One of my older readers gave me flack for pointing out that BS self-help books rely a lot on inspiroof, which as all my loyal readers know, is proof by inspirational story. The reader wonders what my problem is with inspirational stories. Well, I’ll tell you my problem: inspirational stories don’t mean jack! Look, some [...]
READ THE FULL POSTSo You Believe in “The Secret”?
February 4th, 2010 with 8 CommentsA friend of mine told me last week that she wants to try “The Secret”. She was then treated to my very strong opinions on “The Secret” and some of the “people” featured in that “program.” In fact, over to my left is a recent photo of James Ray who was arrested for the [...]
READ THE FULL POSTReview of Tony Robbins’ Awaken the Giant Within
February 2nd, 2010 with 38 CommentsDisclosure: Everyone says that that Tony Robbins is an amazing speaker. But I have NEVER heard Tony Robbins speak. My only “contact” with Tony Robbins was watching him in “Shallow Hal.” So, my review covers this book “Awaken the Giant Within” ONLY and does not take not account the man himself, the other products he [...]
READ THE FULL POSTThe Virtue of Being a Whistleblower
January 24th, 2010 with 21 CommentsThis is not an internet marketing blog. But I’ve been intrigued by a couple of posts circulating the internet regarding internet marketing gurus. And I think all of us can learn from it because it goes to the heart of who we are. Recently Michel Fortin wrote a post called “On not playing the blame game.” In [...]
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