LinkedIn 30/30 ChallengeToday was my first day of the challenge where I've committed to spending at least 30 minutes every day on LinkedIn helping others. My first realization is that I probably spend at least 30 minutes a day on LinkedIn throughout the day already but I never had specific tasks I wanted to accomplish. 

Here's what I commited to doing every day on LinkedIn for 30 days:

  • Post at least two status updates with useful information that will help my network
  • Like, Share or Comment on at least two status updates posted by my network
  • Ask or answer at least two group questions
  • Give at least two endorsements
  • Give at least two recommendations
  • Add at least two people to my network

​On Day 1 I accomplished all of these tasks except the two recommendations. I realize now that it takes time to create thoughtful recommendations so I'm going to commit to doing at least 3 per week. If I can do one each day I will but I want to stay within my 30 minute timeframe.

Today's results:

  • Post at least two status updates with useful information that will help my network – I posted 4 status updates
  • Like, Share or Comment on at least two status updates posted by my network – I Liked 2 posts, shared 2 posts and commented on 1 posts.
  • Ask or answer at least two group questions – I commented on 4 discussions in 3 group conversations
  • Give at least two endorsements – I gave endorsements to 4 people
  • Give at least two recommendations – I gave one recommendation
  • Add at least two people to my network –  I invited 10 people to join my network. 

All of this took about 45 minutes but I could easily have done it in 30 minutes if I didn't do it while checking email and reading the Wall Street Journal in between LinkedIn activities.

Tomorrow I'm going to set a timer for 30 minutes and close all other windows on my computer.

How was your first day of the challenge? Let me know in the Comments section.

About the author 

Ted Prodromou

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