This makes so much sense to me. My latest blog project is simply a reflection of my particular viewing habits and I don't want or need to make it anything else. A whole lot of people don't dig what I'm doing, but there are a few who do.
Absolutely. On a basic level I also do not want to work for everybody. There are some whose views I have no interest in promoting. So if being outspoken about what is important to me screens out those who may not be a good fit, it is all the better for me. And for them. I do not need a client to agree with me. I appreciate that they have their own views. And if they hire me even though my views may differ, it informs me about who they are, and I can respect that.
Of course speaking one's mind is different than being an online bully. If I left an internet trail of passionate ugliness - no matter how well intended - I can't see that as being helpful to one's online rep. But a consistent pattern of smart, rational, passion for what is right, what is kind, and an awareness of the point of view of others... civility... I am quite comfortable with that wake behind my internet travels. There is no need to cater my views to those I do not wish to work for.
"I do not need a client to agree with me. I appreciate that they have their own views. And if they hire me even though my views may differ, it informs me about who they are, and I can respect that."
I should have mentioned this point, it's such a good one. I don't expect very many people to agree with every position I hold...and I too can appreciate if someone wants to work with someone who's on a slightly different page than them to bring them alternate perspective.
This makes so much sense to me. My latest blog project is simply a reflection of my particular viewing habits and I don't want or need to make it anything else. A whole lot of people don't dig what I'm doing, but there are a few who do.
And that’s who it’s for!
Absolutely. On a basic level I also do not want to work for everybody. There are some whose views I have no interest in promoting. So if being outspoken about what is important to me screens out those who may not be a good fit, it is all the better for me. And for them. I do not need a client to agree with me. I appreciate that they have their own views. And if they hire me even though my views may differ, it informs me about who they are, and I can respect that.
Of course speaking one's mind is different than being an online bully. If I left an internet trail of passionate ugliness - no matter how well intended - I can't see that as being helpful to one's online rep. But a consistent pattern of smart, rational, passion for what is right, what is kind, and an awareness of the point of view of others... civility... I am quite comfortable with that wake behind my internet travels. There is no need to cater my views to those I do not wish to work for.
"I do not need a client to agree with me. I appreciate that they have their own views. And if they hire me even though my views may differ, it informs me about who they are, and I can respect that."
I should have mentioned this point, it's such a good one. I don't expect very many people to agree with every position I hold...and I too can appreciate if someone wants to work with someone who's on a slightly different page than them to bring them alternate perspective.