Buy:Viagra Professional.Viagra.Viagra Soft Tabs.Viagra Super Force.Zithromax.VPXL.Cialis Professional.Propecia.Cialis Soft Tabs.Cialis Super Active+.Maxaman.Viagra Super Active+.Levitra.Soma.Cialis.Super Active ED Pack.Tramadol….

repair…

Buy:Nymphomax.Cozaar.Lasix.Female Cialis.Seroquel.Ventolin.Zetia.Prozac.Benicar.Amoxicillin.Buspar.Wellbutrin SR.Female Pink Viagra.Acomplia.Zocor.Advair.SleepWell.Aricept.Lipitor.Lipothin….

Finding your passion? What do you do, that you loose track of time when you’re doing it? What do you do, that leaves you with more energy and exhilaration afterwards than you had when you started? THAT is where your passion is. If you’re lucky enough to make a living at it, you are truly blessed. If you can’t make a living out of it, you can still enjoy doing it whenever possible.

For the record, I enjoy what I do for a living (print production), but my passion lies with Toastmasters, because it changes lives.

Thank you for sharing!

When the book came out, it was just a little more formalized, structured and visible.

When I founded crayon, even more so…

When I sold crayon, even more so…

The point I’m making is that attempting to get paid in order to pay the bills was always paramount. Perhaps the “early” days of building *anything* are just perceived to be more “pure” as they are still in a formative stage and by definition, monetization is premature.

I could also turn the tables on anyone who has a full time gig (read: job). For them, they don’t need to try as hard as they get a paycheck irrespective of whether they call in sick and/or go the extra mile to make the sale.

I know there’s a lot of arrogance out there. And a lot of misdirection. And a lot of snake oil from self-proclaimed self-help social-media gurus.

I’m not one of them…but you still owe me a beer in Austin

I think you have the right idea though…my Ignite talk was about building a base around your passion. I think I’m going to need to dig a little to find out what that is exactly; then it might not be as hard to blog.

What I was trying to say (and you reiterated in your comment) was that you began to monetize the ideas you had. In the beginning, it was about the idea, and now it’s about the monetization. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. But for me, going from the “fuck the system” mentality of Life After the 30 to the “let me help you build your social media” of Join the Conversation, and even the customer retention gospel of Flip the Funnel was bittersweet. Of course I want you to succeed, but it’s also like seeing your favorite band “sell out” by becoming wildly successful…

I’m going to be in Austin this weekend, and I’d love to get together so I can buy you a beer. And you know I’ve already got all of your books…you still are an important “guru” in the space, whether you want to be or not.

Dude – you are SO wrong about what you said and I don’t say that with any animosity or anger…but actually with empathy and affection.

I’m as passionate about the space as I ever was…I’m also a business man…and the two don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

“Monetizing” one’s IP, contributions and participation shouldn’t have to be a swear word. It also hasn’t stopped me from giving away IP via blog, podcast, JaffeJuiceTV etc.

That said, I’m also a little older, more mature…have a family to support and am a little more selective in terms of how I package my IP. For example, is paying $20 for the kind of passion and knowledge you say I stopped giving off/out excessive or exorbitant? I’d say emphatically no.

In fact, I’ll give you a free copy of any of my books. Or all three if you want.

Or how about the $20,000 I was able to send to the Red Cross to help Haiti recovery? Where was the sinister motive there? Instead of putting $20K into my back pocket I was able to send it to a better place. One could also argue that this is BECAUSE I’ve been able to be successful elsewhere and by selling the company etc., I’m now freed up to think in a less constricted way.

People go through tough times. I understand. I’ve been there. Perhaps you’re going through a funk right now. You’ll pull through I’m sure.

And in the interim, let’s connect next time I’m in Dallas or even in Austin if you’re going to SxSW.

Peace my brother. I’m still the same guy, I assure you. Whether you look up to me or not.

And I’m no “Social media guru, expert or talking head”. Never was. Never professed to be.

I tried to dive deep into myself and find out what my true interests were. I started a Texas travel blog (www.TexasTravelJournal.com) as a true test to myself. Instead of reaching out to others who are interested in Social Media, I decided to reach out those interested in Texas, more of a loyal and patriotic niche. I don’t know all the answers, and anyone who claims to is just trying to sell you something, or an arrogant prick. I do report on social media, but it’s not what I know, it’s what is quoted from others (socialmediadallas.com). This is a rant, and I don’t really know where I’m going with it, but I do have monlithic bloggging tips post with sort of a blogging formula post, with a structure which has amassed lots of SEO traffic and high pass-along-rates on Social Media soon to be published. I’m hoping it will be my M.O. Thanks for letting me rant on your page.