Something happened today that 6 months ago would have seemed absurd. I am not going to get into it on a professional blog, but what I will do is share this lesson! Expect the best laid plan to go awry! Whether it is in business (social media project) or in your personal life, outside forces or changes in the wind will set you off course. You have two options:
- First- struggle to stay the course!
- Or ride the wave where it takes you
I have found that acceptance of the situation is the way towards righting the ship, while riding the wave will take both your professional life & personal life in exciting new areas. In many ways your social media project isn’t much different than your social life, it is up to you to pay attention to the signs, or in SM’s case- pay attention to the data and analytics. Kind of a nerdy metaphor- but it serves its purpose.
So when life or business throws you lemons/ unexpected challenges- expect it ahead of time, be honest and go with the flow. It makes getting back on track that much easier! Trust me!
Happy October 1st!
October 2nd, 2009 at 10:57 am
This post is so timely for me on both a personal and professional basis. It has been a hard lesson for me to learn, but the tsunami that crashed my life in a personal manner I have stopped trying to swim against and have begun to ride the tide. This has not only positively affected my personal life, but it has brought amazing things into my professional life. The changes are almost immediate when you do decide to Go With the Flow.