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I’ll admit I read a few self improvement blogs. One of my favorites is Dumb Little Man, and not just because men are dumb. Just kidding guys. The site has multiple authors and just really great articles, with over 58,000 subscribers I’m not alone with my opinion.
I recently read Gain by Giving: How to Live A Good Life, and I was really impressed. This is what struck a chord with me:
Your value is based on who you are; the unique you who possesses unique talents. Only when we give our unique value away do we attain what is most valuable…A Good Life. The purpose of our unique value is not to hoard it, but to share it, and only in sharing it will we feel valued. Here are six simple things you can share that will help you live A Good Life:
Everyday, share what is unique about you. Kindly, generously, share your opinions and ideas. Be truthful, honest and willing. Smile and be optimistic about your gifts. Give of yourself so others can gain. Do it everyday, with every encounter. At the end of the day, reflect on what you did and what made you feel the best about yourself. That will be your clue about what you do and how you live tomorrow. Enriching another’s life with your unique gift is living A Good Life…however and wherever that manifests itself.
I know from my personal experience the people I value are those that aren’t afraid to share their opinion. Nothing is more annoying than people who are secretive, or afraid to have an original thought, or just feel they have to remain neutral at the cost of being their own person and having originality.
We are all unique, and sharing that uniqueness is a gift we can all give. So, thanks Dumb Little Man, I guess you’re not that dumb after all.
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Sheila | Apr 10, 2008 | Reply
Very nice, encouraging post, Emma! From a blogging standpoint, I’ve been trying to let my personality come out more and more recently and I’m starting to see a correlation in increased stats. It could just be a coincidence. I don’t know, but at least I’m having even more fun with it.
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Emma | Apr 10, 2008 | Reply
I think that’s a good strategy, my favorite blogs are the ones with personality. In fact I even unsubscribed from some of the larger popular blogs because of the boring authors lack of personality.
Internet Marketing Joy | Apr 11, 2008 | Reply
It’s a very helpful and informative post..^^ although the little man looks a bit creepy..^^ but still a great read!
Thanks for sharing Emma!
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Bloggrrl | Apr 19, 2008 | Reply
You just make me feel really valued…
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Bloggrrl | Apr 19, 2008 | Reply
You just made me feel really valued…
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Emma | Apr 19, 2008 | Reply
You’re such a smart @ss.
Seth | Apr 20, 2008 | Reply
haha nice picture buddy.
Nishu | May 2, 2008 | Reply
now I understand people think I am enigmatic .. I don’t have opinions on stuff :-/ .. or I am just scared to talk about stuff I don’t like or I don’t know about
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bobblehead dolls | May 4, 2008 | Reply
It looks like bobblehead doll, yeahhhhhhhhhh!
eagle mountain utah | May 30, 2008 | Reply
Thank’s for sharing Emma! it is really great to read.