National day of service for geek marketers

Seth got out yet another great post: National day of service. It about something I think many people with a specific skill have asked themselves: how can I use that skill to make the lives of the less fortunate a bit better. So no everyday job, but actually using, in my/our case, your marketing and web skills.

He starts off a top 18 with 5 great ideas:

1. Read a copy of the Lorax to a child that’s never heard it.
2. Teach someone how to sell their services on Craigslist, or how to use the web to find a job.
3. Build a Squidoo lens every day for a year about a favorite author or musician and dedicate the proceeds to charity. 300 a year could earn tens of thousands of dollars for a cause you care about. That adds up to serious money.
4. Start a blog and profile one worthy non-profit every single day.
5. Go through your house and find beloved books that you’re glad you read… and give them to the library.

And the list goes on……

One thing though: wasn’t Seth the one who made it very clear time is a very valuable asset? That your time and attention are more valuable than gold? Try pick one or two and follow them through really well. More is not going to work if your schedule is like most geek marketers.