'Downton Abbey' and season 4 Predictions

Downton Abbey (not spelled dowton abbey, downton abby or the like) is a perfect example of both a twice nationally awarded television drama and a supreme example of business in progress. As a writer and entrepreneur I just couldn’t pass up the chance to post about this show. First of all, for those of you not familiar with the show you probably have asked yourself: what is downton abbey about and why should I watch it and so forth... 

Well, let me first tell you that I too was drug into watching this highly popular British drama about a wealthy family in England set in the early 1900’s. Depicting the life of the wealthy family upstairs in their mansion of an estate and the servant life downstairs, this British drama has become a fad both in the U.S. and Britain alike (although many sources say it is more popular in the States than in its own home country).  

Anyway, after my sister forced me into watching a few episodes I have to confess that the show and its characters have become something I look forward to from season to season. However, after last night’s season 3 finale I’m not sure if ‘downton abbey’ will have my audience next season or not. It was tragic, shocking and intriguing all at once.  But overall, it was just another season of downton abbey. The show and its producers seem to punch beloved characters out as easily as they push them in (why I didn’t catch this from downton abbey’s season 2 I don’t know).

On the season 3 finale, Matthew dies and the audience is left with a picture of Lady Mary holding the couple’s first born son and heir to downton in her arms. With this tragedy in the rearview mirror who knows what next season will look like or what challenges downton abbey season 4 will bring. After the show my sister and I were so disturbed we decided to make predictions for next season and I thought it would be funny to insert them here (note we were in a rage when we wrote these items down). 

Prediction #1: Mary goes a little insane. 

Prediction #2: Branson and cousin Rose get together. 

Prediction #3: The Dr. and Mrs. Crawley marry. 

Prediction #4: Edith and the Editor incur much expected drama (nothing new). 

And there you have it. Downton Abbey’s season 4 predictions. While the show itself is something I could go on and on about, I decided to do some research after witnessing the disturbing season finale to see what other viewers are saying and, as I thought, I got plenty of answers. 

It seems that killing Matthew was a decision made from necessity and not overall plot. Dan Stevens (actor who played Matthew) decided not to renew his 3 year contract and so killing him apparently was a must (it seems this was the case with Lady Sybil as well). So, here is an interesting question:

Is ‘Downton Abbey’ moved by audience or business agreements? While its probably a little of both (as all television dramas are) the producers and script writers do a great job of making every season a must-see when they cut off the season before a complete  outcome to an event is aired. On my journey to find out more answers (with the help of Google) I found that while the show’s eventful plot from season to season is true to much of history, the show, like many, is dictated more by the business world than we would all like to believe. 

On a lighter note, I found some interesting photos and posts about the cast in real life that you can see here. In summary, weather you are a hater or lover of the show, Downton Abbey has swept two nations off their feet in only three years and, if the tide doesn’t turn, the show probably has at least a few more seasons to go. 

E-publishing and Ganxy

Hey everyone,

this week I have some exciting news to share. I have been keeping busy trying out new stuff online and working hard at my part time job. However, just yesterday I came to a breakthrough by doing something that has now become a positive habit: surfing the web for answers.

I know, it sounds pretty simple. But honestly, I think we often overlook the resources that are right in front of us. In the world we live in today, all the answers and more are usually right at our fingertips (or at the allowance of our keyboard and Google.)

One of my epublishing mentors (and a role model) is Ryan Deiss, an e-publisher and major internet marketer. Since I'm on his email list and so forth, I was reading one of his blog post's this week and came across something pretty profound. The post was titled 4 reasons you should sell your ebook directly via Ganxy 

After reading the post, I decided to give it a whirl. Just as said, I had everything up and running in less than 24 hours! In a nutshell, if you are at all familiar with the world of E-Publishing, Ganxy is pretty easy to understand. In essence, it works the same as Amazon and other big retailers but with better profits and bigger branding benefits as you can embed the info on websites and such (like below).

I would encourage anyone with an ebook out to go visit Ganxy.com. Well, that's all the exciting news this week....

"Homeschooling: The Bigger Picture" by TheProGrad on Ganxy




Chow

New Year Innovation: Say What?!

Hello my fellow readers,

Can't believe the New Year is already here! As we pull down our decorations and put away the stockings, Winter is still very much in the air (in most parts of the world). However, the time has past when most everyone around the globe has made a new year's resolution (or two) :)

With that said, as surprising as this may sound, I did something different this year: I made no new year's resolutions. Yes, that's right. I made none. Oh, I have plans alright... in fact, my calendar is already starting to fill up quite quickly. However, rather than doing the typical thing and making all those resolutions that we think are goals (yeah right), you know the ones we never keep.... I welcomed the new year with an overall vision in mind.

Speaking of vision, I just found out about this guy that apparently has a lot of it: His name is Colin Wright and he is the epitome of every Entrepreneur's dream today. This guy is totally awesome!

So this morning I got inspired... I started 'minimizing' as he puts it. It feels amazing! I cleaned out my entire jewelry box and once I got started I decided to get rid of it altogether. I realized that the jewelry I really wanted to keep would all fit in a few containers I already had laying around. Minimalism will definitely be part of my overall vision for this year (however, I do think owning a car is sometimes necessary).

Wright has written several ebooks, one in particular that caught my attention the other day... Its called Start a Freedom Business  for any entrepreneur/world traveler wannabe this is a must read!

So I guess if I had to tell you what my year's vision was in one word it would be: freedom

That said, I'm certainly glad I came across this guy, as he seems to know a lot about it. Just thought I'd share this with you guys. Overall, without a vision, you can't have goals anyway, right? Leave comments below and let me know your thoughts.

Season Shopping Secret: Buy Online

Hi everyone,

Today, I just have to share with you an amazing holiday secret that will not be a secret much longer.

This season, instead of rushing to the closest mall and pulling my hair out from shopping frustration, I have found a smarter way to do the Christmas shopping.

Here's the secret: Shop online!

Online Christmas shopping is the new fad, trust me. It makes things a whole lot easier. In fact, I'm not sure I'll ever step into a department store during the holidays again (wink, wink). Don't get me wrong, I love all the stores like Macy's and Sears and others. But christmas shopping online is so much easier.

Plus, I have found the most awesomest online store ever! It's one that everyone in the family is sure to love. Vat19.com and its owners are "purveyors of curiously awesome products".

But my favorite thing of all about this site is that the gift cards they offer are sent to recipients over email and you can pick any amount you wish to give (literally). Honestly, it doesn't get any better than this.

Of course I can't leave out Amazon for anything.

The prices are amazing and they offer almost anything you could want. Overall, online Christmas shopping is revolutionizing the way we shop. I couldn't be more enthusiastic about this epiphany, obviously. :)

Please share any awesome sites that would be great for online christmas shopping. Leave you comments.

Rockwell Thanksgiving: American All The Way

Hey Everyone,

So this week is Thanksgiving week and I’m sure we are all getting ready to cook the turkey and hang out with friends and family. Well, before that happens I thought I would share something with you that might make your Turkey day a little more meaningful.

Check this out.

 For many of us this painting is a classic piece of history and is very sentimental to those of us that grew up when the painting’s creator was around. However, some of us, myself included, may not have been around when this piece of art was still fresh in the minds and hearts of Americans everywhere. In this case, here is a brief history of this artistic jewel that is known by many as the Rockwell Thanksgiving.

Norman Rockwell was a 20th-century painter and illustrator with most of his popular work created in the 1940’ s-1960, as he was a key contributor to The Saturday Evening Post magazine during that time. Many of his illustrations for the magazine are considered a reflection of American culture and his work was greatly remembered for representing everyday life during World War 2.

The painting above is one in a series of four paintings appearing in The Saturday Evening Post in the year 1943. Its name is Freedom from Want, and the series in which it appeared was entitled Four Freedoms, a series Rockwell created from Franklin Roosevelt’s speech that spoke of four essential freedoms.

Today we have things like Instagram to share photos and modern day novelties. But back then, magazines and newspapers were the way new fads and tributes were shared. So this Thanksgiving use Twitter and Facebook and Instagram full blast, but if you have time, Norman Rockwell’s work should be kept in mind as well. Not because of his artistic work, but because of what many of his paintings represented.

Freedom.

Without freedom to share our individual and corporate beliefs and practices, there would be nothing to celebrate with each other during Thanksgiving.

So that’s my thought for this week. Leave comments and let me know if you are familiar with Norman Rockwell’s work.  

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Top 5 Holiday Commercials 2012

Well guys, 

Here it is. The top 2012 holiday commercials list. I could only come up with about 5, as it seems only select companies take the holidays seriously as opposed to competitors. I have added them in order of most views but typically I think the bigger the brand the better chance the video has of getting more views. 

While television commercials often get a lot more views than online videos or ads, Youtube was ranked 3rd most viewed site on the web this year. So I think it’s safe to say that if top television commercials are at the top, they will most likely be available on the world’s leading video site: Youtube. 

The best holiday ads made by known brands and their competitors are hard to choose for a top 5 list. Still, this is what I’ve attempted to do, so hopefully you’ll get a kick out of it. Here goes...

1.Connecting Flights-4,846,467 views

Coming in number one is of course, my latest personal favorite with 4,846,467 views. The Sears holiday commercial is what I call the Shannon and Eddie punch... Sears did a great job pulling viewers in before they knew it was an ad.

2.Another Miracle on 34th Street-129,666 views

Other than a photo shopped version of the original Kris Kringal, this video’s storyline isn’t exactly a new way of telling the old edition. It is however a great advertising stunt by Macy’s with a little humor and a ton of admired faces in the acting and music industries. 

3.Mayhem Snow Video-33,805 views

While this video wasn’t released all that recently it still hits wide popularity with fellow Allstate fans. 

4.Big Dog-18,342 views

This year Target didn’t go all that crazy with any big black friday ads but they did perform their typical advertising with an adorable video entitled Big Dog. 

5.Hallmark Tell Me Commercial-Holiday-485 views

While not an amazing amount of views this video gives you that warm feeling always associated with Hallmark gifts and cards, especially during the holidays, I just had to add it in for its adorability. 

Hope you guys enjoyed it. Leave a comment and let me know what you think. 

My Favorite Time of Year- SHANNON AND EDDIE

Hey everyone,

sorry I've been absent for a while. Now that the holidays are coming up I thought I could finally share something with you guys that hopefully you'll get a laugh from...

                                         EDDIE AND SHANNON

So what is my favorite part of the holidays?

Is it the presents?

The food?

The family getting together?

Well, all of these things are awesome and I sure do look forward to them. However, as a blogger and entrepreneur I have to say that I always look forward to one thing:

All the holiday commercials!

I know what your thinking... what? why would you look forward to that? I know I know, it sounds lame right.... but come on, let's be real for a second. At least for us younger people, we all are exposed to an enormous amount of advertisements during the holiday season.

I'm not sure that any of them really make us want to go buy what they are advertising but some of them sure do stick out more than others. How about the target lady commercial for black friday in 2010? None other than comedian Maria Bamford played the over the top black friday shopper who took it a little too far.


With youtube, tv, and facebook, we are all bound to run into some ridiculous advertisements at some point this season. Well, just yesterday I got my first round of advertisement while surfing youtube. It was one of those ads that doesn't have the "skip ad now" buttons. I'm sure you know what I mean.

Wow, Sears really got me with this one. If the ad would have been a movie preview (which at first I thought it was) I would have gone to see it.

Here's how it starts...

first, a female announcers voice says "due to weather all flights are canceled." Then two people say "what do you mean all flights are canceled?"

Next, these two people who have obviously been previously introduced end up sitting next to each other in the airport.... it continues.... "eddie?"..... "shannon?"...... "so what do you do?" .... well, I'm a blogger"..... that's the part that caught my attention..... "no way, I'm a blogger too!"...... and on it goes

it's a full blown airport love story until Eddie runs into (literally) a Sears refrigerator and then Sears hits you with the advertisement "you won't run into the top 10 appliance brands just anywhere"...

I thought, wow.... someone really got creative with advertising this year. :) Although this may sound a little phony, it happens to all of us.

It's a non-avoidable part of the holidays... except I tend to have a lot of fun with it.... I love to see what company got the craziest with their advertising and sometimes I laugh thinking about how much that company had to spend to shoot that 20 second video...

So that's one of my favorite parts of the holidays... crazy I know, but no crazier than the people in the ads... :)

check out this year's favorite:
Connecting Flights

oh... and be looking for another post soon... The top holiday commercials and advertisements for 2012


Happy Thanksgiving

How to find a job

Hey Guys,

sorry I haven't posted in a while. I just got a job! I know what you're thinking. "what? but all the news channels say there are no jobs."

I know, but I don't believe them:)

In fact, I just got an awesome job this week! I'll be writing articles for an online company but the owner is from australia. Sometimes I think to myself wow, things have come a long way...

To think that you can work for someone that lives on the other side of the world is pretty amazing right? I thought so. So I guess there are some jobs left.... just sayin.

While we're on the topic, check out my employers website at articlemarketingco.com

Here are a few ways to find a job (you have to look in the right places):

1 first you should ask yourself a few questions like

Do I like working outside or inside?
Am I good with numbers or critical/analytical reading assignments?
Do I prefer mental or physical work?

These will clear your thoughts and help you figure out what jobs you are most suited for.

2 Start searching. If you want something that is more flexible that can be worked from home or at certain hours, consider starting online. Type in things like at online jobs and see what pops up. Of course, I think Ebay is a great place to start if you have a knack for buying and selling for profit.

If you want something more local start asking friends, family, and previous employers if there is work available. If you want something physical and outdoors, talk to some yard service businesses.

3 Make a good impression. Apply. Return phone calls. Be on time for interviews. You know, all the basics.

4 Don't quit after you get one rejection. Keep looking.

That's all I can tell you. Pretty much.... if you want a job, get one. There are plenty of them out there. If you have bulldog tenacity you just might end up managing the leg or arm of a huge company.

The key is, as Winston Churchill put it:

Never, never, never give up!

Expand Your Education: On a $1 a day

Okay guys, so today I have to share with you the biggest and latest tip I've come across this week:

How would you like to "expand your education" on only a dollar a day?

The latest book I've been reading is How To Talk To Anyone by Leil Lowndes

This book is a must read! I absolutely love it. It gives you '92 little tricks for big success in relationships.' 

Whether you're a businessman or woman, a stay at home mom, or college hunk that wants to be the center of a conversation, this book is the trick. 

One of the tips found in this great read, is to listen to or read something that is happening right now before you walk out the door to meet with someone; whether it be an old friend, a potential client, or a new acquaintance. 

So this morning I went to the closest gas station and got my copy of USA Today. It was the last copy! I had gone to pick one up yesterday but was too late (tip: get there before 9:00am). Apparently, it really is the nation's most popular paper, its the only one that always gets sold out. 

Anyway, it only cost me a $1.07 (including tax). 

Now today whenever I need something to talk about, I'll have a load of topics up my sleeve. It's a good idea to switch it up too. Buy a local paper every now and then too so you can know what's going on in your own community. 

This is what I got from skimming over the paper for about 15 minutes:

(in the News section) "Women allowed into Marine infantry training as experiment."

(in the Money section) it reads "October known for spooky stuff on Wall St." 

(cover story) "what voters want in tonight's debate." 

USA Today has sports, news, money, and life sections which will keep you up to date on pretty much everything. 

So that's how you can expand your education on a dollar a day..... or you can always turn on the tv to the news channel.... if you have time. 

pretty cool, huh? 

Cheers America 

ready for the holidays?

Grab a free copy this weekend on how to fry a delicious turkey for the holidays
http://www.amazon.com/Fried-Turkey-turkey-steps-ebook/dp/B009I3V0JK/ref=la_B0094S5NOM_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1348935028&sr=1-3

perseverance: the trait of real winners

Today didn't start out so great..... I've been working all week on my latest ebook(finally finishing it yesterday) and I've been working on getting the marketing side of this book ready for promotion. Simply, its been a lot of work..... sometimes I don't know how I can spend another moment in front of the computer screen....honestly.... I don't think my eyes can take any more of it! Not to mention the fact that I sold an item on Ebay yesterday for less than I was expecting and I thought I was going to lose money on it.

But non the less, I'm still going forward.... I read recently that billionaires and the people that are on their way to becoming one, always choose to give 15 minutes more thought to their problems than the average person.

That's what I'm trying to do.... so far, it seems to be working:) Today even though I'm a little tired I have two ebooks that are done and on a free promotion this weekend.

As for Ebay.... I decided to try something new. It paid off... I had never payed online for shipping before and now I'm not sure I'll ever step foot into a USPS again....:) It cost me less than I thought so now I'm still making money....

I scheduled a free carrier pick up and I don't even have to go to the post office myself and worry about getting there before they close early(on saturday). And how long did this bonus take?

15 extra minutes.....

maybe there is something to this trick.....

Now this weekend I'll just sit back and relax and let my hard work pay off for me....

As Robert Kiyosaki says, "it's not about working harder, it's about working smarter."

have a great weekend!

And remember, don't give up just yet.... your biggest breakthrough may only be about 15 minutes away...

First day of fall... my gift to you!

Today is the first day of fall! Or, autumn, as some people like to call it.

I always feel particularly happy and optimistic on days like these. You know, when you have something to look forward to…

 As many of you know, I’ve grown up my whole life in Florida, and this summer has been very wet… we’ve had a couple of tropical storms come though and it honestly feels like I’m living in the Amazon! :)

 But despite the weather (it’s always hot and humid), I absolutely love Florida! Although the weather is not likely to have any drastic changes, it’s still always nice to welcome a new season after a long and hot summer. 

And what does this season have to offer??

Oh, you know, all of the typical pleasures of fall: football season, family reunions, turkey trots, Thanksgiving, Halloween, leaves falling, and cooler weather (for some of us):)

Personally, Thanksgiving is definitely my favorite! I love spending time with my family and eating a delicious meal at the same time. I mean, who doesn’t?!

But while this season is always fun, I realize that it is only here in America that we get to experience these kind of pleasures. In other countries around the world, this season has no such hopes or things to look forward to.

 And as an American, this season also means a season of giving; after all, it’s what our country was founded on. In fact, the Thanksgiving holiday has been celebrated here in America even before President Lincoln declared it a holiday to be celebrated by all 50 states in 1863.

But what can I do to give this season? You may ask. Well, how bout try this:

This fall rather than just being thankful for the freedoms that we enjoy, let’s take it a step further. Why not set some goals for giving?

There are always ways to give and here are a few ideas to start off the season with:

• If you can’t give on a financial level, just help out at home in whatever way you can. Volunteer to do the dishes this Thanksgiving, or bless one of your neighbors with some pumpkin pie. You will be surprised by how far one act of kindness can travel.

• Get involved in your community and see where you can help. If you are a business owner, see if there are local sports teams you can sponsor, or help feed some people at some local food drives.

• If you want to take it to a worldwide level, you could find a cause that you want to promote and give to, and then get others to help with volunteering, donations, etc.

But if you want to make a really big difference this season, you are going to need some back up though. That means you have to get the word out; and where is the biggest audience today?

Social Media! That’s why I’m starting off this season by giving you a FREE copy of my latest ebook:

The Ultimate Conservative’s Guide to Social Media

Now, before you read any further, let me assure you that while the title says it’s for conservative’s, the content of this book is for ANYONE that wants to start using social media to promote anything and everything that you believe in.

It will teach you how to use it without getting sucked into the time wasting flaws of today’s top sites and start using them to your advantage.

So go grab your copy today! It’s only available for two days (September 22-23) on Amazon so hurry before you miss out.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did writing it and that you will be truly blessed this fall :)

Don't have a Kindle? No problem.... you can get a free reading app for your iphone, ipad, tablet, and more here 

quote of the day

Never, never, never give up!
_Winston Churchhill

Quote of the day

The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.
-Albert Einstein

paypal-the best way to pay

Today I nearly had a meltdown.... after eating dinner I saw the mail on the counter and was looking through it. I saw an envelope that had my name on it and I was at first a little confused. I wasn't expecting anything...

For a moment there my heart skipped a beat.... I thought it might be a bill for something I had forgot that I purchased online or something.


I opened it and was pleasantly surprised when I saw that it was from PayPal:) As I have said before, I sell things on Ebay in my spare time and you have to have an account with PayPal to do so. I then remembered after opening the envelope that I had applied for a PayPal Debit Mastercard and was waiting to see if I would get approved.

I did! One big reason for getting one is that PayPay is notoriously known for being a safer way to pay and my sister and I are planning on traveling out of the country next year so I wanted to get a head start in preparing for the trip.

Now I have to work on my passport:)

Real vs. Imagined -life of millionaires

Hey guys,

so sorry I haven't posted in a while.... been really busy.....

So I just started a new book called The Millionaire Mind, written by the New York Times bestselling author Thomas J. Stanley in 2000, this book is really interesting. I had briefly read through his other bestseller The Millionaire Next Door earlier in the year..... this one covers a few things in more detail like:

What success factors made them wealthy in one generation?
What part did luck and school play?
How do they find the courage to take financial risks?
How did they find their ideal vocations?
What are their spouses like and how did they choose them?
How do they run their households?
How do they buy and sell their homes?
What are their favorite leisure activities?
(taken from wikepidia)

The part I wanted to share with you though, and found most interesting was-

"It's important for America's youth to discover that millionaires, even most decamillionaires, don't depend on consumer goods to enjoy life." 
-The Millionaire Mind 

what else have I learned so far?

Apparently, there are more underlying reasons for wealthy people to play golf than most of us realize... I guess I'll have to start playing:)

Here's another interesting fact: over more than half of the millionaires surveyed said that they watch their kids and grandchildren play sports in their leisure time... so I guess I'm already doing something right:) 

just thought I'd share these cool facts... 

American Rodeo

Tonight I went to our local Labor Day Rodeo with the family...

It's an annual thing here where I live. Every year at Labor Day we have a rodeo for labor day weekend.
I grew up in a small town where a huge amount of the industry is agriculture. And you know what that means? It's cattle country, and where there are cows there are cowboys and cowgirls. It's not exactly rocket science:) My family and I are not originally from the town we  live in like many of the families are.

We don't own cattle, we don't own a ranch, and we don't listen to country music....(ok so we listen to a little)... but not a whole lot:) We're more of the beachy boating type. I always find it hilarious when someone from one kind of life tries to fit into someone else's. It's so crazy! Here in my town, we have a lot of them that I think are a little confused... we have a good mixture of cowboys, boating/fishing enthusiasts, and sports fans.... but i can never tell who is who...

Anyway, although that's one thing that gets to me, I've always admired a real cowboy. At least, you could say that I really like rodeos.... here's why:

There it is... in the midst of all the horses and riders you can see the ultimate jewel: the American flag. 

All the horses and their riders lined up on both sides of it and everyone took their hats off. It was so cute, there was a little girl riding beside her dad (I'm guessing) that could barely fit her hat over her chest, but nonetheless it was there. That's what I like about rodeos. They're family friendly, entertaining, and patriotic. 

So that was my night, I hope you enjoyed yours just as much as I did no matter what part of this great country you are reading from. :)  

Kindle Revolution

Hey Guys,

so today I'm taking it easy.... I've been reading a lot (as usual) and doing research this whole week. A couple of days ago I got an email about "kindle publishing" and I clicked on it since I'm already an author on Kindle....

Turns out it was a sales pitch video (go figure) for this awesome course on how to make a ton of $$$ publishing on Amazon's Kindle.... I bought it. Couldn't help myself.... :)

So now this whole week I've been going through the course and reading all the books they recommend.

It's some seriously mind-boggling info... check out this article from the New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/20/technology/20amazon.html?src=tp


So that's my latest venture.... I'll update soon...

Until next time,
America: is still the land of opportunity :)

Rain rain rain

Today it has been raining all day long!.......

we are experiencing some heavy rain bands from a tropical storm in the area. Rainy days make most of us tired... or ready for a good book or movie... right? Interesting fact: I've been reading a lot lately about many millionaire entrepreneurs that say that they spend much of their leisure time reading....

cool huh? I recently read an article in Inc. about the guy behind Wordpress and he said that he reads a lot of business books because he says he has to, before someone figures out he's not  a business man:)

Donald Trump said in one of his books that he is one of those people that only needs about 4-5 hours of sleep.... and he spends his early mornings reading....

I guess it's good that I do my share of reading too then:)

And since its still raining... I guess i should get to it...

if i don't fall asleep first:)

The Nike Way of Life- "Just Do It!"

Hey Guys,

So last night I was testing out my Skype.... I have a macbook so I've only used Ichat previously...
Anyway, I was Skyping my cousin and we were talking about my blog and she said that she was thinking of starting one. I gave her a few tips and then later as I was thinking about the tips I gave her (I came up with about 5) I thought, "hey! I could turn that into an ebook by the end of the week!"

I published my first e-book in June of this year so I already know how to do it... it's really simple actually:

Statistically speaking, Amazon has the biggest audience so if you can get it on that site then you've done most of the work... Barnes and Noble also has a "pubit" site where you can upload ebooks for the Nook.... which is also very easy. I have published on both.

But here is what I have found to be true and the big difference between successful people and unsuccessful:

The successful people take action!

We all have great ideas but if we don't put action to them.... we won't ever see any benefits... right?

Maybe you have thought about doing something but never done it... well, if you're afraid of failure... you're not going to know if you don't try.... plus

I just read this week: Failure is not the enemy of success, it is the teacher of success.

They said that Thomas Edison was stupid... I think he was just so smart for them that they couldn't handle it:)

I won't tell you the name of my ebook yet, but you can be sure I will have it done by the end of the week.... now you may be wondering... "how on earth could you do that?!"

Let me explain....

First of all, an ebook, or any book really, doesn't have to be 200 + pages... it can be as long or as short as you want it. So mine will probably come out to be around 30-40 or so...

Plus, if you already know enough about a subject then writing about it isn't that hard...

I heard someone say recently that a goal "has to be Measurable and it has to have a Deadline"...

So that's why the end of the week is mine. Maybe you should give it a shot...

Well, that's my latest venture....

I will leave you with the words of my mentor and role model:

"Don't think, just do."

If more of us lived that way maybe the world would be a little more black and white and not so much in between.... :)

Until next time- here's what Nike says the best.....