tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post2771144973165298677..comments2023-10-09T13:00:09.085-04:00Comments on The Peculiar Treasure: Community Over Competition: Get to the Top by Building Others Up (Mug-spiration Monday)The Peculiar Treasurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02994903702965040068noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-63197154823968083392017-01-27T17:48:14.832-05:002017-01-27T17:48:14.832-05:00Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!The Peculiar Treasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02994903702965040068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-79619203513294552692017-01-27T17:47:52.658-05:002017-01-27T17:47:52.658-05:00I suppose replying to this is better late than nev...I suppose replying to this is better late than never! haha.<br /><br />THANK YOU SO MUCH for your kind words, sweet friend! That means a lot.The Peculiar Treasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02994903702965040068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-81058976767905371612017-01-27T08:50:51.575-05:002017-01-27T08:50:51.575-05:00Agreed! Its amazing to me how much more I interact...Agreed! Its amazing to me how much more I interact with my friends I met on the internet and social media than people I've met in the physical world haha <3 <3 <3 Rachel @ The Confused Millennialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08548260893933070205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-7466026889260435852017-01-27T05:59:21.654-05:002017-01-27T05:59:21.654-05:00I love the idea of fostering community and buildin...I love the idea of fostering community and building people up - though I admit it is definitely hard sometimes, and hard not to feel jealous! The other day was apparently National Compliment Day, and an acquaintance of mine posted the nicest thing on facebook about me in honor of the "holiday." It absolutely made my day, so I did the same thing for 5 other friends and their reactions Becky Gintherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17814072887106049084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-90885634830766101102017-01-26T21:58:11.991-05:002017-01-26T21:58:11.991-05:00This is AWESOME! As a grandmother blogger, I too w...This is AWESOME! As a grandmother blogger, I too will be as real as possible, life is toooooo short to not be. I strive to write openly. As a Christian, it is my spiritual responsibility to build you up and not tear you down. It is good to see someone speaking the Truth. Keep blogging! This granny is reading!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02003300221370717928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-49128129733288541312017-01-26T21:41:36.647-05:002017-01-26T21:41:36.647-05:00You said it! Supporting someone else and being a p...You said it! Supporting someone else and being a part of their success will never diminish your own. Strong REAL relationships with other bloggers/businesses in related niches are vital. Find your tribe!Juliehttp://beyondbossy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-34159161275449049242017-01-26T20:20:40.174-05:002017-01-26T20:20:40.174-05:00What a wonderful post! Community is the best!What a wonderful post! Community is the best!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274896705485987672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-17492104246075541952017-01-26T16:41:57.612-05:002017-01-26T16:41:57.612-05:00AMEN AMEN AMEN. There really is room for everyone ...AMEN AMEN AMEN. There really is room for everyone at "the top." Build each other up, always!<br /><br /><a href="http://cominguprosestheblog.com" rel="nofollow">Coming Up Roses</a>ericaligenzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313758786680500536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-64870804613978599322017-01-26T12:44:21.227-05:002017-01-26T12:44:21.227-05:00blogging has for sure taught me to spot a fake per...blogging has for sure taught me to spot a fake person a mile away! Neelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09374502740607738417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-768792598744959502017-01-26T10:56:26.936-05:002017-01-26T10:56:26.936-05:00When i first started my blog I was very selfish. I...When i first started my blog I was very selfish. I didn't want to share anyone else's content in case it was bette than mine or spend time commenting on their articles. WOW WAS I WRONG. Building a community has been one of the biggest perks of blogging and I love supporting and seeing what my blogging friends are up to.Sarah Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801821039678462552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-48539405795897238362017-01-26T10:14:26.309-05:002017-01-26T10:14:26.309-05:00I opened my comments this morning to find a rude c...I opened my comments this morning to find a rude comment left by a fellow blogger. It happens and these types of people don't last long. I have made some wonderful friends and connections. Helping out, being friendly and supportive make everything in life better.candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082238123921950824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-29252322095475823122017-01-26T07:31:57.787-05:002017-01-26T07:31:57.787-05:00I love this post! I have found being in this space...I love this post! I have found being in this space that this is so true :) There are so many people who start off without knowing anyone and then get discouraged. I think this post is a must read for anyone just starting out or who needs encouragement! Thanks for sharing!Reenihttp://www.simplyreeni.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-35144052333642839852016-11-04T00:45:41.351-04:002016-11-04T00:45:41.351-04:00I would be a zero blogger if I did not work togeth...I would be a zero blogger if I did not work together with blogging friends. I started with two that I knew personally and one of them hooked me up with a group. From there a couple of others saw my need and lifted me up - finally telling me lots of little secrets that made their blogs awesome. <br /><br />They didn't need to do it, but it was a super blessing. FINALLY I'm at the point Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084640777208246230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-26490927850615434032016-11-03T01:30:52.597-04:002016-11-03T01:30:52.597-04:00What an awesome post, Kristin! I loved reading Rac...What an awesome post, Kristin! I loved reading Rachel's shout out to you on IG and I love how this post came out of it. :) Too often I worry about how others will think of me or how well my blog is doing, but I've had the most fun and enjoyed blogging the most when I've been with other bloggers. I love cheering them on from the sidelines and reading their progress through their blogs.Rachel Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11463577055809095626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-78852985442971456862016-11-02T10:40:41.159-04:002016-11-02T10:40:41.159-04:00So true and well said!!! You know, I often have je...So true and well said!!! You know, I often have jealous/competitive thoughts towards others... but on the other hand, I have just as many kind thoughts, but THOSE I never seem to want to share with people directly. Why not?! It's something I've been working on lately. To get those thoughts out to those people when I have them. Compliments should be shared, encouraged, and given with Joy Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00145712554714269466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-63763803165995884322016-11-02T08:37:49.871-04:002016-11-02T08:37:49.871-04:00As always, this post speaks directly to me :) This...As always, this post speaks directly to me :) This is definitely a great thing to remember and I'm striving to be this way in all that I do, both offline and online! Sometimes, it's easy to be discouraged when I compare myself to others in the blogging world, but I have to keep reminding myself that everyone started at the beginning :P and that community helps build each other up! Love Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10342208946981190329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-60545334751469039162016-11-01T18:30:06.679-04:002016-11-01T18:30:06.679-04:00What a great reminder. It's so easy to get cau...What a great reminder. It's so easy to get caught up in the competition. But you're totally right, it's so much better to build slowly than to step on others and move up fast. We only really move forward when we all move forward. Thank you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-63594105230550506662016-11-01T14:57:29.034-04:002016-11-01T14:57:29.034-04:00Yes, so so good! Before I even clicked through to ...Yes, so so good! Before I even clicked through to this post I saw the title and thought of the Rising Tide Society. One of my favorite bloggers, Glennon from Momastery, talks about how so many of us believe the myth of scarcity - that there's a limited amount of "success" or joy or fill in the blank thing, and we're so quick to believe that if someone else gets any of the Lauren Englishhttp://www.sobremesastories.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-58309240079943280992016-11-01T14:50:20.608-04:002016-11-01T14:50:20.608-04:00Yes, yes yes. Love this. I've been preaching t...Yes, yes yes. Love this. I've been preaching this in our small town. Valerie Cottage Making Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831007433839333747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-82335352134063359822016-11-01T12:32:26.755-04:002016-11-01T12:32:26.755-04:00YES!!!! I joined a local chapter for the Rising Ti...YES!!!! I joined a local chapter for the Rising Tide Society and attended one meeting. Seriously life changing! Love the concept of community over competition, helping each other out, and being genuine. So happy you blogged about this....I was planning on blogging about RTS soon!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-21966175469736604372016-11-01T12:05:57.484-04:002016-11-01T12:05:57.484-04:00I appreciate this post and your style of writing. ...I appreciate this post and your style of writing. This is what inspires me to keep going. So many days it feels like it is taking forever to build a following. I know that by embracing and celebrating the successes of my community of writers, I am gaining valuable insights that will continue to inspire me as I move toward my goals. I feel that I have found a family of individuals who care WorldofWriterMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09309910481105051975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-15858808282741569682016-11-01T11:06:27.949-04:002016-11-01T11:06:27.949-04:00<3 I saw Rachel's tag of you and I thought ...<3 I saw Rachel's tag of you and I thought "so well deserved" - you're such a comforting and warm presence in the community Kristin, you're full of light and love and that will carry you far.<br /><br />xxox<br />Laura @ www.cookwineandthinker.comLaura Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03991797343951978197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-25386488775461442812016-11-01T07:31:57.204-04:002016-11-01T07:31:57.204-04:00Kristin, I love this! I've always been a big b...Kristin, I love this! I've always been a big believer in growing a following by forming genuine and lasting connections. It is so much better than taking the shady route. Yay for community!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-13374412475344341352016-11-01T07:27:23.429-04:002016-11-01T07:27:23.429-04:00Yes, yes, yes to all of this! Community is SO IMPO...Yes, yes, yes to all of this! Community is SO IMPORTANT for bloggers. I am incredibly happy to have found such great communities on Facebook and Instagram. xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740567704943818454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587170240696647383.post-54808948349513129172016-10-31T21:23:58.608-04:002016-10-31T21:23:58.608-04:00Kristin, I love love love this! This was one of th...Kristin, I love love love this! This was one of the main reasons why I started blogging in the first place. We need genuine, loving community. The blogging community is a new world to me and I have so enjoyed getting to know other bloggers through their work. And you being one of them! I love seeing a blogger's soul. I think it is so important. Thank you for sharing your heart on this! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416446933411502829noreply@blogger.com