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RE: We Are Not Alone

jcrawf02 — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:14:55 GMT

[quote][b]dbowlin (9/17/2010)[/b][hr]I believe there was another editorial recently that said something like I get better/smarter when I talk to you. [/quote]From Andy Warren, SQLAndy.com[url=http://www.sqlservercentral.com/articles/Editorial/71081/]http://www.sqlservercentral.com/articles/Editorial/71081/[/url]

RE: We Are Not Alone

Daniel Bowlin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:41:19 GMT

I spent over 10 years working as a generalist in IT. I have really specialized in SQL Server and SQL Server BI over the last few years. This year I made a point of becoming more active in communities. I spend at least a few minutes here on SSC every day. The same is true of BIDN.I am a member of many SQL Server or BI LinkedIn groups.I have worked to post forum answers in SSC and elsewhere.I have attended several SQLLunches and a SQL Saturday event.I am considering writing a few blogs and short articles based on what I have learned.In short, I believe involvement will make you better. I believe there was another editorial recently that said something like I get better/smarter when I talk to you. I would expand on that and say that being involved in online and in these communities and groups has absolutely made me better at what I do in many tangible and intangible ways. It takes real effort and time, but it will pay big dividends for a long time.If you want to reach the next level, community involvement is a great way to do it.

RE: We Are Not Alone

SQLRNNR — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:41:11 GMT

Thanks. Good stuff.

RE: We Are Not Alone

jcrawf02 — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 06:33:46 GMT

If you're on Twitter, do a search for 'Free SQL' and check back occasionally. You'll get more free webinars/resources/ebooks than you can read/attend/absorb. If you can't get to Twitter, try [url=http://www.twapperkeeper.com/keyword/free%20sql]http://www.twapperkeeper.com/keyword/free%20sql[/url] for an archived list.There's some junk, but it's worth it.

RE: We Are Not Alone

Doctor Who 2 — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:33:11 GMT

Thank you for this article, Robert. I didn't know about half of the things you talked about (e.g.: SQL Lunch, Virtual Chapters). Very useful!

RE: We Are Not Alone

WayneS — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:48:48 GMT

I didn't know about SQL-Lunch. Thanks!

We Are Not Alone

RSP — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:26:20 GMT

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