Comments on: Picking up a girl is easier than talking to Chris Brogan

By: Adam Pieniazek

Adam Pieniazek — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:17:38 +0000

The easiest way to meet Chris Brogan, show up to PodCamp, sit down, have Chris sit down next to you.

We only talked for a couple of minutes (someone came and tore him away from the table), but he’s down to earth and funny.

Big lesson here, don’t be intimidated, everyone is just a normal person and if you approach them as a person and not a celebrity they’ll appreciate it.

By: Jerico Landingin

Jerico Landingin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:14:13 +0000

Thanks for the tip Jun. You can’t go wrong w/having humble confidence, honesty, and respect when approaching people. 9/10 They will be nice to you as well.

And if they blow you off, they’ll at least do it nicely.

I also like the “Suck it up and do it” part. Sometimes, when I am about grapple (brazilian jiu jitsu) w/someone heavier and stronger than I am, I feel intimidated.

But I just suck it up and do it. The experience just makes me stronger.

Great post!

By: Olina

Olina — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:43:03 +0000

Great Blogpost. I often go to big event and see someone big there. So I have the same frustration you had here. And I like the way you put it: Humble Confidence, Honesty and Respect. I consider that’s a great attitude.

Chris sounds a great guy. I hope one day I can talk to him too!

By: Amber Rae Lambke

Amber Rae Lambke — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:04:10 +0000

Amazing post!!

I really appreciate how open and honest you are about your nervousness in meeting Chris. I too am a confident, outgoing person yet I also found myself nervous for the same reasons you outlined. Reading this post, I felt like I was reading my own thoughts and feelings. So thanks for that! I also love how you compared meeting him to picking up a girl. Very clever.

I think your tips for approaching him are very helpful and the advice you offer Chris would definitely make the approach easier.

Thanks again!
Amber

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Meeting People Who Live Your Dream | Rock Star Lifestyle Design — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:23:59 +0000

[...] This is somewhat a continuation of Lun Loayza’s post last week, Picking Up a Girl is Easier than Talking to Chris Brogan. [...]

By: Jun Loayza

Jun Loayza — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:26:28 +0000

Gosh, I want to go to Japan and experience the life over there! The social dynamics and interaction must be so different, huh?

People write a lot of posts about how Twitter has deteriorated our form of interaction and that we now blur the lines between friends and acquaintances. I disagree completely, but every has their opinions

By: Jun Loayza

Jun Loayza — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:21:17 +0000

Hahahaha… guess we’ve both read the game then huh

Chris is an awesome guy. Definitely check him out and reach out to him through twitter and his blog. He’s usually very responsive.

If he doesn’t respond, it’s just because he’s bombarded with too many emails. Keep trying though and I’m sure you’ll get through

By: Jun Loayza

Jun Loayza — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:20:08 +0000

Thanks Khalil.

Maybe one day Chris Brogan will write about me!

By: Jun Loayza

Jun Loayza — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:19:38 +0000

Hahaha…

Finding common ground is always great. The hard part is usually finding that common ground.

I think it’s that initial ice breaker that gets more people. To me, it’s as easy as just walking up to people and saying “hi!”

However, when it’s someone who I admire, I think too much in my head about what I should say

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:44:06 +0000

Jun, I love this post! It’s so honest and I know how you feel.

Sometimes it’s all a mind game to psych ourselves out, but then once we do it (talk to someone we look up to, a hot girl or guy, etc.) it usually isn’t as bad as we think. Seriously, what is the worst that would happen?

PS. I work with Micah, did you enjoy his funny stories?