I’m going to try to sell you something in this post. Something that you likely don’t really need, want or even care about. But I will still dress it up as if it’s the solution to all your problems. Hopefully, this will hit some emotional nerve that will magically force you to make a rash decision you will later regret. But of course, you will keep that regret to yourself since it would expose you to the world as a total dumbass. But you are. At least, that’s what I’m hoping for. First I must mesmerize you with an eye catching headline. One that addresses a key benefit of my product, yet greatly inflates the actual result you’ll achieve when applying it. How

In my recent consulting with several comedians looking to build an online presence, I’ve heard three of them utter virtually the same exact line to me when talking about goals: “I want to get a million views on YouTube.” With all excitement in their eyes, hoping that I can unveil the magic bullet secret to achieving the success they’re shooting for, I gave them practically a 180 degree answer that throws them for a total loop: “I don’t know about you, but my landlord doesn’t take YouTube hits for rent.” Sure, it may make you feel all warm inside when your stupid video goes “viral” and amasses 600,000 views in a week. But that and a $1.50 buys you a cup of coffee. Even if

A great little documentary was just released by Pokerstars about Randy Lew, one of their newest “pro” team members. I remember playing on tables with him there about 4-5 years ago and his success story is no surprise to me whatsoever. Started small. Refined his game. Moved up slowly. Refined his game some more with adding more tables. Then scaled up dramatically once reaching optimal profitability. This is especially telling since it bucks the typical trend of almost every high-limit poker star competing today – who usually builds his/her bankroll through huge tournament scores and/or backing agreements. They can be at the top of the world one month and then by the end of the year

A common aphorism is that “nice guys finish last.” Typically used in the context of dating, it’s been seen countless times with women being drawn more towards the stereotypical “bad boy” while giving a perfectly polite, respectful & unselfish man the cold shoulder. The phrase has almost become a cult-like anthem of sensitive types to wallow in their own self-pity. These lost souls go out on date after date and find themselves in the same position over and over again. They bring flowers. They hold the door open. They choose a great restaurant and foot the bill. They even might have awesome conversation while walking down the boardwalk on a spectacular night. After all of

I’m aware that many bloggers reading this right now don’t watch television at all. Of course not, you’re too busy writing list posts comparing your niche to a popular TV series or a movie character! If I had to suggest one show to check out, though, it would be Dexter. The Showtime series is based around Dexter Morgan, a serial killer who works as a forensic blood spatter analyst for the police department. Harnessing the darkness inside only to kill those “who deserve it” (primarily other killers), the series shows Dexter trying to balance an everyday life with his secret identity while still appearing normal to all those around him. A very entertaining show in it’s own right, watching

The importance of e-mail list subscribers. Do you really need them? Of course you need them! You should have known that answer already. Every internet marketer known to man has proclaimed that e-mail converts and they’re absolutely right. But no one knows why except for the talking gerbil that lives inside of John Chow’s sock drawer. Fortunately, I have been given an exclusive interview with the remarkably rich rodent and am bringing you the inside scoop! Q: I only have 12 minutes left to write this post, so let’s cut to the chase. Why does e-mail convert? A: It’s all because of dumb people, Jordan. All because of them. Do you realize it’s the largest demographic of people in the