Eleven People on Twitter Who Inspire Me
There are so many posts out there about who’s-who in the Twitter world. Who is the most popular. Who is the most followed. Who are the movers and shakers. Every time I read one of these posts, the same names keep coming up. I’m fairly sure it’s a tactic of the blog author to list big guns like @chrisbrogan and @guykawasaki just because supposedly it’s good for blog traffic to talk about the popular guys. Wait, I just did that.
I’m sure Chris Brogan and Guy Kawasaki are incredible people. In fact, they’ve returned my tweets when I’ve sent them one. I don’t think they’d hunt me down just to find out my opinion about one of their big ideas (although, they might be surprised at my really great answers). That’s perfectly fine…my kids hunt me down and ask me really important questions all the time. So, I’m pretty busy.
HOWEVER…aside for the top guns of Twitter, there are some people who are upwardly mobile in the Twitter world but maybe not as big as a guy who has a motorcycle named after him. (Get it?) I am frequently inspired by so many people that I find on Twitter. They might not have 10,000+ followers (which actually means they have a real life) and you may not follow them.
Here is my suggestion: You should.
My list of Twitter People Who Inspire Me is based on what they are doing for others and how well they connect on Twitter. So, @aplusk, even though you’re following me, you don’t inspire me. You may surprise me one day and then I’ll have another blog post to write.
So, here goes. This list is in no particular order…and there are more to add to this list. I just wanted to take a moment to say “thanks” to these awesome tweeters for inspiring me every day. When you’re done reading, go and follow these people and tell them I said they ROCK!
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@louislandon Indie recording artist – solo piano – music- new age – neo classical – jazz – vocals – blogger – enlightened soul traveler – on a mission of peace.
@mdsuburbs Husband, volunteer, blogger – likes jazz, a good read and visiting quaint B&Bs.The Realtor Extraordinaire of The MD Suburbs of DC
@heARTwork Heather Barker is an inspiring talented Western Australian artist who loves creating, learning, facilitating and networking
@jilladair Makeup Artist/Owner Jilladair Cosmetics- Professional Giggler
@johnhaydon Social web strategy for non-profits and small businesses | Single dad | Songwriter
@agingbackwards I’m Jackie Silver and I’m Aging Backwards. I’m almost 50 and I still get asked for I.D. to buy wine!
@rosyblue Passionate about Health, Fitness, LIFE! Learning about Social Media. Love to read blogs, love to tweet and retweet!
@perfectlyshaped Personal Wardrobe Advisor, Slave to 2 cats, Plus size fashionista Blogger, Designer, Social Media Explorer, Small business cheerleader, Advisor, iMacGeek
@charlesjorlando Author, Speaker, and reformed cad. Caffeinated in the AM, lightly sauteed in the evenings.
@pinwheelgirl Author/Artist, Mom, Museum Addict, Symbol Seeker, Teacher, INFJ, Empowering Women thru the Pinwheel Girls, Stop Spinning, Get Off the Stick and Fly!
Not on this list? Don’t feel slighted. I’m not on it either. Dammit. However, there are many more people who inspire me on Twitter…I’ve said it before: http://thedailyblonde.com/2009/05/what-has-twitter-done-for-you/
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@bamboomerangs is just wonderful already was a followers and thanks for the others as this is just the kind of tweeple I am looking to connect with!
Awesome post! It is always refreshing to new people to tweet with! Thankx.
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Cheryl,
First off, wow the top of the list! Your a saint in disguise. Even if we had not made your list, we love reading the blog! It’s great to know that real people actually exist on twitter. We keep moving forward and your words help us. We will not be wearing the ass hat soon.
Wow so many great people on the list woo woo
As for me I had some, Added Some, and enjoy all
Mark
@kccaferadio
I don’t know how to twitter or anything like that. I just read this I would love to send you my cookbooks because i loved the article and i loved your name. I am blonde and a.d.d. and i don’t have a name and i am a nobody but i just wanted you to have a blonde day and allow me to sprinkle some more blonde dust in your world.
I am so flattered as to be flummoxed!
Back at ya! Thanks!!!
OMG, OMG! Really, seriously-if so, THANK YOU! I’m honored, cuz you are super witty, smart, the list is endless.
HAHA Blondie! you always keep me laughing! I’ve missed chatting with you! Where are you?!
Oh, Marvin…you are so dramatic…I love it. Bring it.
Bawwww, Blondie didn’t put ME on this list! My life and career are ruined. How could you do this to me? What did I ever do to you to deserve such rejection? The ripple effects of this – gawd, I just want to die.
No. I will NOT lie down and die. You’ll be hearing from my lawyer. This is NOT the end of this, li’l missy.
Annette..you sort of do look like a constipated booger. Sometimes I feel like one. Maybe I’ll get that little green guy on a shirt….when I’m not wearing my ass hat shirt.
I think I might be having a little combo PMS/funeral to go to/sensitive thing going on here……
Cool. Thanks. I follow some of these tweeple already and some I am starting to follow on your advice. . . . so they better be good . . . Just kidding.
I like lists from people that I like to follow because I usually end up following some pretty great people.
You make me laugh. You know that no matter what you do you are going to be criticized. That is what makes you so great, you don’t care enough to quiet your voice. Yay you!
Just saw your post addendum. Yikes. I can’t imagine people would actually email you about not being on the list. I was trying to be funny (#funnyfail) and had no idea all that was going on behind the blog curtain.
If that’s the price of your fame, I’m reeeally glad I’m still in blogosphere Siberia. =/
Cyber hugs to you, my friend.
I don’t care if I’m on your list or not. I don’t even know if you follow me – I didn’t check before I came here to see what the fuss was all about.
The whole purpose of a blog is to voice your opinion – and mine is that you do a good job of it.
Keep it up!
I gotta ask though… Why does my random avatar look like an constipated booger? LMAO.
OMG! I was soooo joking with you! LOL I put a winky face. Maybe I shoulda put two…
I think you are an absolute blogging dynamo and an amazing mom. You can and should list whomever inspires you without feeling bad about it. It’s not like you forgot to mention your mom in an Oscar speech. LOL Don’t sweat the small stuff, peaches.
I am seriously glad I’m not on the list. I have way too many followers to keep up with now. These poor people will now be swamped with requests. You know, I follow over 1,000 people, and I don’t follow any of these. Shows just how many people are on Twitter.
Okay, I must admit, I am not pissed but I can give some pretty shitty pissed looks so watch out! At any rate, thank you for sharing & letting us know about some great folks to follow. I will make you some kick ass chocolate concoction and then you can do a new list about people who satify your cravings.
I’m Ok with it if I never make the list Cheryl.Just having your friendship gives me all of the validation that I need.Thanks for being a friend.
Eddi
Shit. I knew this was going to happen, Annette. People are going to get pissed because they are not on the list. Geesh. I’m doomed.
Annette, how many times have I told you that you are my hero?
You qualify for a post all of your own. Wait…I did that! http://thedailyblonde.com/2009/02/welcome-guest-blogger-annette-fix-author-of-the-break-up-diet-a-memoir/
You are fabulous and you inspire me…and I’m going to have to keep adding to this list every hour…….
Ok, now I’m bummed. I’m not on the list.
I’m like the pathetic, hopeful chick on the wrong side of the velvet rope, being told I can’t get into the hip club.
I think I feel self-esteem issues coming on…