Comments on: Social Networking: High School Revisited?

By: Turn Your Product Into A Country Club

Turn Your Product Into A Country Club — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:56:33 +0000

[...] desire to belong — but not just to belong to ANY group, but to belong to THE group of the coolest kids. It’s also linked to the human desire for recognition and [...]

By: Alexis

Alexis — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:50:52 +0000

Aw, thank you Kathleen! I’m not in social media to be cool, either. I do love finding interesting people and learning from them. And once in a while, I try very hard to help others out or share good stuff. See you around!

By: Kathleen K. O'Connor

Kathleen K. O'Connor — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:46:45 +0000

Glad I stopped by again! You’re on fire, Lexi.

I really like this post. I have felt ignored in social media, like I don’t matter. But at this point, I just don’t care! I know why I’m here, and it’s definitely not to be cool; it’s to build a successful business! So, I want to be sure that everything I do will help me reach that goal. I just watched your video. You’re very cute! :O)

By: Alexis

Alexis — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:42:21 +0000

Glad to see you here, Mike. Thanks for sharing the quote; it’s spot on!

By: Alexis

Alexis — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:41:43 +0000

Oh my gosh, you’re totally right Josh. “Success” in high school does not predict adult happiness. Even those who were academically successful aren’t necessarily successful adults now.
On another note, you’re more than 12 inches taller than I am, and neither of us blend in

By: Mike Korner

Mike Korner — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:31:26 +0000

Great post Lexi. Reminds me of a quote by Rosario Morales, “I am who I am. Take it or leave me alone.”

Thanks for the information in your newsletter today, too. Much appreciated!

By: Josh Hanagarne

Josh Hanagarne — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:29:11 +0000

Lexi, many of the kids that were cool in my High School are lame now. I wasn’t cool then, but I’m doing better now. It was impossible for me to blend in. I was already 6’5″ and had Tourette’s Syndrome during the awkward JR. High Years.

Nothing about having 25,000 Twitter followers would make my life better.

You’re a really good writer. Enjoy it!

By: Alexis

Alexis — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:57:22 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Courtney! Yeah, let’s not take these things too seriously. Let’s have fun!

By: Courtney

Courtney — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:55:12 +0000

What a great post Lexi! Much like in high school I’m finding myself with my head in my books (ie: client work) instead of out there having fun. This is a good reminder that social networking doesn’t have to be overkill. It can just be fun and breezy.

By: Alexis

Alexis — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:00:46 +0000

That’s the spirit, Catherine! We’ll always be seeking approval, but it’s good to remember that we can’t please or befriend everybody. Thanks for your comment!