August 7, 2011 at 11:30 pm
One other thing, I'd be lying if I said that I didn't want to be a SQL Server MVP. It would be an honor that I'd humbly accept.
The difference is that I am not seeking it out, I am doing what I feel is right at this point in my career. I want others to learn from my mistakes instead of repeating them. This will give them the opportunity to make new mistakes (or perhaps the same mistakes just in new ways). Then even we, as "experts" can learn something new as we help others.
August 8, 2011 at 12:38 am
I understood Lynn, that I did not mention any where that I want to become MVP. I just posted publicly that how to become MVP that means I see this MVP logo very often as I follow many SQL sites.
My intension is what would be the requirement other than what I know to become MVP but not that I have to.
August 8, 2011 at 12:58 am
August 8, 2011 at 4:29 am
GilaMonster (8/5/2011)
Oh, to give you a rough idea, this is what my activity the last 12 months looks like.25 blog posts, thousands of views per month
3 published articles
Tech-Editor on a book
Chapter contribution to two other books
6000+ forum posts, almost all answering questions
5 presentations at usergroup or international conference.
Many MVPs do far, far more than that. Take Kevin Boles who's presenting at 12 different SQLSaturdays this year, plus a variety of other places
Ask yourself, are you in the top 250 active members of the SQL community worldwide?
If you want to emulate this, you might need to follow this. 🙂
Do what you love and love what you do
M&M
August 8, 2011 at 4:55 am
@SQLFRNDZ (8/8/2011)
Yes I still love you, jsut think this is funny as h3ll. 😛
jsutJust..:-D
tanhks 😛
August 8, 2011 at 6:01 am
@SQLFRNDZ (8/8/2011)
I understood Lynn, that I did not mention any where that I want to become MVP.
Actually, you did:
@SQLFRNDZ (8/5/2011)
...Thanks Kraig and I will be an upcoming MVP in near future as I love to help people.
August 8, 2011 at 6:15 am
@SQLFRNDZ (8/8/2011)
... I did not mention any where that I want to become MVP.
@SQLFRNDZ (8/8/2011)
... and I will be an upcoming MVP in near future as I love to help people.
Hmmmm...
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MCSE Business Intelligence - Microsoft Data Platform MVP
August 8, 2011 at 6:16 am
Lynn Pettis (8/8/2011)
@SQLFRNDZ (8/8/2011)
I understood Lynn, that I did not mention any where that I want to become MVP.Actually, you did:
@SQLFRNDZ (8/5/2011)
...Thanks Kraig and I will be an upcoming MVP in near future as I love to help people.
Ah, you beat me 🙂 Apparently I need to learn on how to copy-paste faster 🙂
Need an answer? No, you need a question
My blog at https://sqlkover.com.
MCSE Business Intelligence - Microsoft Data Platform MVP
August 8, 2011 at 6:39 am
Lynn Pettis (8/8/2011)
@SQLFRNDZ (8/8/2011)
I understood Lynn, that I did not mention any where that I want to become MVP.Actually, you did:
@SQLFRNDZ (8/5/2011)
...Thanks Kraig and I will be an upcoming MVP in near future as I love to help people.
Actually he didn't. What he said was that he loved to help people. And he thought that because he loved to help people he might be on the track that leads to MVP. He didn't say that he wanted to become an MVP so he would help people. Not at all. If you have difficulty understanding his English, don't interpret it as meaning something bad when there is a far better chance that it doesn't.
Of course, as Jeff has pointed out, his current skill and knowledge level in SLQ Server is such that he has a great deal to learn before he could imaginably become an MVP. But if he is willing to learn, and capable of learning, and loves to help people then maybe he is someone who might eventually be an MVP; and maybe not - it's too early to tell.
Tom
August 8, 2011 at 7:05 am
you can usually track those who think becoming a MVP is just making lots of posts on forums!
All I'd say about MVP status is that you have to be nominated/recognised by your peers.
Hats off to the MVPs their level of contribution is quite awesome!
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August 8, 2011 at 7:17 am
Tom.Thomson (8/8/2011)
Lynn Pettis (8/8/2011)
@SQLFRNDZ (8/8/2011)
I understood Lynn, that I did not mention any where that I want to become MVP.Actually, you did:
@SQLFRNDZ (8/5/2011)
...Thanks Kraig and I will be an upcoming MVP in near future as I love to help people.
Actually he didn't. What he said was that he loved to help people. And he thought that because he loved to help people he might be on the track that leads to MVP. He didn't say that he wanted to become an MVP so he would help people. Not at all. If you have difficulty understanding his English, don't interpret it as meaning something bad when there is a far better chance that it doesn't.
Of course, as Jeff has pointed out, his current skill and knowledge level in SLQ Server is such that he has a great deal to learn before he could imaginably become an MVP. But if he is willing to learn, and capable of learning, and loves to help people then maybe he is someone who might eventually be an MVP; and maybe not - it's too early to tell.
Taken alone, I might agree. Taken in context with the other posts and I don't. In and of itself to want to be MVP is not wrong, as even I would like to earn such status.
The problem I see is someone who is striving for it for the wrong reasons. He sees these experts with the MVP Logo on their sites and blogs and wants it as well.
If I never become an MVP that's fine with me. I have something more, the respect of my peers, and the knowledge that I am helping others to learn more about SQL Server. You could say it is more an attitude of service than a desire to gain recognition.
August 8, 2011 at 7:32 am
I think I have a way to put this in perspective.
There is nothing wrong with striving to be an MVP.
It is important to understand, however, that it isn't something earned but something bestowed.
August 8, 2011 at 8:09 am
Edit: deleted post (must learn to read all replies before posting - if it's obvious to me, it's obvious to others as well)
Wayne
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008
Author - SQL Server T-SQL Recipes
August 8, 2011 at 8:16 am
@SQLFRNDZ (8/8/2011)
I understood Lynn, that I did not mention any where that I want to become MVP. I just posted publicly that how to become MVP that means I see this MVP logo very often as I follow many SQL sites.My intension is what would be the requirement other than what I know to become MVP but not that I have to.
Then may I ask how you propose to add the MVP to your resume without actually becoming one?
@SQLFRNDZ (8/5/2011)
Thank you for the information.I was just posted this topic because I see this MVP tag on most sites and blogs of experts and I wonder why I shouldn't have that on my resume? not for pay but pride.
Thanks Gila
Wayne
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008
Author - SQL Server T-SQL Recipes
August 8, 2011 at 9:19 am
Lynn Pettis (8/8/2011)
I think I have a way to put this in perspective.There is nothing wrong with striving to be an MVP.
It is important to understand, however, that it isn't something earned but something bestowed.
I think I understand what you are saying there, but I would express it differently:
It is important to understand, however, that it isn't something to which you can earn an entitlement; it is rather something that may be bestowed on you if you are chosen for it from amongst those who have been seen to be worthy of that privilege.
Yeah, I know it's more verbose than your phrasing: but "it isn't somethig earned" seems to me to devalue it.
Tom
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