Reasons you should follow me...

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I recently created a post describing the reasons I followed you. Now, I'd like to turn the tables and give you 5 reasons you should follow me. I know that probably sounds arrogant, and I don't mean to come off all braggadocio, but I think there are a hand full of reasons I would make a pretty decent followee. I'm trying to build my own little tribe within the wealthy affiliate tribe of people I have some commonalities with and can relate to... I think we all are, to some degree. That said, here are the reasons you might want to click my little green follow button...

I care. We live in a broken and greedy world. I'm not a huge George Carlin fan, but he did a bit called the American Dream (rated R), that I agree with for the most part. Corporate America does not care about you, they care about profits... about money. Sadly, most people don't care much anymore either. I do. Believe it or not, I care about you. I want you to enjoy your life, to experience love, to create success. I want to be a positive part of your life, to contribute something that adds to your life, if only a little bit. I want the best for you... I really do. How that plays out remains to be seen. For now, be content knowing there is at least one stranger out there who genuinely cares about you... me.

I share. If you've been following my posts or read my profile, you know I recently went broke, and must reinvent myself at 57 years old. There are millions of ways to make money and create wealth that exist today. This time around I decided I wanted to learn how to work from my laptop for several reasons.... controlling my own time, ability to work from any where at any time, low overheard, the ability to scale to infinity, and a gaggle of other reasons. As my knowledge increases, I will share it with you. If I figure out a way to create more traffic for my web site, I will share it with you. If I find someone who rewrites content economically yet with panache, I'll share that contact with you. If I find a high quality affiliate products that pay high commissions, I'll share that with you. I genuinely want to see you benefit directly from our relationship... so, I share.

Feedback. When I review your web site or a blog post, I take my responsibility to provide you with feedback seriously. I read your post with a critical eye. I look at the way your web site reads, looks, feels and flows. If something reads poorly to me, I will tell you. If the pictures are to big, to small or not there, when I think they should be, I'll tell you. If the layout of your web site feels chunky or cluttered to me, I'll tell you. I will be direct, but kind at the same time. My comments will be honest and to the point, but courteous. It does a person no good to receive positive feedback to a poorly written post or a sloppy layout. We're all here to learn and increase our skills. With that in mind, you can count on quality feedback from me.

I'm interesting. I know that sounds like I'm polishing my own apple, and I apologize for that. I don't mean to sound conceited, it's just that I tend to mix things up a little and lead an unusual life. I've lived in a small room in a big house on the big island in Hawaii, a pole house in the Thailand jungle, a tiny apartment in Hong Kong, a salmon boat in Alaska, a one room log cabin in the British Columbia wilderness, a rehab facility in Oregon, a bunk house on a cattle ranch, the burn unit at Emmanuel hospital, a small motor home, and a few other, more conventional places. I've started business, owned real estate, traded equities, made money and lost it... more than once. I've been married three times, twice to the same woman. I survived a nasty airplane crash, several car crashes, multiple ejections of the backs of cranky horses, a handful of 100 mph black diamond boarding face plants, and bent or broke more than one motorcycle. So, let's hang out. It will be, well... interesting.

Money. Making money and creating wealth has never been a problem for me, that part has never been all that hard to do. Rather, keeping my money once I've made is the problem that's plagued me. As I mentioned, I've been married three times, in a fist fight with the federal government twice, lived through two serious real estate market crashes, two stock market crashes, an airplane crash... all that have robbed me blind. I spent close to $500K in legal fees alone on my last divorce, and accepted a plea bargain for a crime I did not commit, which had it's own unique way of inflicting financial pain. Regardless of mistakes I've made and the challenges I've faced that annihilated my wealth, I'm still very good at making money and creating wealth. Following me will give you exposure to someone who already knows how to make money and create wealth, who will give you a bits of insight about things you should or should not do, based on real life experiences.

Yackatchulater...

Rico

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I can relate to what you say, I have been broke twice and had to start over. The first time was my mistakes that led to it. The second one time I do not figure was all my fault, I had contracts doing work for the biggest corp. in town and had done this for about 12 years years when they closed the plant and moved to another state. No need for me so I had to start over again. I do not want to it rich, just hope to make enough to live out the rest of our lives.

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Hi Harry...

Thanks for the response. Life is indeed messy, right? It's always interesting to me how many people's lives are generously sprinkled with epic highs and tragic lows. We all have our issues and challenges. I hope to get to know you better and hear more about your adventures, and glean a few tidbits of wisdom from you.

Best...

...r

I can't seem to hang on to money ... or make it. lol I do like your style ... I love your adventurous spirit ... it speaks to mine! That's why I'm following you! M

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Thanks cookie. Ya, money is slippery... kind of over rated too. Wish I could figure out how to get by without it. Sigh...

Best to you dear...

...r

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I can testify Rico does care and is honest with you. I personally like his style and look forward to the day we can meet face to face. If you are not following him I firmly beleve you are missing a powerful asset to the building of a solid business.

Maybe I click with him, because he appears to be like me: you either like me or dislike me. There is no middle ground.

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Hello Rex... I always enjoy your comments, in fact, I look forward to hearing from you. Probably because you put effort into your remarks... and you're kind to me. :) I think we do click.

Get some WA memberships sold and lets hang out in Vegas. Would love to meet you...

...r

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Not a bad idea.

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Some of life's most honest and trustworthy folks have come from the ashes of an almost horror story. Everyone has something they are not proud of but the good folks learn from their mistakes and earnestly try to do better, as yourself and myself and everyone here. Stay true to your goal for a better life.

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Well I hope I'm one of them. :) Thank you for your comments. Even a quick paragraph gives me insight to the person on the other side of the keyboard. I like you already.

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Hey NWTD... Thanks for the heads up. I'm aware of the no spam policy and wholeheartedly endorse it. You obviously saw a red flag or two in my posts, but I'm not sure what they are. Could you please clarify? The last thing I want to do is get inadvertently booted for doing something wrong. Where's the spam? Feel free to PM me if you feel it's more appropriate.

Thank you!...

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You are definitely interesting, your caring shows, and you willing share feedback and honest critique with kindness. The rest I don't know about except what you tell us and which I expect is very true. You forgot one though, you're fun. Yackback.

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Thanks DB... Glad you think I'm fun. I appreciate that comment. :) All the best to you. See you in Vegas?

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What happened to my response?? I did post a reply but gone on my view!! I'll check later to see if its back, if not I'll try again!

Hhhmmm... Not sure.

Still missing! Anyway, if I wasn't already following you I would be now! Hope you get back on top soon. Hope I'm not far behind you!

WOW, you've had very interesting lifestyle, a few ups and downs but that's life and your still going strong, good for you.

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Thanks taveler. Ya, life is messy, or at least mine has been, but it's all good. Some of my best moments in life came during the most difficult. Best to you....

...r

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Hey Rico , fantastic, i like your honesty , openess, and you remind me so much of a friend i have in South Africa. We did a lot of wild flying when we were young ......our guardian angels had to work overtime non stop ! Together we are going to create an awesome friendship/family here at WA .........stay gold, Johan.

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Thanks for the kudos speed. I appreciate your responses as they are genuine and never a one line quickie. Shows you care too. Hope to get to know you better as time goes on...

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Thank you as always Rico, me first to react just by chance. I managed to decipher braggadocio, but for Yackatchulater when I googled it, the only link was you post here 7 minutes ago, taht is how accurate and fast Google is.
These are great reasons, I have already experienced some of them before and yes it is my pleasure to read and to follow you here at WA. Best. Jovo

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Thanks so much Jovo... FYI, yack (talk) at (to) chu (you) later (another time). Make sense? Just having a bit of fun. Thanks for taking the time to read my post. Best to you buddy...

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