In class blogging 3 Questions

#1) I'm not really that involved in my town because it's so small and I hate it. There's only 1 traffic light it. I feel like everyone in town is kindof a debby downer. I would like to see more positive changes in the community. The only time people ever really come together is when something tragic happens, and I think that's sad. I'm not trying to stereotype anyone from my town, but when you walk into my high school you constantly seem the same types of people. I feel like everyone from my town is what people lable "an emo skater kid." I feel like drugs are also a big problem in my town. So if I could change anything about it by starting an epidemic I think I would try to make more positive changes and try to open the eyes of others.

#2) The chapter I found most interesting was Chapter 2, about Salesmen, Mavens, and Connectors. I relate myself to a Connector the most because I try to network myself with as many people as I can. I think I could start an epidemic depending what it was and how big it would be. For example, I know that where I work has brought in more business from me constantly talking about it. I work at a high end retail store called Buckle. They are known for their brand name designs and mostly their denim. Having over 50 different fits of jeans, numerous types of washes and lengths from 29 1/2 to 37 1/2 inch in seams. I'm in love with their jeans because I really think their are fits for everyone out their. The register system we use keeps track of everyone we sell to and how much they spend. From knowing how many of my friends now ship their and how much they have spent, I'm fairly confident that I have started a very very small word of mouth epidemic with Buckle brand jeans.

#3) After reading Tipping Point, I feel like I've been opened up to many small, but factual things. I'm taking a lot with me from this book. Small things like why phone numbers are only seven digits, how you can lose connections with people when your around or working with 150 or more. And how two of the top childrens shows had trouble keeping people "stuck" on them. The Law of the Few, the Stickiness Factor, and the Power of Context can teach people very knowledgable things in life, it has done that for me.