“One small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind” –      Neil Armstrong 

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       Ok, so lets be honest here my first attempt at a blog is not as significant  of a world history event as man walking on the moon but it sure feels like a monumental task. Working within a conduit that allows individuals a voice to express thoughts and feelings beyond the simple 140 characters or liking a few pages seems far more challenging than any other social media I have been a part of. A blog should provide a perspective that facilitates thoughts, ideas which in turn generates value. Authors of blog content could be considered a subject matter experts but it should be more than just a one way conversation. Two way communication should be the key to learn, to inform. 

        Other types of social media seem more insulated than creating and authoring a blog. Users can participate on the fringes of other social media types with a re-tweet or a like without ever truly leading the narrative on a subject but with a blog that is the point, to lead the narrative, to influence a type of change through discussion. I have to admit that believing that your opinions are worth reading can be a challenge to overcome but being challenged is how we grow.