I have two teenage boys, and I wish I could call them young men. They are part of a mindset that the bustling American credit boom inspired. They have a feeling of entitlement, that the world that is being handed to them is somehow less than they deserve. Although they are faced with/some great challenges, they inherit the most technologically advanced civilization the Earth has known. Rather than being ready to carry their torch onward they want to point fingers, and rebel.

I was young once with my own issues, but what separated my generation from this one was work. Finding a job of any type was a privilege, but to the youth of America it is a burden. How could this happen? It happened silently over the last four decades during the moral decline of our country. Our youths deserve better; they are only partly to blame if at all for their predicament for it is our leadership throughout society that has lost its salt.

We in America stand on the precipice of the greatest wealth and knowledge transfer the world has seen. The Eastern cultures are advancing rapidly on the world stage in both economics, technology, and they already own manufacturing due to an unwavering work ethic. Good work is the highest service one can contribute to society, and the youths of today somehow believe it to be a waste of time because it cuts into their media addiction. It is time for Americans to quit worrying about their lifestyles and begin to worry about their responsibilities as parents, citizens of the world, and being producers not just takers. This is the time for the right of passage of all people to get their act together before it is too late, time to grow up.

The Blindside is one of those movies that remind us of what is really important in life. Based on the true story of Michael Oher it depicts random acts of kindness, courage, and the awesome power of love. Truly a family movie that sets the stage for a closer bond between people.

Upon seeing the preview for the movie I decided it was one I would like to support in the theatre, it looked like something to take the family to. There are a few scenes that are inappropriate for younger viewers, but mostly the film is stellar uplifting content.

The generosity of the Tuhoy family is amazing, and really makes you wonder how they did it considering the great divide between the two cultures. Michael’s courage to change his life with the help of his new found family is no less amazing. The victory of this man over his circumstances with the help of a very special family is one of the finest stories I have ever been exposed to.

Just in time for the holidays when families get together “The Blindside” will have them reaching for tissue with tears of joy. This movie is a must see, feel good movie.

In the early 1900’s it was thought that there was an atomic level capable of great energy output.  According to Fighting Athiest philosophy, it did not exist because they had no way to measure it.  Now that science has caught up we can prove many of the laws of physics.

From observation of the universe around me I have determined the complexity is still far beyond mans finite perception.  Therefore, to state God does not exist is like closing the door on progress.  If God holds all things together God would exist in the center of all things. 

Maybe where infinitely large meets infinitely small is where God is.  How then can we humans with our primitive science disprove the existence of God.

You tell me, are you absolutely certain what exists in this amazing universe, and why do some feel the need to disprove that which they cannot prove. I would think until we can prove what is in the center of a Black Hole we should leave God alone.

When plastic was introduced to the world of packaging it brought about a sense of trust having the product displayed in a transparent package. Product visibility gives the consumer a greater degree of trust in what they are buying, and with the proper marketing increases sales dramatically. Many systems today use a form of transparency in their marketing in the form of trial downloads or a free membership. I personally love the trial downloads such as software because you can actually take it for a test drive to decide if you like it. The trial download is a form of trust building transparency. These trial downloads can exist with digital products as well where the use is limited to hours instead of days.

Opportunity programs everywhere are using transparency as camouflage for a failed system. The opportunity programs all have one thing in common and that is enlisting distributors. The free account and back office in no way prepare you for the 97% failure rate these businesses have. Most of the time you will pay a monthly fee for some marketing system to promote someone’s utopian economic plan of you show they show then you are rich. My recommendation would be to stay as far away from these get rich schemes as possible, and look for transparent opportunities that produce real results.

Develop a passion for producing value for the customer and you will ensure the longevity of your business. Building a business of credibility takes longer to develop but in the end it will have the stay power the others lack. Real products stand the test of time and are not reliant on the trickery used by unethical marketers today. As we move into these uncertain economic times when people are losing everything the way we do business must change. It really isn’t about lifestyle any longer, it is about survival economically and ecologically as well. We all need to become transparent people with a common goal of bringing value to our planet and fellow man. It is time to become very transparent with our intentions and recycle our world.

In conclusion I would ask anyone one quesrion. Do you like value for your efforts? Even the shiftiest marketer will answer yes to that question because even the crooks like to get a good deal. This one question proves there is an underlying need for all people to want a fair exchange. It is my contention that giving that fair exchange is the right thing to do.

    ✓    What do we do today? 
✓    How do we prepare for tomorrow?
    ✓    Where should our priorities be?

We have many questions to ask ourselves, our leaders, and we must find answers.   The Earth is rapidly showing the signs of the abuse we are inflicting due to our runaway consumption.  It is time to give back while there is still time.  Recycle, reclaim, re-use, re-plant, repair, re-power, should be the battle cry of every person on the face of the Earth.  The Emperor did not have new clothes, and our world is far from manageable the way it is.

We are standing at the threshold of mans finest hour or the demise of a selfish species.  If we believe we can change the world we can.  It is knowledge that put us here with all of our many advancements, and it will be knowledge that will take us away from the destructive path we are on.  Considering how far we must go to repair all the issues many will not have the heart to push through the tough times.  That is when all leaders must be stronger than ever to shore up the damaged faith of man.  Man has always overcome obstacles to emerge triumphant even though everything appeared to be hopeless.

If you write, it is time to write with honor for the sake of all of us.  It is time to market a different way of living, a different government, a step forward towards principles that separate man from beast, and broadcast real solutions and hope to a world in need.  The society of lust, greed, consumption, and violence has a choice very much like the alcoholic who must stop drinking, that choice is change or else.

I did not vote for Barrack Obama as President of the United States, but somehow I believe he is the right person for the monumental task of uniting the people.  He and all of the other world leaders who balance the worlds fate will need more than our support,  not in words, but in action.  As for me I believe there is more good in the world than evil and with a unified effort the Human race will overcome the current daunting situation.

Yes I want to make money, have things, eat what I want, but I also realize it is time to accept responsibility for this crisis.  So my New Years Resolution is to live a little GREENER, do without blatant luxury, and give more to this world than I take if that is possible.  I will listen, be a good student, be a better teacher, and share what I have learned with those who need it.  I will not complain about the way things are and will actively take part in the changes I would like to see.  I will act locally and reach globally.  I will pray for my world, its people, and the brave people we have chosen to lead us.

Have a Happy and Productive New Year!!!!!

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Restructuring our mentality for growth has many facets, requires persistence, and brings about lasting change for the better. Conservation is of the utmost importance today while our ecological and economic worlds are in peril. The human race simply cannot afford the luxury of wanton disregard for both.

Conservation is the cutting edge of opportunity no matter the field it is what the world needs. The call to action has never been more clear for creative people to rise up and solve problems rather than adding to them. Where does that leave the get rich quick scammers? They should be running for cover because their day in the sun is up, it is time for the new breed of Internet Marketers to take control. It is time to let value, economy, and integrity rule the face of online marketing instead of up sell escalator routine we are so familiar with. Let’s face it does anybody really like all the browser controlling pop up, fly in garbage we are being fed? No, only a fool would like to be manipulated in such a way.

I have a rule of thumb I go by when shopping for anything:

1 If I can’t afford the price I won’t but it.
2 If I don’t like the price I won’t buy it.
3 If the quality is low I won’t buy it.
4 If I don’t like the presentation I won’t buy it.
5 If it seems to good to be true I won’t buy it.
6 If it is an up sell before I have even purchased chances are I won’t by it.

My rules are simple. I like to be treated fairly and in exchange I am willing to pay a fair price for almost anything. I admire straight shooting with a lack of theatrics to get into my wallet.

The entitlement mentality is still running rampant in our societies today. Getting paid what you are worth has taken on some fairly obviously erroneous forms, after all who is worth a five or six figure income who has not put out some effort for it? Nobody, and people usually learn the hard way that getting rich overnight is a pipe dream.

Design your business and your life around conservation, commitment, and courage. Tough times require fortitude and especially in marketing. There are no easy meals in the marketing house you must work for your food. Roll up your sleeves and learn to earn with Internet Marketing.

All to often people will become involved with a money making program only to find out it was a scam.  Internet Marketing is not a scam but the vehicle that most businesses are using to promote and communicate with to the customer.  The possibilities with Internet Marketing are simply tremendous where any program can touch millions within minutes if properly applied.

It is very easy to see why Internet Marketing and anything associated with it are great skills to add to your knowledge base.  However, there is a huge difference between real internet marketing and the kind some of the opportunity programs teach.  There are many ways to tell the difference and here are a few to help:

•    Never trust a site that is promising large amounts of return on your investment overnight.
•    Never fall into the use other peoples money to fund your venture.  (Buying with credit is one of the worst mistakes you can make.  Fund your venture as you are able and set realistic goals.)
•    Remember even a great money making program requires traffic to the site.  (This traffic does not come on its own it must be driven to the site.  Driving traffic takes money or time and sometimes both.)
•    Web development is very technical and requires absolute accuracy or something is not going to work right.
•    Internet Marketing at its best brings all  the online elements together such as sales copy, web design, seo, multimedia, and social networking to name a few.

Internet Marketing is like any other skill it is learned through a series of experiences, and some that are complete failures.  The key to learning this fascinating and ever changing trade is to keep trying.  Specialization in Internet Marketing is also a key to success so consider picking a more targeted approach to what it is you will do.  If you like writing then focus on writing great sales copy. If you like web design buy great tools and build beautiful web applications.  The key is to pick an area and get started.   I can assure you that something’s are better to outsource.

So where does this leave the person who is looking to break into the Internet Marketing scene?  It leaves that person the same place as anyone else, just starting.  When starting anything a teacher or mentor is the fastest and most effective way to learn anything.  Seek out a mentor who is interested in more than your money.  A true mentor is one who builds a real and lasting relationship with the student not one who takes the money and runs.  Be prepared to pay for the knowledge you seek but be prepared to receive as well.

“A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you.” – Bob Proctor

Best of luck to you and your Internet  Marketing experiences.  May your failures be fast and your successes be lasting.