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I'm an Idaho-sized Edulebrity, and I think I'm uncomfortable with it. This week, I'm presenting at and attending a large conference. People are recognizing me from other state or regional conferences I've presented at. I've reached a thousand followers on Twitter. (which feels like an insane amount) This tweet happened: I'm completely flummoxed. Not because I don't think I have great things to say - I mean, let's be honest, I'd totally  follow me - but because I'm not *doing* anything to get noticed. Yes. I'm active on Twitter. Yes. I blog pretty consistently about things happening both in my classroom and my real, human life. Yes. I present at conferences in memorable ways with useful content. But I'm not doing that because I want to get picked up by a publisher or (sweet Cheez-its, no) be considered a "Thought Leader." I'm not out hustling and promoting my brand . Enter this morning's keynote. The author of Br