Don’t lurk, do this instead

[shubham___3011]

Hey @Andy Black Ive been a part of this forum past a month you have been a great source of information to not only me but fellow fastlaners. The example you gave above I have been practicing that lately and really has helped me alot. Thank you so much

 

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[MaxKhalus]

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 the reminder

 

[Lou7]

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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Was thinking about this yesterday.

I'm not a millionaire yet, so I can't help with that LOL

But I can help with doing hard things and how to be happy I guess:

I overcame depression and anxiety, stay in shape duruing the whole year, my investments are doing great, I know how to fly planes for fun, did a sub 40min 6 mile race, my relatationship with my wife is great and she supports fastlane...among others

thanks

 

[lifemaker]

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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Giving thanks can give support and experience. even though the first is needed more.
thanks for post, know that it was useful.

 

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[ttblue]

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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Such a great reminder, not just for this forum, but every other aspects in life. Here is my first thanks in this forum thank you!

 

[UNKNOWNUSHER]

Thanks for this, just joined this forum recently and I will try to participate the best I can.

 

[Madman1996]

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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Thankyou Andy, you're always full of knowledge and wisdom and the thing is you always chose things which are so little and easy but impactful

 

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[uloveibro]

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

 

[Mlungisi]

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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That was mind opening, thank you

 

[Manoj29]

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, 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.

 

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[rchie]

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 for info

 

[Kayden lane]

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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View: https://youtube.com/shorts/bVydKMkGj-E

I'll start by thanking you for the advice because I can you this every where.

 

[Nikkko]

Thanks alot! new person here, I hope I get to build meaningful connections with the people in this forum!

 

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[Studionugget]

Thanks for the tip Andy, we're all here for the same reason. Team work makes the dream work

 

[onionhanh]

I just started participating in this forum and sometimes wonder if even just posting things like great post/topic/idea/etc is even enough. You just reassured me it is so big thanks.

 

[JPoh]

Agreed! I have started to be more active on this forum by providing advice and help as a graphic designer, with the goal of connecting with everyone here.

 

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[Vikku]

Thanks Man , You gave me a tiny habit to think & embibe

 

[Stacia.Henry]

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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View: https://youtube.com/shorts/bVydKMkGj-E

Thank You. I am usually a person you sits in the shadows afraid to come out even when I have something to say but this is something I will try to incorporate moving forward to help me change my mindset.

 

[I.M.Viktor]

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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View: https://youtube.com/shorts/bVydKMkGj-E

Thank you Andy! I was lurking for months this is my first ever participation in here... Your post briliantly helped me with that.

 

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[LouisTien]

Thanks for reminder. But I'm wondering why thanks can transform us from consumer to producer mindset?

 

[Andy Black]

Thanks for reminder. But I'm wondering why thanks can transform us from consumer to producer mindset?

If you reply explaining why it helped you then you're no longer lurking (consuming) but are now writing (producing).

You could then repurpose your reply and post it as it's own piece of content.


Here's an example. I replied to someone via LinkedIn DM recently explaining how they can use replies to produce content.

I then repurposed it.

Andy Black on LinkedIn: A simple LinkedIn routine for those who don't know what to post and don't… | 18 comments

A simple LinkedIn routine for those who don't know what to post and don't want to become a LinkedIn creator: Read. Reply. Repurpose. 1) READ Login and READ… | 18 comments on LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com

It could also get you thinking about the person who posted, and how you can help them get more engagement and eyeballs on their content.

Consumers don't think like that. They just consume and think about themselves.

 

[LouisTien]

Thanks for clarifying @Andy Black .

It reminds me to re-open the comment feature in my blog...

 

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[Andy Black]

Thanks for clarifying @Andy Black .

It reminds me to re-open the comment feature in my blog...

How are you getting the content for your blog? Are you replying helpfully on social media platforms and then repurposing it?

 

[LouisTien]

yes, I curate content around the web and forums, and then repurpose them.

 

[Andy Black]

yes, I curate content around the web and forums, and then repurpose them.

So you're replying on social media?

 

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[LouisTien]

Nope, Andy. I'm working in SEO industry and having a blog

 

[Carl C.]

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. Awesome points!

 

[Jinzou]

Thank you for your advice.
I love content that gives me new insights and challenges my knowledge, be it on Youtube or wherever, though I rarely ever comment anything. I've been in only a few forums this far and tried to be active at first but I always lost track of it soon after. Maybe because I wasn't engaged enough, perhaps because others didn't do what you advice here. I want to take it to heart and start anew.

Guess it's important to keep in mind that even small changes in our daily behavior can end up in something much bigger and positive.

 

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[Andy Black]

even small changes in our daily behavior can end up in something much bigger and positive.

^^^ This. It snowballs and leads to lots of good things happening.

 

[Vinniv]

Thanks Andy! Your post encouraged me to participate in the conversation.

On a separate note,
> You may be tempted to lurk... in life.
somehow resonates with me, and shows what I have to work on.