Everyone has jokingly Googled themselves at one time or another, but Lifehacker Australia reader Aidan found that Googling yourself can actually motivate you to do more, by seeing what you have (and have not) accomplished.
Aidan explains:
Some may say that Googling yourself can be a tad on the narcissistic side, and usually I would be one to agree. However, after doing some research on myself tonight, I found it somewhat sad to see what results were returned. While I don't base self-worth on my Google results, seeing very little of my name on the web made me place my minor accomplishments in context. As a freelance journalist, the web is a springboard for my name, and after being so disappointed in not seeing my glorious name in enough places, I was instantly inspired to write some articles.
Whether you're a freelance journalist, software developer, or have some other hobby or profession that requires you to gain exposure, Googling yourself is actually a pretty good way to see how far you've come. Hit the link to read Aidan's blog post for more.
Google Yourself for a Motivation Boost [Aidan Galea via Lifehacker Australia]
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