September 3, 2008
Posted in: blogs, goal setting, work life
One of the things I love about the Brazen Careerist network is how easy it is to connect with other people. And I’ll be honest – I have a hard time connecting with other people because I am perfectly content to be by myself and quiet and occupied. So when Brazen makes it so easy, it’s great because then I don’t have an excuse to not connect.
Two weeks ago was the Brazen Meet Up in NYC and I made the trip up from Philly (which was not a bad trip until I got to the Lincoln Tunnel and wanted to turn around and go home when I realized it was an 8 dollar toll just to drive through a stinking tunnel). The meet up was great – I met some fabulous people, discovered some great blogs and managed to get drinks with a friend afterward. I also discovered that Ryan Paugh moves about a room like he’s still the fraternity’s social chair (which then begs the question do I still move around the room like a sorority president?). It was worth that 8 dollar toll through a stinking tunnel.
I really wasn’t sure what to expect when I arrived at the meet up and I was mildly terrified walking in the door. And I had a few moments where I thought I could turn around without anyone noticing I had come into the room. It was the same sort of feeling as when I told my stylist that I wanted to dye my hair red.
Much like the red hair, that scary feeling was worth it. Once I got over myself, I had the opportunity to make real changes in my life while I sipped on a $7 (gasp) glass of chardonnay.
I didn’t have to talk to every single person in the room in order for the event to be successful for me. I just had to talk to a few people and be myself. Maybe networking isn’t as bad as I thought it would be.
Sarah Dillon said...
1Hi Dorie, thanks for sharing this write-up. I’m half envious, half relieved the meet-ups are happening at the other side of the world to me (I’m in Australia), because I think I feel exactly the same way as you about connecting! But reading this is the next best thing to being there myself, and I didn’t know there was a video either so thanks for that link too.
The video is cool, and btw you come across really well 🙂
All the best
Sarah
09/3/08 9:33 PM | Comment Link
Carmella said...
2Hey. can you connect with me soon? I have questions to ponder and advise to request and/or give if need be, or the subject swings in my general direction.
09/8/08 2:44 PM | Comment Link
Change, accountability and Adam Gilbert » Dorie Morgan’s Rising Up said...
3[…] other words, my plan to get back into shape is going great. I’m down about five pounds and I feel great. And Brian keeps telling me how good I look and […]
10/6/08 9:03 AM | Comment Link
FirstCristina said...
4I have noticed you don’t monetize your page, don’t waste your traffic, you can earn additional cash
every month because you’ve got hi quality content.
If you want to know how to make extra money, search for:
Mrdalekjd methods for $$$
09/27/17 5:15 PM | Comment Link
BestLewis said...
5I see you don’t monetize your website, don’t waste your traffic,
you can earn additional cash every month because you’ve got hi quality content.
If you want to know how to make extra money, search for:
Ercannou’s essential tools best adsense alternative
02/14/18 3:18 PM | Comment Link