Blogging for Yourself — And Your Dream Job
Written by Michael on November 19, 2007 – 1:53 am -I love Seth Godin’s brain.
He is just so right on most of the time, with simple — yet so incredibly profound — thoughts.
I’ve written about Seth before; several times actually.
Recently, in his blog, Godin suggests we create a private blog, just for ourselves. Sort of an online journal.
God, I love this one.
So, why don’t you try it for yourself and your dream job quest?
Go to one of the freebie blogging services (I don’t really have a preference, but you can start with Blogger) and set up your own blog.
Don’t plan to share it with anyone. This is your private, personal blog. In it, here’s what you’ll likely want to include:
- Your dream job aspirations.
- Links to the best websites about these jobs.
- Links to books and other resources about your career goals.
- Daily, weekly, or monthly postings about the progress you’re making.
Write intimately, and just for yourself. This is your blog after all, and you’re the only one who’ll ever see it.
Go do this, and report back if you like the idea.
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November 26th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
Mike, for years I’ve received hundreds of compliments on my voice. I live in Michigan and recently went online and found out about Voice over careers. Information overload!
What would be the first step in starting a second career in this field? I stumbled across your website recently. I would greatly appreciate some advice. These comments I receive can’t be ignored anymore. What do you suggest?
Signed,
Greatly appreciative
November 29th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
Idea 1: Call a local radio personality who you like, tell him/her how great they are, and ask them if they’d tell you how they broke in.
Idea 2: Take a volunteer job at a public radio station and beg, borrow, or steal your way into the “back room” where they do the shows.
Idea 3: Apply for a voice over freelance job.
Idea 4: Repeat 1, 2, and 3 until you’re working full-time in your dream job.
Michael
PS It ain’t easy; BUT, if you keep at ‘em, and you’re half way decent, you’ll succeed.