Share What You Know
We’ve done this before … Inspired each other with our thoughts — each expressed in 25 words.
It starts with ideas
clicking keys, words in text,
audio, images, and video
connecting like minds.
Then we find
we’re connecting
online and offline communities.
Would you add 25 words of your own?
The 25 Words of Social Media Wisdom Project
Will you accept my invitation to put 25 words of Social Media advice or wisdom into a blog post? Here’s how you might go about it.
- Look for some social media thing you see too much or too little of.
- Write a sentence about it.
- Count the words you have written.
- Edit the sentence until you have 25 words exactly. Notice how your idea changes as you edit and how your feelings change with each rewrite.
- Add a picture if you can.
- Post your 25 words on your blog by July 31st.
- Link back to this post or leave a link to your post in the comments section. I don’t want to miss yours when I compile all of them.
It will be my challenge to a creative way to connect all of the ideas together. In a giant “25 words of Social Media Wisdom” blog post, featuring what you wrote.
Are you in? Surely you have 25 words to spare for this one.
You might remember that we’ve done this before …
25 Words of Work / Life Wisdom
25 Words that Connect Us
–ME “Liz” Strauss
Work with Liz!!
Stacy Lukas (@damnredhead) says
July 28, 2009 at 7:36 PMThis sounds like a lot of fun. Count me in!
Suzanna Stinnett says
July 28, 2009 at 10:04 PMHere ya go! Lovely project.
http://cloudalchemy.blogspot.com/2009/07/25-words-toward-wiser-web.html
Hugs,
Suzanna
ME Liz Strauss says
July 29, 2009 at 8:13 PMSuzanna!
I read it! Bravo and Brilliant!
Tre ~ says
July 29, 2009 at 2:04 AMgolly woman you know how to get a yes outa me cuz you gave me the value up front and the how to and held my hand doin so thanks muchly. will give it a go and let ya know. 🙂
ME Liz Strauss says
July 29, 2009 at 8:13 PMTre~
You’ll know the real value when you do it! It’s so amazing to see how our thoughts change and grow when we care about every single word. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Karin H says
July 29, 2009 at 6:15 AMHi Liz
Of course “I follow” 😉
(Never sure if the trackbacks work, so here’s my contribution)
ME Liz Strauss says
July 29, 2009 at 8:12 PMI know Karin,
These days I don’t feel so sure that any links get back to where they should. The web doesn’t feel as connected anymore. heh heh
Julie says
July 29, 2009 at 12:42 PMHi Liz, Just in case the trackback doesn’t work, here’s mine:
http://blog.designwritecommunications.com/2009/07/pondering-social-media-in-25-words.html
ME Liz Strauss says
July 29, 2009 at 8:10 PMJulie!
Delighted you’re participating!!
MaryS says
July 29, 2009 at 1:11 PMYeah, I’m with Karin, not sure of my trackback skills — here’s my 25:
http://www.reimaginework.com/2009/07/28/social-media-its-relating-people/
(Hi Suzanna!)
ME Liz Strauss says
July 29, 2009 at 8:09 PMThanks, MaryS, Brilliant!!
Liz Hover says
July 29, 2009 at 2:21 PMAh my namesake! This is such a wonderful and creative idea. I’m so pleased to be able to contribute: http://www.lizhover.com/2009/07/25-words-of-social-media-wisdom/
Marianne Thomas says
July 29, 2009 at 10:27 PMLiz, I haven’t been by to visit your blog for a while; I was so pleased to see this invite for ideas.
Here’s my $0.02:
http://www.writer-mommy.com/2009/07/mere-words-empowered-25-words-of-social.html
Thanks so much for the chance to share here. Best to you!
Tim Tracey says
July 30, 2009 at 7:14 AMLiz –
Good idea – here is my 25 word submission… Errr … make that submissions.
http://yougottacall.blogspot.com/
– – Tim
Ike says
July 30, 2009 at 8:25 AMHow to be successful on Twitter: Be human. Be humane. Be yourself. Be interesting. Be brief. Share. Laugh. Listen. Learn. Repeat. That’s all you need.
Andi says
July 30, 2009 at 8:46 AMGreat topic, lots of interesting flavors. Here is mine: http://budurl.com/23mr
AppFail says
July 30, 2009 at 8:48 AMMy 25 words about social media
http://www.appfail.com/read/166/25-words-about-social-media/
Summer Huggins says
July 30, 2009 at 9:06 AMWhat a great writing challenge to complete over my morning coffee!
“When miles don’t matter, ideas are shared, problems solved; when people you might never meet cross your path, that’s when it is worth every second.”
Tracy Fox says
July 30, 2009 at 10:47 AMMy 25 words of wisdom: http://tinyurl.com/TLF25-words
Stacy Lukas (@damnredhead) says
July 30, 2009 at 11:45 AMI linked back to you but it doesn’t show a trackback. So here ya go: my 20 Words of Social Media Wisdom, with bonus Muppet goodness. 🙂
Stacy Lukas (@damnredhead) says
July 30, 2009 at 11:46 AMOOPS! How’s that for at typo? There are indeed 25 words, not 20. Not sure how that happened other than I need to proof my comments before posting.
Stacy Lukas (@damnredhead) says
July 30, 2009 at 11:47 AMOh screw it, I can’t type basic HTML without my coffee. Here: http://www.thatdamnredhead.net/2009/07/30/my-25-words-of-social-media-wisdom/
Joseph Crockett says
July 30, 2009 at 11:49 AMHi Liz, Here is my little 25 words. You can find it at
http://infosmak.blogspot.com/2009/07/25-words-of-social-media-wisdom-project.html
Dave Haber says
July 30, 2009 at 12:39 PMAuthenticity is the key to building trust and meaningful relationships between people and brands. To quote Brogan, “Sell ideas. Sell relationships. Sell love.” Pretty simple.
http://www.davehaber.ca/interactive-objectives-blog/2009/7/30/25-words-of-social-media-wisdom.html
Courtney says
July 30, 2009 at 1:57 PMI really enjoyed writing a contribution to this project. Great idea. It makes you really think.
My contribution: http://courtneychowning.com/25-words-of-social-media-wisdom/
Tim Tracey says
July 30, 2009 at 2:55 PMTo my fellow “25 Words…” posters,
I’m struck by how my contribution is much more mercenary than most of yours 🙂
My focus is helping small businesses succeed – and helping not-for-profits in the process.
Maybe this redeems me?
– – Tim
Claire says
July 30, 2009 at 3:19 PMThank you for this great opportunity!
Check out our contribution here:
http://www.hhbadvertising.com/blog/25-words-of-social-media-wisdom/
Jon Hardie says
July 30, 2009 at 4:45 PM25 words at my blog First Do No Harm
We are singing the same riff – Turn the Megaphone Around!
Regina Lark says
July 30, 2009 at 11:48 PMI love this idea. Here’s my contribution: http://aclearpath.blogspot.com/
jen says
July 31, 2009 at 12:21 AMHere are my 25 words of social media wisdom and a photo to go along with it:
http://www.jenx67.com/2009/07/twitter-wisdom-in-25-words.html
Tre ~ says
July 31, 2009 at 3:16 AMTwas fun! Thanks for helpin us all keep it real. Here’s my take: http://bit.ly/vsFjm
Lorraine Ball says
July 31, 2009 at 6:00 AMHere’s a link to mine. http://tinyurl.com/kkkomb
Jim Storer says
July 31, 2009 at 8:08 AMThanks for the nudge Liz. I’m in!
http://jimstorer.com/2009/07/31/25-words-of-social-media-wisdom/
Karen Putz says
July 31, 2009 at 8:45 AMThis was fun and allows me to share the value of Twitter to me:
http://deafmomworld.com/twitter-my-virtual-watercooler/
Tim Bursch says
July 31, 2009 at 6:41 PMIt’s all about people:
http://timbursch.com/25-words-of-social-media-wisdom/
:- )
Bob Jones says
July 31, 2009 at 7:50 PMwhoop-di-doo! Here are my 25 words for you Liz: http://bobjones.nl/liz-strauss-25-word-challenge/
Glenda Watson Hyatt says
July 31, 2009 at 8:18 PMGreat project, Liz!
My contribution: Social Media Empowers Otherwise Silenced Voices.
Jim McGee says
July 31, 2009 at 9:03 PMFun as always
http://www.mcgeesmusings.net/2009/07/31/25-words-on-social-media-wisdom/
Sheila Scarborough says
July 31, 2009 at 9:21 PMNothing like coming in under the wire! Thanks for letting us play at your house, Liz. 🙂
Another name for that whatsit thingamajig Web doohickey
Francie says
July 31, 2009 at 11:42 PMThought I did Trackback, but not seeing it. So please accept my link http://francies.wordpress.com/2009/08/01/social-media-wisdom/
Thanks for doing this exercise.
Rebecca E. Parsons/Cre8Tiva says
August 1, 2009 at 9:52 AMbeautiful challenge…here’s my contribution…
http://cre8tiva.blogspot.com/2009/07/25-words-of-social-media-wisdom.html
Avil Beckford says
August 1, 2009 at 3:30 PMGreat Challenge Liz. I am a day late but better late that never http://theinvisiblementor.com/2009/08/01/social-media-gives-voice-to-the-voiceless/
Mary Schaefer says
October 7, 2013 at 12:36 PMHi Liz. Toady I ran across my submission to your quest for advice on wisdom on social media from 2009. After reading my 25 words, I have to admit, not much has changed in my experience.
How about for you? How have things evolved?