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Sam — Sun, 24 May 2009 13:08:54 -0000

"People are people. Just treat them that way".. What are a great meaningful sentence. Instead of becoming freak on the celebrities and others we have to think that they are also people. Thanks for sharing a wonderful post Mr.Chris. I will follow this hereafter.
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krissy knox — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:07:28 -0000

Great post. And one that everyone can learn from -- both those who keep themselves on pedastols, and those who think they are nobodies. Both need to hear these words... And yes, Chris, I do believe you treat everyone as equally important... :)

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Adriel Hampton — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:27:27 -0000

Chris, you are so good for this space. Keep on keeping it real.

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Ronald Lewis — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:04:32 -0000

Here's the post that's been festering in my mind for months now, only I've decided to create a video about this very subject. Chris is right that it's not simple to think that "people are people". I've connected with or met a lot of amazing people over the last 16 years, but one thing I realized early on is that they're no different from either of us.

CEOs, "A-list bloggers", celebrities, politicians and others all live and breathe the same. We all function on a very basic level in life as human beings. Everything else are extensions of our identity and existence (fame, fortune, relationships, etc.) It is our perception of these people which make them different (in our minds). Surprisingly, a lot of these people are truly average joes -- And I've met all types of them to know.

It's best to interact with these people like you would a friend -- Which is keeping the interaction simple, friendly and down-to-earth.

Thanks for posting this, Chris.

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John Hawkins — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:18:49 -0000

A quick story, if I may...
I first met Chris at BlogWorldExpo in 2007. We spoke for no more than a minute. We then met again at BWE 2008, roughly 11 months after our first meeting. I was standing at a table talking to somebody, he walks up and when there was a break in the convo, Chris says to me, "Didn't we meet last year at BWE?" Now for me, this was a highlight moment. Somebody I had been following online and was a fan of recognized me in 1 second after meeting for less than a minute almost a year prior.

This speaks volumes to the type of guy Chris is.

Chris was gracious enough to come speak at WordCamp:Las Vegas. Every time I tried to thank him for coming, he would thank me for putting the event on and ALLOWING him to be part of it.

Chris is as down-to-Earth as they come. A class act all the way. I'm glad we had a chance to chat this past weekend and only hope that we get a chance to do it again real soon.

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The Traveling Saleswoman — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:49:17 -0000

Chris,
This has been one of your most insightful blog entries. I think people flock to you for the combination of excellent content alongside your approachability and humility. You don't lord your success over lesser mortals; instead, you have the attitude that everyone is valuable and has something to offer. I'm learning a lot from your website and your Tweets - so thanks!

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Jenaé Plymale — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:12:02 -0000

So true. My mother always taught me this lesson. She's always told me this, and I've always believed her and my encounters with people tell me it's true. The encouragement and truth in this post is priceless. I hope more people take to it.

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TStrump — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:18:07 -0000

I think something to consider is you can't really 'judge a book by its cover.'
When I say that, I mean I treat everyone the same regardless of how they're dressed or what job 'social group' I think they're from.
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Mary — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:37:41 -0000

Wonderful advice. At a time when I needed to hear it. I enjoy reading your blog because your genuine spirit comes through.

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Julien — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:02:45 -0000

Chris puts his pants on one leg at a time, yes. Except that when his pants are on, he makes gold records.

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Doug Firebaugh — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:28:29 -0000

Mature and sage advice Chris- Bravo! Wish more people had your wisdom instead of their ego. In the end-people are people and we all are same- I had a hugely successful person one time tell me the greatest wealth asset is humility- amen!

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Tony — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:09:24 -0000

Fantastically simple advise. I think a lot of us let our admiration of people and the work they do get in the way of the people part. It's nice to hear that the "famous" (internet or otherwise) think about it too. Until I get a chance to run into you IRL I'm very happy to be reading your blog and interacting via Twitter, keep it up :-)

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Sonny Gill — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:32:47 -0000

I was thankful enough to meet you at the MP Mixer in Arizona last year and I think I respected the way you treated people, more than anything. You hung out with a bunch of us the entire week (hot tub, ahem) and the humility you exuded was something else. You're just a real, sincere person and I think we all see and appreciate that.

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Ben Grossman — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:19:59 -0000

I had a great time with you at CES09, Chris! This is a great and important post and something I look for in people who are receiving recognition anywhere. People are people--and it makes a person infinitely better if he realizes that. No matter how successful one becomes in a certain community (be it professional or otherwise), it's paramount that we maintain that perspective. As with all things, balance is key.

For me, that means that soon after every presentation I give or award I win, I spend time with people who couldn't care less about it (or at least don't care as much about it as my proverbial choir). My best friend (an actress) doesn't give a hoot if I just spoke at CES or if my last campaign idea made it to the top. She cares that I'm me - just a person - and we appreciate each other on that basis... no pedestal involved.

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Justin McHood — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:10:14 -0000

Saw you at blogworld '08 in your Hawaiian shirt and thought you were a dork/dumbass/douchebag. Thought @pistachio talking about twitter was way cooler.

Saw you at Vegas '09 WordCamp in your business casual w/the power jacket and thought "this guy is a total star-wars nerd, but knows a bunch about social media"

Which one is true?

Probably both.

But thanks for being transparent and just callin' it like you see it - authenticity goes a long way. If K-mart or Sears want to pay you to post, fine by me -- I might even go buy some sheets if you keep it up.

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Danny Brown — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:02:24 -0000

Well NOW where am I going to offer my hero worship to...??!!? ;-)

Although I've yet to meet you in person (hopefully '09 may change that) I know from the help, guidance and support you've given me personally since we've known each other cements my opinion of you as one of the good guys.

Humility goes a long way in my book - I've changed my views on many people based on that one crucial component. You've got it in spades, brother, and I'm glad to know you.

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Marsha Keeffer — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:01:29 -0000

So many accolades - let me add mine. This is a great reminder to us all to be personable and approachable. Guess it's that old 'you catch more flies with honey' thing. Thanks, Chris - I always enjoy reading what you have to say....whenever, wherever!

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Philippa — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:21:34 -0000

Thanks for the great post. Nice to be reminded to not get fixated on the numbers game.

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Rayanne Langdon — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:31:40 -0000

OMG, you mean you'd actually talk to me IRL?! ; )

You are a stellar guy, Chris. Thanks for being real.

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David Murray — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:30:41 -0000

I think there will always be that high school cafeteria mentality... its in our nature to form groups based on some sort pre-determined-DNA infested-sense of hierarchy.

Maybe its the respect that you've earned based on what you achieved that gives you "rank" - fabricated or not its there. Those in your position have a great responsibility and with that will inevitably come certain connotations and expectations that we can only understand from reader perspective.

The beauty of this medium is that instead of a corner office there is only a thing curtain separating reader to you. This creates the opportunity to shatter any preconceived expectations of who you are.

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seanbailey — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:04:39 -0000

I'm relatively new to actively utilizing social media, blogs and such for more than chatting with friends. Early on I read a lot about you and clearly you're an online celebrity. It's refreshing to hear someone such as yourself say you treat each person as equal, because if your head gets too big to treat everyone equally, then you're not effectively using social media are you?
I'm curious to know your early experiences with celebrity personalities online or off. Did you find people at all levels of celebrity status were generally willing to speak with you or have you experienced a lot of people putting themselves on pedestals?

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Scott Mahler-Datex Media — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:41:06 -0000

I struggle with what you are talking about, on a much smaller scale. I feel the personal connection is so important to any aspect of life, but really sets one apart when speaking about business. I've actually stopped myself from growing my business because I wanted to make sure that I was able to keep up with the clients I already have and ensure they were getting the time and attention from me they deserveand I might add, they pay for. As far as feeling worthy enough compared to bigger companies and/or people than myself, I try and remember the exact things you've said here; people are just people and we are all worthy and valuable. That being said, while I don't put people on a pedestal, I do admire those that have acheived more than I have and try and learn from them whenever I can.