Top 5 Reasons Why Australian’s Are More Likely Than American’s To Be Successful Bloggers
Being British, it’s somewhat upsetting to see the English-speaking blogosphere dominated by America and Australia. However, having spent some time in America, and now living in Australia for the past four months, I think I’m partially qualified to discuss the top five reasons why I think Australian bloggers are more likely to be successful than Americans.
1) Australians naturally develop an equalibrium with those around them
To hear of a drive-by shooting, or an attempted bank robbery in America, is just part of weekly state news. In fact, the country has almost become so conditioned, it’s almost just part of life. On the other hand, if such is to happen in Austraila, the whole nation is in shock.
Australia’s murder rate is 1.7 per 100 000 population; almost 1/4 of the American rate of 6.3. It may be argued that it’s just because there are less people, but I reckon it’s more to do with the fact Australian’s learn to live with people in harmony, inspite of differences.
Such a trait is key for successful blogging. Sure you’re not going to agree with what everyone else says, but to attack and ridicule is the first step to shipwreck.
2) Australian’s have a better resistance against venomous attacks
Australia is the only continent where venomous snakes outnumber their non-venomous cousins. Couple that with an array of leathal spiders, and you have a nation of people that are about as equipped as any other when comes to dealing with venomous attacks. However, most Americans wouldn’t know what to do with a deadly creature in their home.
Sadly, the blogosphere is often an arena of venomous attacks, and one must know how to respond (if at all). Many bloggers get discouraged when such an attack comes their way, but Australian’s have the strength to overcome, and prevail.
3) Australian’s know how to express themselves
Strangely, the ‘Land of the Free’, in many ways is far from it. I mean, you can’t even ask for a black coffee without be considered “politically incorrect”. Flip the coin however, and in Australia you have a famous brand of cheese known as “Coon Cheese.”
A large and vital part of blogging is expression. To feel limited in how and what you can write, could have a detrimental impact upon its effectiveness. Unlike American’s, Australian’s don’t feel any restrictions upon how they express themselves, resulting in more personal, and realistic writing which people enjoy.
4) Australian’s are very individual - they don’t follow crowds
One creative individual in America, can spark a new following in a very short space of time; whether it be in religion, fashion, music, or food, there is the herd instinct seemingly built in.
Australian’s are very different. If someone comes up with a new idea, Australian’s are more reluctant to following, and are more individual. This of course, is very beneficial in blogging. If your blog follows the crowd, your less likely to get noticed.
5) Australian’s have a better attitude towards success
American’s are proud to promote and encourage their people to live the “American Dream”. Tell yourself you’re the best, and you’ll be the best. But let’s be realistic, when the dream fails, Americans have a tendency to become neurotic and stressed about their failure. Not surprisingly, an abnormally high number of Americans have therapists, or feel the need to see psychiatrists.
Compare that to the Australian attitude. They are more likely to admit their mediocrity, but quietly hope their hard work and perseverance will pay off. This is highlighted in Steven Bradbury, who said,
“Obviously I wasn’t the fastest skater. I don’t think I’ll take the medal as the minute and half of the race I actually won. I’ll take it as the last decade of the hard slog I put in.”
Australian’s now glory in “doing a Bradbury”, and such an attitude is needed for many to become a successful blogger. You know you’re probably not the best, but you’re hoping, with a bit of ‘luck’, you’ll get noticed after a lot of time and hard work.
(This is in no way to be taken seriously, but is my light-hearted contribution to Problogger’s Group Writing Project)
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You also forgot to mention the exchange rate from US$
One of the reasons I’ll never be monetary successful is that a US$ is worth about 50p in the UK
I love Australian Lamb Chops, used to eat them all the time when I grew up. They used to be imported where we live. Yummy!
Great read for the group project writing.
Great stuff. As an American who has had the pleasure of getting to know a few Aussies, I believe you might be onto something.
Since I’m just starting out in the blogging world, I shall try to wrap my brain around the Australian Blogger’s Mentality: Toughen up, remember it’s a marathon not a sprint, and do something unique.
Good advice!
Gold!
As a proud Aussie, I had a wry smile on my face whilst reading this.
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Nother Aussie here!
Great article - me come back again
Rhys - You’ll just have to work twice as hard my friend
Ali - Yeah, I’ve had some lamb chops since we’ve got here. I have to say I agree, but then it’s like anything else, it’s needs to be cooked and seasoned properly.
Teri - I have the added benefit of living here while I’m learning
Stu - Thanks! Hopefully between reading your blog, and your future comments here, I can equip myself with the strengths of an Aussie blogger!
Wayde - I appreciate that. You should blog more consistantly if possible, as it looks like you could really contribute something to the blogosphere.
Hey Armen,
Thanks for the kind words.
I’d love to blog more consistently, but being as insanely talented as I am comes with a price: no spare time.
One day…
PS - very much digging your comments editability - might pick your brain on that some time.
Wayde - That’s too bad. I’d definately be an avid reader if you wrote on a regular basis.
Yeah, it’s definately a handy feature, and I’d recommend that more blogs have it. In fact, you’ve just given me an idea
The edit comments plugin doesn’t seem to work on my template
Toungue in cheek it may be, but I think you’ve hit on a few truths there…. I’ve got a soft spot for Canadian bloggers as well, as they are quite original.
I know of only a couple decent UK based blogs (apart from all of mine of course!) - It’s weird isn’t it?
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“Australian’s are very individual - they don’t follow crowds”
Pretty obvious considering the area of australia and its population
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I agree with many of your points, but as an American I have to say that the one about venomous attacks, is inaccurate.
Many American political bloggers receive death threats, threats to harm family members, wishes to hurt them, all on a regular basis. Many American political bloggers have actually had to move across the country, as there are some people who’d be crazy enough to carry it out. Some American political bloggers have had their children, and themselves, physically harassed for their views.
While you may be able to ignore the attacks in Australia, fact is in America, there’s a chance of some psycho actually carrying out the threat. While it’s not rampant for one to try to, you can never tell. Political blogs are extremely influential in the states, and can make or break political careers, policies, and reputations.
Brennan - Firstly, being completely honest, much of what I wrote is ‘tongue in cheek’, so please bare that in mind.
Secondly, I think what you have highlighted may even be something different, but I don’t know. I mean, if someone makes death threats, and there is a danger that it could be serious, shouldn’t the Law be stepping in to find out who the culprit is, and prosecute them?
Armen,
It does, but there’s no guarantee that they the law can find out who it is, before a psycho could hurt you, or your children. Then, of course, is the other problem.
Conservative blogger Michelle Malkin exposed something to do with the Mexican mafia, and she received death threats from them. It’s not easy to stop them, if they decided to actually do something.
Please don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed your post, and thought the rest was accurate.
Brennan - I know you’re not attacking my friend, don’t worry. I appreciate the dialogue
Unless the one that is threatening is very clued in, it is highly likely that they could be traced, if there was any intelligent effort put in at all.
In the case of Michelle, get outta there. In most countries, there seems to be a difference between the Law for the individual, and the Law for organised gangs, or terrorist groups.
Rajaram - Sorry, your comment got lost in the crowd.
What you’re saying has an element of truth. However, although the land is sparsely populated for its size, the areas of population are generally concentrated within half a dozen cities or so.
I like your somewhat witty comment though
Hi Armen,
I like your post even though I’m American! (I know, you weren’t being serious.)
I like it though, because the positive traits you outlined are good traits for any person to cultivate, no matter where they were born or currently live.
Thanks, this was a good read.
Have fun reading all of the Problogger submissions!
All the best,
JoLynn
very interesting!
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So true about the “black coffee”. A friend of mine got in trouble in the States once for ordering a “short black”. Need I mention what race the waitress was?
Nice post - found you through Top5 on problogger. I like your site as well - I’ll be gettin your feed.
As an Aussie who is a new blogger I’m looking forward to my rapid success:)
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Darlene - Thanks!
Markk - I asked for a “white coffee” in LA one time. The lady looked at me funny, and then I remembered that they ask for a coffee “with cream”, so I corrected myself. However, I didn’t realise that she was probably looking at me funny, not because she didn’t understand, but because of what I said. It’s completely daft!
Nice site by the way.
Paul - I’m glad it was helpful to you. Just keep at the blogging, and allow yourself at least six months before making any decisions about whether to quit or go on. You’ll be surprised how quickly you may have a desire to quit.
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I’m 5th generation Texan, and almost was taken to Australia to be raised…so I’ve always had an affection for Australia. I do confess that when I first read your sweeping generalizations, I “got my back up”, so to speak (lol). But only for a moment. Then I remembered that I have a natural equilibrium with those around me, I have a pretty good resistance to venomous attacks, I know how to express myself, I’m very individual and I have a fine attitude about success and failure.
Since your post was articulate, I will forgive the fact that you are wrong…and maybe even come back to read some more. It was a well written post!
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Thx for the credo… enjoyed the read, Dao-downunder
is there any validity to the assumption that Aussies are better bloggers?
just wondering…
Dao - Thanks!
WBL - I doubt it. It should be read in light of the last line,
“This is in no way to be taken seriously, but is my light-hearted contribution to Problogger’s Group Writing Project”
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