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Just in case you wanted to know how these things work:
“People in the blogging and online marketing world know Darren Rowse from Problogger. Many, however, don’t realize that Problogger is an industry sideline where Darren shares what he learns from his primary business, which is the multimillion dollar web venture Digital Photography School.”
Eleanor Roosevelt:
“Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.”
This quote has been a great inspiration in determining what I choose to read about on photography blogs these days. Of course, I often replace the word “people” with “things” whenever a Nikon vs. Canon debate crops up.
I treat every blog I read as if I have a lot to learn from the author, as if the writer is my teacher. It’s a high standard, but it needs to be. My time and attention are my most valuable possessions. I have a limited supply and can’t buy more.
There are so many photography blogs riddled with so much nonsense, it’s hard to imagine this kind of filter is being applied much by our community. The blogging industry is filled with those who’ll sacrifice what’s best for their readers for what’s best for their advertisers. Consider who you’re giving your time and attention to and whether you’re learning anything new. If you wouldn’t consider your blogger much of a teacher, move along. If you don’t find a suitable replacement, you’ll regain precious time and maybe learn a thing or two on your own.
