David Feldberg's Gratitude Parade: Profoundly Empty and Reassuringly Familiar
Really grateful for the kind words and the people behind them. This is why I love what I do. Helping people make confident decisions in big moments. That’s what this is all about. | David Feldberg
Verdict
In the sacred annals of LinkedIn platitudes, 'Really grateful for the kind words' finds its place alongside 'growth mindset' and 'synergy.' David Feldberg's declaration that helping people make confident decisions is noble but as empty as a politician’s promise. It's a triumph of vagueness over substance, offering no more insight than a fortune cookie. Borrowing authority through vague tales of gallant decision-making lacks any concrete example or credential, suggesting expertise could be as much fantasy as fact. Then there's the performative humility, cloaking an implicit self-promo under 'This is why I love what I do,' a devious sleight-of-hand suggesting sincere gratitude while subtly hawking services. A quintessential LinkedIn cocktail — shaken, not stirred — leaving us with more froth than flavor.
The post heavily emphasizes gratitude and love for the work without substantial content or specific details.
References to helping people make decisions imply expertise but lack concrete examples or credentials.
'Helping people make confident decisions in big moments' is vague and lacks depth.
The message aligns well with the medium, offering a consistent tone of gratitude.
There's an implicit self-promotion through expressing joy in helping others while subtly marketing his services.
'This is why I love what I do' and similar phrases are standard fare on LinkedIn.