Google+ is hot right now and it has not even gone public. It’s not perfect but I have to say that it has allot of potential to threaten Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Who the winner will be only time will tell. I have a sneaky suspicion that G+ is going for it all once they release the app to everyone. They are very smart on the approach they are taking to have members invited only, that technique will allow them to do capacity planning better and make projections on what they need to avoid system outages like Twitter for example.

My view on LinkedIn CEO’s silly comment that no one has time for G+ is he better wake-up before LinkedIn joins MySpace and becomes LinkedOut.

LinkedIn has a outdated policy on how to connect with other connections. You can connect to only people you know. Some user are flagging invites to connect as spam, that’s not spam unless you get hit up everyday with an invite from the same person. Those users need to get real to not flag invites as spam, they seem to be the type that jump under the bed when they get an invite from a person that they don’t know. These people should feel complimented that someone found you interesting and want’s to reach out and make a connection and in return you flag them for spamming. Just ignore them or send and email back saying thank you for reaching out but I do not want to make a connection. Don’t jump under a bed and hide.

My take on Facebook and Twitter is they need to follow G+ closely and continue to improve their products.

Drake
aka @iTheDrake on Twitter

My heart goes out to all the unemployed and recent unemployed. I know some people who recently lost their job. I dedicate this post to them.

Just when you think you are doing OK and set for life, life throws a sucker punch at you. Just get up and evaluate the situation. You will feel anger and say why me what happened I did not see this coming or you did see it coming but did not want to accept it. Just keep your energy positive now and stay focused on how you will handle the situation. Network with all your friends and former co-workers to get the word out that you are available. Never give up no matter how discouraging it gets. Every time you take a fall getup and keep on trying. Tenacity is the key to your success. Just keep on chasing your dreams. Dreams do come true never stop believing.

A tip career wise: Always reinvent yourself and keep current and remember nothing is forever at times, it will prepare you better to handle sucker punches when life gives you one.

Stay positive everything has a purpose in life. Find it!!!

Drake
aka @iTheDrake on Twitter
Freelance writer for examiner.com

Sorry for not keeping my blog updated. It was a busy 2010 for me. Now that things are calming down I can get back to blogging and writing for examiner.com Honolulu edition. My reflections on the year past is I feel blessed to have a job in an economy that is struggling to rebound. Having my family with me and everyone in good health.

2011 is going to be a good year the economy will rebound and more jobs should open up.

Stay positive and keep on chasing your dreams because dreams do come true it depends on how much you really want it.

Drake
aka @iTheDrake on Twitter