by joncook | Jul 1, 2015 | Platform Building, Writing
I started this blog five years ago today. I had no plans of becoming a writer. In fact, I hated English class all the way through college. My mom made me take a writing “intensive” in middle school, which I hated. I took a literature class during my senior...
by joncook | Jun 8, 2015 | Platform Building, Writing
How often should you share with your platform audience? Whether you’re a podcaster, blogger, speaker, writer, or any other type of platform builder, you probably wonder how often you should share your messages. Do I blog once a week? Three times? How often...
by joncook | Jul 1, 2014 | Everyday Life, Writing
Today marks four years I’ve been blogging. Some of the highlights: 70,000+ views 3,600+ shares 523 followers (and counting) And all while being a dude who blogs without ever wearing, or ever wanting to wear scarves, V-necks, guyliner, or skinny jeans. Blog,...
by joncook | Feb 20, 2013 | Creativity, Everyday Life, Writing
The last few months are a lesson to me about content creation: you can always produce more, but it may not always be better. Even the most creative person in the world has a tipping point for their creative juices. Mine have been running in the red for too long now....
by joncook | Jan 18, 2012 | Everyday Life, Purpose, The Blogosphere, Thinking, Writing
Over the past week I’ve been reminded again how brazen people can be when it comes to what they say online. I notice it each time I browse the comments sections on blogs, readers’ feedback on research journals, or news article discussions. It gets even...
by joncook | Dec 31, 2011 | Writing
It’s that time of year to share the top ten posts from 2011. These posts aren’t necessarily the top posts statistic-wise but they may also be posts that were the most shared by readers and the most commented on by readers as well. Sometimes I’m Peter...