Create Your Entrepreneurial Vision on Pinterest
I admit it. I was resistant to Pinterest. I kept hearing how addicting it was and I certainly didn’t want anything that created an addiction. Plus what would I use it for? That was the biggest mystery to me until . . .
One day I was looking over my written goals and dreams and saw that I had achieved a few of them but not enough. My list was fun but I wasn’t emotionally connected to it. I think the visual connection is why traditional vision boards have been successful for many people.
The problem is I’m one a neat freak and I’m easily distracted by visual clutter. To me a vision board is highly messy. This lead me to ask on Facebook what I could use if I didn’t like to create vision boards. So when I heard a suggestion to use Pinterest I was intrigued. What was this mysterious site called Pinterest?
Pinterest allows you to create and name your own boards. (Think cork boards). You can then start surfing the internet for your favorite things and start “pinning” the photos to your boards.
If you don’t know much about Pinterest, a social bookmarking site, here’s a great video that walks you through how to use it: Pinterest Tutorial
What happens after you start pinning is magic. All of a sudden the individual “things” you love come to life in an organized and structured way. And the best part is you can see all your pins at one time. When I first did that I was amazed and in love. What I saw was a life filled with beauty. Isn’t that what a vision board is supposed to do? To help you see the big picture of how you want your life to become.
What was the amazing part was the SPEED in which I created my dream vision. Within minutes I started to see what I’ve been dreaming about for years. There was no hunting down magazines, no clipping pictures and no gluing them on a board. The visual connection was definitely what I needed.
The most interesting part of creating your vision board on Pinterest is when people start repining your photos onto their boards. It’s amazing to see who shares your same loves and dreams. And it’s so fun when other people get excited about the same things you do.
So, you’re probably wondering . . . How does this all relate to your entrepreneurial dreams? Everything! You are the catalyst behind your enterprise and you’re working for a reason. What that reason is personal to you. Creating your vision for your future is so important and can even give you that extra energy you need when the daily grind is not so exciting. Give Pinterest a try and see how your vision takes shape.
So, are you on Pinterest? Have you thought about creating some boards with your entrepreneurial visions and rewards?
Want to learn how to use Pinterest for your business? Here are a few articles to get started:
- How and Why to Use Pinterest for Business
- Using Pinterest for Business Marketing
- 9 Tips: Boost Your Business With Pinterest
- Should You Use Pinterest in Your B2B Social Media Strategy?
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You’ve piqued my interest, Sherrie. I’m a visual person who likes to keep it simple so I’ll check it out if I can receive an invite. Thanks for the info.
Cathy Miller recently posted..Are Your Infographics a Rubber Band Ball of Confusion?
Hi Cathy,
I just sent you an invite. Be warned. It has addictive qualities to it!
Thanks for the comment,
Sherrie
Sherrie,
I requested an invite and am waiting to get in.
But I hear everyone come back with similar comments to yours.
Can’t wait to jump in and see what all the groovy fuss is about!
~Keri
Keri recently posted..How Porn Can Help Politics in 2012
Hi Keri,
Let me know if you got in or need an invite!
Sherrie
I joined Pinterest last week and it is highly addictive. I’ve left it alone now and scheduled some time this weekend to take another look at it.
Great resources, those articles will help me build a strategy in no time, thanks!
Kittie Walker recently posted..Content Strategy – A Raging Debate
Hi Kitty,
Yes, Pinterest is best when you schedule time to visit. It could get out of control quick!
I hope you found the resources helpful.
Sherrie
Pinterest deserves our interest. I recently mentioned it in my “Catapult Creativity” initiative as a great tool for anyone looking to be inspired from brain surgeon to multimedia artist. Your post just added more fuel to the fire. Great job!
Thank you so much, Mallie! I
I must learn more about your Catapult Creativity Initiative. You have me curious.
Sherrie
Hi Sherrie, it sounds really cool, I would love an invite. Thanks for blogging about it! I had the same concerns about the vision board just looking messy and filling my life with clutter. So this is a great way around that.
Hi Bill,
When you have a chance to check it out let me know what you think!
Thanks for the comment,
Sherrie
Thank you for writing this! I have been asked to join Pintrest, and I accepted but I have not taken the time to look at it yet. SO as a newbie, I really liked reading this post.
Dawn at Aimee Mobile Marketing recently posted..Comment on Text Message Marketing Best Practices by admin
Hi Dawn,
Let me know what you think. Maybe this post will inspire you to look at it differently. Thanks for commenting.
Sherrie
It is a goal of mine to try Pinterest during my slow time this Winter. Thanks for the info, I think I could get a lot of new ideas from that site for posing/props.
Rebecca D recently posted..Elegance is attitude on U of M campus Ann Abor, MI {Destination People Photography}
Rebecca,
As a photographer I would think you would find so many amazing opportunities on Pinterest!
Thanks for commenting,
Sherrie
My interest has been re-piqued
First heard about it a few months back and will now have to take a second look. Never thought about doing a paperless vision board. What a great idea.
Natasha Crawford recently posted..Healthy is not a 4 letter word
Hi Natasha,
It’s a great place to create your vision, gather ideas, network and get inspired.
Thanks for stopping by!
Sherrie
Hello Sherrie,
I’m always open to adopt new tools into my shed in the social shed.
I’v never heard of Pinterest but sounds interesting.
It’s time to check it out!
best
Akos
Hi Akos,
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy it.
Sherrie
Ok! You’ve sold me on it! Will head over there tomorrow! Thanks for the inspiration!
Gemma L Thompson recently posted..How to use Keywords in Your Social Media Profiles
Hi Gemma,
You’re so welcome. Thank you for stopping by!
Sherrie