intro to you was through your other blog post “100 ideas…” but this one is a gem.

    It reflects a lot of what I think about when I blog and read blogs and comments. It is amazing how great people are sharing information, links, suggestions, advice.

    Every day I discover a wealth of information from Digg, Slashdot and del.icio.us.

    Again, Thank you, my friend. You made my day today.

    Dorai

  • http://www.thodla.com Dorai Thodla

    Chris,
    I am glad I found your blog. My intro to you was through your other blog post “100 ideas…” but this one is a gem.

    It reflects a lot of what I think about when I blog and read blogs and comments. It is amazing how great people are sharing information, links, suggestions, advice.

    Every day I discover a wealth of information from Digg, Slashdot and del.icio.us.

    Again, Thank you, my friend. You made my day today.

    Dorai

  • http://www.thodla.com Dorai Thodla

    Chris,
    I am glad I found your blog. My intro to you was through your other blog post “100 ideas…” but this one is a gem.

    It reflects a lot of what I think about when I blog and read blogs and comments. It is amazing how great people are sharing information, links, suggestions, advice.

    Every day I discover a wealth of information from Digg, Slashdot and del.icio.us.

    Again, Thank you, my friend. You made my day today.

    Dorai

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    Chris, the problem is that I might be in love with you.
    No really.

    We are going to have to deal with this.

    You can start by following me on Twiiter. @nancimurdock

    Maybe we can work it out there, but if not, I'm afraid we might consider counseling.

    There just shouldn't be someone on the internet that is this kind and generous.

    Hoping we can figure this out (because I am actually technically happily married..)

    - Nanci

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