Suck It Up Buttercup
'Suck it up buttercup' has to be in my top five of phrases and yet I have little opportunity to use it, which is a shame.
Not sure if I entirely agree with the Urban Dictionaries definition though I do get where they are coming from.
"One of the best things you can say to someone who has dug themselves a nice, deep hole, and has fallen right into it."
I suppose it depends on who you are and in the context of the conversation. I have a tendency to use it when someone is moaning about something they have to do. I have no time for 'moaners'.
Unfortunately and maybe paradoxically, I have to stop this post here, otherwise I would be moaning about moaning and that really wouldn't do. We should just know that they (moaners) are out there and whenever possible we should avoid engaging with them, in the politest manner available to us.
What shall we talk about instead, now that you're here ?
I had a couple of unexpected finds this morning, as I was being steadfast and resolute. I was adhering to my morning routine, which is something I have struggled to stay with over past months.
After a severe talking to (by me) I have managed to stick with it for the last week. This morning I allowed myself an acceptable deviation, in so much as I was listening (not watching) to a video that was about growing your 'following'.
So, in between my routine processes, I also made some notes. Now, before I share, I think it's worth remembering that this is only one person's methods or ideas of what you should do.
I am sure there are many others out there that will give different perspectives. If I was pushing this particular agenda then I would probably watch/read half a dozen or more accounts of how to do this.
Then I could see which method suited my own ideas. Sometimes we hit upon someone that ticks all of our boxes and we would happily apply all of their suggestions, other times maybe just one or two.
There were five in total and I'm not sure that I'll get through all five, maybe just the first couple, we'll see how it goes.
The first one was to answer questions on Quora. There's never a 'pitch' in any of these, you're just trying to answer questions to the best of your ability/knowledge. The idea is that if you are seen to be a reliable source of good information, then there's the likelihood that your profile will get viewed.
Your profile is where you will make your play. I have heard it said a few times that we tend to underestimate the power of our own profiles, yet for many of us, it's the first port of call after we have read or seen something that has piqued our interest. Like the answer to a question or a comment.
'Profile', according to our good friend Merrian-Webster, among other things is 'A concise biographical sketch'. I like that definition the best. Maybe even a place where we can showcase ourselves. There are probably dozens of articles out there on the best ways to set up our profiles or bio's.
More of the same for number two on the list but this time the name is 'Reddit' and this is a place I have been meaning to get to but as yet have failed to do so.
Basically, it has the same modus operandi but there was mention of something called 'sub-Reddit' which I believe works along the same lines as 'groups', though I am not familiar with the set-up, maybe you are.
Again we come back to 'value' which does seem to be at the centre of much of what we do. I'll reiterate a line from earlier, we need to be a reliable source of information, or a source of reliable information. Trusted and authoritative. All that we strive to be with our websites.
Another three to go but I'm going to leave it there otherwise it will turn into a thesis or something similar and that's not my intention. Part one with part two to follow, is a much better way of looking at it.
I will bid you 'good day' for now. Stay safe, healthy and happy my friends.
Twack Romero
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Excellent post, I enjoyed reading it. Title made it giggle a bit, however, I heard Reddit is huge in this respect, yet am not on Reddit for the moment however just started Quora. I look forward to reading part two and I wish you the best. To your success going forward.
Hey Abie, thank you so much and I'm pleased you enjoyed the post. I keep hearing the name 'Reddit' more and more so it should be something to get involved with, I would think.
Having a presence on as many platforms as possible all helps, in my eyes.
Have fruitful Friday.
A great source of reference and so true about our profile. I have never used the phrase suck it up buttercup but then its maybe a British thing. I'll try it and wait for a reaction which will probably be "I beg your pardon!" Thanks for sharing. On a serious note I love the idea of answering questions on different platforms. An excellent call.
Thank you Phil, I'm very grateful to you for popping in. Thoughts are divided and fairly vague on the origin of the phrase and I can think of no 'famous' use of the phrase. I still like I though and would happily use it should the opportunity arise.That segues nicely into taking this one to 'follow' you. Good to meet you.
As for the two platforms mentioned, I haven't spent any serious time on Quora and less than a minute on Reddit. I would think that it would all help towards creating an online presence though.
I like that phrase too Twack. I also think of its meaning as the same as yours. 'Stop moaning and get on with it.'
It's a sadly underused phrase nowadays, probably because of all the snowflakes.
Some questions on Quora make me doubt the sanity of the people asking. Other questions are so ridiculous I wonder if they have any brain cells.
My advice? Don't be blunt and to the point because you get inundated with people wanting an answer to their questions.
I have looked at Reddit. They have weird stuff. I get notifications on a variety of things. They have a section for videos of people who 'lost it' in public. Apparently people behave in strange ways in public. Either that or I have led a very sheltered life.Lol.
I really should do something business wise with both of those...... one day......
As Mr. Robbins says 'The road of 'Someday' leads to the town of 'Nowhere'' or something close to that.
I have had some quality answers from Quora, on the single occasion that I needed some info but I agree, some of the questions are baffling. I'm guessing it's a method of 'gaming' the system.
As for Reddit, I have only been on it once when I was searching for something. All in good time.
Not heard that one from Mr Robbins. Mind you not read anything of his in years.
I haven't asked a question yet n there yet. Sounds weird but it hasn't actually occurred to me to do that. Lol.
I used Quora when I was researching for an article on homelessness and the answers were very helpful.
My daughter helps out with a charity that helps people who are homeless for one reason or another, to get back on their feet.
When she lived in London she used to take food and talk to people who were homeless. She said we are all about 3 steps away from being in the same position. Some of the stories were heart rending. As are the stories from where she helps now. Makes you realise how lucky you are.
Do you follow Paul Castle on twitter?
Your daughter sounds like a good soul, for sure. I agree that through a small number of events, anyone of us could find ourselves in very different circumstances. I try to be consciously grateful for my 'lot'.
I do not follow Paul Castle and I've just done a Twitter search and there are quite few, I might need more clues.
I will give you the link via DM on twitter.
He has an informal meeting of people, business and others via zoom on Friday afternoon 2-3 I think. Not managed to make it yet. Was thinking it might help with your plans to meet others?
It just popped into my head last night for some reason.
Thank you, ironically he was the one out of all of them that I followed up on and checked his profile. I shall 'follow' and see where it goes, appreciate this.
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Hi TwAck, I get to use it all the time... with my 10-year-old. She always moans about something... not usually serious, but if there is something she must do or I ask of her.
And it is oh so fun to say too! One person I DO NOT use it with... my wife...LOL!!
I thoroughly enjoyed your post today!
Bob
Good to hear that it does get some good use, it is one of my favourites. Probably wise not to use it with your spouse.
I thnak you for your time and kind words Bob, always grateful.
Used with my wife would not be beneficial... 🤣🤣🤣
lol, I totally understand.
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