It seems Facebook is charging people $100 to send Mark Zuckerberg a message. Is this the firm's latest idea for a revenue stream, or is this, as a spokesperson claimed, an experiment in spam filtering? According to Mashable, anyone who isn't a friend of the Facebook founder gets a little blue box marked, "Send to Inbox for $100.00"--and this was tried from multiple accounts. When Fast Company attempted it, however, no such box appeared.
No blue box to charge $100 appeared on my account either.
Grammy's new project is called “#TheWorldIsListening”. The initiative revolves around a website, www.grammyamplifier.com, which allows up and coming musicians to share their tracks via SoundCloud for a chance to have their music tweeted out by a panel of music icons, including Taylor Swift, RZA, and Snoop Lion.
This is a great opportunity for musicians to get visibility for their music
#TheFitCycle is defined by resourcefulness. It works to inspire folks to make the most of what they have –however little, be it time, capital or possessions– to live more active and engaged lives. The Fit Cycle is a cinematic wellness endeavor that is inspired by art, music and a culture of collaboration. The Fit Cycle is moving at the rhythm of life.™
Believing something is not an accomplishment. I grew up thinking that beliefs are something to be proud of, but they’re really nothing but opinions one refuses to reconsider. Beliefs are easy. The stronger your beliefs are, the less open you are to growth and wisdom, because “strength of belief” is only the intensity with which you resist questioning yourself. As soon as you are proud of a belief, as soon as you think it adds something to who you are, then you’ve made it a part of your ego. Listen to any “die-hard” conservative or liberal talk about their deepest beliefs and you are listening to somebody who will never hear what you say on any matter that matters to them — unless you believe the same. It is gratifying to speak forcefully, it is gratifying to be agreed with, and this high is what the die-hards are chasing. Wherever there is a belief, there is a closed door. Take on the beliefs that stand up to your most honest, humble scrutiny, and never be afraid to lose them.
Like CC Chapman, I've been writing down lots of words to help me decide on my three words for 2013.
I've been doing this exercise for a while since Chris Brogan first introduced it. Here's Chris Brogan's My 3 Words for 2013. Chris says:
Think of three words that sum up what you want to work actionably on changing/improving in the coming year. It works best when the words are positive in spirit and not negative. For instance: “Fat” isn’t exactly a great word, but “Fit” would be better. Think of words that give you more than just a simple goal. For instance, instead of “fit,” I’d look to go with “athlete” or “marathon runner” or some person that connects you to those goals.
The idea is to look deeper than a single goal and try to give you an entire mindset to contemplate.
Ze Frank just picked his three words and made a video about them. This made an impression on me.
I really committed to them and did a pretty good job.
For Broadcast I experimented more with live streaming tools and as an on air personality I had a blast hosting some shows and being called in as an expert on local TV. I hope to do more in 2013.
Investing is moving along well. As an Angel Investor I've been working with my portfolio companies and added a new one, Fashion Project, that helps you clean out your closet for charity.
I totally nailed Play this year. Although the specifics of what I wrote down at the beginning of the year got lost in the larger picture, I had a lot of fun.
PLAY
I'm going to keep this one going for 2013, continuing to focus some of the ways that play worked for me in 2012 including travel and food blogging.
I'm interested in working with high end resorts that are looking to share their story in a personal way via social media.
I'll also try to do better at some of the specifics, from my 2012 post, including reading and golfing.
In my notes for this year, funny still comes up, along with stories, stage, and laugh.
I'm bringing back FUN for 2013.
Whenever I look at doing a new project, I'll only do it if it's fun. So that's nothing new, but I'll also focus to bringing fun to the forefront in my writing and speaking.
SURPRISE
Ze Frank had this one in his video. Ze talked about:
- Trying New Things.
- Being uncomfortable.
- Breaking patterns.
This is a good year for me to do those things too.
What it will mean, I don't know yet, but that's going to be part of the surprise.
What are your Three Words for 2013?
Check out CC Chapman's book, includes the Three Words exercise:
Casey Neistat made another adventure movie for Nike.
I love the way that Casey's movies make me feel something. Casey doesn't make a typical travel video. What part of Amsterdam does he show you, the windy train station door. I want to see more, but it's off to Africa.
Image: Amsterdam Centraal
This is a good video because it's unexpected and it makes me want to share it.
