Comments on: The Age of DIY

By: remove Internet Defender virus

remove Internet Defender virus — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 06:17:00 +0000

Yeah, this is the age of DIY!

By: Puppet_Micha

Puppet_Micha — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:31:43 +0000

I definitely agree. I've been in so many occasions in the position to pass an opportunity, business wise or any other kind, like going to the store and try to get Kenmore Parts because I didn't have the inside knowledge that I decided to become a learner. My life is so much easier since.

By: Tim Jasper

Tim Jasper — Sat, 22 May 2010 09:42:39 +0000

You make a very good point, Ken! We live in the day of extreme specialisation, nobody bothers to do anything for themselves anymore. I went to the hardware store the other day to purchase appliance parts for broke down vacuum cleaner I wanted to fix, and the clerk asked me if I'm a professional, I said no, and he couldn't help wondering why I just don't go out and buy a new one.

By: MOM

MOM — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:31:57 +0000

Great Article Ken! Your Dad and I are so proud of you and your accomplishments. What a great acknowledgment to your Dad. Change can be very powerful if we empower it. Progress usually involves a risk, however you can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first.

By: Alan Wolk

Alan Wolk — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:09:22 +0000

Excellent point Rob (and one I had just come back here to add) The biggest danger of DIY-ism is when people fail to realize how much they don't know. That's as true for bathroom tiles as it is for social media. Too many people who know nothing about say design and layout will read an article or two about it and do it themselves. The result won't be blindingly awful, but it will be strikingly amateurish and the money they'd have spent on an actual graphic designer would have made a world of difference and made them and their company look a lot more professional and polished. In other words, don't do-it-yourself just because you can. Alan Wolk’s last blog post..Your Obama Is Not My Friend

By: Rob Shore

Rob Shore — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:56:45 +0000

Great insights, thanks. What I notice is that the brand manager you reference in your post has little to no idea where to start the social media journey. This makes their DIY road long and bumpy – and leaves the door open for experts to assist companies with their social media challenges.

By: Adam Cohen

Adam Cohen — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:13:13 +0000

Great post Ken. What's fascinating is that with an area like social media being so new for corporations, many folks (like yours truly) have taken it upon themselves to immerse in it. It's the only way to learn. I also agree with your emphasis on participating. You can start by listening, but it's the participation that makes all of these tools and interactions meaningful. Adam Cohen’s last blog post..Twitter: The Value of Good Conversation

By: Alan Wolk

Alan Wolk — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:57:31 +0000

This reads much better Ken. Well done. What's great about this new world is that it gives power to people who previously didn't have it-- information socialism, if you will. We all have the ability to know things now that were once only available to a select few. That's a huge benefit. Alan Wolk’s last blog post..Your Obama Is Not My Friend

By: Amber Naslund

Amber Naslund — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:22:14 +0000

"Remember, it’s the age of DIY, and success can’t happen unless YOU are the one doing". This is critically important. DIY says "DO" as the first word. The overwhelming amount of information and knowledge available to us can trick some into being complacent, content to absorb and hope that the hard work will come through osmosis. It doesn't work that way. So to me, the critical component of making the myriad connection is the step that comes after: taking that knowledge and doing something with it. Today. Rolling up your sleeves and refusing to wait until someone else guides you, but blazing a trail for others to follow. Thanks for a well-thought post, Ken. Amber Naslund’s last blog post..ROI Begins At The End

By: Mukund Mohan

Mukund Mohan — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:49:33 +0000

Ken DIY is the most fulfilling way to learn, so you are spot on. The one other thing I would add is to be proactive not reactive. If you are reacting to what's being said in the news about yourself, your brand you are behind the 8 ball anyway. Mukund Mohan’s last blog post..Why dont technology startups leverage PR even if its more effective?