Collaboration+Ain't+About+Holding+Hands.+It’s+about+Going+Cool+Places+Fast.

From [|Christian Long]:

"How big is my classroom? 4 walls or the horizon line?

"I need friends. And fast.

"Don't get sucka-punched by all the 'flat' earth hype. You're excited because someone in a foreign country leaves a comment on your blog.  Really?  Really?  Seriously?  Sure, it's sexy to suddenly be in cahoots with someone in Bangladesh and Minneapolis at one time, but I was born in that world 2.0 so I'm kinda used to it.  Yeah, I get that you were born before things got interesting, but your digital immigrant accent is making it hard for me to understand you, and harder for me to remain relevant.

"And I'm kind of selfish when it comes to my future vs. your past.

"So, please stop making this so Friedman-esque and suggesting I need more math so my job isn't outsourced to Calcutta one day. And I ain't got time for your geek blog-penpal moment, either.

"What I need is a network. And yesterday-fast.

"Are you helping me get networked? Are you helping me become one talented hombre when it comes to partnerships and brainstorming with a team and finding talent when I need it and learning how to step up big as a leader and then slide seamlessly into the role of teammate and be the go-to guy on 20 projects at one time?   Are you helping me build and position my brand?  Are you helping me be relevant?  At all?

"Are you making sure I'm going cool places? And fast?"