I recently had a posting on my other blog titled, "Oprah’s Big Give is a Big Bust."  After hitting the publish button, I wondered what I had gotten myself into–reaming one of the true American Idols of the last 20 years. The posting was written from a pure place of passion. I was incensed, indignant, and perturbed. The response has been surprising–like-minded souls, nodding their heads up and down in support. And adding to the conversation.

This has taught me something very important about full expression. It takes courage, vulnerability, and in some cases, a thick skin. The upside is that it automatically pulls in those kindred spirits who will form your community, people you would otherwise not meet.

I had seen this piece of advice from successful bloggers (notably, Tim Ferriss, the author of The Four-Hour Work Week): Be provocative. Be polarizing.

I don’t think I got it until just now. Have a point of view, grounded in what you know, and stand by it. For the sake of drawing others into the conversation.  That’s full expression of remarkable wisdom.