It’s interesting how names can stick to you without too much effort. All it takes is for a few people to call you by a new nickname and suddenly it spreads like a wildfire, soon people you don’t know are calling you, Corey Graham 2.0. I am not complaining, I am loving it after all its me that coined Corey Graham 2.0!!! lol….
The Inspiration!
I want to take the time to publicly describe Why 2.0? Its about time, many of you have been asking since I launched Corey Graham 2.0 in November of 2007 - check it out here on my D’Journey blog. It has most certainly been a Journey thus far!
The 2.0 primarily relates to web 2.0, along with a general desire to take my life and career to the next level.
2.0 the Social Footprint.
I know that a few of have grasped that my becoming 2.0 means that I have my social footprint/ online presence in order. You can find me with a profile on all the major social networks where “de caribbean massive” congregate.
It does not end there though. That was just the first stage, social networking. My life is much more integrated with Web 2.0 technologies than just my social footprint. Being a part of social networks leads to one of 3 things - personal branding, networking or marketing. However I use all these new web 2.0 technologies to do sooooo much more, for example
Project management - Using basecamp from 37signals.com
Contact management - Using plaxo.com and HighriseHQ from 37signals.com
Mindmapping - Mindmeister.com - very good for you strategic thinkers out there. Find out more about mindmapping here
Note taking - IdeaMatrix from RexWireless.com wireless sync with blackberry, backpackit from 37signals.com
Sharing photos - that’s easy - facebook.com, flickr.com, google web albums etc
Photo editing - Using a mini photoshop online - http://www.splashup.com/ not you can import photos from facebook and other photo sharing sites.
Running a mini desktop - atoola.com
Document handling - google documents - 2 or more persons can work on a document simultaneously
Group Calendering - Google calendar - accessing facebook events from in my calendar and sharing event calendars with several people e.g. events to cover.
RSS feeds readers, viigo and google reader
And still more are coming.
Many of the services I use are online and accessible via my browser. When I sign on to a pc, I generally have 2 types of programs open:
- A browser - usually firefox and flock
- An Instant messenger program - msn, google talk and skype mainly
The best part about this that that I am not tied to a particular pc. At a minute’s notice I can switch to another, once it has a decent internet connection. I might only be tied to a particular pc if I am doing production work in terms of editing photos or video.
Now all that is why I call myself Corey Graham 2.0!
P.S. I have to thank the John Jantsh form DuctTapeMarketing.com whose marketing advice has formed the foundation of the 2.0 crusade. He says make sure your marketing is consistent and uniform and to take some time each day to do some small piece of marketing, and it will add up. It certainly has over the past few months. Thanks John!
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pretty interesting concepts. you seem to have a systematic approach. i like that…
September 1st, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Lots of resources, thanks.
Do you think there is such a thing as “too connected”?
September 1st, 2008 at 4:34 pm
yes, it is most definitely possible to be too connected. finding the right mix is the best route to take
September 1st, 2008 at 6:00 pm
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Today is the first day of September and that means is Labour Day in NYC. No, I am not in NY unfortunately, but I am still ready to party as September is my birth month!!!!!
Great people are born in September lol! Rupee of course is one of them, Corey …
September 1st, 2008 at 8:15 pm
I think that there is such a thing as being too connected. For me I though I think we need to take the time to decide what things we will put in the public domain. There are somethings we should keep in confidence etc and once you remain conscious of what you are putting out there. You will be fine.
Oh and i have to say I love my alone time - no net, no phone, no blackberry just me.
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:49 am
I agree with the post script. A great point for those in a rush!!
Great post and some nice resources. Thanks!
September 2nd, 2008 at 10:34 pm
great links especially the mind mapping and plaxo links
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