Inspiring Quotes | Check Out These Young Entrepreneurs Awesome Quotes They Sent Me!

“The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible — and achieve it, generation after generation.” - Pearl S. Buck, Author

In Networking with young entrepreneurs I have ran across a great group of successful ones lately and asked them to share some of their 'Favorite Quotes' with us. How great is that? I had so much fun writing this and let me tell you that I learned a lot in doing so. Don't be afraid to reach out to others in a similar manner. For those who responded via email so quickly in sending your quotes thanks so much.

Some of these are their own quotes and a few are ones they like or use regularly for inspiration. These will knock your socks off it you pay close attention to them. You can hook up with them on twitter (link is in the name) or visit their sites and learn more about how the young become successful by just doing it.

Take notice! These guys are bangin it out with their sites and businesses with figures only some could wish to achieve in several years let alone in their teen years or early 20's. Keep Rockin it guys, your an inspiration to us all.

Lauren Berger -- is called “The Intern Queen” after completing 15 internships during her 4 years of college. She has been featured on KTLA, FOX40, NBC-Jackson, Los Angeles Business Journal, E! News Online, Pink is the New Blog, Hollywood Bubble, New York Post, Yahoo TV, Hollywood Reporter, Chicago Public Radio, Orlando Sentinel, Young Money, MoneyMix, Seventeen,etc. (Wow that was a mouth full) You can find out more about her here at Intern Queen Inc. The Official Website of Lauren Berger. Here is her quote and I love it.

"Decide where you want to work - and go work there. Decide how to want to live your life - and go live it. Anything is possible. Look at me - I run a business called Intern Queen!"


Stanley Tang -- Stanley is a 17-year-old entrepreneur, best-selling author and student from Hong Kong. He says, "I am not a millionaire yet but I do make a comfortable income online for a teenager through things like information marketing, affiliate marketing and social media." He has been featured on South China Morning Post, Yahoo News, The Chicago Sun Times, Sin Chew Daily and too many others to mention. You can find him here at The University Kid or visit StanleyTang.com. His book eMillions breaks-open the code on how the moguls really got their starts and created their breaks. Here is his quote, gotta love it!

"Success is your greatest enemy" by Stanley Tang


Jacob Cass -- Is a self-employed (part-time) graphic designer, specialising in the fields of corporate identity (logo) design, web design, print design and branding with the majority of his time spent designing and implementing marketing promotions for businesses such as logos, websites, letterhead, business cards, packaging and more. In January of this year he moved from Sydney, Australia to New York City to work full time for a Media Marketing agency called 'Carrot Creative'. He gets to work with such brands as Pepsi, MTV, Crayola, NFL, MLB and The Onion just to name a few. He also does freelance design on the side. You will find him here at Just Creative Design one of many places. And GET THIS, check it out he scored his job via twitter. Here's his quote as well as one of his favorites.

“There are no bad ideas, just bad decisions.” Jacob Cass

“You only get out what you put in.”


Lee Wallis -- Lee is a young Web Designer who’s made the decision to become a professional blogger and live the Internet Lifestyle. He says, "I’ve only been alive since 1990, but my energy & creativity has been drained out of me after working for 2 companies back in England. I’m a Shepherd, not a sheep! From my experience in life so far, I don’t think I’m ever going to feel fulfilled unless I’m doing what I want, when I want. It’s just what my brain keeps telling me!" This is a guy to keep an eye on thats for sure. You can find him at WallisWorks and here is his quote. I hope you like it as much as I do.

"Successful people are usually the ones who will fail time and time again and not allow it to effect their strength of mind. Remember to take chances, stay positive, believe in yourself and always visualize your end goal."  Lee Wallis 


Emily Bennington -- Wow, seriously readers there is so much to tell you about Emily. So much that I won't even attempt to do so. But I will tell you briefly that she is the co-author of Effective Immediately: How to Fit In, Stand Out, and Move Up at Your First Real Job. She is a contributor to The Huffington Post and a frequent speaker to college students and organizations on the topic of career success. Emily hosts Professional Studio 365, a popular career blog which helps new professionals successfully navigate their first year in the workforce and become 'Rock Stars'. Here is her all time favorite quote where she says everything you need to know about success is contained in those words. Thanks Emily you Rock!

"Be your best. Do your best. Work hard. Never give up." anonymous


Hayes Potter -- He's a 15 yr. old Web Designer that drinks chocolate milk, was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a nice set of arms and legs and all of those other features humans have. States he has a passion for typography, media, web design, and beautiful websites. And a thing with photography, running, wall-ball, and cool looking workspaces. He will create anything from websites to wedding invitations and Specializes in small and usable websites. "I am in charge of a small design team called Shaken by Design." He also blogs at NC Web Designer - Hayes Potter. Another top Entrepreneur to keep an eye on for big things to come. Here's his quotes he sent that he uses to inspire other teen designers with.

"Find something that inspires you and just do it, age doesn't matter. Period." 

"Nothing is original anymore, design in a way that can't be copied"  Hayes Potter


Glen Allsopp -- Here again too much to tell about one person in one paragraph, but I think a lot of you will know this dude and if you don't then you are NOT doing your homework.

Glen is a 20yr old who built his first website at age 15. At 20 he sold the 10th biggest personal development blog in the world (which he built from scratch) for a mid-five-figure fee. Has been sought after to become the Social Media Manager for massive brands such as Nissan, Land Rover and Hewlett Packard. Wow! You really Rock Glen. Right now or at anytime he can be seen travelling the globe and loving life while making a five-figure monthly income from his affiliate websites. Need I say more except that you will find him over at ViperChill where he'll be chilling and sharing with you how to make a living online. Here's his quote and what he sent along with it that you might not know.
 
"My English teacher said writing was not for me. Seth Godin said I was too commercial for his time and college wouldn't let me start my second year. Now I make a living online and can work from anywhere
in the world. " Glen

"Rejection is only rejection if you let it stop you."  Glen Allsopp 


Kieran O’Neill -- Kieran is a Co-founder/managing director/fridge stocker at Playfire. There you will find a multi platform social network designed for gamers, by gamers. With over 40,000+ game titles and 250,000 gamers and growing - they bring gamers together. Kieran wasted much of his youth on StarCraft, Red Alert and Age of Empires. In between perfecting his micro, he started the video sharing site HolyLemon (which he sold last year), as well as founding PSU.com and PS3Forums.com with partner in crime Seb Hayes. Thanks for the quote Kieran, here it is guys.


"If it's not a business you love working on, it's not a business worth doing. Life is too short to spend time hustling in a game you don't find fascinating. When you get to the end you realize it's the journey, not the destination." Kieran O'Neill


So many others that are very inspirational and used by many are therefore prudent in an entrepreneurs success. So I ask, what are some of yours. Share one with us that you live by and help other bloggers, marketers and young entrepreneurs get inspired by it!

p.s. Here's a couple I use

"Don't Give Up, Don't Ever Give Up"  by Jimmy Valvano

"A 'No' Never Killed Anyone" anonymous

Just signed up for the Sears Outlet Signature Power Team -- Yeah GL to me!

Wow while trolling through twitter today I noticed some obnoxious tweet (no wasn't mine, not this time) won't mention who it was as it's not important for this article. What is important is that I seen where there is an application from MommyPR.com. An application to become a member of Sears Outlet Signature Power Team.

Now it's not for this site obviously but I wanted to share it with my readers cause maybe you have a Mommy site. You can be a Dad Blogger, Mom Blogger, Military Blogger, Grandma Blogger, etc. They are wanting everyone to apply.

There are some very essential stipulations that must be followed and the application is 5 pages long but don't let these two things fool ya. It's not that long and only took me about 4 to 6 minutes to complete. I didn't time myself but really it's very short and ask very basic questions.

Some of the rules you will need to be willing to abide by but not limited to are:

• You need to live in close proximity of a Sears Outlet store.
• You can NOT be a current Wal-Mart 11+ or Frigidaire Mom
• Blog once a month on Sears Outlet, Visit your local store, Tweet or Facebook sales and information, etc.

You do need to understand that there is no CASH compensation but the products you receive you will be able to KEEP. It says that we will be offered wonderful review items from Heavy Duty Washers and Dryers to Lawn and Garden to mixers and so forth. I hope I am chosen as one of the bloggers. Please retweet and help me get noticed.

Once again here's a link for you to enter if you think you have a blog that fits! MommyPR. You can also find a place in the article for follow-up questions. Good luck to all it sounds like a really cool opportunity for all bloggers.

“I think, therefore, I am.” Guest Post by Marissa

Today I'm pleased to bring you Marissa. I have to tell you she caught my attention on Facebook with her status updates and causes. I find her as someone who is not ashamed to share her beliefs and stands up for such causes as speaking out about human trafficking, amimal cruelty, being eco-friendly and basically encouraging us to be the change we wish to see in the world. You may or may not agree with everything she promotes, but you have to admire her courage in doing so. Thanks Marissa glad to have you here.

“I think, therefore, I am.”


But if we cease to think, what becomes of us? It seems that the culture around us, bombarded with media and technology, no longer prizes individual thought, in fact, some technology encourages us not to think. We already have technology that can read human thoughts in the brain. But my public relations teacher recently told us about an up-and-coming gadget that you wear around your neck, and it tells you, based on your set preferences, which products you would like to buy. Really? I’m not at all surprised that this is being invented, but am bemused as to why we need such a thing. Technology has been extremely helpful to human in countless ways, so don’t think I am bashing technology, but I am disheartened that we are creating things that remove the need for human thought. Human thought is endangered as it is, but it is essential to keep our cultures and societies in check.

Of course there are a great number of people who question everything, do research, and think enough for the rest of us. But the majority of people just go along day to day accepting life as it is. In a way this behavior allows, and even encourages, corruption and the taking advantage of society. Let us take a look at bottled water. Many people think it is cleaner than tap, although studies continue to disprove this. Why do people assume it is cleaner? (I’d actually like to hear your comments on this question...I’m at a loss for answers)

Considering the fact that bottled water costs about 1,900 times more than tap water, I think its safe to say its much more of a money making scheme than any effort to safeguard us from hazards in our tap water. When there is that much money involved, you have to examine the motives. 9 times out of 10 (more like 10/10), your interest or well-being is low on the list of priorities.

This motive-examination is important in all aspects of the world; most obviously is advertising and consumerism, but also in politics (it’s all about whose paying them), and anything business related. So start asking questions; who what when where, and most importantly, why? Don’t let the world take advantage of you.

“The only way to live in an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” –Albert Camus.
 
If you enjoyed this please comment and let Marissa know as well as Retweet and share elsewhere.

12 Step Program | Intervention Help for Addicted Bloggers (FUN)

If you landed here then you must have a problem. Maybe it's only an abuse blogger type of shiz or just an "I only do it once a day, not very often," type of shizzle. But it's become a problem. My fingers hurt, or my brain is aching and I gotta go looking for post to do. I can't rely on my friends, they take my ideas and spend my advances before I get them! Every time I surf I find something that I wanted to do and someone else has already F**ked it up!

This must be for you. First you must admit that your a blogger. (?) Are you a blogger? Good Lord who gave you that title?. Ok just kidding. You know who you are and your addicted. Gotta take the first step or each step thereafter is just a slip.

So here are the steps for an Addicted Blogger.

1.) Admit that your fingers hurt or that your eyes are weary and that if you hit publish your blacking out and that your life is unmanageable due to the influence of Pro's.

2.)  Finally come to believe that your content is overwhelming and that it has taken control of your shiz!

3.)  Make a decision to turn your will and your power over to the care of Pro Bloggers in your niche as you understand them. (OMG I can't believe I said that!)

4.) Search everyday for blogs that compete against you and show your competiveness. I am a winner.... show'em. Link to them in a post if you have to.

5.) Admit to yourself, to Problogger's and to the world wide web when your right. Let them know...It's your shiz and it makes you triple figs... isn't that what they do?

6.) Be entirely ready to redesign each time you read another piss ant that tells you to "make up,,, where's my  make up" ...redesign your site.

7.) Keep a list of all people who want your money but don't link to you. Those who make promises but don't deliver. In your mailbox is the first place to start. You know who you are take the first Step!

8.) If and when you are never wrong, you must admit it and move on. No matter what the person you wronged thinks, you must move on. They are only online and not your buddies, they want your money. But if you F**K up you must admit it and make amends.

9.) If  you don't feel comfortable making peace with them over a post or article then email them and let them know that you F**Ked up. That you did so and so and should apologize. If they accept fine, if they don't' then that's fine too, you did your part, move on. Keep Blogging!

10.) If I never told you anything, it's to keep on keeping on, but you must check yourself along the way. Don't bypass the importance of self in publishing. What I mean is take your own inventory, take a look at how your doing things and if you need to curve it, curve it.. don't' put yourself in a situation where you have to  repeat #9

11.) Ohhhh  a tough one.. Do you know anybody that can help you? If you do then this is the step that is for you and you need to reach out to them and ask for suggestions. Not advice, because advice holds them responsible for your outcome, but ask them for a suggestion on how you could do things differently to improve. Or for that matter stop blogging.

12.) When it's all said and done your main goal should be to help other bloggers. Help them get started, help them get online, what the hell ever. It should be to help others. Giving it away, Paying it Forward will get you the positve results your looking for. Whether that be MMO or Traffic. Ask me I'll tell you How!

 If you like this then comment on it and let me know or Tweet or StumbleUpon. Don't be a Shizz head. Your comments are greatly appreciated. Don't worry no one will criticize your here. Else they will have to take the first step!

Is Blogging Addictive? If so I Need an Intervention

umm this is gonna be delicious

I don't know if any of you ever read FWJ - Freelance Writing Jobs but if you don't you might like to check it out for some very successful writing and blogging tips.

This morning I get up and check my email as usual. No big deal, nothing new here, but I don't always open up every single piece of mail that lands in there and doubt if you do either. I mean not even each and all that I have signed up for in receiving will ever find it's way past the inbox. Mostly it just takes a short cut to the trash bin. Some via spam will get the little longer route in hopes it doesn't ever find it's way back.

Of course there are those that do find their way back and on occasion if I'm feeling spritely (yes that's a word dammit) you know a little animated or full of spirit. If I am then I tend to be generous and open up a few articles and this coffee free (so far) morning I thought I'd share with you what I found. Professional blogger Jennifer Chait wrote an article called Feed Your Blogging Addiction with Highly Addictive Links that I thought was really neat. Fairly short and to the point she shares about how we as bloggers get addicted to some crazy and not so crazy things.

Blogging is not addictive is it? Come to think of it, it just might be. Somebody come do and intervention on me I haven't even had my coffee yet and here I sit pounding out an article probably no one will even read or pay any mind to anyway. Boo whoo right? No, not really! I do it because it's fun and sometimes like this morning it's entertaining (Ok so I'mma cheap date). And I do mornings by the way.

Shame on her for sending me to this sight however. It's called My Milk Toof . Yes it's kinda corny but it's definitely original and overall cool. Sometimes you run across these sites and you think, "damn why didn't I think of that?" Well it's probably in there somewhere for ya just keep thinking. In the meantime like she says I dare ya to go check it out. It made my day and I'm sure it'll do so again in the future. I just hope I've had my coffee next time so I can stay a little longer and look back in the archives of it.

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Numis Network as a Networking Marketing Model

It's easy to get the feeling of being overwhelmed with the complexities of MLM when you first start out. As a matter of fact most people do not stick with it long enough to gain success. They give up thinking that they are going to make it overnight and it didn't happen. Numis Network MLM may be a place for you to start.

Through they're network marketing model Numis allows you to buy and trade graded silver and gold coins. I did a search on Ebay and found that many of these coins are pricey. In other words there is some potential to make a part-time or even full-time income using Numis Network helping others accumulate a generous income and wealth. The numismatic coin collection is a 10 billion dollar business in the United States. Worldwide, the numismatic coin collection supposedly tops 100 billion dollars.

I doubt that we (or future generations) will ever again witness the revolutionary change in the MLM industry that has transpired over the past five years. Today, there are so many companies, so many products, so much information and so many opportunities worthy of our efforts. There has been an increasing number of successful and street-smart MLM distributors as our industry matures. But there are still huge numbers of distributors who struggle to make MLM work.

As I stated before many newcomers just simply give up. A great asset of working with a mature company is that many people have already taken the arrows in the back pioneering workable business-building concepts. That can also be a roadblock, however, if you aren't provided with a simple plan that directs you how to use this knowledge.

Pick a product that you feel comfortable with such as Gold and Silver MLM. Keep it simple and be prepared. Take it one step at a time and measure your success one day at a time. Yes, you'll have peaks and valleys, but work consistently, staying committed to your goal, and you'll get there.

Heaven as written by a 17 Year Old Boy Sunday Sermon

I can only imagine...

Heaven as written by a 17 Year Old Boy

This is excellent and really gets you thinking about what will happen in Heaven.

17-year-old Brian Moore had only a short time to write something for a class. The subject was what Heaven was like. "I wowed 'em," he later told his father, Bruce. "It's a killer. It's the bomb. It's the best thing I ever wrote." It also was the last.

Brian's parents had forgotten about the essay when a cousin found it while cleaning out the teenager's locker at Teays Valley High School in Pickaway County

Brian had been dead only hours, but his parents desperately wanted every piece of his life near them, notes from classmates and teachers, and his homework. Only two months before, he had handwritten the essay about encountering Jesus in a file room full of cards detailing every moment of the teen's life. But it was only after Brian's death that Beth and Bruce Moore realized that their son had described his view of heaven.

It makes such an impact that people want to share it. "You feel like you are there," Mr. Moore said.. Brian Moore died May 27, 1997, the day after Memorial Day. He was driving home from a friend's house when his car went off Bulen-Pierce Road in Pickaway County and struck a utility pole. He emerged from the wreck unharmed but stepped on a downed power line and was electrocuted.

The Moore 's framed a copy of Brian's essay and hung it among the family portraits in the living room. "I think God used him to make a point. I think we were meant to find it and make something out of it," Mrs. Moore said of the essay. She and her husband want to share their son's vision of life after death. "I'm happy for Brian. I know he's in heaven. I know I'll see him.

Here is Brian's essay entitled:
"The Room.."

In that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in the room. There were no distinguishing features except for the one wall covered with small index card files. They were like the ones in libraries that list titles by author or subject in alphabetical order. But these files, which stretched from floor to ceiling and seemingly endless in either direction, had very different headings.

As I drew near the wall of files, the first to catch my attention was one that read "Girls I have liked." I opened it and began flipping through the cards I quickly shut it, shocked to realize that I recognized the names written on each one. And then without being told, I knew exactly where I was. This lifeless room with its small files was a crude catalog system for my life. Here were written the actions of my every moment, big and small, in a detail my memory couldn't match. A sense of wonder and curiosity, coupled with horror, stirred within me as I began randomly opening files and exploring their content. Some brought joy and sweet memories; others a sense of shame and regret so intense that I would look over my shoulder to see if anyone was watching.

A file named "Friends" was next to one marked "Friends I have betrayed." The titles ranged from the mundane to the outright weird. "Books I Have Read," "Lies I Have Told," "Comfort I have Given," "Jokes I Have Laughed at."

Some were almost hilarious in their exactness: "Things I've yelled at my brothers." Others I couldn't laugh at: "Things I Have Done in My Anger", "Things I Have Muttered Under My Breath at My Parents." I never ceased to be surprised by the contents Often there were many more cards than expected. Sometimes fewer than I hoped. I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the life I had lived.

Could it be possible that I had the time in my years to fill each of these thousands or even millions of cards? But each card confirmed this truth. Each was written in my own handwriting. Each signed with my signature.

When I pulled out the file marked "TV Shows I have watched," I realized the files grew to contain their contents. The cards were packed tightly, and yet after two or three yards, I hadn't found the end of the file. I shut it, shamed, not so much by the quality of shows but more by the vast time I knew that file represented.

When I came to a file marked "Lustful Thoughts," I felt a chill run through my body. I pulled the file out only an inch, not willing to test its size, and drew out a card. I shuddered at its detailed content. I felt sick to think that such a moment had been recorded. An almost animal rage broke on me.

One thought dominated my mind: No one must ever see these cards! No one must ever see this room! I have to destroy them!" In insane frenzy I yanked the file out. Its size didn't matter now. I had to empty it and burn the cards...

But as I took it at one end and began pounding it on the floor, I could not dislodge a single card. I became desperate and pulled out a card, only to find it as strong as steel when I tried to tear it. Defeated and utterly helpless, I returned the file to its slot. Leaning my forehead against the wall, I let out a long, self-pitying sigh.

And then I saw it. The title bore "People I Have Shared the Gospel With." The handle was brighter than those around it, newer, almost unused. I pulled on its handle and a small box not more than three inches long fell into my hands. I could count the cards it contained on one hand.

And then the tears came. I began to weep. Sobs so deep that they hurt. They started in my stomach and shook through me. I fell on my knees and cried. I cried out of shame, from the overwhelming shame of it all. The rows of file shelves swirled in my tear-filled eyes.. No one must ever, ever know of this room. I must lock it up and hide the key. But then as I pushed away the tears, I saw Him.

No, please not Him. Not here. Oh, anyone but Jesus. I watched helplessly as He began to open the files and read the cards. I couldn't bear to watch His response. And in the moments I could bring myself to look at His face, I saw a sorrow deeper than my own. He seemed to intuitively go to the worst boxes.

Why did He have to read every one? Finally He turned and looked at me from across the room. He looked at me with pity in His eyes. But this was a pity that didn't anger me. I dropped my head, covered my face with my hands and began to cry again. He walked over and put His arm around me. He could have said so many things. But He didn't say a word. He just cried with me.

Then He got up and walked back to the wall of files. Starting at one end of the room, He took out a file and, one by one, began to sign His name over mine on each card. "No!" I shouted rushing to Him. All I could find to say was "No, no," as I pulled the card from Him.. His name shouldn't be on these cards. But there it was, written in red so rich, so dark, and so alive.

The name of Jesus covered mine. It was written with His blood. He gently took the card back He smiled a sad smile and began to sign the cards. I don't think I'll ever understand how He did it so quickly, but the next instant it seemed I heard Him close the last file and walk back to my side. He placed His hand on my shoulder and said, "It is finished."

I stood up, and He led me out of the room. There was no lock on its door. There were still cards to be written.

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

Should their Ass be Paddled? Texas says "YES" I say "YES"

Here's what one Texas school system had to say:

"The discipline problem is much better than it's been in years," school board president Steve Wright, who runs a construction business, told the Washington Post. He credited the new punishment and other discipline programs.

There is a lot of rhythm in the news about bullying, shootings, texting and social network abuse. Will what I'm about to say change the tune? Never! But I do ponder the question about 'paddlin'. When I was in school it was well known that if you got out of line, bullied someone, was late for class more than once, talked back to a teacher repeatedly and on and on... You Got Your Ass Paddled! Bottom line. And not some little ole ping pong paddle either. This F&*king thing had some size to it let me tell ya.

Corporal punishment is outlawed by most school districts.

Yes it is but should it be? I say whip their ass and teach'em a lesson. Not necessarily a lesson but some self discipline principles. You don't have to repeatedly beat that ass but give'em a swat. NO?

When I was a youngster... yeah we're gonna go back in case you care... when I was a youngster we got our butts paddled. I can tell you it worked for us. I say us as in all of the students in school. It was a very small school in today's terms.. 51 students when I was in the 10th grade (and that was all of the high school) not in just that grade. We did some kidding and bullying, but we never carried it beyond that day usually. And the next day you might be the one who got the kidding. It was never the bullying that EVER brought on the thought of 'Imma shoot this place up tomorrow' type of stuff. It was just what kids do. Or did. Today it seems that with all the cyberbullying shiz it's getting carried away. No, carried away isn't the term or phrase I should use. It's getting outta control and something needs to be addressed. If your school principle or your next door neighbors parents aren't willing to do something about it then your child may be the next to hang themselves. Enough is enough! Period! You want this for your child or your neighbors kid? Get some balls for goodness sake. Open your eyes to the real problem, look in the mirror.

Out of all the stupidity you find on the web when searching for paddling students (such comments as "did he lay you over his lap? Did you have to pull your pants down?") those are the sick minded F*c*ers that will always think like they do. Leave them to their own demise.

Today I personally think that there is not enough of discipline amongst the school system. Regulations can be found here Paddling and Spanking (Corporal punishment regulations of individual schools or school districts -
External links to present-day school handbooks as of Jan. 2010)

One day me and my cousin were on our way to school. We came across this lady on the highway who had had a flat tire. We decided to help, so we pulled over and helped her change her tire so she wouldn't be late for work. Well that made us late for school by 5 minutes. Yes 5 minutes late we were. And guess what? We had been warned previously that if we were late again we'd get our ass paddled. We hurried, I mean we hurried to help this lady, but we also hurried so we wouldn't be late. We knew the rules of what was to be. But we were late. They, the principle (was a puss) the coach and another teacher took us to the downstairs locker room, made us pull our pants down and paddled our ass. It hurt too. You know why it hurt? Because we knew we were in the right. We were only late because we tried to pay it forward, tried to help some lady who had a flat tire. That's why that certain paddlin hurt the most. However even though we got our ass whupped for the wrong reasons that time, we got it paddled on another occasion or two for the right reasons.

• You shouldn't talk back to your teachers
• You never cuss in class
• You don't pick on the little guys
• You never call anyone ugly (less they really are)
• You don't be late for class
• You don't get bad grades
• You don't treat the teacher like your redheaded stepmom
• You listen and try to excel
• You don't interrupt
• Never Threaten others

Those aren't the only rules to live by and they aren't the most serious ones either. But my point is hopefully taken and understood. I Stand For Corporal Punishment and believe your ass should be whipped if you get out of line and need it. I am so saddened by the news today and how so and so hung themselves because they were bullied. Or that the teachers didn't do enough. It's not only the teachers people, your responsible for your own actions as an adult or parent as well. The principle isn't God and shouldn't be held accountable as such.

Get the paddle out and Whip That Ass!

5 Things You Need to Know Before seeing "Kick Ass"

Techland's movie critic Steven James Snyder gives a spoiler-free primer on who's who and what to expect in this weekend's blockbuster superhero movie

Shut Up, Kick Ass Review

Kick-Ass

Hilarious? Disturbing? Irresponsible? How about all of the above? Depending on who you ask, "Kick-Ass" is either "morally reprehensible" or "the best superhero movie since 'The Dark Knight.'"

Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times is clearly not a fan. Giving the movie just one star out of four, Mr. Ebert wonders if he's "hopelessly square" or "missed the point" of the film. It's worth noting that Ebert does discuss the film's climatic scene, which many outraged Twitterers felt was a spoiler. A minor Web controversy quickly ensued, and godfather of all fanboys, Harry Knowles, even weighed in. Read Ebert's review at your own risk.

Moving on... Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune was also not much of a fan, though he didn't have the same abhorred reaction as his crosstown rival. "I started hating this movie around the midpoint," he writes. As for the violence, Phillips calls it "stupidly relentless."

Other critics had a much different reaction. Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly gives the film a "B+" and describes it as "an enjoyably supercharged and ultraviolent teen-rebel comic-book fantasy." The Hollywood Reporter's John DeFore had a good time watching the kids kick booty. He calls the controversial pic a "funny, unexpectedly violent romp."

James Berardinelli also likes the movie, and gives Nicolas Cage props for his supporting Batman-like role, noting that Mr. Cage even goes so far as to imitate Adam West's voice. Is "Kick-Ass" for kids? Definitely not. But then again, that's why it's rated R.

Source: by Mike Krumboltz weekend round-up Yahoo Movies

Always Check your Childs Homework

Just a few funny photo's while your looking. You know you should be working instead! It's not Saturday yet!

OH' and a Little Johnny joke! or two

Little Johnny's father said, "let me see your report card." Johnny replied, "I don't have it."

"Why not?" His father asked. "My friend just borrowed it. He wants to scare his parents."

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Little Johnny watched, fascinated, as his mother gently rubbed cold cream on her face.


"Why are you rubbing cold cream on your face, Mommy?" he asked.

"To make myself beautiful," said his mother.

A few minutes later, she began removing the cream with a tissue.

"What's the matter?" asked Little Johnny. "Giving up?"

"41 YEAR-OLD... WIRGIN"? Guest Post by @fuglycharlie

Today we have a guest post from @fuglycharlie . He also writes for Talk Nerdy to Me Lover. A blog I found via twitter and visit frequently for some hilarity. After visiting there I sometimes wonder if anything will ever make sense to me again. Seriously though Charlie makes up his own words and gives definition to them over on that site. Today is his birthday and he came up with this new word to share with us. Thanks Charlie it's nice to have you here. If you want to know more visit their site and get a belly full.

"41 YEAR-OLD... WIRGIN"?

I know what you're thinking. You're probably thinking, "What the hell is a "wirgin"? It's pretty much a "virgin", but it's the word that is pronounced by a person with a thick European accent (it's even sexier if it's pronounce by a hot-looking European chick). Well, that's the word I use to describe myself. I just think it's a funny word. I just turned 41... and I'm a "wirgin". Yes, that's right. I NEVER had sex.

Many of you who are reading this are probably wondering why I chose to be a "wirgin". Well, I didn't choose to be. I've just never been lucky to attract a woman who would willing to be with me sexually. I'm old fashion. I believe in romancing a female with flowers and maybe taking a walk with her down a sandy beach. I've NEVER been one to find a complete female stranger at a bar, get her drunk, then bang her in the alley behind the building. Not my style.

Maybe it's all the AMC (American Classic Movies) I watch. I've been raised on movies like "Mr. Lucky", "Back Street" and "Casablanca". These movies showed that women should be treated with love and respect. I would to find a girl to romance like back in the days.

The ONLY problem is that most women DON'T wanna take a chance with a 41 year-old "wirgin". I guess they believe something is wrong with that person if he hasn't had sex by a certain age. What? Do I have an expiration date on my freakin' forehead?!

Sure, there's times that I bang my head in sexual frustration. Last year, I seriously thought about auctioning off my "virginity" (or in my case, "wirginity") on-line to the highest female bidder just to get the whole experience over with (and maybe make a few bucks). But I was so afraid that the highest bid would go up to ONLY $1.50 to some little plump 68 year-old Ukranian lady (with only a few teeth left in her mouth) overseas ("hand me a blindfold so that I do this quick!"). I quickly nixed that idea. My skin crawled at the very idea of it. Yeah, there's times that I wish I could bang the next chick that would smile at me, but I'd rather hold out and find the girl of my dreams.

I'm a 41 Year-Old "Wirgin".... now where the hell is my movie deal, dammit?!

Written by Charles Quevedo

Time to get off the puter and go Shopping....wanna come you can

Going shopping....Going Shopping..what else can I say. I spend way too much time on here not to treat myself. Sometimes you just gotta let go and go for it. So today is my day. I'm going to go spend some valuable time away from this and go shopping. Probably get me some Ralph Lauren Shizz.

Some polo shirt or shoes or maybe even something, something for the lady in my life. Wanna come? You can come, just show your face and take a seat in (our) booth. Seriously though it's time to get away and play. The ole saying, too much work makes a dull boy, something like that is so true.

Yesterday is gone and tomorrow is not promised. Gotta make due with today. I tried some of these on last week and thought better of it, but today I will come home with the new jeans and hat from Ralph Lauren. Goodness there is so many things from jeans and hats to shoes and boots. Now that spring is upon us we can choose and choose I will. ...... Oh wait a minute I see some sunglasses that fit.. that really chaps my hide cause I bought some two days ago that didn't fit. They came down on my nose etc.. Oh well another day, another story.. guess I'll go with these.. Later peeps!

Talk Nerdy to me Lover - Meet Jen and crew Join the Revolution

The tilt-a-whirl, the o-ctopus, the roc-o-plane and the ferris wheel. Wow. that's a mouth full. She talked nerdy to me while we rode..or she rode... something like that. Take it for a whirl I did!

She's a hoot and loves to promote the fiesta movement. Gives new life to the meaning of the word Nerds. Hi Jen. Social media and blending with the #nerds. This gal is about Social Media and organizing nerds with a goal to change the world, or at least the way you look at nerds. Gotta love'm or hate'm you decide. Here's a short excert (is that a word) from the site. Talk Nerdy to me Lover

Talking Nerdy Since: November 3, 2009

With just one Twitter campaign, we went from being ranked near the 9 million mark to 8 days later being just shy of the top 100,000 sites on the web. (Did I mention I've barely left my house in the last 3 months?) I believe in this site, I believe in the people that I have brought on board, and I strongly believe we are on to something here. What exactly that "something" is, I don't know. But I do know, I have a sixth sense for sniffing out trends, and in 2010 nerdy is definitely the new sexy.

Join the revolution! #NerdsUnite You can also catch her live via #UStream this Spring and Summer!

Is Article Marketing the SEO Advertising Platform of the Future

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Article marketing is natural SEO

We already know this, that article marketing is natural SEO. No? Tell me how it's not then. Paid backlinks for sites that you don't even know about is questionable. Go ahead buy your links see how big daddy Google looks at them over the long run. The truth is, is that most of these so called SEO guru's are going to take your money and run. Period! Ever heard of Link Farms. They are not natural and spammy at best. Does this mean all paid backlinks are generic form of links. Certainly not. Some are legit but those are the ones who provide quality anchor text which should be one of your main focuses. Something you can do on your own by the way.

Blog it they will come
I'm not talking about writing tons of articles and publishing them to AC, ezine, or whoever and whatever platform you are using. I'm talking about using your own blog to publish your own articles. Do you have a business? Then write for your business not theirs.

Think sites like ezinearticles isn't a business then take a look around that site and what do you notice. Google adsense. Go ahead take a look you'll see.

This means ezinearticles.com is making money from the content that you produce. Don’t get fooled by their position that submitting your content to their site is the best way to advertise your business – they are lying to you! Sure you may make a few dollars.. ($2.50) for an article submitted but if your content is exceptional then they are going to make a ton of money from your submissions.

I agree that article marketing is the key, and is critical to getting found on the front page of Google. So why can't this be for your business and from your blog?

Not overnight will it happen

So don't get me wrong, not overnight will you be ranked on the front page of Google or other search engines by having your own blog and blogging your own business material. Even the best SEO's don't guarantee this. As a matter of fact do a search and you will see that they say for them to do it, it takes a couple of months and maybe even a little longer, depending on how many people their spamming for at the time.

It may take you six months of good content writing and heavy duty persistence on your part in putting out the articles on your blog but it will happen if in fact you are willing to compete and take the good with the bad and learn the methods of Keyword rich phrases and ANCHOR TEXT that are relevant to your niche and business.

Let me give you an example

I started a blog without SEO advice. No one sold me anything because I wasn't in the buying market. I took that blog within 2 months of heavy duty article writing and quality content and within that 2 months I was ranked on the front page in my focused keyword phrases. Not only that, it generated a PR 3 and had 28 backlinks. Not a great deal of BL but relevant enough to get me noticed and start to see loads of traffic linked back to me. They shared with their associates and friends and whatnot to make some sales. Not only that I benefited from the exposure and my brand got noticed. So ultimately my phone starting ringing and my email blew up with request. Was I surprised? In some ways most certainly in others not. If you don't believe in you then who else will. That's where the content proves notable. Make it worthy and believable. Provide quality that is proving and notable.

Natual Backlinking

Natural backlinking is the way to go. Google recognizes this. Not that you can't get ranked otherwise. The more your site creates content the more you will gain authority and PR and the more you will be found on the front page of searches. It's not easy producing quality content on a consistent basis. Believe me it's not. But if your able to then that's where you should be focused. Not on writing for others but for your business and brand and blog. Some will tell you that you don't' have to write everyday or twice a day. I am one of those people who'll tell you this. However in the beginning you do need to. You can't just put a couple articles out on any ole blog and expect to get noticed in the beginning. You must write, write, write and they will come. If your content is valuable then you can slow down and put up only one or two articles a week, maybe three and eventually less than that. But until you get yourself noticed you ain't SHIZ!

If you have a great site stop trying to buy backlinks. Use your own SEO inhouse or your own knowledge and get ranked! Wanna know how to get some links? Check out some sources I have used:

Intro to Backlink Stacking and Why
Everything you need to know about backlinks

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London Must Be Cool or People in General are More Satisfied Than You Think

I found this while stumbling today. I thought it was thought provoking and deserved another share. Take a moment and share where you'd like to wake up if it was a limitless choice.

50 Londoners where ask this simple question, I think you'll find some of the answers interesting. Amazing video had to share. Notice how many people said they'd basically stay where they are? London must be cool. Either most people are more satisfied than we think, have a fear of change or London is simply cool. Just sayin


Fifty People, One Question: London from Fifty People, One Question on Vimeo.

We are Alike We are not different ..Social Media is proving this Powerful

don't they look alike

Life comes at us with certain challenges. From our pioneers that picked cotton to those of us that tamed mules and climbed the tallest trees watching others. With walk behind hand held plows trying to keep up we grew, we grew just like the corn each season. That's the past. Children, kids, youngsters they don't even know how tough it was. But wasn't that our goal? We complain about how they got it made today, yet yesterday we said "we're going make sure our kids don't have to go through what we went through?" True, you didn't say that...... No?

What are we complaining about. They got the Internet because of the Baby Boomer Generation. The baby boomer generation created the fasted of technology of any other generation before or after. Well maybe I can't say after quite yet. They can text, scan, photoshop...rock and hip hop. Country is even cool and faster than ever before. Hey... that's your brother you say... on that reality show. Just about anybody can walk the line today. Everyone is as equal as any other time in America or Great Britain. Racist mutha's are still smitten and shak'n their head but the rest is movin right along. Does that mean you have to like it. No. But if you don't like it how can you complain. It was your goal. It was your vision that created this monster.

A monster it is. Huge fangs, spitting venom, pawing claws with loud, loud roars...RRRaawaawwhh.. I don't think we have seen nothing yet. The best is yet to come. This is a turning point we are going through. Social Media is changing our lives. Let me say it again. Social Media Technology Communication is changing our lives. Whether you know it or not. Maybe you don't get online much or maybe your just a surfer once in  a blue moon. You'll see, it's changing the way we communicate, it's changing the way we relate. From the UK to the USA, from Canada to Australia....It's changing.

You used to look at things, you used to look at people and countries differently. Not anymore we're seeing things more equal. We are seeing each other as not only individualist but the likenesses as well. I use to think that all Chinese only ate Chinese food, or that they were all robots who listened to the CCP so to speak. I used to think that people from Africa only lived in grass huts and took orders from the Union of South Africa. That people in Scotland spent their entire lives being enhanced in pubs or all Russians drank Vodka. See what I mean?

Get on Google Earth, see what some of these places look like. They're more than likely to appear just like the block around the corner. Take a look do a search, you'll see. You'll see signs saying student vacancies, student buildings and apartments coming soon. Signs just like in your neighborhoods. Houses for rent, garage sales, businesses closing, companies moving more than likely. Nothing is different. We're more alike than different. Similarities are becoming more clearer than ever before. Smoke pot, do heroin, drink beer, play pool...so what everyone does it. Well not everyone. Some work for a happiness they don't need drugs to change the way they think or make them feel better, but that's another article, another post another time. I hope you get my point or calling. We are alike. You are not Different!

What do you think. Are you different or have you realized the similarities amongst the nations, generations and do you feel closer to your neighbor than ever before? Leave me a comment let me know. Tweet about it or Digg or StumbleUpon. That's what it's all about. You know you want to.

Do Buddist Have Sex - Apparently they do and lot's Ask Tiger's Mom

The activity of sex will never ultimately satisfy the desire for sex --Buddha

You can have sex a 1000 times, and want it a 1001.--Tigger

Tiger Woods, poor guy has caught more slack for messing with the Bimbo Sluts from hell. He went and pissed his Mom off. Not a good thing to do it appears. Watch the video and see for yourself what she has in store. (video courtesy of ABC and Jimmy Kimmel skits)

Two Thumbs Up! Death at a Funeral 2010

I couldn't resist. After researching for another blog article I came across this trailer for "Death at a Funeral". It's freaking hilarious and now I actually want to see another movie. Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence and Danny Glover deliver as part of a huge cast of characters who gather together to put a father and beloved husband to rest. Chaos insues as resentments and attempts of blackmail threaten to release some shocking relvelations of the deceased past. Can you imagine the damn body falling outta the coffin?

I performed a twitter search to see what others were saying about this. It is not being well recieved by some who tweeted about it. Come to find out this is a remake of the 2007 black comedy film by the same name. It was directed by Frank Oz. Here's what some had to say on twitter.

"So, Chris Rock is starring in the remake of Death At A Funeral. Why do Americans find it necessary to screw up EVERYTHING?" (via marinabriggs)

"You know, I'm a huge Chris Rock fan. But I know that a version of Death at a Funeral that's been dumbed down for Americans is going to suck." (via griffmorivan)

"Why's there a remake of Death at a Funeral? And a crap looking one as well? How hard is it to come up with an original idea and run with it?" (via aclosedbook)

"Dear America, stop mucking about with remakes of others countries products. The office. Let the right one in. Death at a funeral. Just stop!" (via peterwgacek)

Overall the tweets seem to be more on the lines of how hilarious it's going to be and how the white dude on an acid trip will steal the show. Guess we will see. I give it a two thumbs up from the trailer. Take a look see and let me know what you think in your comments.

Bored - Is Your Marriage Stale? Go See the Date Night Film

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Are you a little to contented a little too placid. Need to stir some things up? These two did. Meet the Fosters Steve Carell and Tina Fey star in the Date Night Movie coming out this Friday April the 9th.

Every now and again I do get away from the puter and make a night of it. Although I'm not a great big huge movie buff I do like the occasional "mystery whodunnit" martini swilling Cougar hunting babes from locales such as Palm Beach type of movies.

This movie also reminds me of a Lawrence Sanders book. I love the way the married couple here seems to switch roles back and forth giving up control to each other as possibly a rule in marriage. I wouldn't know, like I said I like the cougars but for a night out I might even do the Statue of Liberty- "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free." Oh yeah.

Honey move your ass as they say, this could change your life forever. A little on the crime busting, action hero comedy throughout shiz, they really do liven up their marriage it appears. Not since True Lies has a movie looked so tempting as Tina Fey does in this one. “Date Night” is the action-comedy of remarriage by the looks of this.

Who's Next...hmmm. (no Micheal, no Patrick, no Farrah..No Pelosi)

Dear Lord,

In the past year you have taken away my favorite actor... Patrick Swayze 

My favorite actress...Farah Fawcett

My favorite musician....Michael Jackson

And my favorite salesperson.... Billy Mays

Just wanted to let you know that my favorite legislator is Nancy Pelosi.
Amen
 

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How Social Media Drop Kicked My Blog Like Chuck Norris.....Is He Social?

Social Media is the Kick in the ass platform for many a many bloggers! Twitter, Facebook, Hootsuite, Tweetdeck, Stumbleupon, Digg, Ning, UStreams, Youtube.....share this share that. What more do you need.

For those of you have been blogging for a while you already know this so you can probably move on and find some real info in other places. NO? For those of you who are already hip to Web 2.0 and got your marketing skills down and pulling in six figures a month--good bye this ain't for you either.

For those who want to have fun drop kick the others like Chuck Norris.

Some of the most miserable people I know are some of the richest people in America, they are the most miserable individuals I've ever seen. -- Chuck Norris

Sorry I didn't have a post yesterday. I was going against the grain. Chuck Norris said it was ok to do this, just for today. Since it was however Easter and Chuck does it more often than a rabbit, in fact they learned from him. You don't have to believe it, but I wouldn't recommend you ask him either.

I do have some kickass post coming up through some contacts made on Facebook and Twitter lately. In the meantime I'll keep putting out Shizz my way. If that means going against the grain, hoping all around the bunny trail then, "hey that's me." No expert here. I don't have traffic goals anymore, subscribers galore or will I never make 6 figs a month on this site. It's for fun and if you don't like it then it's simply not for you. That's ok I'm going to get back to doing what I know best. Nothing.

Here's a quote I seen on ViperChill. For those who don't know it's ran by Glen. A young but very well educated blogger who is one of the few people who makes a living online without doing it by teaching you how to make a living online.

"With ViperChill I have broken pretty much every blogging ‘rule’ that most bloggers will share with you. I didn’t set out to break the rules, but I didn’t set out to follow them. I just write when I want to write on topics I want to write about (try saying that 3 times quickly). If it takes a lot of words to say what I need to say, then so be it."

I like reading his post. If you have any questions, feel free to ask him. His aim in all of his projects is to help people be who they want to be and live the life they live. If you want to be someone who makes their living online go check him out. In the meantime take advantage of the Social Media sites mentioned above. I had a lot of fun and met some really cool people this weekend on there who I hope to share with you in upcoming post.

By the way what did you do this Easter. Hope you enjoyed it and took the time, if possible to reflect on your beliefs and enjoyed time with your family and friends. Now it's time to get back to work. Blogging is work in case you didn't know. It can be fun too so make it that way.

Help, Help... Over and Out Rescue.. Social Help Needed read on

My plane is going

I was on the ceiling, I was on the floor, I was on the ceiling, I was on the floor.. now I'm diving toward the open door. My ass didn't trust that airplane. My velocity just couldn't trust nothing but my chute from here.

I wanted to make sure my companions were OK. I was trying to get to them, I was hanging on, hanging down but the suction from the plane left me no idea where I might land. Who do I look out for? Me or them or in some cases both of us.

It's not always possible to take care of others. But what do you do. I'm falling. Not only falling, but I'm falling from 18,000 feet. Now what? That's a long way down, especially alone and knowing your leaving others behind. It's turning into a nightmare. I'm forced to bail out and heading toward earth at 125 miles an hour.

I look up in shock, thank goodness the ocean is over me and my chute is operating and leaves me a chance at survival. It might take me two or three minutes but I realize that it might be OK. I look at my friend or look for him. He doesn't answer me. I don't see him or his chute. I swim around to where I think he might have landed. Now I'm alone, I can't find him. No fucking friend, just ocean. How am I going to overcome it.

No way out, I can't last 10 hours in the water one night. Why couldn't I have just made it one more day. Just give me instant death. The sharks are here where I landed. Fins here Fins there. Am I insane or is my body just willing to give up. Gruesome jellyfish at my wake. What to do. Seriously, they might be my friend or they could be my long drawn out death. The only option is to look at it as if they are my friend. Come on, come on!... They don't come....Dammit I SCREAM...I'm going to die!

I don't think I'm going to be rescued. Nightfall is coming, what decision do I need to make now. I look back, I need to remain calm. Stay calm dammit! Something I have never experienced myself. Now whatever happens happens, I just need to try. It's my mission. It just doesn't make sense not too. Gotta try. Over and over even if others know I'm out here they don't know whether I'm dead or alive they got to find me. Despite my efforts I'm getting no closer to the shore. My last remaining lifeline is waining, Me. My self is almost broken, it could kill me if I let it. I'm facing an agonizing effort. Should I hang on and wait for others or should I give up and succumb.

"Power 87 over, over... can you hear me?.. Power 87 over, over.. can you hear me?..  Suddenly I could hear them. Oh God..somebody is out there..

Suddenly, Suddenly

Suddenly a ray of hope.. I had no idea how far they were.. backstroke, backstroke.. landfall and safety is within reach. I'm exhausted.

Just when I started to think it's all within reach the current starts to pull me back out.. Fucking Tide..Mother fucking tide...Why me... (why not you)

What would you do next? I shouldn't be alive.... It really happened.. not so long ago, not so oh long ago. My plane crashed, my boat capsized and I was lost at sea... But I Survived.

What Blogging Resources Do You Recommend

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This is not just an article for an article. It's a legitimate question I'd like to ask my readers for some help on. So you've been blogging a while and things are moving right along and all of a sudden you reach a point to where you know that you need to invest in some blogging resources.

In order to take your game to another level, you just know it, you need to look around for the best resources that are out there and one way to do this is ask. I can get all the emails, sign up for all the ebooks on blogs I visit and last but not least continue to read the same things on blogs in my niche or whatnot and remain where I am or I can decide it's time to invest in some blogging resources.

   Starting out Perfect

When I began to blog it wasn't about starting out perfect. It was to write. Write about things that I love, things I'm passionate about, I needed to start somewhere. So I just started. In all honesty I didn't know what I wanted to say but I wanted to be a part of something. A part of something that I knew I could not only do but have fun doing. I had read plenty of blogs, skimmed several, bookmarked a few and took a lot of mental notes as well as written ones. One thing I have learned along the way is that I'll never get there if I didn't stick with it and keep at it. So I've just continued to write. Sometimes in haste, sometimes with passion and sometimes with controversy but mostly in hopes of educating. Educate not only others but when I put it down I can see it and it becomes real and educational for me too. Not perfect but real.

  Fueling my Strategy

Now that it's starting to happen I want to fuel it with a strategy that moves it forward. The best and only way I know how to do this is ask. Practice what I preach. I had a very nice inspirational conversation with a fellow blogger the other day about what my NICHE is. Thanks Heather. If you guys don't know Heather you can get to by visiting her at her blog The 3D Student where she provides Tutorials, Advice, and Reviews for 3D students. She's also a huge inspiration just by giving her honest advice and as I always say, She's a Hoot!" You might even see her guest posting on others' sites. I have.

So we are talking and during the discussion she asked, "what is your niche? I mean if I had to describe your blog I'm not sure what I would say your niche is." (paraphrased) I had to stop and think and it helped me realize that maybe I'm still trying to find it. I write about a number of topics mostly laced with humour, at least I try, and as stated above controversy and opinionated reviews. It's always been with a passion though and blunt to a point it turns some softies off. Sorry but I will always be that way, I'm this way in person and life in general. And I shouldn't say I'm sorry because you should never apologize for who you are if your comfortable with it. (did I say it's a defense mechanism too) After you turn 29 (?) your not going to just up and change too overly easy. Did I say 29 or 39... or was it 49.

In all of my employment opportunities in life and there's been a few, I've always been able to do just about every aspect of the facility if you will. I attempted to learn each and everything for reasons you can fully understand without me going into it here. My point is, I was a Jack of all trades, Master of none. I could do whatever you needed but I didn't stick to what I knew was best for me and get the most out of it. I let you dictate my everyday job so to speak.

Now it's different. I know if I want to move ahead with my writing abilities I need to find a niche and stay focused on it to get the most from my passion. Without having anyone tell me this, though my ears are listening and I'm open-minded, I know that this blog is a little on the flip flop lately. I started out like I said putting it down and clicking publish. I covered topics about blogging, reality TV, taking risks and self development ideas to humorous shizz. So the fear of publishing has been conquered it no longer exists. Now I need stop trying to do a bit of everything and focus my energy on what I know I can do best.

(my gong just went off so I need to find a stopping point or reset the Tick Tock Timer. For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about you can read my post about the Tick Tock Timer)

 What Blogging Resources do you Recommend

So I ask you, what blogging resources do you recommend? I am open-minded and willing to take plenty of suggestions from serious bloggers, not just someone trying to sell me their own shiz. Though I challenge you at the same time to share with me why I should or should not buy it from you. I'm open to free stuff too by the way so feel free to link me up with some of that. You don't necessarily have to leave a comment you can contact me via email using the tab at the top of the page. I'm not necessarily looking to monetize this site but I do have downloaded software for building as many websites as I want. Just so you know in case that's one of your questions in helping me solve my dilemma.

p.s. by the way I told Heather my niche was pop culture. Now that gives me an easy out. What are some of your favorite articles I've written? Maybe that'll give me some ideas on which direction to go strategically. Thanks for your comments and help. Please retweet and stumble as well so I can get this out there for others help and suggestions. Ok I'm past my timer............ gotta run with this one.