Have you ever lusted after something with the hunger of affirmed identity?
Have you ever thought that one more article will make you a writer? Or that one more business competition will make you belong in the world of business?
Then you know.
You know exactly how I feel about the Plutus Awards.
I have convinced myself that winning a Plutus will mean that I am finally a blogger.
You think this is dumb?
Well, maybe it is. But you see, in my book, you ‘arrive’ when others think you worthy.
Have I told you the story about the captain? No? Well, here it is.
A guy comes back from his ship, runs to his mum and says:
‘Mum, I’m a captain!’
‘Son, you’ve always been a captain for me.’ – his mum replied – ‘But what do the other captains say?’
You see, I never doubt I am a Professor: eight professors from around the world and at the top of their game told my university that I am.
Blogging is another matter. I’ve convinced myself that winning a Plutus Award is the way the ‘captains speak’ in the personal finance word. After all, it is the award that recognises excellence in personal finance.
Last year I came close: The Money Principle was shortlisted in two categories. Still I didn’t win.
This year I’ve decided to try again: I am competing in the Best International Blog category.
Can I count on your vote?
Vote for The Money Principle (Best International Blog) by following this link.
You can also be a STAR and slick on the Plutus Awards badge on the right.
Now, I have some splendid news.
Yesterday, August 15th, was my name-day. This is important in the Eastern Orthodox tradition: on our name day we keep an open house, have big parties and get presents.
I missed the party and the celebration was in an ice-cream bar.
I did have a great present though: Aldemore Bank made me one of their ten personal finance super-heroes. Look at this:
And my super-hero name ROCKS!
Have a great weekend and speak soon.
Very interesting way to market yourself! Good luck.
@Krant: Thanks – have been thinking a lot about that. My default position is ‘no, one should’t market themselves’. Then again, how are people going to learn what is here if one doesn’t. It just has to be done right I suppose.
You know I voted for you 🙂 Every year until you win!!!
@J. Money: I know, friend. And thanks for the log term commitment – we may need it :).