Comments on: The dilemma of self-promotion

By: Daniel Greene

Daniel Greene — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:40:25 +0000

Thanks, Windy. And thanks, Paula, too (although I just got around to saying it).

By: Windy

Windy — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:34:50 +0000

I was looking at your blog cuz I like it. You know, there are times when people’s updates are kind of overdone, and I think we all succumb to overshare-itis on occasion (I posted my breast exam results, which may in fact be TMI, but in my defense I was trying to reming women to get checked). But IMO things like facebook are all about sharing your happy moments — and your achievements are some of the happiest, right? I think it’s possible for your happiness to come across to some people as bragging, but I think only by those who haven’t taken the risks you have in order to earn those achievements. Perhaps people who have taken those risks and not been able to achieve the same level of success might feel slightly…I don’t know, envious? But I doubt they’d really be anything other than happy for you, because they know exactly what went into your achievement. But keep in mind that, well, for example, I have more than two hundred fb friends, and I just can’t get in there to comment on every post (or even catch them all, even the ones you are proudest of). And some people read them and just aren’t big on the commenting thing. And some people only have fb to play games. Some people follow twitter as a one-way thing (I have a twitter and check it for grins and giggles but I NEVER tweet myself). So I guess my point, in a roundabout way, is that just because nobody gave you any feedback doesn’t mean they weren’t proud of you (I iz ) and even the few who are jealous are jealous of something real. You’re awesome. I have a hard time sometimes with the whole wanting recognition for my achievements, and I truly understand where you are coming from with the past and overcoming those feelings, believe me. But don’t forget that a well-lived life is the best revenge. You’re getting your revenge every day. I’m proud of ya, man.

By: Paula

Paula — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:24:40 +0000

Daniel, face it; you are simply brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous. Do not apologize for that. By acknowleging the above, you are not a bad person. On the contrary; you are cool! You make me smile when I see your youtube videos. I would like to press the “like” button when I watch them.

By: Daniel Greene

Daniel Greene — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:56:08 +0000

Wow, thanks for that response, Jack.

By: Jack

Jack — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:16:41 +0000

Well said Daniel. There are so many fine line, grey areas that we dance in all aspects of life. As usual you have given us all a deeper glimpse into who you are and your perspective of the world. Thanks for being so open. There are more people than you know learning from your leadership, experience and bravery to put your SELF out there. We are in a new age of communication. The words “facebook”, “blog”, “tweet” didn’t exist a few short years ago. With the flurry coming at us, we have to be selective. With this said, someone reading what may seem like a boastful post, must be genuinely interested in what is happening with you and your life. This, like any other media is a choice on the part of the reader. They are choosing to read your status or blog because they want to know where you are and what you are up to. Lending support in down times and celebrating with you in up times. Don’t stop, or even slow down. Carry the Daniel Greene flag proudly. If some don’t want to watch your parade, so be it. But others of us are watching you march, and cheering loudly.