Thank You and Good Bye, Seth Godin

Dear Seth,

The day has come for us to part ways: As soon as I publish this, I will unsubscribe from your blog.

It has been a great run, and I feel that I’ve benefited the most in this relationship. But unless I break this up, it will all go to waste.

Before I explain why I’m doing this, I must tell you how much I respect you. I’ve read most of your books, and every single post you’ve ever written. I have nothing but admiration for you, and I know that we will meet in person someday (hopefully because you’ll want to meet me as well).

Now, on to the reason behind my decision.

I’m worried about my generation and me. I’m scared that we are turning into the most informed, knowledgeable group of morons in history.

We are given every answer. We consume data instead of poise questions. There’s a lot of passion and is all being put into repetition. Instead of asking and creating, we are paraphrasing and echoing.

We are worshipers. We accept what you and other big names tell us. We are playing by your rules. We’ve allowed your predictions to replace our imaginations.

We think that we are ahead of the game, when we are actually going through just another safe path. Your path.

I’m sure there are exceptions. And I want to be one of them.

Here’s the thing: the only goal worth so much trouble, is a breakthrough. And I don’t think I’ll create breakthroughs by following anyone in such religious ways. Maybe it’s me. Maybe I should question you more, but I find it hard to do when the admiration starts early, and I don’t think I’m alone in this.

It’s not that we shouldn’t listen and learn from other people (your void will be filled with new material). But the moment the worshiping begins and our own ideas get left behind, we should cut ties.

To quote Alex J. Mann, “I question the edge a tool can provide once it’s become a standard.”

To be ahead of you, I need to leave you.

Thank you for all that you’ve done for me and many others (more than you can imagine).

Wish us luck.

Best,

Carlos Miceli