Twitter — If Everyone is Following, Then Who is Leading?
I finally have to admit it.
I just don’t get Twitter.
There, I said it. And you know what?
I feel better.
It’s not that I don’t understand what Twitter is.
I just don’t get the point.
I consider myself a fairly bright guy. I graduated from college with a 3.8 cumulative average. I received a Ph.D. in Physiology at age 23. I’ve done a postdoctoral appointment at Harvard Medical School and I’ve worked at some of the best hospitals on the East Coast.
But the real purpose of Twitter? Nope, don’t get it.
Maybe its because I’ve watched all my Network Marketing friends spend hours upon hours following anyone and everyone they can find that may even remotely be interested in what they have to sell, hoping they will follow them back and then unfollowing them if they don’t. I hear these major proclamations of having reached 500, 1000, and even 1,000,000 followers.
I guess that’s good, but how can anyone listen to anything if they are following so many people?
I know I can’t, and I only follow 200 people. Even that is a challenge to me.
I know, I know… I can use Tweet Deck to segment my followers. I can use Tweet Later to automate my tweets. But why?
What’s the purpose?
I don’t go on Twitter with the purpose of buying something or joining another home business opportunity. I’m perfectly happy with the one I have. I don’t go on Twitter to hear the next best inspirational or motivational quote that is copied off the Internet. I am pretty motivated already.
Should I really be honest?
I go on Twitter for only a couple of reasons.
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First, to see what guys like Donald Trump, Robert Kiyosaki, and Mike Dillard (yes, Mike I am a follower) do on a daily basis. I’m curious.
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Second, I follow established people in my industry who I respect, not because I think they’ll be handing out any unique tidbits of knowledge (although they might), but more because I want to see what they consider important to post on Twitter.
So if the idea is to follow as many people on Twitter as possible, so they will follow you back, then it seems to me that everyone is following and no one is actually leading.
But I’ve discovered that I’m wrong. I think I’ve figured out who the leaders are on Twitter.
The leaders are the ones who follow the LEAST number of people. Check this out –
- The “real” Donald Trump — 2549 followers…. Following 2.
- Robert Kiyosaki — 10, 148 followers…. Following 9
- My favorite example…. Al Gore — 1,015,073 followers …. Following 8!
- And we all remember how Mike Dillard “purged” his follower list (a move I strongly agreed with).
The ultimate leader on Twitter? It must be Jay Kubassek.
Jay had to actually APPROVE me before I could follow him. Now he must be THE LEADER! (I say this tongue in cheek. Jay is, in fact, one of the strongest leaders I have had the pleasure of knowing).
In all seriousness folks, what’s the damn point!
Someone straighten me out here. Help me understand the real meaning and purpose of Twitter.
30 Tips in 30 Days: Day 4 — Develop Your “Millionaire Mindset”
For newbies to the Network Marketing industry, the sheer amount of new information to absorb can be very intimidating. After all, if you are marketing online you need to know about such things as paid and organic search, pay-per-click advertising, and the critical importance of keyword research.
And you need to consider using some of the free marketing techniques, the Web 2.0 methods such as blogging, MySpace, Facebook, and Squidoo, to name just a very few.
But before that… before ANY of that… you need to take a serious look at the SPACE BETWEEN YOUR EARS.
Why?
Because your mindset, WHAT YOU THINK AND HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT YOURSELF, will be the most important factor in determining the success of your new business.
If you don’t believe in yourself, if you’re not sure you can do this, if you are simply looking “not to fail”, your prospects will pick up on it. And they WILL move on.
Because if you don’t believe in yourself, you will not be attractive to anyone else. Think about it!
Who wants to join a team whose leader is wishy washy, unsure of themselves and the company they are representing? The answer is crystal clear: NOBODY!
So how do you gain this self confidence?
How do you develop this so-called “Millionaire Mindset?”
Some of it will come as you learn more about the industry, become proficient in various marketing methods, and become more comfortable in being a leader.
But you should also be gaining insights and inspirations from others.
Why? Quite simply, the qualities of leadership and mindset are what separates the top income earners and the “also rans” in this industry.
That is where Success Magazine comes in. As you being to develop your Marketing Library (and ALL the top leaders have a huge and extensive library collection), Success Magazine should be one of the very first additions, in my opinion.
Success Magazine has been around a long time, but the most recent version of the magazine was introduced last year by publisher Darren Hardy. For $30 per year, I get 12 issues delivered directly to my home. This may be the best $30 investment you will spend on your business.
My last post discussed investing your marketing dollars in education and training. Let this be your first investment in this very critical area of self improvement and developing the mindset of a leader and millionaire.
Let’s take a closer look at Success!
The contributing authors to Success Magazine are among the most famous in the industry, people like Jim Rohn, Ken Blanchard, Zig Ziglar, and Chris Widener, among others. Read them all, find out which one(s) resonate most with you, and then dive into their writings full force.
Each issue spotlights entrepreneurs from all walks of life and gives you their personal success story, their accomplishments, and most importantly, the steps they took to become the millionaire they are today. These stories are both inspirational and educational.
Reading these types of stories is the beginning of developing your Millionaire Mindset.
But Success offers a whole lot more.
A CD/DVD is included in each issue – recordings of current authors and archived conversations with the pillars of the Mindset and Self Improvement community. Imagine being able to listen to famous recordings by such giants as Napoleon Hill, Norman Vincent Peale, and Earl Nightengale.
You can also listen to and watch more contemporary authors such as Robert and Kim Kiyosaki, Ken Blanchard, and Timothy Ferris.
This CD/DVD alone is worth the price of the entire magazine subscription.
Take a look at the review I did on the very first issue of Success Magazine. It was outstanding. And each issue gets better and better. I can’t wait for it to be delivered each month.
You may be thinking that I must be getting an affiliate commission for promoting Success Magazine. I assure you this is not the case. I receive NO money for promoting this publication.
I have just seen the value of this investment and want to pass it on to you.
Whether or not you decide to subscribe, I urge you to go to Success.com and check out the extensive collection of free material they provide on their website. You can read online articles by various authors, and they have specialized channels in areas such as Business, Relationships. Wealth, Well-Being, and others.
It will be well worth your time. I promise.
I fully endorse Success.com and Success magazine for developing YOUR millionaire mindset. Start thinking like a leader and a success, and you will attract more members to your team than you can possibly imagine right now.
To your success, health, and happiness,
Bob
Curious about which business opportunity I chose as my primary income stream?
Update from the Wealth Masters International M2 Wealth Conference
Marriot Resort, Marco Island
Coming from you live from Marco Island, FL….. this is an update from the 7th Annual Wealth Masters International Wealth Conference.
First of all, the Marriot resort is INCREDIBLE — 5 stars all the way. The beaches are amazing and impeccable, temps in the high 70s, beautiful weather and luxury accomodations.
Rosemary came down a day early and just decompressed for the day…. pool, spa, workout room. We just totally relaxed for the first time in a long time.
As for the Conference….
Never… I repeat NEVER have I attended a conference more well timed than this one. With our economy tanking, federal bailouts, and my stock portfolio shrinking by the day, this information has never come at a better time.
Check out the lineup of speakers from today….
Wayne Allyn Root, Best Selling Author of Relentless kicked off the conference with a remarkably motivating story of how he defied the odds of becoming a national news anchor with no professional degree and eventually became the 2008 Libertarian Vice-Presidential nominee.
G. Edward Griffin, Author of The Creature from Jekyll Island. Griffin provided great insight in to the creation of the Federal Reserve, its effect on the banking system and how they equally control our economy.Mr. Chuck Butler, President of EverBank World Markets discussed currency trends of the United States Dollar and why we’ve seen a major deleveraging of assets since July 2008.Finally, Mike Maloney, President of GoldSilver.com and the precious metals advisor to Robert Kiyosaki, discussed the recent downturns in the economy, why they were occuring, and the contrasts between the value of gold and the American dollar.
Heading off to the Wealth Masters International M2 Wealth Conference
Rosemary and I are off a day early to beautiful Marco Island, FL to attend the Wealth Masters International M2 Wealth Conference. This is an event I have been waiting for. There will be financial experts who will FINALLY be able to explain to me just WHY it is that our economy is tanking.
Marco Island, FL
But even more important, we will receive a blueprint for getting out of this “recession” in the best possible financial footing.
Here is a description (provided by WMI) of who will be speaking at the M2 this weekend:
What The Next 3 Years Will Look Like For You And Everyone You Know…
A massive number of millionaires will be made during this very painful period, while sadly; millions will be made homeless as well. You don’t have to come to this m2. I’m not going to twist your arm. It’s your future, not mine, but I will say this… If you do come, it will be the most valuable 4 days of your life, and here’s why…
- You’ll meet Mr. G Edward Griffin. THE economic researcher that predicted this exact scenario well over a decade ago, and he’ll provide you with a specific game plan for the prepared.
- Robert Kiyosaki’s personal advisor on gold and silver, Mr. Mike Maloney, will be in attendance, and will teach you how to protect your money, and take advantage of the biggest “wealth transfer” in the history of mankind.
- Mr. Chuck Butler is one of the world’s most renowned economists, who has called the economy and stock markets moves each and every step of the way like a prophet. You’ll learn his step-by-step game plan that will help you make timely, wise, personal decisions that will help you protect your wealth and prosper immensely.
- These “three kings” will be joined by more than 15 world class experts in the areas of legacy building wealth creation opportunities, finance, real estate, credit, asset protection, wealth acceleration, personal success and empowerment, great health (naturally), and much, much, more.
- This is it. This is a time that will go down in history, and this is why WMI was created.
- This is why you’re a part of this group. Now is a time to be decisive. You can’t afford to sit on the sidelines and there are no “do-over’s”. You will most likely be wiped out unless you take control of your financial destiny, but as always, the choice is yours.
I’ll be checking after the event to let you know what I learned.
To your financial health!
Dr. Bob Clarke
http://wealthmastersprofessional.com
November 19, 2008, Cresskill, NJWealth Masters International M2 Wealth Conference
In my last post, I urged all my readers to strongly consider getting the financial education critical to surviving and thriving in today’s economy.
Today, I am turning over the stage to Mr. Kip Herriage, co-founder of Wealth Masters International. In my mind, Kip is one of the few people in this country who understands what is going on in today’s economic turmoil, how we got there, and what every person needs to do to protect themselves.
Why You Should Listen To Kip Herriage
On November 21-24, 2008, Wealth Masters International will be holding their semi-annual M2 Wealth Conference.
WMI’s M2 Conference allows one to take the foundation learned from the M1 Financial Education Program and APPLY IT to his/her financial circumstances (NOTE: You do NOT need to purchase the M1 Program to purchase tickets to the M2 Wealth Conference).
The results are amazing.
Here is what Kip Herriage had to say about the upcoming M2 Conference:
A massive number of millionaires will be made during this very painful period, while sadly; millions will be made homeless as well. You don’t have to come to this m2. I’m not going to twist your arm. It’s your future, not mine, but I will say this… If you do come, it will be the most valuable 4 days of your life, and here’s why…
You’ll meet Mr. G Edward Griffin. THE economic researcher that predicted this exact scenario well over a decade ago, and he’ll provide you with a specific game plan for the prepared
Robert Kiyosaki’s personal advisor on gold and silver, Mr. Mike Maloney, will be in attendance, and will teach you how to protect your money, and take advantage of the biggest “wealth transfer” in the history of mankind.
Mr. Chuck Butler is one of the world’s most renowned economists, who has called the economy and stock markets moves each and every step of the way like a prophet. You’ll learn his step-by-step game plan that will help you make timely, wise, personal decisions that will help you protect your wealth and prosper immensely.
This is it. This is a time that will go down in history, and this is why WMI was created.
This is why you’re a part of this group. Now is a time to be decisive. You can’t afford to sit on the sidelines and there are no “do-over’s”. You will most likely be wiped out unless you take control of your financial destiny, but as always, the choice is yours.
If you’re going to overcome this… If you’re ready to take responsibility for your freedom, prosperity, and your future, I expect to see you at the Marco Island m2.
To find out more information on the M2 Conference, go to the Wealth Masters International website, click on PRODUCTS, and choose the M2 Wealth Conference.
And while you’re there, check out the WMI Marketing Opportunity.
To your success!
Dr. Bob Clarke
October 30, 2008, Cresskill, NJ
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