KrisTen's September G+ Tool Box Picks

When I started on G+ I started like many of you, with one person in my circles. That number has steadily grown over the months, but it is NOT about numbers. Quality over quantity! What does it matter if you have a bunch of blue headed followers anyway? 

My G+ Tool Box  

Whether you are a sewer, quilter, cook, or mechanic, your tools are your life line. On G+ and other social media networks, the people are your most valuable tools. I stock my tool box in a way that is personal to me. 

Hammer - Circle Sharers

1 or 2 in every tool box. They share circles on a consistent basis and really nailed this down. There are many people who share circles, but only a few who actually run quality control on their shares. Do not fill your tool box with too many hammers. Your bag will be heavy and you won't have room for much else.

Screw Drivers - Polarized Engagers (Commenters)

These are the people that are very firm in their point of view, but still open to the possibility that they could be wrong. They really drive the screw in, but they can also back out smoothly if needed. I like to keep about 10 screw drivers on hand. They are people who cover different areas of expertise, and are strong and classy. 

Monkey Wrench - Beta G+ers

The Beta G+ers are the first generation G+ Users. They are monkey wrenches because they have to constantly adjust, grip on and move forward. They have an interesting perspective on things. Some have become G+ Super Stars with a million followers. Others are just along for the ride, and constantly adjusting and shifting with the new culture of users that floods G+. Monkey Wrench Beta's keep us grounded on G+. They can snipe into a conversation and set everyone straight. Think of the screw that won't turn; grab your monkey wrench and problem solved. Betas are the historians, tour guides and first generation innovators on G+. They were here first. I recommend finding 3 Betas of different styles for your tool box. 

Screws & Nails - People Who Have You Circled

These are the people who hold things together. They offer support to your posts. They +1 or Comments to highlight what you are sharing. YOU HAVE NOTHING WITHOUT THE SCREWS AND NAILS.

Caulk - People Who Have You Circled

Similar to Screws and Nails, there people help support your posts or conversations. Caulk people only engage when there are holes to be filled. They do not initiate, they watch. They are there when you aren't. They are like guardians on your posts. 

Crazy Glue - Crazy Friends

Crazy Glue people are your friends who post really wacky things. These are things that you like, but maybe some of the stuff you wouldn't post yourself. There stream does amuse you, and keeps you from being too serious.  

Safety Goggles, Gloves, Mask - Your Inner Circle

The inner circle on G+ is all about your safety. No one can monitor their profile 24/7. The G+ field is HUGE. A team approach makes it a safer and less stressful place. I don't fear someone attacking me on my profile, because I know that my inner circle is there to help me out. They are all the tools in my box, and they genuinely care about me. 100 has been, and continues to be my magic number of people in my inner circle. The people change from time to time, but most stay the same.

Here are some people who I would like to share with you. They are in my tool box. Please feel free to comment and share your key tools with me and the people who have me circled :) 

MTFBWU

KrisTen

MONDAY MOTIVATION - GOOGLE TO EXCELLENCE

What does the way you Google say about you? Are you settling for a world colored in gray? We know that each person is an individual and has the capacity to think independently . . . for the most part. Given any random group of people, let's assume that each one thinks somewhat differently than the other. At the same time the group has a certain set of values or norms that keep order in the group and help facilitate a sense of belonging and acceptance. They figuratively, and most likely literally, speak the same language.

Language opens and closes doors. Look at Google+ for example. If the "translate" button  is available, I am able to have conversations with people who speak an entirely different language than me, and be able to understand enough basic information to work together if we had to. Without that piece of technology, I would not be able to connect with people globally the way I do each day.

The more people we understand, the stronger the connections we build, the more knowledge we acquire and the faster we grow. I never thought survival of the fittest would have anything to do with a word that started with GOO.

Google is a search engine that produces results based on human input. The human user enters desired search parameters and Google produces results based on those search terms. I am a strong believer in "we are what we think" and this is just one of many examples that illustrate how this theory is a reality.

Betsy needs some awesome pictures of cats for a school project. She goes to Google and entered the word "cats" in the search box. She then goes to the image results and gets the pictures she needs and is prepared for school.

Barbie is in Betsy's class and has the same assignment. Betsy goes to Google as well. Finds what she needs and is ready for school the next day.

The next day in class Betsy is so excited to share what she found. The class loves the pictures she found. Betsy felt great. . . until Barbie started to show the cats pictures that she found. They were the most awesome pictures of cats that anyone has ever seen. While Barbie was full of pride, Betsy was feeling mediocre. Betsy asked Barbie, "Where did you find your pictures?" Barbie replied simply, "Google."

Can you guess what happened?

The assignment was to find awesome cat pictures. When Betsy went to Google she entered in "cats" and went to image results. When Barbie went to Google she entered "awesome cats" and went to search results. (I can try this out right now, and see the difference once descriptive word can make.)

Language is the way we express our thoughts. This is how we share information. When we drop key things out, we lose part of the meaning. The knowledge and use of descriptive words is essential in having a fuller life. Ordinary is a world with no descriptive words. Betsy asked for cats and she saw cats. Barbie asked for awesome cats, and saw awesome cats.

Think of all the people that settle for the average. All the people who Google in a boring library card file type of way. NOW think of all the information they are missing because they are NOT searching for unique, amazing, unbelievable, funny, excellent, sweet, smart search terms that show you fantastic results.

Monday Motivation, wraps up like this. Everytime you need to search for something, think about what you really want. Then Google it. Use descriptive words, and weighted words that detail the meaning of the noun. Get more from Google, get more from life. Be excellent and demand excellence right now . . . starting with how you Google, and the information you fuel your mind with.

MTFBWU
KrisTen

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Vlog 9.28.13 Answering 9.10 Q&A Post

Good morning! This is my follow up to my post on 9.10 asking for Q&A :-)
Hope you enjoy!

How people ask for donations .... IS IT WRONG?

It seems everywhere we turn people are looking for donations and money. As we get closer to the holiday season people market based on the spirit of giving.

Yes the G+ Network is about giving and helping eachother, but how do we do it in a more efficient way?

Would you like a list made and kept in the background and if you are looking to help you list somewhere? Should it be a monthly summary post of ways to give?

Do you not want to see any of it at all? Be honest! Your feelings are valid. There is no wrong or right answer.

Google Youtube Blogger Adsense Warning

I have had a gmail address for around a decade now. That was back in the day when SPAM was a mystery meat in a can, and people still said "snail mail" on a daily. When I had a brief stint as a Realtor, I started several websites, and wanted to have separate email addresses for personal and work. That seemed to be the logical thing to do. Flash forward, I have six email addresses that I actively use.

Flash back to my Realtor gig, and I started using ad revenue programs with Google, Yahoo and MSN. The Realtor career ended as quickly as it began . . . circa 2005 housing bubble burst. I let my domains expire, and I was back into a 9 to 5. 

Last year I started my YouTube Channel. I set it up for monetization. After my divorce, I wanted a new email address, to start fresh. I still had my old Google AdSense account, so I linked that to my new YouTube Channel, and everything seemed to be working fine. A few months ago I started my website hosted on GoDaddy, and I added Google Ads there. This week, I added Blogger. Today I get this error message. 

I have gone through the trouble shooter, and submitted a ticket . . . but still have not resolved this issue.

My warning to you . . . If you are using multiple Google products, use THE SAME email for ALL! I never realized that crossing Google products can be like crossing international borders. 

I love Google, and I know they are changing rapidly and there are going to be hiccups. This is just so FRUSTRATING. 

Have you experienced something similar? Any suggestions to get this fixed? 

MTFBWU

KrisTen

  

WEDS WORK IT!

Wednesday is for Work Outs. When I work out, it may be a physical work out, or it may be a mental one. My struggle with my body size and image is deeply emotional. It is my relationship with myself that is expressed with food. I have to constantly remind myself that food is fuel.

Last week I started a private fitness community on G+. This is my second time doing a community like this. We are a small support group. We post a weekly progress picture, and try to check in every day. The community helps me stay on track. I have the privilege of moderating this community with Brian Medeiros, Tony Ng and Vic Kalchev . We each have our own unique fitness goals, and paths to get there. The community feels like a recipe exchange. We have tried many diets, plans, miracle supplements, and are still actively pursuing a healthier version of ourselves each day.

We slip up (me more often than others). We pick ourselves back up, and lend each other a virtual hand.  I am inviting anyone who is looking for a serious, yet friendly community, where we privately share our fitness goals, to join us. Please do not be discouraged by how “hard core” some of us may seem. We are all sharing the same struggle. I was over 212lbs not too many years ago. I am the size I am now because I have a better relationship with myself, both physically and mentally. 

MTFBWU

Kristen

My Morning Random Unscripted Audio Vlog 

PRETTY DOES HAVE A PURPOSE

No body can cut me down better than I can do it to myself. I can pick apart every inch of how I am too short, and too soft, and I have one eye noticeably larger than the other, acne that could rival any teenager, and tiger stripes . . . the list goes on. Some days I just feel yuck. These are my own opinions in my head. I am sharing this, because I am sure some of you feel the same way from time to time. 

We as humans are all beautiful and pretty and handsome in our own unique way. We all have gifts to offer each other. Sometimes that gift, may be the ability to make someone else discover their beauty, especially when they don't feel that way. 

Can you make one person today feel beautiful? Maybe a significant other, your children, your parents, the crossing guard, the train conductor, the cashier at the grocery store. I would love to hear about the unique ways you can tell someone they are beautiful! Comment below and share your secret for making someone feel beautiful. You never know, it could be just what someone else was looking for :)