In 388 B.C., Plato urged the ruling politicians of Athens to banish all storytellers beyond the city walls, claiming they were a danger to society … “They deal in invisible ideas,” he argued, “concealed within the emotion of art, thus influencing people without their knowing.” Indeed, every effective story sends an emotionally charged idea out to us … essentially … [Read More] about The Amazing Influence Secret of a Desperate Philosopher …
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Startup Accelerator: 10 Quick-Start Business Blueprints for Passion Fueled Profits, Part 2
In my last post, I explained how every successful online entrepreneur has started and grown their business empire using one, or a combination, of 10 proven profit … [Read More] about Startup Accelerator: 10 Quick-Start Business Blueprints for Passion Fueled Profits, Part 2
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More Sales and Marketing Wisdom from Dirty Harry …
A recent EMAIL ALCHEMIST post about Clint Eastwood and the business lessons we can derive from his life and the characters he played seemed to hit a nerve. So … [Read More] about More Sales and Marketing Wisdom from Dirty Harry …
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The Numero Uno Skill to Strong, Successful Marketing and Advertising …
I discovered this skill by accident. Well, I really didn’t ‘discover’ it. Instead, I discovered I was doing it wrong … very, very, very wrong. And chances are you are doing it wrong, too. And it’s hurting your business growth, success, even your … [Read More] about The Numero Uno Skill to Strong, Successful Marketing and Advertising …
Delivering ‘Eureka Moments’ on a Silver Platter …
What could transform one elderly scholar into such a crazed lunatic – within just a matter of seconds – that he ends up running through the busy streets, buck naked, screaming at the top of his lungs? Was it drugs? A San Francisco style marathon? Just … [Read More] about Delivering ‘Eureka Moments’ on a Silver Platter …
Sell More By Selling Less …
When I was a youngster I had a reputation for arguing with people. I seemed to take great pleasure in trying to convince everybody that I was right. And as a result I was an obnoxious little bugger. Plus I couldn’t understand for the life of me why my … [Read More] about Sell More By Selling Less …