Because I opened Photoshop for the first time since high school and somehow MADE A BUTTON (thank you, curtsy), we’re doing this. I present to you The “You Inspire Me” Project. Squeeee!
FAQ
(Okay, so none of these questions were asked frequently — or at all — but, well, whatever)
Wait, why are you doing this project?
Hello? Cute button! Just kidding. (Kind of.)
Lately, I’ve been realizing the power of paying it forward. There are so many people who inspire me through their words/ideas/style/art/humor/courage/grace/energy/wisdom/whatnot, but because of whatever reason — intimidation, laziness, pride — I don’t make it a point to tell them. I simply admire them from afar. I think it’s finally time for them to know how they’ve touched my life, how they, in some way, push me to be better. Everyone could use a little encouragement now and then.
Cool, I’ll join you.
COOL!
So who should I be thinking of?
Anyone and everyone who inspires you. These could be people you know, people you sorta know, people you’d like to know.
How do I tell them they inspire me?
However you’d like. You can do this publicly (post a tribute on your blog, write on their Facebook walls, call your local radio station, hire a skywriter — hey, iono) or privately (email them, send a handwritten note, pick up the phone and call). Remember, the more specific you are in your comments, the greater impact you’ll have on the person.
Do I give them this button?
No. This is not an award to bestow upon those who inspire you, but rather your pledge to pass along the compliments.
How do I get the button? It’s really cute.
Thanks! Just copy and paste the code below onto your website.
That’s about it. If you’re in, please leave a comment. Thanks for participating!
28 responses so far ↓
1 mandy // Feb 9, 2009 at 6:56 am
I think this is a fantastic idea Michelle! I am definitely in!
2 Amanda // Feb 9, 2009 at 9:35 am
This is such a great idea! I have WAY to many people to pay tribute to…
3 wishcake // Feb 9, 2009 at 9:41 am
That button is glorious, for the record. Mad props on that. And I don’t often give people mad props, so feel excited. Heehee.
I’m totally going to do this – such an awesome idea! I already have a few ideas for people I want to write about. (Because I obviously can’t hire a skywriter, darn it.)
4 Rachel // Feb 9, 2009 at 9:54 am
i’m so in! what a great idea. :)
5 brandy // Feb 9, 2009 at 10:16 am
This is such a great idea! Love it!!
6 Tyler // Feb 9, 2009 at 10:33 am
Dude, I love this so much I shared it with my team, we had a nomination program for peeps to tell us about who inspires them, but I hope you don’t mind us adopting it for a global You Inspire Me campaign?
7 Lily // Feb 9, 2009 at 10:34 am
This is great! I love it, and I’m definitely in!
8 sarahbelledotcom // Feb 9, 2009 at 12:10 pm
woohoooo. i’m in x 237.
(you’re photoshop button making skills inspire me. just sayin’)..
9 Jen // Feb 9, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Okay, first use: Michelle, you inspire me! Thanks to you, I’m a blogger :) And when you talk about making changes in your life, it inspires me to get off my bum and do something different! I think that you have a knack for relating to people and moving them to greatness. You can tell by all the blog comments- there is true sincerity in the things people say to you here :)
10 ashley.star // Feb 9, 2009 at 1:49 pm
I’m in.
And WAY TO GO! with the button thing. I actually meant to talk to you about making one. Then I forgot. But you are OBVIOUSLY completely capable, missy.
(And I sort wrote my first unofficial You Inspire Me post a little bit ago!)
11 Lindsay // Feb 9, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Great idea! I’ll post something on my blog this week.
12 F.J. // Feb 9, 2009 at 5:34 pm
I am in.
13 Kyla Bea // Feb 9, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Very sweet idea! I love it = )
14 Steph // Feb 10, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Okay for reals this is the cutest thing ever. I saw the button on another blog and had to find out what this was about. So adorable button, wonderful idea. And it seems like someone is being pretty darn inspiring themselves :)
15 shannon // Feb 12, 2009 at 11:05 am
I’m just in it for the button.
Juuuuust kidding. Great idea :) <3
16 mimsie // Feb 16, 2009 at 7:13 am
I did this today on my blog!
17 Kate // Feb 17, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Awesome!! I’m in!
18 Kitty // Feb 25, 2009 at 7:18 am
Too cute! Sooooo spreading the love!
19 The Polka Dotted Owl // Mar 8, 2009 at 6:34 pm
newbie to your site and I love it. You def. do inspire me!!! Displaying the button proudly on my blog!
20 Eve srogosz-bolduc // Mar 16, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Im in
21 Brit // Apr 9, 2009 at 9:23 am
Wonderful! I love it!
22 Amy // Jun 13, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Wow, love this! Already put your button on my blog! Great idea!
23 lindsey // Aug 10, 2009 at 8:16 pm
count me in as well! i love the button.
xo
24 Christine A // Nov 11, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Hi! Woo Woo. Love this. I’m going to share with all my veteran friends today :)
25 ashlina // Dec 4, 2009 at 7:04 pm
GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
26 Emily Jane // Jan 4, 2010 at 10:56 am
Oh what a wonderful idea! Lovely button, too :)
27 Thanh // Jan 7, 2010 at 1:37 am
the button is an awesome design
28 rush // Jan 29, 2010 at 9:46 am
I’ve been doing this before, but now–I have a cute little button to prove it!
Awesome.
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