A Solid Performance


My proudest accomplishments in recent memory are lengthy public Facebook posts -- essentially the equivalent of blog posts -- that were particularly well-received.  These posts were intended to share information or insight about important topics.  When multiple people find them adequately well-stated to be worth sharing, I consider that a job well done.

The skills behind such posts have been gradually developed over the years.  I have a natural inclination toward bluntness, which is beneficial in producing a willingness to speak up when needed.  However, counter-balancing skills such as diplomacy/tact have been hard-won through years of foot-in-mouth moments.

Critical thinking skills, the ability to write clearly, and the ability to build a solid, logically-valid argument also serve well in these settings.  In these skill areas, talent also plays a role.  Natural aptitude provides a strong start.  Years of practice hones and expands the skills even further.  Recognizing these as areas of strength enables me to spend more time focusing on them and less time "spinning my wheels" attempting projects that aren't a very good fit.

Research can also play a role.  It's impossible to make a well-founded argument for something without any knowledge of it.  Powerful Facebook posts usually arise directly out of study and research on a given topic.  The aforementioned skills are applied to the new knowledge and -- voila!  -- a post is born.

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