It has been a while that I've been asked by my friends and colleagues that why I waste my time in updating blog, using LinkedIn, tweeting, using Facebook, and other social media tools. They strongly believe (since they are hardcore techies) that it’s a waste of time and there are no results out of it. I face this question almost daily in different ways and every time I give them same answer.
Today, I came across an article from Alok Kejriwal, who actually answered these questions in a best possible way. He clubbed all his answers as conspiracy of RAVAN (pretty much inspired from Ravan, an ancient King of Lanka, currently known as Srilanka).
I was so overwhelmed to read his answer that I couldn’t stop myself and re-posting his conspiracy (err...Ravan’s) to my own blog, with few changes and his permission :)
Below is the interesting RAVAN Conspiracy:
I was so overwhelmed to read his answer that I couldn’t stop myself and re-posting his conspiracy (err...Ravan’s) to my own blog, with few changes and his permission :)
Below is the interesting RAVAN Conspiracy:
 |
| Ravan |
R - Reality
Facebook, Twitter is REALITY. Alok gave his own example based on his vast network, however for me – I faced this reality when few of my contact have reached me out to help them in something. I remember getting lot of calls looking for my expertise through my blog, LinkedIn profile etc.
We go to ANY CITY in the world and we can have a real friend to MEET - with whom we can share some background, post etc. Don’t you think it’s a huge thing?
Facebook, Twitter is REALITY. Alok gave his own example based on his vast network, however for me – I faced this reality when few of my contact have reached me out to help them in something. I remember getting lot of calls looking for my expertise through my blog, LinkedIn profile etc.
We go to ANY CITY in the world and we can have a real friend to MEET - with whom we can share some background, post etc. Don’t you think it’s a huge thing?
A - Ask
Personally, these social tools have been very useful in getting answers on any topic, no matter how stupid you perceive it is. No matter what you ask, there is an answer available to it. It opens a window wherein you don’t feel shy and have power to ask anything – Kind of RTI (Right to Information) stuff. You get connected to industry experts, get new ideas etc.
The more open you are, more information you can collect and share. After all, this is what we need to grow.
Personally, these social tools have been very useful in getting answers on any topic, no matter how stupid you perceive it is. No matter what you ask, there is an answer available to it. It opens a window wherein you don’t feel shy and have power to ask anything – Kind of RTI (Right to Information) stuff. You get connected to industry experts, get new ideas etc.
The more open you are, more information you can collect and share. After all, this is what we need to grow.
V - Voice
Social Networks are our VOICE. You can share what you know, what you think with everyone. I have seen many people looking for answers on many topics which I am aware of and based on my experience I can say that there is no single forum where you can get them. I know using these tools, I can help these people to understand what they are looking for – after all what could be better than that if you can help someone with your knowledge when it’s required.
Take a current example – Mr. Anna and our civil society was able to create awareness using these tools only. Mango man (aam aadmi – general public) was able to share their voice through it.
Social Networks are our VOICE. You can share what you know, what you think with everyone. I have seen many people looking for answers on many topics which I am aware of and based on my experience I can say that there is no single forum where you can get them. I know using these tools, I can help these people to understand what they are looking for – after all what could be better than that if you can help someone with your knowledge when it’s required.
Take a current example – Mr. Anna and our civil society was able to create awareness using these tools only. Mango man (aam aadmi – general public) was able to share their voice through it.
A - AWARE
Same example which I quoted above, Anna team was able to create awareness on Lokpal bill issue through social median networks. General public was not even aware of that bill, but in a short span – entire India was aware of it.
These tools create awareness; however it depends on what you seek. Alok has wisely quoted that We SEEK to be AWARE.
We spend maximum time in office or at home, our social connections are not the only source wherein we can be Aware of things going on outside our 4 walls.
Same example which I quoted above, Anna team was able to create awareness on Lokpal bill issue through social median networks. General public was not even aware of that bill, but in a short span – entire India was aware of it.
These tools create awareness; however it depends on what you seek. Alok has wisely quoted that We SEEK to be AWARE.
We spend maximum time in office or at home, our social connections are not the only source wherein we can be Aware of things going on outside our 4 walls.
N - NEW
Every time we connect with someone, learn about something new or spread awareness on something – we get a different feel – which matches to the feel of getting reborn. You get connected with old mates, college friends, colleagues, new business ideas, opportunities etc and also can increase your reach through it. Something NEW is always there for us.
I believe all the above points answers the questions that why I am addicted to Social Media and what results I get from it.
Every time we connect with someone, learn about something new or spread awareness on something – we get a different feel – which matches to the feel of getting reborn. You get connected with old mates, college friends, colleagues, new business ideas, opportunities etc and also can increase your reach through it. Something NEW is always there for us.
I believe all the above points answers the questions that why I am addicted to Social Media and what results I get from it.
3 comments:
awesome!!
Awesome is the word... quite interesting!!!
I get your point it is like the ultimate bulletin board, city gate, or "party line" where people can come together to expand their perspectives and share information. Yes, I do appreciate have access to a platform from which to do that.
Post a Comment