Blog Violently

Ok, listen.

It’s time to stop trying to be somebody else and blogging like you think you’re supposed to blog and start blogging what you feel.

Step outside of your comfort zone and start to blog violently. When you leave, there should be an impression and things should be different. Make people listen to you whether they want to or not.

Be prepared to give someone a kick in the pants, even if that someone is you.

I don’t care what business you’re in or how you think your particular situation is different, if you aren’t setting out to make a difference, you won’t. Shut up and start changing your world.

If mediocrity is the drug, be the rehab.

If you’re next blog doesn’t have at least three ideas in it that give you goosebumps, throw it out. It’s crap.

Piss someone off today.

Bring something to the table that will break the damn table and then tell people how to rebuild it. Rinse and repeat.

Be wrong.

Never forget, if you’re determined to blog in a bubble, when that bubble bursts, you’re going to suffocate.

Ok, stop reading, go do something.

Buffer

http://billdorman.wordpress.com Bill Dorman

But nobody will like me………………..

I hear what you are saying and sometimes you have to be outrageous to be heard; but what if that’s not your nature? I happen to think my status quo is pretty darn good; I like my model. Yes, it might be somewhat middle of the road but it’s who I am.

I think if I were to really step out there people might think it is gimmicky and I guess I would feel I’m not being true to myself.

I’m afraid…………………

I woke up this morning, so I’m pretty sure I’ve already pissed my wife off…………..see, I’m off to a good start…………..:).

Good post and I know exactly what you are saying. Create some WOW factor and rise above the ho hum.
- http://www.joeystrawn.com Joey Strawn
  
  Bill, you’re an excellent writer. I think the last sentence of your comment summed up a lot of what I was getting it. It’s perfectly fine to be happy in the middle of the road, but even there you have to create something worth looking at or people will tend to drive right by you. You don’t necessarily need to be outrageous and angry, but everybody needs a little motivation every now and again to make sure that the content you’re putting out isn’t just being phoned in.
  
  Thanks for the comment! (Hopefully your wife won’t stay mad at you all day, haha)
http://www.greenleafwoodstudio.blogspot.com Steve Kubien

Funny, but took this path on my last blog post about exotic timber usage and the global environment. A vibrant discussion ensued on Facebook (not on my blog!!! Arrrgh!!!) including a seller of these woods who took the stance that rainforest loss is a myth propagated by treehuggers like me! Oh well, hopefully I made a few people rethink their wood selection. A future post is going to target gadgetry in the woodturning field. That’s going the shake up tool junkies and manufacturers! I believe in keeping things simple which flys in the face of manufacturers selling the latest and greatest.
- http://www.joeystrawn.com Joey Strawn
  
  That’s awesome Steve and a perfect example of how putting some passion behind something you care about will reach the audience it needs to.
  
  Thanks for commenting!
http://dr1665.com Brian Driggs

Word.
- http://www.joeystrawn.com Joey Strawn
  
  : )
http://www.billyburgwick.org/boss justinstoned

Thanks for the reminder!
- http://www.joeystrawn.com Joey Strawn
  
  You’re welcome. Thanks for the comment!
http://easypublicspeaking.co.uk/ Keith Davis

“Piss someone off today.”

Steady on Joey. LOL

I know what you mean – churning out the same middle of the road stuff month after month.

Thanks for the wakeup call.
- http://www.joeystrawn.com Joey Strawn
  
  You’re welcome. I got one myself too. Glad you enjoyed it. : )
  
  Cheers!
http://markharai.com Mark Harai

LOL – Don’t hold back Joey – tell us how you really feel!

Fearless is the right mindset to turn heads and do something amazing… or stupid Haha!

Love it Joey!
- http://www.joeystrawn.com Joey Strawn
  
  Haha, amazing and stupid are opposite sides of the same coin, man.
  
  Glad you liked the post, thanks for the comment!
http://blog.esimplestudios.com Gabriele Maidecchi

Also, don’t try to be original and shocking just for the sake of it. There has to be a reason, there has to be a strategy behind it, otherwise it’s just a desperate shot at being “different”.
- http://www.joeystrawn.com Joey Strawn
  
  That’s a great point, Gabriele. Thanks for bringing it up. I didn’t mention it in the post, but it’s definitely important to always have a strategy and a plan for everything you do. Still try and push the limit and create things, but do so in the appropriate ways.
  
  Thanks!
http://www.musingsbyglynis.com/ Glynis Jolly

Very well said, Joey. I was just debating whether or not to write a post about someone here in cyber space. Your post has tipped the table. Thank you.
- http://www.joeystrawn.com Joey Strawn
  
  I’m glad I was able to inspire you. I hope you write a post you’re really proud of.
  
  Cheers!
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http://www.techwork.dk Thomas

Hi Joey

Thank you for the reminder. Sometimes I think about why people always are so polite and think that I am “such a great guy” when they are visiting my blog for the very first time. It is okay to be polite, but sometimes we should also dare to say what we think.
Thank you for the wake-up call Joey.
- http://www.joeystrawn.com Joey Strawn
  
  Thomas, you’re very welcome. Being polite is definitely not a bad thing, but a lot of times I find we hold ourselves back from being honest because we are afraid of “not being nice”. Keep rocking it out and being yourself, but make sure you’re happy with who that is.
  
  Cheers!
http://h3roicwrit3r.wordpress.com E.J. Apostrophe

Ouch…let me get that boot out of my rear end and dare to be authentic. Thank you so much for telling it like it is. Dare to be different!
- http://www.joeystrawn.com Joey Strawn
  
  Thanks for the encouraging comment E.J. I’m really glad you enjoyed the post and were motivated by it.
  
  Cheers!
http://www.thecitizenrosebud.com Bella Q

I do blog violently, and just when I had a moment of self-doubt, of wondering why I am putting SO MUCH of everything into my blogs, I now feel a bit clear- because it’s the best way to do things. I may feel a bit swimming upstream sometimes, but there is no better way shoot for my goals than to do so with my full weight. Thanks for the encouragement.
- http://www.joeystrawn.com Joey Strawn
  
  Bella, there’s very little that’s more rewarding for a blogger than to get a comment like yours. I’m so glad I could give you the encouragement that you needed to keep going strong in what you’ve been doing. Please let me or anyone at FBBB know if we can help you out with anything.
  
  Cheers!
http://www.lavenderuses.com Patricia@lavender oils

Hi Joey

Wow, I tend to not upset too many people being me. Although when I write product reviews…honest ones, that has upset the people who sell inferior products without concern for customer safety! I didn’t even name specific products, just what sort to watch out for!

I think that being controversial just to be controversial can sometimes backfire. But if there is something to say and it elicits debate then go for it. Challenging post. Thanks Joey.

Patricia Perth Australia
- http://www.joeystrawn.com Joey Strawn
  
  Thanks Patricia. I agree with you that being controversial simply for the sake of being controversial isn’t always a great move. I think what I’d rather have people do is be honest and open about who they are and what they thing, even when it may not be the popular opinion or way (like your reviews). If you know what you have to say is so passionate that someone’s probably going to be mad about it and that’s what stops you from going all the way, that’s the real tragedy. That’s what I’d like to see stop happening.
  
  Thanks for your comment and support. I’m glad the post was challenging for you.
  
  Cheers!
http://www.guidegoodshq.com Edwin

Thanks for the kick in the butt. I must blog violently from now on, just put all my anger into my posts and make them kick ass. Theyll be my secret evil creations that garner me links and links
- http://www.joeystrawn.com Joey Strawn
  
  haha, well if links and links are what you’re going go, the go forth and prosper. If you’re hoping to actually build some engagement, you might want to focus more on the passion side as opposed to the anger side. : )
  
  Thanks for the comment!
http://hahn-sonnenschutz.de Sebastian