One of my friends asked me the other day what the purpose of Twitter is. And he stumped me. I hadn't really thought about it, and wasn't prepared to come up with an answer to his question.
I took a moment to think about it, and this is how I replied:
"Twitter can be completely useless to some, and super helpful for others."
I explained to him that I am still learning to use Twitter strategically myself, but from what I've learned it can be an extremely useful tool for businesses, organizations and anyone else who wants to get some publicity.
Facebook is a more personal form of social media and can be used by people to connect with friends. But, it too can be used as a media tool. Social media is a quick and easy way to get the word out to hundreds of people with one click.
From my personal experience, I see people use Facebook mostly to connect with friends and family through messages and photos. However, it is a convenient way to publicize events and groups. I see Twitter being used to connect people through news and links that they think others will appreciate. But, don't be fooled. Twitter is used multiple times within minutes by people who post utterly useless messages about their day-to-day activities. I am still unsure of how this is helpful to others within 140 characters.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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Books Can Change Your Life
If you're looking for the next book to put on your reading list, I have just the one! A few weeks ago, I sat down and read Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom.
It was an eye opening experience and I feel it really did change the way I look at life.
Many times I've heard Oprah and others say, "this book will change your life", and it has always seemed like a stretch to me. But, Tuesdays with Morrie proved me wrong. It was a fantastic book written by a sports journalist and his real life experience with Morrie, a wise man in his last days.
The book reminded me to appreciate the simple things in life, like watching the sunrise and taking a walk in the park. I would recommend everyone to sit down and take the time to read this short book of Morrie's teachings on life.
Albom also wrote other wonderful books, to check them out visit his website.
It was an eye opening experience and I feel it really did change the way I look at life.
Many times I've heard Oprah and others say, "this book will change your life", and it has always seemed like a stretch to me. But, Tuesdays with Morrie proved me wrong. It was a fantastic book written by a sports journalist and his real life experience with Morrie, a wise man in his last days.
The book reminded me to appreciate the simple things in life, like watching the sunrise and taking a walk in the park. I would recommend everyone to sit down and take the time to read this short book of Morrie's teachings on life.
Albom also wrote other wonderful books, to check them out visit his website.
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