Don’t lurk, do this instead

[Malina]

Worried you don’t have value to add?

Start by giving thanks.

If you read something you like then don’t just hit the Like button.

Quote it, thank the poster, and explain why it helped you.

Boy, next to the "I read the Millionaire Fastlane " this is like your next action item. Appreciate how simple this advice is and it definitely makes a ton of sense.

Sending "thanks" moves the goalposts from proving worth by creating 'content' to being an active member of the audience. I can understand how replying is writing - and is valuable. Thanks very much Andy!

 

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[Dingy]

Thanks Andy, great post

 

[10Fold]

You may be tempted to lurk - in this forum, other forums, or in life.

You'll do better to participate instead.

Worried you don’t have value to add?

Start by giving thanks.

If you read something you like then don’t just hit the Like button.

Quote it, thank the poster, and explain why it helped you.

Here’s what’ll happen:

1) You’ll help the poster realise they’re not posting to the void.

2) You’ll encourage them to post again.

3) You’ll help them keep going, possibly through dark times.

4) You’ll get into the habit of “giving thanks” where you explain how it’s helped you.

5) You’ll start being seen as someone who appreciates and supports others.

6) You’ll slowly move from team consumer to team producer.

7) You’ll start making friends, building relationships, and creating win-wins (the essence of business).

Try it and see what happens.

Come back and thank me later.


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Legend, those are some wise words

 

[PC123]

You may be tempted to lurk - in this forum, other forums, or in life.

You'll do better to participate instead.

Worried you don’t have value to add?

Start by giving thanks.

If you read something you like then don’t just hit the Like button.

Quote it, thank the poster, and explain why it helped you.

Here’s what’ll happen:

1) You’ll help the poster realise they’re not posting to the void.

2) You’ll encourage them to post again.

3) You’ll help them keep going, possibly through dark times.

4) You’ll get into the habit of “giving thanks” where you explain how it’s helped you.

5) You’ll start being seen as someone who appreciates and supports others.

6) You’ll slowly move from team consumer to team producer.

7) You’ll start making friends, building relationships, and creating win-wins (the essence of business).

Try it and see what happens.

Come back and thank me later.


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Thanks for explaining how to maximize forum usage. Initially, I was overwhelmed but I get it now.

 

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[skyflare]

You may be tempted to lurk - in this forum, other forums, or in life.

You'll do better to participate instead.

Worried you don’t have value to add?

Start by giving thanks.

If you read something you like then don’t just hit the Like button.

Quote it, thank the poster, and explain why it helped you.

Here’s what’ll happen:

1) You’ll help the poster realise they’re not posting to the void.

2) You’ll encourage them to post again.

3) You’ll help them keep going, possibly through dark times.

4) You’ll get into the habit of “giving thanks” where you explain how it’s helped you.

5) You’ll start being seen as someone who appreciates and supports others.

6) You’ll slowly move from team consumer to team producer.

7) You’ll start making friends, building relationships, and creating win-wins (the essence of business).

Try it and see what happens.

Come back and thank me later.


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Just came to thank you, I have just made my account.

 

[jhlee03555]

Thank you so much for your post Andy. Although I have read fastlane, I didn't realize I was being a consumer of this forum until I stumbled upon your post. I was just skimming and reading rather than producing valuable discussions and interactions. I appreciate your words!

 

[DreamBliss]

I can certainly do these things!

 

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[jsc]

Did it. All great points, keep it up!

 

[AJ SINGH]

OK Sir
Thanks for these wise words

 

[Nazca]

You may be tempted to lurk - in this forum, other forums, or in life.

You'll do better to participate instead.

Worried you don’t have value to add?

Start by giving thanks.

If you read something you like then don’t just hit the Like button.

Quote it, thank the poster, and explain why it helped you.

Here’s what’ll happen:

1) You’ll help the poster realise they’re not posting to the void.

2) You’ll encourage them to post again.

3) You’ll help them keep going, possibly through dark times.

4) You’ll get into the habit of “giving thanks” where you explain how it’s helped you.

5) You’ll start being seen as someone who appreciates and supports others.

6) You’ll slowly move from team consumer to team producer.

7) You’ll start making friends, building relationships, and creating win-wins (the essence of business).

Try it and see what happens.

Come back and thank me later.


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Thanks. Great reminder. It helps being active and not being passive.

 

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[virrindrasakpal]

You may be tempted to lurk - in this forum, other forums, or in life.

You'll do better to participate instead.

Worried you don’t have value to add?

Start by giving thanks.

If you read something you like then don’t just hit the Like button.

Quote it, thank the poster, and explain why it helped you.

Here’s what’ll happen:

1) You’ll help the poster realise they’re not posting to the void.

2) You’ll encourage them to post again.

3) You’ll help them keep going, possibly through dark times.

4) You’ll get into the habit of “giving thanks” where you explain how it’s helped you.

5) You’ll start being seen as someone who appreciates and supports others.

6) You’ll slowly move from team consumer to team producer.

7) You’ll start making friends, building relationships, and creating win-wins (the essence of business).

Try it and see what happens.

Come back and thank me later.


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Thank you Andy for the guidance on not only consuming passively but giving an encouragement to other creators to do more and keep going.

 

[Lusungu]

Thanks @Andy Black this is really helpful

 

[SpinnerRedPenny]

7) You’ll start making friends, building relationships, and creating win-wins (the essence of business).

I like your words of encouragement, especially this point.

 

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[krishna246]

You may be tempted to lurk - in this forum, other forums, or in life.

You'll do better to participate instead.

Worried you don’t have value to add?

Start by giving thanks.

If you read something you like then don’t just hit the Like button.

Quote it, thank the poster, and explain why it helped you.

Here’s what’ll happen:

1) You’ll help the poster realise they’re not posting to the void.

2) You’ll encourage them to post again.

3) You’ll help them keep going, possibly through dark times.

4) You’ll get into the habit of “giving thanks” where you explain how it’s helped you.

5) You’ll start being seen as someone who appreciates and supports others.

6) You’ll slowly move from team consumer to team producer.

7) You’ll start making friends, building relationships, and creating win-wins (the essence of business).

Try it and see what happens.

Come back and thank me later.


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Hey Andy! I am new here and this might a right first step in the forum

Thanks!

 

[theazizmoh_]

You may be tempted to lurk - in this forum, other forums, or in life.

You'll do better to participate instead.

Worried you don’t have value to add?

Start by giving thanks.

If you read something you like then don’t just hit the Like button.

Quote it, thank the poster, and explain why it helped you.

Here’s what’ll happen:

1) You’ll help the poster realise they’re not posting to the void.

2) You’ll encourage them to post again.

3) You’ll help them keep going, possibly through dark times.

4) You’ll get into the habit of “giving thanks” where you explain how it’s helped you.

5) You’ll start being seen as someone who appreciates and supports others.

6) You’ll slowly move from team consumer to team producer.

7) You’ll start making friends, building relationships, and creating win-wins (the essence of business).

Try it and see what happens.

Come back and thank me later.


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Thanks @Andy Black

 

[RayanMargham]

You may be tempted to lurk - in this forum, other forums, or in life.

You'll do better to participate instead.

Worried you don’t have value to add?

Start by giving thanks.

If you read something you like then don’t just hit the Like button.

Quote it, thank the poster, and explain why it helped you.

Here’s what’ll happen:

1) You’ll help the poster realise they’re not posting to the void.

2) You’ll encourage them to post again.

3) You’ll help them keep going, possibly through dark times.

4) You’ll get into the habit of “giving thanks” where you explain how it’s helped you.

5) You’ll start being seen as someone who appreciates and supports others.

6) You’ll slowly move from team consumer to team producer.

7) You’ll start making friends, building relationships, and creating win-wins (the essence of business).

Try it and see what happens.

Come back and thank me later.


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Great Advice! Thank you

 

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[DivesSet]

Thanks for the post Andy! I'll definitely keep this in mind every time I get on here.

Funny thing, I usually just lurk on forums but you know what, you're right. It's better to participate by thanking and what better way to start by replying to this very thread.

 

[MaximR]

Grazie Andy, perchè a volte è un po' complicato partecipare alle conversazioni di chi ha tanto da raccontare, per chi ancora deve muovere il primo passo.

 

[Roy2023]

You may be tempted to lurk - in this forum, other forums, or in life.

You'll do better to participate instead.

Worried you don’t have value to add?

Start by giving thanks.

If you read something you like then don’t just hit the Like button.

Quote it, thank the poster, and explain why it helped you.

Here’s what’ll happen:

1) You’ll help the poster realise they’re not posting to the void.

2) You’ll encourage them to post again.

3) You’ll help them keep going, possibly through dark times.

4) You’ll get into the habit of “giving thanks” where you explain how it’s helped you.

5) You’ll start being seen as someone who appreciates and supports others.

6) You’ll slowly move from team consumer to team producer.

7) You’ll start making friends, building relationships, and creating win-wins (the essence of business).

Try it and see what happens.

Come back and thank me later.


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Good advice

 

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[Roy2023]

Good advice

Thanks for the advice, I try not to lurk on this forum.

 

[a way to win]

You may be tempted to lurk - in this forum, other forums, or in life.

You'll do better to participate instead.

Worried you don’t have value to add?

Start by giving thanks.

If you read something you like then don’t just hit the Like button.

Quote it, thank the poster, and explain why it helped you.

Here’s what’ll happen:

1) You’ll help the poster realise they’re not posting to the void.

2) You’ll encourage them to post again.

3) You’ll help them keep going, possibly through dark times.

4) You’ll get into the habit of “giving thanks” where you explain how it’s helped you.

5) You’ll start being seen as someone who appreciates and supports others.

6) You’ll slowly move from team consumer to team producer.

7) You’ll start making friends, building relationships, and creating win-wins (the essence of business).

Try it and see what happens.

Come back and thank me later.


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Awesome post! It just goes to show how little is needed to turn towards the team producer

 

[Chrisrod2597]

You may be tempted to lurk - in this forum, other forums, or in life.

You'll do better to participate instead.

Worried you don’t have value to add?

Start by giving thanks.

If you read something you like then don’t just hit the Like button.

Quote it, thank the poster, and explain why it helped you.

Here’s what’ll happen:

1) You’ll help the poster realise they’re not posting to the void.

2) You’ll encourage them to post again.

3) You’ll help them keep going, possibly through dark times.

4) You’ll get into the habit of “giving thanks” where you explain how it’s helped you.

5) You’ll start being seen as someone who appreciates and supports others.

6) You’ll slowly move from team consumer to team producer.

7) You’ll start making friends, building relationships, and creating win-wins (the essence of business).

Try it and see what happens.

Come back and thank me later.


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Thank you Andy for this valuable tip! I never thought of it that way!

 

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[Vasudev Soni]

You may be tempted to lurk - in this forum, other forums, or in life.

You'll do better to participate instead.

Worried you don’t have value to add?

Start by giving thanks.

If you read something you like then don’t just hit the Like button.

Quote it, thank the poster, and explain why it helped you.

Here’s what’ll happen:

1) You’ll help the poster realise they’re not posting to the void.

2) You’ll encourage them to post again.

3) You’ll help them keep going, possibly through dark times.

4) You’ll get into the habit of “giving thanks” where you explain how it’s helped you.

5) You’ll start being seen as someone who appreciates and supports others.

6) You’ll slowly move from team consumer to team producer.

7) You’ll start making friends, building relationships, and creating win-wins (the essence of business).

Try it and see what happens.

Come back and thank me later.


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Absolute correct.

 

[Etype76]

Thank you Andy! I feel that even that I have been a deep lurker, lol! Like not participating. I feel that not only in business, but in life, I have been spread too thin and not focused on one project. Too early to the polygamous business. I hope to ask many questions and hopefully add value back to the FLF!

I am a doer. I may have put myself into more of a operator than an owner position in many ways, but my aim is to change all of that! Anyway, i think that mentality has me a little hesitant to speak up. But I will do my best!

 

[Etype76]

Thank you, as I am a hardcore lurker. I disqualify myself from posting a lot of times. I've been meditating to get rid of the negative voice in my head and I finished the book "The Surrender Experiment" recommended by MJ, which taught me a lot about not forcing things and just letting them flow.

I will add The Surrender Experiment to my list!

 

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[Andy Black]

Thank you Andy! I feel that even that I have been a deep lurker, lol! Like not participating. I feel that not only in business, but in life, I have been spread too thin and not focused on one project. Too early to the polygamous business. I hope to ask many questions and hopefully add value back to the FLF!

I am a doer. I may have put myself into more of a operator than an owner position in many ways, but my aim is to change all of that! Anyway, i think that mentality has me a little hesitant to speak up. But I will do my best!

Lots of people are going through or went through what you describe. So speaking up will help you and them.

 

[Gappie]

Worried you don’t have value to add?

Start by giving thanks.

If you read something you like then don’t just hit the Like button.

Quote it, thank the poster, and explain why it helped you.

Thanks indeed. Never looked at it this way, but you're right. This is a great way to still add value. Thinking I couldn't add value is usually the reason when I don't participate. I guess the time is ripe to get rid of that.

 

[Pyrrho]

Lots of people are going through or went through what you describe. So speaking up will help you and them.

I'm brand new here and brand new to this journey but it's posts like this that really light the fire under us beginners. And then to see people like Andy still responding to people all these years later makes me really excited to be joining this community.

Thanks for your post and for inspiring to start contributing and looking for ways to help people and give thanks where it's deserved. If you had to pick a favorite post on this board @Andy Black, what would it be?

 

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[Andy Black]

If you had to pick a favorite post on this board @Andy Black, what would it be?

It will sound like a cop out, but my favourite post will be the one that helps whoever needs it at that stage. There's lots of newcomers to business in the forum, and there's lots of people with more experience. The best post for each person is different, and different depending on what stage they're at. Then some posts resonate more with different people. Whatever gets people unstuck are my favourite posts.

 

[Pyrrho]

It will sound like a cop out, but my favourite post will be the one that helps whoever needs it at that stage. There's lots of newcomers to business in the forum, and there's lots of people with more experience. The best post for each person is different, and different depending on what stage they're at. Then some posts resonate more with different people. Whatever gets people unstuck are my favourite posts.

Only a little bit of a cop out

I'll rephrase a little. What users, aside from yourself, seem to put out a lot of good content? More aimed towards people just getting started, but also from a general wisdom perspective. Not looking for people to spell the whole answer out, because I know that's never going to happen, but pieces of the puzzle here and there.