One of the people who I follow via RSS feed is Bob Goyetche (of PAB fame). Today I saw him post something that really struck a chord with me.
You know about “follow friday” on twitter, right?
It’s the thing on where you mention someone’s twitter handle with the oh-so-important #ff tag. With this simple gesture, you vouch for someone, and invite others to follow them.
The thing is, It’s mostly bullshit.
#FF is really about showing others what a great connector of people you are, and how they should be thankful you showed them the way.
Whatever. If a three character tag is all it takes to pique your interest in someone, you may want to set your standards a wee bit higher.
As my protest against this idiocy, and as a way to keep writing during the summer, I’d like to do better than a FF, and actually show you some people I read/listen to that I happen to find interesting. Each week I’ll invite you to take a listen/read to someone who may or may not be new to you. Let me know what you think.
Imitation being the highest form of flattery, I’m going to take a page from Bob’s play book and do this as well.
So here are three people that have had an effect on the way that I live my life.
1. It should be obvious that I find Mr. Goyetche interesting. If you check out his content I’m sure you will find him to be interesting as well.
2. Andrea Ross is one of the most inspiring people I have had the pleasure to know. Watch this and you will see what I’m talking about.
3. Jason Gantenberg My co-editor here at Foolish Human. First Sea Lord Gantenberg is one of the most talented and creative people I have ever worked with. He is smart, funny, and always makes me think.
