Well it is that time of year again to willingly give up something to make us stronger and a better person.  I was going to give up Twitter, and all social media for that matter, to save myself some much needed personal time during the week.  But then reality quickly set in and I came to my senses.  Why you ask? Well the answer is very simple.

I log into Twitter daily, often throughout the day, but you addicts know what I am talking about.  I catch up with all my Tweeps (for non-Twitters, those are Twitter people) and find out what had happened while I was in my own reality.  I have conversations with those I would not normally converse while in Twitterville (yes another Twitter term).  I have met many interesting and knowledgeable folks who have helped me to think about things in a different way.

After I have all my conversations (sorry don’t know a Twitter term for that) I find interesting blogs and resources that would normally take me hours to find from all the informed folks I am following.  Not having forever time, this is a great plus for those who think Twitter is only about 140 character useless conversations.

Then there is the question and answer sessions.  Need an answer, just ask the question and you will get tons of answers, help and guidance to lead you on your way.  And better yet, if you can help others who are in search of answers to their questions then you are now known as a great resource or as some may say, an “industry expert”.

I started with Twitter because I was told it was a great marketing tool for my Virtual Assistant business but I continue with Twitter for a completely different reason.  So if you want to save some valuable time in research, get great information and resources or just want to meet some wonderful people then you need to try Twitter as well.  And don’t you worry all my Face Book friends; I am not giving that up either.

All the best,

Lee Drozak ~ My Office Assistant