June 1, 2009
Baby Boomer Balance
Baby Boomer balance has everything to do with alignment and walking our talk.
How many times in your life have you verbally committed to doing something and then reneged at some point because something came up – or the memory and focus of the original conversation faded and became a distant glimmer of muffled sound – like a silhouette of a campfire on the beach against a cliff late at night?
Was it your intention not to follow through? Did you actually make the commitment intending not to follow through?
In a peculiar way, this is the truth.
Recently, on a personal level, I have learned about authenticity – living it, speaking it and looking for it. This ties in directly to other aspects of what I am learning that I would like to share with you. See how it sits with you and maybe it will make sense to you the way it is beginning to in my life.
Lately many aspects of emotion are becoming clear in my life.
What emotion is, for example.
As far back as I can remember, emotion has been something usually associated with discomfort – something to “kind of walk around” or to be cautious about not stirring up the mud in the bottom of the pond, so to speak.
Because there was so much turmoil in my household as a boy, it became easier to avoid emotion than deal with it. As a memory, there is a great deal of fighting and negative emotion throughout much of the childhood experience. So looking back at the chain of events in my own experience, I see that inadvertently, as a young man my “internal” system gradually guided me in the direction of avoiding emotion as a survival tool, because many times this was easier than experiencing the emotion that was available there.
It was not a conscious choice, in retrospect.
And looking at that process, it becomes clear to me that a great deal of my subsequent experience around emotion was either directly – or indirectly – linked to the that “unconscious choice” so many years ago.
What is interesting about this scenario is that I have always been a highly sensitive human being with an singular sense of fairness and equity that has always been a major part of my personality. Being a “Cancer” with a heavy emphasis on emotion, this aspect has often been a double edged sword for me.
More often than not, I felt more than the others around me did. Many times it created a situation where I really felt like an outcast – the weirdo, the odd one – that got messages and direction that nobody else seemed to understand – or be aware of. At the age where peer approval was so important to a young man, this was often troubling and confusing. And yet on a certain level, I really didn’t care what they thought either. I rarely listened to what other people had to say.
Talk about confusion…
So here I am as a teenager:
- becoming a master of avoiding emotion while simultaneously
- being highly sensitive to the energy and emotion around me
- angry and aloof – getting tons of “downloads” encrypted in a language that only I seemed to understand
So back to the “truth” of not intending to follow commitments – of having intentions NOT to honor commitments we make – even though we are verbally nodding our heads.
In 2005, at a Peak Potentials Wizard Camp (a 5 day intensive seminar not to far from Whistler, BC) I had an epiphany. I learned first hand what commitment means. This took place in the form of a direct experience – but also, I actually saw commitment with my own eyes. I have written about this experience in depth in my book so I will not reiterate it here.
I really got something in that experience that I have carried forward with me since and have grown to realize that it affects everything we do in life – all the time.
To summarize, this is it:
Commitment does not exist in the cosmos as ‘partial’. It is all or nothing. We are either 100% committed or we are not committed. There is no such thing as “sort of committed”.
This is the crux of the theme of this post: Baby Boomer Balance.
Lately, as a I mentioned earlier, many aspects of “emotion” are becoming clear to me.
1. I have recently heard this: emotions are the way that God speaks to us.
2. Emotions are the internal guide posts that empower us to choose the right decision.
3. Emotions have nothing to do with pain or fear – both of which stem from our reaction to what our emotions are telling us – rather than what is actually being said.
4. Most of us avoid experiencing emotion like the plague because in much of our experience, when we feel emotion, we feel pain – so we associate it with pain.
5. Emotions are tools to guide us in the decision process. That decision process is very simple: Does this choice feel good? Or does this choice not feel good?
When we pull this understanding into our daily life as an operating tool, emotions make it easy to decide what to do. Esther Hicks and Abraham always talk about “going upstream or going downstream”.
I am learning how simple this is – but it took a long time for me to “get it”.
I am learning to use this tool frequently throughout the day. Any time I start to feel agitation about something I am hearing, or about something I am thinking or a choice I am about to make, I ask myself:
Does this feel upstream or downstream? If I get the feeling that the “thing” is upstream ( a choice that will take me into a situation that will mean “fighting my way upstream”), I choose consciously not to do that thing, or say those words or go that direction. No explanation, no argument and no rhetoric.
If this thing makes me feel “downstream” – like flowing with the current and really going with the flow, that is the choice I make. I find that as soon as I identify internally what feels good and what feels downstream, all sense of agitation and discomfort – in the bottom of my stomach immediately fades away and I feel good.
What a cool way to deal with emotion. It now becomes a tool for choosing our path and for making decisions all the time. And it is so simple – as long as we just listen and do not resist or react.
Now more about balance…
I am finding that living our truth is all about balance.
To be authentic we must live our truth. That means we can not go against what we know is right within us. In other words, we must always choose what feels downstream in order to follow “what feels right for us”. Any time we make a choice other than this, it means that we are making a choice out of alignment with who we are.
Maybe this is to please others whom we admire and whose approval we are seeking. Maybe we want a different outcome to be our reality so we think that if we ignore that “feeling” it will come out the way we really want it to happen.
The truth is that we can only make choices in alignment with our “authenticity” if we want to be authentic. Nothing else makes sense. The interesting part is that as soon as we choose this, everybody else around us identifies our authenticity and starts to respect it.
Now how does commitment fit into this picture?
It is very simple yet subtle – much in the same way how easy it is to choose “upstream or downstream”. Yet, perhaps commitment is one of the most misunderstood concepts in modern society at this point. Truly most of us think we are committed when we are not.
Because being committed means that no matter what we will follow through. It means our word is our bond, it is an extension of our truth and it is a big part of being authentic.
How is this so?
If we are truly being authentic, we follow through on our commitments because when we are following our inner truth, we only commit to those things that make us feel “downstream:” We choose what is right for us at all times and we choose to be in the flow.
When we are authentic, we are choosing that which is alignment with our higher self – which also means we are choosing that which is in alignment with the part of us which is Divine.
When we are authentic, we only agree to commit to anything that we choose to be in alignment with. What this means, therefore, is that it is really ok to say NO.
Simply go inside and ask yourself: If I commit to this does it make me feel downstream or upstream? Then base your commitment on that feeling – one way or the other.
If we commit to something and we do not follow through, either we were not being authentic when we entered into the commitment, or we are not being true to ourselves when we do not follow through to that commitment.
We are the leaders for future generations. What happens is our responsibility. How can we lead these kids and guide the flow “downstream” in the bigger picture if we are not committed to our principles, our values and our integrity?
And how can we expect those who are so desperately needing our leadership to believe us and follow our direction if:
- our walk is not in alignment with our talk and
- if we are not being authentic
We cannot expect them to listen because it will not feel “downstream” to them. And they will blow us off.
We have a chance to make a real change as we head into the magnificent transition into the new paradigm that is coming.
Commit to your own alignment and your Baby Boomer Balance.
Being in alignment is a big part of Baby Boomer Balance as well as a major ingredient in Baby Boomer Health. Coming to grips with these issues are not only a component of who were are becoming as leaders, it is also a big part of choosing emotional cleansing and self esteem on a conscious level – instead of an unconscious one.
Are you ready to see it all in a different light and quit fighting the inevitable – upstream?
I am.
Blessings.
Michael Barrett
Filed under Authenticity, Baby Boomer Health, Blog, Emotional cleansing, Health, Self Esteem, Video, Web 2.0, Work at home boomers, mp3 by michaelbarrett
April 16, 2009
Baby Boomer Health…
You know I just Googled “Boomer Health” and I was appalled at the titles of two of the top four pages:
Here are the search results:
- Boomers Biggest Health Mistakes
- 12 Risks of Aging that Boomers Can Avoid
- Boomer Health
- Boomer Health Care Dilemma
There is so much emphasis on illness, failure, pain, mistakes, risk and dilemmas. What disturbs me is that there is not more emphasis on successes, good choices, being pain free, creating unlimited energy and feeling great.
We have a tendency as a culture to get sucked into this focus – about all the bad things that are happening and coming our way – that we had better get prepared for. The media loves it.
The reality is that the Boomers Biggest Health Mistake Is Listening to and Buying into an illness mindset.
How about these titles for the top ten Boomer Health results as an alternative:
- Three Things Boomers Can Do Today to Start Feeling Better Tomorrow
- The Joy of Getting Older
- Life Gets Better at 40
- Choose Your Ideal Weight
- Create the Baby Boomer Lifestyle of Your Dreams
- 67 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Life that Don’t Cost a Thing
- Feel Better and Look Better in 60 Days
- Why Baby Boomers Make Better Lovers
- How To Have more Energy
- Baby Boomer Health Success Stories
People accept failure and pain and illness as the default of getting older.
Pardon the expression – but simply stated – that is a load of crap. The natural default is absolute and abundant health and prosperity. That’s how the universe was created.
As Baby Boomers, we can begin to change our lives today and within a few years can have abundant health and a joy in our physical awareness and experience every day.
There are no limits to your capability and you do not have to accept the media mantra as your default or paradigm.
I don’t.
Here is a video that addresses what I am talking about from a doctor’s perspective. Listen to Dr Cass as she speaks intelligently about baby boomer health.
It’s so simple and so true.
Baby Boomers Revolutionizing Health…
You can start changing your life today and get real results faster than you realize. It starts with a choice.
This is the theme of my book (Healthy Wealthy Boomer: The Plan to Make the 2nd Fifty Years Better Than the 1st) and my passion in life. I really want to help anyone who wants to improve their life and is willing to work at it – to do so.
Let me know what you want help with and join the HWB Facebook group.
I sincerely care about my generation and want to make a real difference.
Wake up Baby Boomers, get involved and shut off the negative media.
Life is fabulous and you are unlimited.
Start making choices that reflect this.
You are all deeply appreciated and loved.
Michael Barrett
Filed under Anti-aging, Baby Boomer Health, Baby Boomers, Blog, Health, Video, Web 2.0 by michaelbarrett
April 15, 2009
EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique and Pamela Gregory
EFT is a very effective healing practice that was developed by Gary Craig.
You can find out more about it at the Emotional Freedom Technique website.
To quote from the website:
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is an emotional, needle free version of acupuncture that is based on new discoveries regarding the connection between your body’s subtle energies, your emotions, and your health. EFT has been reported successful in thousands of cases covering a huge range of emotional, health and performance issues. It often works where nothing else will.
There are three reasons I am blogging about EFT.
- EFT is something that everyone – and particularly every baby boomer – should know about and learn how to use. It is a simple yet effective system for emotional cleansing. When I find something this good, I want to share it with everybody. The information is free and the techniques are very effective. Just go the website and download the free manual and get started today.
- I have known about EFT for quite a while and have used it a few times myself with mediocre success on a personal level. But, because so many experts that I respect have said it is very effective, I included in my 60 Days To Look Better and Feel Better (the companion course to my book Healthy Wealthy Boomer) as a daily practice for emotional cleansing and balance.
- Today, I was given an EFT private healing session. That two hour session has changed me internally, dramatically. I can not impress upon you enough how much of a difference and how much better I feel. In many respects, I believe it was a re-birthing emotionally and spiritually. I feel so blessed and am so grateful, I wanted to make a public declaration and give credit where credit is due.
Whenever I See Excellence and Grace, It Creates A Sense of Awe
It’s always amazing to me when I cross paths with someone who is really good at what they do – particularly when there is genuine humility and no ego involved. I love mastery and goodness. It never fails to restore my faith in humanity and always reminds me how much unconditional love matters – and how rare it is.
Service to others is usually the primary driving force behind authentic people who really care.
Pamela Gregory is one such individual.
She has been an EFT practitioner for 6 years. In my case, she recognized my situation and the depth of what I was going through and she immediately threw me a “lifeline”. She went the extra mile and took the time to fully communicate with me and really listen.
She stepped in, was firm and very loving and she provided me with a great deal of preparatory information and support. Her session was well directed and executed professionally and with sincere kindness. She acted like a catalyst to open me up. This woman is blessed with an ability and works in Divine Love. She was an angel to me. I trust her completely and recommend her wholeheartedly.
If you have any emotional issues that have been hanging on for a long time or emotional pain, get in touch with Pamela. You will not only love her personally, you will love the results.
I mean this sincerely.
Just as a sidebar, I am not affiliated with Pamela or emofree.com and receive no compensation for these endorsements – just the satisfaction of knowing that everybody wins.
There are two videos she recommended I watch prior to the session to get a real sense of the power of EFT. I did and they are powerful – particularly the one showing veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrone being treated with EFT. I have included it here.
Vets Being Treated For PTSS with EFT
She has a Facebook group called: Forgiveness Healing. In fact this is where I found her and became Facebook friends. If you are on Facebook, go here and join this group.
You can get a Pamela Gregory EFT Private Session here.
If nothing else, go to the EFT website and download the free EFT manual.
Wishing you the best.
Michael Barrett
Filed under Blog, Emotional cleansing, Health, Video, Web 2.0 by michaelbarrett
September 21, 2008
Why Web 2.0 and Social Bookmarking Really Works…
Why Web 2.0 and Social Bookmarking Really Works…
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One aspect of the internet that has always amazed me is how intimate digital communication can actually be.
Objectively you wouldn’t think so – letters typed on a screen. How can that be intimate? All I know is
that I have been brought to tears on numerous occasions through a touching and thoughtful email or
blog post.
Every so often I forget about my amazement until I am reminded by a passionate and emotionally open piece – created by a caring and tuned in person.
Maybe it’s the emotional honesty that is so striking ; maybe it’s authenticity. Maybe it’s intent. Maybe
it’s intention.
Some of us learn early in life that it’s ok to express emotion and it’s safe to be who we really are.
Others have a tougher challenge to overcome as adults because we learn early in our experience that it
isn’t safe and that individual expression equates to punishment, demeaned self esteem and retribution.
For the former, the realm of emotion and self esteem is a playground, a joyful experiment and an exciting
and interesting game. Mistakes are not only allowed and tolerated, they are encouraged. Life is fun.
For the latter – as a child – survival depends on being transparent, invisible, unheard and unspoken, because being seen and heard equates to pain – emotional or otherwise. Mistakes must be avoided because they are flags that draw attention.
Life is scary.
For the person with low self esteem, it’s a really big deal and it takes courage to express oneself openly in relationships, socially or on the Net, in contrast to who those already understand that it’s ok to be who they are in public.
The Impact on Baby Boomers…
These issues are particularly true for Baby Boomers because we are the generation once removed from the Great Depression and the direct social descendants of the WW2 generation.
Men were silent about their pain and fears. It was the way they survived the horrors so many of them saw in the war and their memories of hunger and scarcity in the Great Depression as kids.
As such, Boomers were trained to emulate this same emotional behavior en masse – just by observing the way many of our fathers maintained a distance and a consistent lack of emotional expression, masking all that pain.
We directly reflect these attitudes and social mores as a group and this self esteem polarity seems to be more pronounced in us as a result.
How One Person Really Makes A Difference
What was it, for example, about seeing Paul Potts – a frumpy, self conscious and humble cell phone salesman singing his heart out on Britain’s Got Talent, that so dramatically impacted observers emotionally?
And it did…
There was not a dry eye in the house when he finished his performance.
Was it the amazing power of his voice?
Yes, partially.
Was it the fact that he allowed his personal power and magnificence to shine through for the first time in his life – and expose his true spirit – in spite of his absolute internal discomfort and fear of failure?
Most definitely.
Was it because instinctively we all sensed that the magnitude of the risk he was taking was so large that most of us would never have taken that risk?
Yes, that too.
Was it because we knew he was taking the biggest chance of his life and that the risk didn’t just benefit Paul Potts, it benefited humanity?
There was a sort hush from the sense of awe that the audience experienced observing greatness unepxectedly. Somehow we all grew from his courage and simultaneously we all experienced emotional cleansing through a widespread “release”.
And a new understanding.
The collective human consciousness expanded a step further towards goodness and truth and the Creator within each of us just by his willingness to face his greatest fear and follow his true path for the first time in his life.
On some level we were all elevated. We rose up. We expanded. And we also learned – clearly – that if he could do it, we can too.
And this happens each and every time someone speaks his (her) truth authentically…
This amazing vehicle we call the “Net” is fast becoming a collective consciousness development program – that expands as rapidly as our ability to understand and utilize it – almost along the lines of the “holographic universe”. So through it all, truth (or the lack of it) permeates all communication. On some level, we can not hide who we truly are when we are active participants because somehow the collective consciousness can sense the authenticity and passion.
Many times in the past I have taken exception to the zealous attitude that blogging purists have taken regarding their antipathy towards internet marketers – somehow equating making money and self promotion with a lowering of standards and an intrusion into “their world”.
But the cool part is that in the bigger picture, we can’t fool anyone when we are not being authentic.
So as the Net consciousness continues to expand collectively, those who are not acting in truth and for the overall betterment and growth of all involved will begin to stand out more obviously through contrast – digitally and instantaneously.
Social bookmarking and web 2.0 are therefore part of the natural progression of free expression and the natural evolution of the Internet.
And those who do not adapt will become extinct Internet dinosaurs.
The days of the used car salesman types online are coming to an end naturally as the Net becomes a greater and more accurate expression of human consciousness.
Authenticity and integrity will overcome self serving behavior and manipulation as the default of expansion and growth. It is inevitable because it will cost too much money to sustain the facade as more and more people get the message and click away to something more in alignment with what they are looking for.
So Web 2.0 and social bookmarking really work because, on an individual level, it is a safe environment for self expression. There is safety of sorts simply through anonymity in and of itself.
But Web 2.0 has also inadvertently emerged as a development tool for self esteem because authenticity is encouraged, congratulated and supported time and again through comments, posts on other blogs, back links and active readership.
It is becoming a platform for high self esteem where we can grow self esteem through the process of helping others and by receiving complements and recognition for good work on a consistent basis.
It’s amazing how the universe works even through an electronic communication medium.
Filed under Baby Boomers, Blog, Emotional cleansing, Self Esteem, Web 2.0, mp3 by Michael Barrett
July 23, 2008
Michael Barrett Interview
This is the first online interview with Michael Barrett – author of:
Healthy Wealthy Boomer: The Plan to Make the 2nd Fifty Years Better Than the 1st.
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The interview was done by Erik Olson a business coach and serial entrepreneur whom Michael Interviewed on June 9th, 2008.
This is a well done interview you should find interesting. The content gives the listener an idea of Michael’s philosophy, sense of passion, background and training in the whole arena of Natural Health, Qigong and Business – beginning in 1973.
The interview also gives a clear picture of the message Michael is communicating in his book and his sincere drive to help Boomers achieve the kind of abundant lifestyle and state of health they deserve.
Have a listen, and please leave a comment.
We’d love to hear from you.
Have a Healthy Wealthy Boomer Day.
Filed under Blog, Interviews, Web 2.0, mp3 by michaelbarrett
June 20, 2008
Will The Real Web 2.0 Please Stand Up?
How do we know who to listen to when it comes to Web 2.0?
There is a new internet craze going on now from my perspective. Lately everybody has become an overnight expert about making money online by Wordpress blogging and social bookmarking.
That’s funny to me because I remember hearing an interview with Ed Dale on a tele-seminar (around January 2008) speaking to a group of the interviewer’s “inner circle” students. The guy interviewing Ed Dale was an “expert at internet marketing” and had no idea about Facebook as a marketing vehicle.
Until very recently, few gurus promoted Web 2.0 and social bookmarking as a viable marketing online mechanism – in fact many of them referred to social media sites like Facebook as a playground for adults like MySpace is for teenagers. Something not to be taken seriously.
Suddenly they are all experts with megaphones touting Web 2.0 as the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Now Will the Real Web 2.0 Please Stand Up?
There are exceptions: the two most notable are Jack Humphrey and Ed Dale in my experience.
Long before it was fashionable to be a Web 2.0 expert, most SEO-Internet Marketing guys looked at Jack Humphrey like he was one of those bus stop evangelists holding a sign that said, “The End Is Near,” preaching doom to everyone.
Only Jack was really holding a sign that said,
“Social bookmarking is cool. Web 2.0 really works and it’s the wave of the future.”
And the naysayers, would wink at each other implying that Jack should be locked up – wondering when the guys in the white suits were coming to take him where he “really belonged”.
I actually hired one of Jack’s partners (Peter Lenkefi) to build three adsense sites for me before I had a clue what adsense was all about. After that he contacted me again and said that he and his partner were starting a new program that would revolutionize internet marketing. Fall 2006 the subject came up again in my discussions with Peter about joining the new system and to get involved in an intensive and specialized training program – kind of a insider’s club of the new wave – the future of internet marketing. There was a last minute a glitch and I was unable to participate in the training.
Well that was the precursor the current version of Authority Site Center, Jack’s baby.
The idea is that if you create an extensive network of social media sites – a “web” – correctly linked and constructed, you will end up with an Authority Site that ranks well, has tons of inbound links and is both “Google-slap” proof as well as recession proof.
One of the BEST FREE Web 2.0 Resources on the Net
Jack Humphrey wrote the book on Web 2.0 and Social Bookmarking. Literally….
It’s been downloaded over 40,000 times. If you want a blog that gets read, follow the instructions in this book.
Get the Authority Black Book free.
Jack gets about 5000-10,000 unique visitors a day to his site. And he does not spend a dime on Google adsense.
How many SEO guys can say that?
A few months back, Jack offered a free 8 week webinar class to 500 people on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The classes were held online at 1:00 p.m. and then the session repeated again at 10:00 p.m. There were participants from all over the world. The moderator did an online presentation and the students could text questions and comments.
What a great course and what excellent teaching. Jack sat in on a few sessions, but the vast majority of the course was taught by Sam Clarke. What a fantastic guy and a what a great class. The camaraderie and the depth of the learning and the bonding was exceptional. It was like Sam created a family.
We liked it so much and liked Sam so much, we’ve decided that we are going to have a reunion on a cruise ship next year – so all the “text-forum” friends from around the world can meet face to face.
These guys give it their all and they do not hold back.
The emphasis of the training was on extensive and professional market research, prior to ever publishing a blog or a website. The course was based on years of Jack’s personal experience – as well as their experience as internet marketers, bloggers, dealing with students and clients for several years.
The best part about this course was that it was laid out in a step-by-step format sequentially in 16 Steps. Accordingly, the name was 16 Steps to Success. What to do and how to execute each step.
My iron clad conclusion was that Jack, Sam and Authority Site Center are the real McCoy.
I was so convinced I joined the membership site for more extensive training.
Ed Dale and The Thirty Day Challenge
Ed has an annual program that he started several years ago called the Thirty Day Challenge. This is the fourth year, I believe. Prior to last year, I don’t know the history, but I do know that there are people who came out of the 30 Day Challenge and have gone on to be millionaires. My wife and I took the 30 Day Challenge last year and it was a great experience. We both agree that it is one of the most valuable courses we have taken.
Another Absolutely Amazing Free Web 2.0 Resource
Sign up for the Thirty Day Challenge.The Thirty Day Challenge is chocked full of cutting edge techniques because that’s the way Ed Dale does stuff. He is a massively successful internet marketer. I believe he started this tradition because he wants to give back.
Take this class.
And it’s free. It doesn’t cost anything to take the course.
Here is the concept: In 30 days, even if you have no internet experience, you will learn how to make money online from scratch using Web 2.0 and social bookmarking.
You learn how to make $10 (ten dollars) from a website you build during the 30 day class.
$10 bucks – big deal, right?
The idea is that once you know how to make $10, you know how to make $1,000 or more. Just do more of the same thing that worked.
The 30 Day Challenge is a blast. This year is supposed to be the best one yet because the technology has come so far since last year. And last year was awesome. We’re taking it again.
See you there.
Both Jack Humphrey and Ed Dale Share Something in Common.
They care about people. They put people first and making a buck second.
They also encourage you to learn what you can with free tools first, before you spend money on mentoring, software, design and business development.
They teach focus.
And they teach to research your topic completely – identify your niche (or niches) and thoroughly do your market research before you invest in your topic. Make certain there is demand, traffic and a way to monetize the site before you build it.
That’s damn good advice guys.
Two excellent marketers, Web 2.0 experts and Teachers
Other related links…
Jack Humphrey in Vegas…again – Hey all. Just dropping by to report my where abouts so no one freaks out and I don’t go too long without posting. It is also required by my probation officer, and the CIA likes to keep track of me as well. Wish I had some pictures. …
How many of you Baby Boomer Life blog readers participated in the incredible amazing Thirty Day Challenge??? With Ed Dale and Dan Raine?… That’s it. Time to wake up and touch the internet and I don’t mean check your email either!
Officially, the 2007 Thirty Day Challenge… is over. But, for me it will never end, as I will continue to challenge myself every day to do and learn more. What they have taught me will stay with me forever. …
30 Day Challenge: Can you do without TV? – I do a lot of things differently in an effort to enjoy my life. Sometimes I forget just how abnormal some of them are. This past week I co-instructed the IRA Association of America professional member enrollment course in Denver, CO. …
Thirty Day Challenge – It’s called 30DC (Thirty Day Challenge). It starts August 1st. This is a wonderful thing to join because it teaches you allot of wonderful, helpful & and free ways to find your “Niche” or find what kind of online business you would like …
Visual Communication And Video Publishing – Selected Tools And Web … – Web 2.0 Free Logo Generator Web 2.0 Free Logo Generator is a web-based service that lets you create Web 2.0 logos, without knowing anything about photo editing. You can personalize the text, font, background color, size, reflection, …
Web 2.0 a social networking explosion…Web 2.0 – What the hell is this all about then? Most of the folks that I’m trying to get this across to around their early 40’s. Having just mastered the www and now know what a web site is, how email work and how to download all the free music you need for life. …
January 24, 2008
Work At Home Boomer – Is this You? Part 2
Work At Home Boomer
Working at home can be a real blessing compared to a 45 minute commute one way or as a method of partially getting out of the "rat race".
Working from home stuffing envelopes, being a remote virtual assistant, telecommuting or a number of other work at home opportunities do not interest me in the least. But that may be a fine alternative for many.
Misconception About Starting A Business
The big misconception about starting a business – whether it’s a work at home business or not – for many is:
Since I’m really good at being an accountant, or a mechanic or any other profession, I’ll start a business and make lots of money for myself instead of working for someone else. They make all the money anyway and I do all the work. It’s my turn.
Believe me, traditional business owners deserve it, particularly small business. Running a business is different than being good at doing something. It is a profession in itself
Filed under Blog, Home based business, Passive Income, Stay at home moms, Web 2.0, Work at home boomers by Michael Barrett
January 16, 2008
Different Ways Boomers Can Start a Blog
Free Blog and Social Bookmarking Resources
It’s not too late for Boomers – who are technophobes or tech challenged – to get started creating something of value online.
And blogging is a really good place to begin because it has a low entry level threshold and you can start with little or no money.
My fiancee is an excellent example of what I am talking about. Prior to last August, the closest she ever got to internet marketing – personally – was spam from her old AOL account. But she took a free online course from Ed Dale and Dan Raine called the Thirty Day Challenge to learn the fundamentals of Web 2.0 and blogging and how to get listed fast in the search engines. Today when I searched on her primary keyword term for her blog, Baby Boomer Life , I found her at #3 in Google.
Pretty cool…
Blogging takes work - mostly learning how – and consistency. But It’s fun…
She’s worked diligently on creating good content. It helps that she is a talented writer with a great deal of life experience and ability. She really writes interesting stuff because she is an interesting person. But just the same, she created the whole thing herself and has done an excellent job teaching herself about social bookmarking and creating online relationships with other bloggers. Can you tell I’m proud of her?
More about how different ways boomers can start a blog…
Filed under Blog, Passive Income, Wealth, Web 2.0 by Michael Barrett
Cyberworld is all a flutter with Web 2.0 this week…
StomperNet’s new Web 2.0 coaching program will probably be the greatest thing since sliced internet bread. If you’ll remember, Stomper’s launch in 2006 set the internet marketing world on its ear with an amazing $18.3 Million in online sales in 24 hours…
The SMARTS (Social MARketing Traffic Strategies) preview video with Don Crowther was absolutely excellent. These guys are an amazing brain trust in the internet world and inevitably their new coaching program will have a big impact. Just a minute ago an email came from Andy Jenkins at Stomper saying that the new program actually sold 121 orders in 4 minutes at launch yesterday – so inevitbaly the numbers will go off the charts again.
Cool, guys – nice job…
Jack Humphrey, whose blog gets 5000 unique visitors a day, has been betting on Web 2.0 for quite a while. He put out one of the finest instructional manuals for Web 2.0 about a year ago. Considering how much traffic he gets that 64 page book should be a mandatory read for anybody interested in creating a successful blog. Get a copy of the authority black book here for nothing. Good stuff, read it. (more)
Filed under Blog, Blogging for bucks, Passive Income, Web 2.0 by Michael Barrett
