Building your personal brand

These are just a few links with great ideas about personal branding:

How to Build the Ultimate Social Media Resume
Personal Branding 101
How to Create Your Personal Brand
The Brand Called You
How to Create a Personal Brand by Becoming a Thought Leader
Dropcards - Business cards for mobile phones

Everything is based on branding now: what you wear, drink, eat - what you do for a living...it's basically your reputation and life and self all rolled up in one. By presenting a well-thought-out personal brand you will be more able accomplish your goals and achieve your dreams.
Why?
Your personal brand is based on your values and personal mission statement, just like a large corporation's. This helps you focus on your goals and aspirations in life and that is the first step to achieving them.