Comments on: The war against despair is up to you, new media http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:43:48 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Barb http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3492 Barb Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:23:40 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/#comment-3492 Found you via Chris Brogan.<br><br>You clearly have a very positive spirit, and I commend you for that.<br><br>I only take issue with your headline. It is not somehow "up to" new media to do something about our national malaise and "someone ELSE will fix it" attitude. Any forms of media are the means, not the end.<br><br>Just one small example--I'm on the board of Friends of the Falls, which works to engage people with the Spokane River so they will learn to love it and keep it clean, safe and accessible for generations to come. <br><br>Last Saturday we held our sixth annual Spokane River Clean-up. Over 800 people showed up to haul trash out of the woods. These people may or may not have high-speed Internet connections. But they lead.<br><br>--barb<br><a href="http://www.friendsofthefalls.org">www.friendsofthefalls.org</a> Found you via Chris Brogan.

You clearly have a very positive spirit, and I commend you for that.

I only take issue with your headline. It is not somehow “up to” new media to do something about our national malaise and “someone ELSE will fix it” attitude. Any forms of media are the means, not the end.

Just one small example–I'm on the board of Friends of the Falls, which works to engage people with the Spokane River so they will learn to love it and keep it clean, safe and accessible for generations to come.

Last Saturday we held our sixth annual Spokane River Clean-up. Over 800 people showed up to haul trash out of the woods. These people may or may not have high-speed Internet connections. But they lead.

–barb
http://www.friendsofthefalls.org

]]> By: CCGAL http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3491 CCGAL Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:29:07 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/#comment-3491 Well said. I've blogged about this and twittered it. I hope many others will do the same. Well said. I've blogged about this and twittered it. I hope many others will do the same.

]]> By: jeffmcneill http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3490 jeffmcneill Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:40:09 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/#comment-3490 Hi Chris,<br><br>Leadership also needs a vision. Somewhere to go. We got where we are because of a leadership that had bankrupt ideas. I don't think we need more leadership like that. We need better ideas first. Hi Chris,

Leadership also needs a vision. Somewhere to go. We got where we are because of a leadership that had bankrupt ideas. I don't think we need more leadership like that. We need better ideas first.

]]> By: stevegarfield http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3489 stevegarfield Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:47:53 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/#comment-3489 I'm starting a new weekday radio show about HOPE on blogtalkradio. Starting Monday, October 13th at 3:00 PM EST.<br><br>All the details are over here:<br><a href="http://offonatangent.blogspot.com/2008/10/steve-garfield-live-revolution-radio-on.html">http://offonatangent.blogspot.com/2008/10/steve...</a><br><br>I'm tired of hearing all the negative talk.<br><br>Join in.<br><br><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevegarfield">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevegarfield</a><br><br>Guest call-in number: (347) 215-8647<br><br>This show will broadcast daily at 3:00, starting Monday October 13th and end on Monday November 3rd.<br><br>Thanks,<br>--Steve I'm starting a new weekday radio show about HOPE on blogtalkradio. Starting Monday, October 13th at 3:00 PM EST.

All the details are over here:
http://offonatangent.blogspot.com/2008/10/steve...

I'm tired of hearing all the negative talk.

Join in.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stevegarfield

Guest call-in number: (347) 215-8647

This show will broadcast daily at 3:00, starting Monday October 13th and end on Monday November 3rd.

Thanks,
–Steve

]]> By: zackbrandit http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3488 zackbrandit Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:55:05 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/#comment-3488 I'm a Hero, though I'm partially fictional.<br>I'm a blogger with an increasing network ( though I recently started).<br>I certainly have a mission, a calling!<br> <br>But am I a leader?<br>Time will tell and my next post will hopefully help. I'm a Hero, though I'm partially fictional.
I'm a blogger with an increasing network ( though I recently started).
I certainly have a mission, a calling!

But am I a leader?
Time will tell and my next post will hopefully help.

]]> By: Albert Willis http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3487 Albert Willis Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:50:06 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/#comment-3487 Thanks for the kick in the pants/reminder Chris. Even with all of the bad stuff going on, there are also going to be once-in-a lifetime opportunities—we need to be prepared. Thanks for the kick in the pants/reminder Chris. Even with all of the bad stuff going on, there are also going to be once-in-a lifetime opportunities—we need to be prepared.

]]> By: Candice http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3486 Candice Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:20:33 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/#comment-3486 Great post! I've been feeling the same way for a few days and finally blogged it in regards to the great opportunity before us. <a href="http://fashionethic.blogspot.com/">http://fashionethic.blogspot.com/</a> Why despair? Great post! I've been feeling the same way for a few days and finally blogged it in regards to the great opportunity before us. http://fashionethic.blogspot.com/ Why despair?

]]> By: Carla Lynne Hall http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3485 Carla Lynne Hall Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:22:19 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/#comment-3485 Oh man, how can anyone resist a powerful call to action like this?<br><br>I refuse to participate in the recession, and I'm grateful to hear a voice in the wilderness that speaks of growth and prosperity. <br><br>Thank you for the nudge. I accept the mantle. Oh man, how can anyone resist a powerful call to action like this?

I refuse to participate in the recession, and I'm grateful to hear a voice in the wilderness that speaks of growth and prosperity.

Thank you for the nudge. I accept the mantle.

]]> By: Dayngr http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3484 Dayngr Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:13:38 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/#comment-3484 You got it commander! You got it commander!

]]> By: paul merrill http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3483 paul merrill Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:11:12 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/#comment-3483 Great post!<br><br>Let's spread some positive and helpful messages. Great post!

Let's spread some positive and helpful messages.

]]> By: deb kolaras http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3482 deb kolaras Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:03:31 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/#comment-3482 good inspiration and I am a major advocate of doing instead of watching. Thanks for the post. good inspiration and I am a major advocate of doing instead of watching. Thanks for the post.

]]> By: chelpixie http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3481 chelpixie Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:53:20 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/#comment-3481 I just got off the phone with my mom not two minutes ago. I can't fix what's going on for them, but I did give her a goal. A clear cut goal toward making money.<br><br>It's not good news but now she has something to focus on other than the worry. Now is the time to direct these type of helpful moves to your family, friends, and your network. Help them, because it's important to help others instead of investing in panic that breeds more panic. I just got off the phone with my mom not two minutes ago. I can't fix what's going on for them, but I did give her a goal. A clear cut goal toward making money.

It's not good news but now she has something to focus on other than the worry. Now is the time to direct these type of helpful moves to your family, friends, and your network. Help them, because it's important to help others instead of investing in panic that breeds more panic.

]]> By: amachina http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3480 amachina Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:50:49 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/10/10/the-war-against-despair-is-up-to-you-new-media/#comment-3480 Great Post Chris. <br><br>It's so easy to join the pity party, but wallowing in despair does no one any good. We need to step up to demonstrate confident leadership. Be the change we wish to see in the world so to speak. We all need to do our part to help our clients, neighbors, friends and colleagues see that we can create the light at the end of the tunnel. The time to take action is now. Great Post Chris.

It's so easy to join the pity party, but wallowing in despair does no one any good. We need to step up to demonstrate confident leadership. Be the change we wish to see in the world so to speak. We all need to do our part to help our clients, neighbors, friends and colleagues see that we can create the light at the end of the tunnel. The time to take action is now.

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