I think one more thing people forget about favors is that they are just that, favors – don’t get into a “if you give a mouse a cookie…” situation. If you are going to ask for a favor, it better be easy and it better have some room to get done on my terms. Then, when it’s done, say thank you rather than asking for revisions, further steps, etc.

I do some graphic design in my free time and I get into that pretty often.

“Hey can you do me a favor…and then revise it…and then give me more options…and then…and then…”

Really..the Birdman will swat anything you throw for the next month. Try it.
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The “knowing what I write about” hits home for me. I recently put out a message on Twitter asking if anyone had interest to guest blog on COTJ. Received a nice response back, but someone that I trust was totally off mark on a topic. They kept saying, “You think of a topic, and I’ll write it.”. That shows me that they have zero idea of what I’m trying to do on my blog and what interests my readers. That is when I probably stop responding.
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It’s hard for me to understand why people can’t just understand that being nice, being personable, and fulfilling promises usually takes care of everything else. Business or otherwise.

And who says that was ME? Maybe I was holding the camera. Okay, Okay, it was me. Who else could pull off those shorts so effortlessly?

I wish I could write more places, I genuinely do, but I’m like you in that most of the time I feel like I’m neglecting my own blog. I’ve slowly learned to say no more often, but I still usually end up with too much on my plate. As long as people don’t pester me I usually find a way to get most of it done.

And glad you like the shorts… Didn’t even think about them being UCLA. Go Tyus Edney!

Okay, moving on. Something that bugs me is how many people try to butter others up for a favor. Favors are always something that you need that pre-established basis of trust, but at the same time, your attempt at gaining trust shouldn’t be based on the hope of receiving favors. Head spinning yet? Good. Just returning the favor of your shaky video
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I’m with you on the whole RT thing. I re-tweet what I think my followers would find value in. Even if I’m your friend if it doesn’t make sense for my followers (who want me to respect their time), then I probably won’t share it.

Great addition to the conversation. These rules can be applied to virtually any favor, not just blogs, Twitter, and other social media.

I retired from blogging a few months ago, will be back soon but for now I just tweet and work. So, I’m going to apply what you said to my favorite procrastinator – Twitter. I think what you mentioned in your video can also be applied to the whole RT request phenomena.

I cant stand being asked to retweet something that has nothing to do wit any of the people I communicate with on twitter. I’m tempted to not even respond back to these people who ask for such a thing. ESPECIALLY, when they followed me the day before the request! It doesn’t make sense…So I 100% understand where your coming from with this post and couldn’t agree with you more.

People need to create a relationship with someone before they ask for a favor.

There’s just one thing…you don’t look or sound like a 42 year old tranny from the Bronx, and where is your Connect Four?! (For anyone who might be thinking that I’m a big weirdo, I refer you to Ryan’s comment on my last post)
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… Yeah Right!

That’s sheer incompetence at work.

You bring up a valid point re: asking though. As I kind of get at in the video, sometimes that’s all it takes. If you ask nicely it puts the issue top of mind, you have nothing to lose, and people will likely oblige. Just don’t be disappointed if they don’t. Thanks for the comment Rich!