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Free registration at the forum removes this block.@masaldana2 My friend, take a seat and we'll learn you how to get the ice cream.I want the Ice cream
What copy books do you read?
I must say it's quite humbling to hear one of my heroes say such kind words to me.Great post.
would love to shake your hand some day!
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I am watching. Learning.
I think the 1% is what most people struggle with, and what ryanv is trying to explain here.Struggling to find the missing ingrediant in the ice cream.
I'm 99% there.
I could still be watching...waiting for that day...the day that might never come. The bulk of my knowledge came while I was taking action after I got sick of my life.
Don't wait for that perfect moment. Take a moment and make that shit perfect.
Oh guess what it's Aloha Friday! We're setting up disco balls in the ice cream shop so put on your dancing shoes, let's take action and dance!
Stay drunk, my friends.
p.s. I'm curious. How's everybody doing? What are you guys struggling with? What are your biggest concerns? Relationship issues? Self-esteem issues? Having trouble finding an idea to get you some ice cream? What's up?
In the ice cream shop we address mental issues immediately because the longer you sit on them, the more difficult they become to deal with.
Struggling to find the missing ingrediant in the ice cream.
I'm 99% there.
Despite my several health issues which I'm doing my best to address, I'm guilty of that first line. I'm reading through James Altucher's "Choose Yourself" right now and my idea muscle is weak. I'm by no means a money chaser, I'm constantly on the hunt looking for what I can improve on and what I can do for others- and yet it eludes me. The thing that you are trying to unlock within us is what I seek. The deeper meaning, the ability to read between the lines. Forget the ice cream even, I dream of honing my vision.
You don't need to come up with ideas. Make yourself present to others and the ideas will come to you. Don't push for ideas. Pull for them. How do you become present to others? Love them. Truly.
Wow man that's profound. It sounds like being in a state of intense observation. My ideas are "my ideas", but an idea from a source outside yourself should be cherished even more because their observation comes from a purer place than yours?
For example I could be thinking about "this idea will win big" "I can sell tons of these!", but what you observe through listening to that other person's pain or idea isn't rooted in your own 'selfish' thinking?
Am I close or just rambling?
Are you having trouble marketing? Have you studied copy yet?
NO YOU'RE NOT RAMBLING. OH MY F*ckING A YOU GET IT! MY MISSION IS COMPLETE. LET'S PARTY AND GET DRUNK! YOLOOOO!
Yo Dave where in Florida do you live? I wanna go to Miami. I'll rent a Lambo for a day and we can cruise around, go nuts throwing ice cream in the air.
I was having a conversation with my brother along these lines, recommending him to be on the lookout for what people are complaining about in the laboratory (he works in hospital). Just being open and observing complaints about software, old machinery, and outdated processes they use.. extract an idea and jump in.
Dude, are you alright? I'm really sorry to hear about your health issues. It's hard to stay on top of your game when you're not feeling like a 10 physically...it impacts everything else.
Weightlifting actually played a huge role in my business progress, but that's a story for another day. In the real world, I actually don't eat any snacks because they spike your insulin which cause you to feel tired and lethargic.
I read James Altucher's book too. I actually took huge issue with how he says you should come up with ideas. Walking around with a notepad and just noting down whatever comes to mind...meh, that didn't work for me. I really like his writing style though.
What worked for me was getting out there and talking to people. Pick up the phone. Face to face. Belly to belly.
Please read my 2nd post again. The one about loving the hell out of others. Make yourself truly present to others and get them to feel that you truly understand where they're coming from. They will tell you their greatest fears, hopes, and dreams...There lies the key that unlocks pandora's box. They will tell you their needs, pains, and struggles once they trust you and feel you understand them. You will become a better friend, lover, and businessperson. You cannot be selfish because this will blind you.
Shoot...didn't @MJ DeMarco 's million dollar idea come to him while he was just driving a passenger around in his limo?! MJ made himself present and truly listened to the guy! He didn't let his brain wander off thinking about the latest episode of The Bachelorette.
You don't need to come up with ideas. Make yourself present to others and the ideas will come to you. Don't push for ideas. Pull for them. How do you become present to others? Love them. Truly.
I'm telling you, there's a crazy spiritual side to business. That's what I'm trying to explain.
I truly wish you the best of health though. That's #1. Take care of yourself. Forget the ice cream, that leads to diabetes.
Gym. Tan. Laundry.
I'm smelling a little GOLD in here...
I’ve never met zen******* in person but his whole vibe OOZES of love, heart, honor, and integrity.
I developed quite a disdain for humans. I need to become more accepting of people and their faults, and learn to look past them. It's just a history of having been being let down by those who I've trusted whether they were close or acquaintances that have made me like this. I know I need to stop being an antisocial bitch, and keep thinking that everyone is out to undermine or take advantage of me.
Great thread! Are you a motivational speaker?
Thread Take Aways:
Now, to learn copyrighting or make ice cream. My belly has the answer...
- Learn Copyrighting
- Love your fellow man
- Show him, by absolving him of his pain
- Make ice cream
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