In Social Media, a lot of people look for markers. We strive for x number of followers. We aim for x number of subscribers. We want to get x many comments on our posts. We want x many fans on our Facebook pages. But there is a secret that you don’t always get a hint of when you’re just starting out.
Social Media is a place that never stops. It never waits. It never pauses.
You wrote a post that soared like an eagle? You’re not done. Get off those laurels. On to the next one.
You wrote a post that sank like a rock? There’s no time for moping in this space. Pick yourself up. On to the next one.
You got mentioned by a super big name and traffic on your site hit record highs? Set a new record and get ready to beat it.
On to the next one. On to the next one.
Your triumphs in Social Media never mark the end, nor do your failures. If you had a bad day, move on to the next one. If you had a great day – still move on to the next one. It begins fresh with every post, with every status update, with every tweet.
Is that scary? Yep. Sure is.
Is it also invigorating and a fun challenge? I think so.
You’re never done proving yourself here. You’re never done perfecting your craft. You’re never done picking yourself up. You’re never done picking other people up.
On to the next one. On to the next one.
And nobody can stop you but you.
PS, thanks for the inspiration, Jay-Z.