Comments on: Beware Of Recyclers

By: Carlos Miceli

Carlos Miceli — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:40:08 +0000

Yes, look at Seth, he’s a master of recycling. I also think that accepting that recycling will hae to be done at some point if you want to keep putting content out there, is a healthy decision. It doesn’t have to be that exhausting.

By: Carlos Miceli

Carlos Miceli — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:38:59 +0000

Ryan, David, thank you. I agree with both of you here. I unsubscribed from Dan’s blog and Chris’ as well, I’m convinced that I should spend my time elsewhere.

I’ll put a list with some of my fave blogs nowadays and send it to both of you, stay tuned. I wouldn’t mind if you send me yours in return

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:57:21 +0000

I think the most influential people know how to recycle. Maybe they had 1 or 2 new ideas (Facebook let’s say) which set them off and set them apart from everyone else. However, look at Facebook now. They’re recycling ideas from other social media properties like Twitter and Myspace. They were ingenious in doing this. They took the best from all the other (somewhat competitors) added to their own and still are maintaining their popularity and growth rate.

Great point, Carlos. I really like the idea of recycling and doing it well. We can’t be “new” with every single idea and thought, all the time. It’s exhausting and near impossible.

By: David Spinks

David Spinks — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:54:06 +0000

Ditto. I still read Chris Brogan’s blog, but I find myself breezing through his articles as I’ve either already heard him say it, or I’ve heard someone else say it. I have really been enjoying his newsletter though…which is weird because I never like newsletters.

What are some psych and philosophy blogs you’ve been reading? That’s the type of stuff I’m really interested in as well. So many applications to business if you know where to apply it.

Great post here Carlos.

By: Ryan Stephens

Ryan Stephens — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:23:03 +0000

I love this post because this is something that took me a long time to realize. There are people that I read religiously (see: Chris Brogan) when I first got started in social media, that I don’t necessarily get as much value from anymore. It’s rare I read Dan Schawbel anymore. He has great content, but I -get- personal branding now. It’s fun to see how my tastes have evolved and changed as I’ve progressed at a blogger.

I find now that I read a lot more psychology and philosophy and think about ways to apply that to business as opposed to reading social media and more pedestrian marketing articles.

Give me someone new Carlos. Who should I be reading right now that I’m not?

By: Tim Jahn

Tim Jahn — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:17:48 +0000

The most important part is realizing that recycling ideas isn’t always a bad thing, but it’s important to realize it for what it is. Like you said, there might be other audiences out there that don’t know the information yet.

Golden Carlos, this hits home for me!

By: Carlos Miceli

Carlos Miceli — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:17:02 +0000

Good addition, I agree Bethany. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.

By: Bethany Grabher

Bethany Grabher — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:33:09 +0000

A well-written (simple & rational) thought. Thanks!
My note/addition: The truly amazing move away from recycling and work on expanding ideas & developing new methods/thinking.