Damian,
I deleted the article from EZA (one of many I'd written about various topics in an attempt to get a "platinum" account) and have attached the websites I've sent DMCA requests to (in order to get it taken down from them). I have also worked on getting rid of the article from Google's cache (image attached), as well as requesting the deletion of defamatory content on the forum (thanks @Fox)...
Google's Remove Tool + DMCA Requests
In terms of whether you paid for news submission, it's none of my business.
The thing that annoyed me was the way through which you were portraying yourself. This is what I highlighted in the article (which I hoped you'd read and take on board). I respect you a LOT (seriously), but couldn't stomach the way in which you were pretending to be such a hot-shot.
When I read your post above (addressed to me), I acted immediately.
I wasn't going to post anything until I saw the most recent stuff you've put up (in response to @Longinus). If you're as sincere as you're making out, please consider what I'm going to write. I'm senior to you in age but nothing more (and prostrate myself in view of your superior experience).
I love what you put out and want you to enjoy every facet of success -- not just for your sake, but the millions who'll come after you and will only have a small book through which to gauge your legacy. You have all the hallmarks of a great man... and yet seem to be willing to squander it for a sliver of celebrity.
In regards the defamatory/hateful content, if you want recompense, I am partial to sharing an exclusive look at the 19k-word "branding" post I've been writing. About 25% of it is contextual (explains where I came up with it), but the rest is pure content. I've not shown anyone (I need to finish a few elements), but it MAY give you some ideas moving forward...
Here's a video of me at your age (21 I think I was.... and clueless):
I'm not some chump online who got jealous. I love you - but have been abhorred by the flagrancy through which you've promoted yourself. I understand you're trying to make a name... but there's a difference between being self-assured and self-obsessed.
Since Christmas, my grandmother had a fall (has been in a nursing home -- she's 92), my mother's BFF (friends since 5) died suddenly in the shower and her other BFF (friends since 7) got a terrible diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. My mother had a second bout of cancer in 2015 and I lost my own friend to Leukemia at 10. Life is precarious. You've been successful, but there's much more to it than flashing cash and making out that you've got the biggest dick in the street.
Why not make good with what you've got?
You've been gifted sharp intellect, "xray" vision (in terms of cutting through BS) and getting stuff done. Imagine how much of a better place you could make the world if you leveraged that in a more coherent, effective, way (hence why I wrote those massive posts in this thread).
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You don't need to reveal anything unless you're actively claiming something from it.
Nate started acting like a shit. You're obviously partial to the story so no need to get involved. All I'll say is that sort of thing doesn't happen to undeserving people.
If you want to know how I found the company you operated (although it was kind-of a dick move to out it but whatever), it was on a screenshot you'd left on your Conquerring Fiverr page:
Conquering Fiverr Salespage
The reason I write this is because of your mentioning of your eCom brands.
Do not publish them.
Being cordial does not mean being soft. You don't need to prove anything if you don't claim to be such a big shot. No one cares if you drive Ferrari's or anything - they just want to live their own lives without being tormented by some guy on Twitter. This is primarily why you've received such a backlash. You made money... GREAT! But now what?
It seems to me that you are where I was when I started looking at the branding stuff; namely that I'd enjoyed some success ($175k in one year... so - though not as financially successful as you - can certainly see where you're coming from). I realized at that point that if I wanted to make more, I'd have do a legit business, hence why I focused on software.
You're in a different ballgame. But the sentiment persists. You have a giant inside, but I don't think you're sure of the direction through which to channel it. My branding post would actually provide decent context to that, although it's obviously your choice as to what you end up doing.
There are TONS of avenues available to you - avenues which will be much more fruitful & rewarding than sitting around posting stuff on Instagram. As stated by @Xeon, the content you've posted on Insta is emblematic of the way you seem to have presented yourself thus far... superficially.
This is not a sleight, rather an observation. If you consider that Dan Lok has 1m+ subscribers on YouTube... and yet, I don't even know wtf he even "does"... surely someone of your standing, with demonstrable results, has the ability to curate a personal legacy far beyond that of even someone like Richard Branson.
If you want me to send the ~ yet to be completed ~ branding post (it's all there just needs polish), I'll gladly do so. If I apologize about the article, it would be insincere.
I never insinuated that you were a scammer (just dishonest in your presentation). I wrote what I truly felt (and still feel) - despite having to recant on the millionaire thing (I do believe you are a millionaire now), but I believe the depth/quality of content is still valid.
If you're willing to forgive my indiscretion, I would hope that you can see it was done with good intent.
I deleted the article from EZA (one of many I'd written about various topics in an attempt to get a "platinum" account) and have attached the websites I've sent DMCA requests to (in order to get it taken down from them). I have also worked on getting rid of the article from Google's cache (image attached), as well as requesting the deletion of defamatory content on the forum (thanks @Fox)...
Google's Remove Tool + DMCA Requests
In terms of whether you paid for news submission, it's none of my business.
The thing that annoyed me was the way through which you were portraying yourself. This is what I highlighted in the article (which I hoped you'd read and take on board). I respect you a LOT (seriously), but couldn't stomach the way in which you were pretending to be such a hot-shot.
When I read your post above (addressed to me), I acted immediately.
I wasn't going to post anything until I saw the most recent stuff you've put up (in response to @Longinus). If you're as sincere as you're making out, please consider what I'm going to write. I'm senior to you in age but nothing more (and prostrate myself in view of your superior experience).
I love what you put out and want you to enjoy every facet of success -- not just for your sake, but the millions who'll come after you and will only have a small book through which to gauge your legacy. You have all the hallmarks of a great man... and yet seem to be willing to squander it for a sliver of celebrity.
In regards the defamatory/hateful content, if you want recompense, I am partial to sharing an exclusive look at the 19k-word "branding" post I've been writing. About 25% of it is contextual (explains where I came up with it), but the rest is pure content. I've not shown anyone (I need to finish a few elements), but it MAY give you some ideas moving forward...
Here's a video of me at your age (21 I think I was.... and clueless):
I'm not some chump online who got jealous. I love you - but have been abhorred by the flagrancy through which you've promoted yourself. I understand you're trying to make a name... but there's a difference between being self-assured and self-obsessed.
Since Christmas, my grandmother had a fall (has been in a nursing home -- she's 92), my mother's BFF (friends since 5) died suddenly in the shower and her other BFF (friends since 7) got a terrible diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. My mother had a second bout of cancer in 2015 and I lost my own friend to Leukemia at 10. Life is precarious. You've been successful, but there's much more to it than flashing cash and making out that you've got the biggest dick in the street.
Why not make good with what you've got?
You've been gifted sharp intellect, "xray" vision (in terms of cutting through BS) and getting stuff done. Imagine how much of a better place you could make the world if you leveraged that in a more coherent, effective, way (hence why I wrote those massive posts in this thread).
-
Maybe that's too vague, yet I'm not sure if I should reveal brand names. I've seen some nasty shit happening to people who went too public with their brands.
You don't need to reveal anything unless you're actively claiming something from it.
Nate started acting like a shit. You're obviously partial to the story so no need to get involved. All I'll say is that sort of thing doesn't happen to undeserving people.
If you want to know how I found the company you operated (although it was kind-of a dick move to out it but whatever), it was on a screenshot you'd left on your Conquerring Fiverr page:
Conquering Fiverr Salespage
The reason I write this is because of your mentioning of your eCom brands.
Do not publish them.
Being cordial does not mean being soft. You don't need to prove anything if you don't claim to be such a big shot. No one cares if you drive Ferrari's or anything - they just want to live their own lives without being tormented by some guy on Twitter. This is primarily why you've received such a backlash. You made money... GREAT! But now what?
It seems to me that you are where I was when I started looking at the branding stuff; namely that I'd enjoyed some success ($175k in one year... so - though not as financially successful as you - can certainly see where you're coming from). I realized at that point that if I wanted to make more, I'd have do a legit business, hence why I focused on software.
You're in a different ballgame. But the sentiment persists. You have a giant inside, but I don't think you're sure of the direction through which to channel it. My branding post would actually provide decent context to that, although it's obviously your choice as to what you end up doing.
I just know I have a message to share. I can make an impact.
There are TONS of avenues available to you - avenues which will be much more fruitful & rewarding than sitting around posting stuff on Instagram. As stated by @Xeon, the content you've posted on Insta is emblematic of the way you seem to have presented yourself thus far... superficially.
This is not a sleight, rather an observation. If you consider that Dan Lok has 1m+ subscribers on YouTube... and yet, I don't even know wtf he even "does"... surely someone of your standing, with demonstrable results, has the ability to curate a personal legacy far beyond that of even someone like Richard Branson.
If you want me to send the ~ yet to be completed ~ branding post (it's all there just needs polish), I'll gladly do so. If I apologize about the article, it would be insincere.
I never insinuated that you were a scammer (just dishonest in your presentation). I wrote what I truly felt (and still feel) - despite having to recant on the millionaire thing (I do believe you are a millionaire now), but I believe the depth/quality of content is still valid.
If you're willing to forgive my indiscretion, I would hope that you can see it was done with good intent.
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