Really Boring Stuff Only II: Return of the Boredom

[adwilk]

i fixed my sig. what more could you want?

Make the bold letters blue.

[GO-NAD!]

"Armageddon!"

(An oldie but a goodie. )

Man, that's the first time I've heard that! I'm bustin' a gut over here!

[adwilk]

Make the bold letters blue.

and add a picture of a unicorn

[haraldo]

yea, I'm there - got 173 connections - the problem is I didn't keep in touch with most of them and the other part I barely know

Like I said - I'm not very social

Probably a bit like me.... I generally see one person and it's my Fiancee

[haraldo]

Good night.... it's almost half past midnight now

[adwilk]

yea, I'm there - got 173 connections - the problem is I didn't keep in touch with most of them and the other part I barely know

Like I said - I'm not very social

Yeah, LinkedIn is ok, but I don't see it as a viable business network unless you use the crap out of it. Having connections for the sake of having connections won't really do much for you.

Jeffrey Gitomer has a couple books with some great tips on meeting people... "The Little Red Book of Sales" comes to mind.

I almost always recommend doing some research about your area, and give a speech.

Its not easy, but it can be really valuable. I remember finding a builder's association in my metro area and signing up to give a speech. I HATE public speaking and at the time epitomized social awkwardness. I was nervous for days, but stuck with it. It helped me gain social confidence and I met a lot of new contacts. Part of my speech included passing out some reference materials with my contact info and a business card. Pretty simple really. Find something you're an expert in, find a way to apply it to a specific group, put on your big girl panties and get it done.

I've given several talks now in a variety of groups and its proven to be a great way to meet people and get over being shy. Since you're in IT, perhaps you could find some business groups in the area and talk about new trends in saving IT costs, new technology to make processes simpler, or what systems are available to manage information specific to their business. Honestly, the content needs to be accurate, but it doesn't have to be groundbreaking. Give it a shot. Its highly effective and will make you a much more well rounded professional. It won't matter if you suck- just be forward about it in your speech. Part of your speech can include why you're doing it. People will appreciate your determination to become a more savvy businessman.

Your bill is in the mail.

[craig7]

and add a picture of a unicorn

happy now?

[adwilk]

HAHAHAHAHA... I'm in tears over here.. Thats freaking hilarious man... That picture is awesome!

Yep, I'm happy.

[Alex2507]

happy now?

That's a good job with the sig including the gayest thing that could ever happen to a horse but I'll give you a sig tip. You can use a smaller font size and put the comment about your system in the same line as the other stuff to further reduce the space it takes. That way your sig won't be the 400 pound gorilla in your posts. Some find that annoying but then again some don't care ... they want their sig to tell a tale. Your call. BTW ... my sig is perfect.

[Nomo]

That's a good job with the sig including the gayest thing that could ever happen to a horse but I'll give you a sig tip. You can use a smaller font size and put the comment about your system in the same line as the other stuff to further reduce the space it takes. That way your sig won't be the 400 pound gorilla in your posts. Some find that annoying but then again some don't care ... they want their sig to tell a tale. Your call. BTW ... my sig is perfect.

I think what he's trying to say is:
Can you make that gay looking horse look a little bigger.

That looks like the AH twister mascot.