ABOUT THIS BLOG

ABOUT ME

I am a Baby Boomer . In previous lives , I have been a public servant , Real Estate Developer and Renovator , Investor and Webmaster and had a few of life’s dramas along the way , including Lung Cancer . I retired from the Army Reserve after 30 years a few years ago . I’m Australian based but have lived in the U.S.A. .

My affiliate based Internet income has been declining over the past six months . I have been looking for ways to reverse this trend .

SEMINAR

Last weekend , I attended a seminar run by Shaun Stenning and Sean Rasmussen ( “ Smart Online Profit Systems “ - SOPS ) in Sydney . I also met Wayne Mansfield ( “ WayneMansfield.com “ ) who was ranked 87 out of around 5,600,000 “ Twits “ on “ Twitter.com “ ( I think I am 5,999,999 , but working on it ) . Another new friend is Greg Vincent ( Website ) who shares my dislike of Australian Banking ethics .

The Seminar was FREE ( which appealed to my Presbyterianism ) and included several PowerPoint based handouts , the usual stationery , a variety of snacks ( including “ Freedo Frogs “ ) and drinks Saturday evening ( there are practical limits to my Presbyterianism ) .

Most importantly , there was unlimited access to the principals and the 300 + like minded attendees who mostly stayed to the end , despite the 20 hours involved . I liked the use of recent joiners of the SOPS Program as coaches .

TOPICS

Broadly the topics covered were Market Research , Search Engine Optimisation ( SEO ) , Generating Cash Flow , Affiliate Marketing , Social Media ( Networking ) , Traffic Trading , Generating Results , “ Taking It To Market “ and “ Putting It All Together “ . Depending on the topic , I variously ranked myself as " Master Geek " , " Geek ( Provisional ) " and " Geek in Training " . I felt that I had not wasted 20 hours of my life .

INTENTIONS

My plan is fairly simple , combine what I learnt on the weekend with what I already know and use on this Blog and my other Sites over the next six weeks .

TIME INVOLVEMENT

This project will be mostly full time for me as I wait for an operation on my lower spine . One BIG advantage of the Internet is that an business can be set up to more or less run itself and / or can be run from anywhere with a broadband connection . ( One of my sites stayed at over 1,000 visitors per day while I took a few months off ! )

CONCLUSION

I have decided to give what I learnt from SOPS my “ Best Shot “ so I will improve my cash flow to the point of being able to participate in the SOPS Program . This is not the best plan , it is a compromise , but such is life . I will use this time for so called “ Due Diligence “ , but I must say that Shaun Stenning has a very astute head on his 24 year old shoulders and I am attracted to his sense of business ethics . My first aim is to pick a few keywords for this Blog to outrank SOPS on Google , remembering that “ Old Age and Treachery will always beat Youth and Ability ! “ .

P.S. I do have several other passions , which I will try to not let intrude into this Blog . However , my Hit List includes Australian Banks who have benefited from Government guarantees , yet refuse to pass on interest rate reductions ( see : Banks-Suck ) . I am sure that these banks would like to charge Customers for the air they consume while they wait in their damned queues . Alright , 4 of the World’s remaining 8 AA credit rated banks are Australian , but we are all paying for these ratings ( The only AAA rated one , Rabobank is also here ) . Number 2 on the List is the Telco Telstra because of its abuse of Market Power and the stupidity of the previous Federal Government in selling off the wholesale side of the business . Broadband is a disgrace in Australia . Number 3 are Internet SPAMMERS / FRAUDSTERS . Number 4 is the present New South Wales State Government . Number 4 A is to ask why Australians have to pay the total cost of Digital TV Set Top Boxes when the U.S. Government provides coupons ?

A few GOOD THINGS , we have President Obama , Kevin 07 ( most times ) , ICC - International Criminal Court and President Obama .

P.P.S. The time I spend on my web sites depends , inter alia , on the income from the particular site . This is a polite way of saying “ BUY SOMETHING HERE ! “ . Blog Participation is also nice !

May I suggest :

How to Win Friends and Influence People etc.

The Great Crash

The Bible ( looks good on your desk , stops papers from blowing away and is also a good book for : " Back to Basics " and " Core Values " ) .

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WHY DO THIS IN AUSTRALIA ?

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Well , for many reasons , including mostly adequate financial regulation . Australia is better placed than most countries in the current economic crisis / depression / whoops . Australians have a tradition of inventing things ( including " Intellectual Property " ) to suit local needs . Many Australian Inventions are in use around the world , including Aircraft Flight Recorders ( the so called “ Black Box “ , which is coloured orange ) , Penicillin ( see Florey ) , Combine Harvesters , etc. . Australia has a higher percentage of Nobel Laureates than any other country . I predict that that the Australian based General Motors Holden will survive the GM crash . No , an Australian did not invent the Internet , because Dan Quayle and / or Al Gore already had !
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THE CALL TO ARMS !

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The World appears to have many problems . There is a time to fight and a time for peace . I believe this is a time to fight for what we stand for . I do not necessarily mean putting on soldier suits , but we do have to make a personal stand . Do not let the environment get put on the back burner , if it fails , we fail , no bailout , end of story . If fundamentalists challenge us we must respond intellectually and , if necessary , with force , where ever they may hide . Forget the current World economic problems and fix your own finances , this Blog will give you some suggestions . Show passion ! Make your WAR CRY : " I'm as mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore ! " ! ( Oh yes , these words were said by an Australian ! )

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WHAT WILL THIS BLOG DO FOR YOU ?
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1. It will show you ways to survive the Global Economic Crisis , including how to raise wealth from what you already have .
2. It will show you there is a difference between money and wealth . My hard working son owns four properties , takes his holidays overseas and has a new V something or other Mercedes . He turns 30 next year , but is he wealthy ?
3. It will show you ways to prosper during the Global Economic Crisis without comprising your ethics .
4. It will show you how to use the power of the Internet to achieve your aspirations .
5. It will provide inspiration to improve your mind , body and health .
6. It will show you how to develop a faith ( not necessarily a religious ) based approach to life which will attract people , ideas and wealth .
7. At some stage you will realise that you can not control results , but you can control your performance .
8. It will supply a little humour to make achieving your goals that bit easier .

Step one is the easiest , decide what you NEED from life and WRITE IT DOWN NOW ! ( Be sure to consider your PASSION(s) . ) Strategists call this the " SELECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE AIM " . Most people never do this simple thing ! Incredible , already you are ahead of the pack !

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WHAT WILL THIS BLOG DO FOR ME ?

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It will change my lifestyle . I like travel , helping people and lecturing . I need to connect with like minded people .