Help yourself when using social media

Showing off on social media is great. Helping people is much better.

Jon Torrens writes:

I started using Foursquare recently, and it really pushes my buttons as regards what I can put into it. Specifically:

  1.     Location/Activity - 'Hey! I'm on the sofa!'
  2.     Creativity - photos and/or amusing commentary.
  3.     Some thought and generosity - tips on what to try and what to avoid.

If you're a recipient of my superbly original social media shenanigans*, your priorities are probably in the reverse order:

  1.     Helpful
  2.     Entertaining
  3.     Neither of the above

Point 1 is the big one! (Combine 1 and 2 to strike gold.) The interwebatron (to give it its correct title) is best put to use when helping other people, right? 

Do yourself a favour by doing one for someone else. Stop obsessing over your own world and try looking at someone else's for a moment, to see how you can help them, unconditionally. Your generosity will be returned in time.

Hey! I'm in a cafe!

*Visit my website or follow me on Twitter @JonTorrens. If you like. 
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