Interesting talk by Evan Williams of Twitter at the TED Conference where he talks about the unexpected uses of Twitter. The success of Twitter has been chronicled as it has hit the mainstream media. At this point in my life I couldn’t imagine going through the day without my laptop or blackberry to check the pulse of the world through the eyes of the Twitter community.What grabbed me the most about his talk was the fact that Twitter started off as a side project. The first word that comes to mind after watching the video is the word GRUSTLE.
GRUSTLE is the combination of a daily Grind (job) and a Hustle (your passion) and most people are caught between the two. Most peoples side project is their passion, which I believe fuels their success.
The average person is one side project away from their greatness. What side project are you working on?
I’ve been working on developing/building my personal brand as a Thought Catalyst and freelancer.
I’ve devoted the last 2 years to a lot of reading, studying, vision-casting, networking, and partnering with people that are all linked to my DNA. I know that what I’m building now will be of relevance when my generation of peers are leading this nation’s businesses, organizations, and churches.
I’m placing myself in a position to add value to my peers in the upcoming years.
Future Value!
Antwon DavisMarch 5th, 2009 at 1:32 am