tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post8401546439673652702..comments2024-03-15T01:53:50.068-04:00Comments on Digital ProTalk: Food For Thought Friday: Are You A What If Person? Maybe It's Time To Change Your ThinkingDavid Ziserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674227631785266632noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-81164224916759853692010-06-10T17:17:08.649-04:002010-06-10T17:17:08.649-04:00David,
As a renowned "What If'er," ...David,<br /><br />As a renowned "What If'er," I have to take exception to the concept of your article. You did well to include the issue of a lack of common sense, and that is exactly where I've been labeled as "Mr. No."<br /><br />As an employee of a company for 10 years that was rife with pie-in-the-sky thinkers, glory-getters, and self-aggrandizers, I was often the sole voice of common sense, or at least taking the concept a few steps further and beginning to think about logistics.<br /><br />Fortunately, the last two years at the company allowed me to work closely with a colleague/supervisor who actually appreciated my "Mr. No" attitude, not because I disliked an idea, but that I often thought further through the concept than others and presented issues that would need to be addressed before successfully implementing the concept.<br /><br />While I do appreciate those that have grand ideas, I do not appreciate those same individuals not having any common sense, and often implement these ideas with knee-jerk reaction. I believe that if I am expected to keep an open mind, then they should actually think through the process before spouting off their idiocy.<br /><br />Really, it comes down to balance. Ideas are great, but must be thought through before implemented. Also, ideas shouldn't be shot down, just for having the idea (but they should be shot down if the ideas are acted upon without thinking).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-29365354494969419182009-08-01T11:38:43.877-04:002009-08-01T11:38:43.877-04:00Hey everybody, Thanks for the comments. Hi Daniel...Hey everybody, Thanks for the comments. Hi Daniel, I was not trying to single you out. I think on that day my staff may have been doing the same thing. GoToMeeting is one of the BIG guys out there in this field. If they were down, that would be more the exception than the rule. Anyway, thanks for your clarification and nice remarks.<br />-DavidDavid Ziserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02674227631785266632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-32256163736755521022009-07-28T13:05:39.663-04:002009-07-28T13:05:39.663-04:00I like Joe McNally's approach to "what if...I like Joe McNally's approach to "what if"--the positive kind. He's always saying "what if we try this technique/shot/angle/lighting?", trying it, assessing it, and trying something else--whatever's necessary to get "The Shot". That's the best kind of "what if"!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01327687861664926144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-24322285192573556382009-07-28T08:52:17.112-04:002009-07-28T08:52:17.112-04:00Brilliant post David!Brilliant post David!Michael S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16719113087965248188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-28308562001065878832009-07-27T11:19:49.243-04:002009-07-27T11:19:49.243-04:00I am the individual in question.
However I feel t...I am the individual in question. <br />However I feel that I have been misrepresented in your interpretation of my comments.<br />This is an exact quote of what I said on July 9 09:<br /><br />"There are bound to be some hang ups with your choice of remote communications software.<br />Such as having part of the group at your office and another part over the internet; then disaster strikes and GoToMeeting's server is down.<br /><br />With that said I think that if you might want to have a contingency plan in effect and ready to go (installation and kinks worked out with a free version of a similar software).<br /><br />While I have no immediate plans to use this technology i think its intriguing and would be very impressive to any clients.<br />But how embarrassing would it be to set up said meeting and then everything falls apart at the last minute.<br /><br />Just my two cents.<br /><br />Great post and great ideas..."<br /><br /><br />I had just used a free version (not GoToMeetng)that you had mentioned and the server was down and not able to share my desktops screen. I did not plan on using this software again or until I could afford one that was more on the professional side. This is why I said what I did.<br />I don't feel that it was truly negative in tone, but i could be wrong...sometimes i am.<br /><br />In addition, my initial comments to the online meeting software on July 2nd was this (positive, I believe):<br />"David, you are a genius! I don't yet know how I should incorporate this tip, but I know that I will in the future...<br /><br />Thanks for the great advice and have a great day."<br /><br />David, I was just trying to say that a contingency plan would be nice for anyone trying to avoid embarrassment. I apologize to you if I didn't come off like I should have; considering that I read your blog quite frequently and greatly respect you and your blog.<br /><br />Furthermore, I have read comments on this site that are very critical and surprising...my comment was nothing in comparison.<br /><br />While some of the commenters are correct in their analysis of my personality, they are forgetting that I am an intelligent individual who is always trying to improve and grow; whether it is in my skills, my shortcomings as a human, or my lack of tact when issuing constructive criticism.<br /><br />I will take this post and the comments as a chance to recognize an area in my life that needs improvement, nothing else.<br /><br />Lastly, something could be said for those who read your post,jump on the bandwagon of the offended and generate their own thoughts of negativity...after all negativity is what we are talking about here, right?Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-71651362826011738872009-07-25T09:22:43.596-04:002009-07-25T09:22:43.596-04:00My experience is that most "What ifers" ...My experience is that most "What ifers" are also the "Never Tryers". They don't understand trial and error and never take a risk to see if something will work. They see themselves as the savior who can fix everyone's problems before they have them. There's something pathological in their need to be right and and that their opinion in the only one that counts. What if, they are wrong? What if what you tired actually worked?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-34840951642452958092009-07-25T02:48:51.816-04:002009-07-25T02:48:51.816-04:00I think a balance needs to be struck and this will...I think a balance needs to be struck and this will only come with experience. Sometimes, it's hard to know if you're being a "what ifer" or if you're being sensible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-22245754182783666332009-07-25T02:00:40.378-04:002009-07-25T02:00:40.378-04:00Great thoughts. I will keep this in my mind, becau...Great thoughts. I will keep this in my mind, because sometimes, maybe only me, I have days where I only see a half empty bottle.Claushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900246475970864575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-19792295788563171842009-07-25T01:56:03.980-04:002009-07-25T01:56:03.980-04:00David,
Great post! I couldn't agree more with...David,<br /><br />Great post! I couldn't agree more with your position. Incidently, we had a "GoToMeeting" with out-of-town clients this week, and it went very well. We have another with out-of-town bride & groom tomorrow. Sure beats just throwing images up online and seeing what happens. Thanks for the great insights!<br /><br />Tim in VATimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-24772956810072656982009-07-25T01:36:03.820-04:002009-07-25T01:36:03.820-04:00But still, can't you ban those people from you...But still, can't you ban those people from your site? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-72552264577850691892009-07-25T01:15:17.095-04:002009-07-25T01:15:17.095-04:00Ziser,
Thanks for the post, you are a great mento...Ziser,<br /><br />Thanks for the post, you are a great mentor indeed:) Keep up the great work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-42593227877706521432009-07-24T22:43:20.189-04:002009-07-24T22:43:20.189-04:00Great post. Sometimes you just have to close your...Great post. Sometimes you just have to close your eyes and leap. There is always something that can go wrong, but you can prepare for it.Polhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12185799202411005386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-86875378271145758882009-07-24T15:22:04.257-04:002009-07-24T15:22:04.257-04:00What you are talking about is exactly the reason w...What you are talking about is exactly the reason why brainstorming sessions in serious and successful businesses are set up in a way that first everybody shares there ideas no matter how stupid or immature they might be and only after that people are allowed to criticize. To be really creative you need not to have others discourage you in expressing the most obscure thoughts that come to your might. More often than not these thoughts are the winners! <br /><br />So great perspective and perception from your side - I can only support this rant. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-63698040861496328082009-07-24T12:31:29.806-04:002009-07-24T12:31:29.806-04:00Sorry my comment was cut off. Love technology. Any...Sorry my comment was cut off. Love technology. Anyway I love go to meeting.<br /><br />ThanksUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299519941667171398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17534827.post-67063353318063568102009-07-24T12:28:23.567-04:002009-07-24T12:28:23.567-04:00You are right on about the "what ifs" Da...You are right on about the "what ifs" David. It happens frequently. I was at at a seminar in Detroit last spring and I asked the speaker (I won't name him here) for advice on meeting with out of town wedding clients. The answer I received was "the only proper way is in studio presentations. Nothing else will <br /><br />Phil in mich.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299519941667171398noreply@blogger.com