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67 – The Problem with Vanity Numbers, Half-Truths, and Swollen Egos

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We’re exploring five problematic platform-building practices:

  1. The “swollen ego” bio
  2. Inflated follower counts
  3. Platform plugins
  4. Bestseller lists
  5. “Award-winning author” taglines

I believe these vanity metrics give authors permission to bend the truth as a means of proving their worth. And that concerns me. Let’s talk about it!

The post 67 – The Problem with Vanity Numbers, Half-Truths, and Swollen Egos first appeared on Blogging Bistro.
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Content provided by Laura Christianson. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Laura Christianson or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

We’re exploring five problematic platform-building practices:

  1. The “swollen ego” bio
  2. Inflated follower counts
  3. Platform plugins
  4. Bestseller lists
  5. “Award-winning author” taglines

I believe these vanity metrics give authors permission to bend the truth as a means of proving their worth. And that concerns me. Let’s talk about it!

The post 67 – The Problem with Vanity Numbers, Half-Truths, and Swollen Egos first appeared on Blogging Bistro.
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