Golfer lives his dream - Inspires Millions
What’s your problem?
That’s right - what’s your problem? You’ve go one, right? You know, “that thing” that keeps you from being a success. Those things - (excuses) - that stand between what we are and what we want to be.
- I’m too shy
- I don’t know the “right” people
- it takes money to make money and I’m broke
- he, she, it, they are special
- I’m not smart enough
- blah, blah, blah
Give me character every time
It’s all about your character - what you believe in and whether you believe a thing is possible - FOR YOU!
This golfer lived his dream, because he had one - a dream that is. If you’ll notice, it took:
- an idea
- asking for help
- planning
- DOING - oh yeah, the actual doing - the thing separating the heroes from the wannabes
D.J. Gregory walks every hole of every round of every tournament of the PGA tour. Not even the pros do it. Want to know why this is special? Watch the video.
Don’t tell me:
- what you’d like to do or be
- what your dreams are
- your problems are
- why YOU can’t accomplish anything
I don’t want to hear it. Show me what you can do. Be an example for your wife and kids. Empower the people around you by your example - or just SHUT UP and QUIT WHINNING - we have enough people doing that right now.
Wearable computer provides ’sixth sense’ information
Wow! Future Technology Looks Incredible
How would you like to be able to walk up to anyone or anything and immediately have access to extensive knowledge of that person or thing? Sound impossible? Watch the video below and be amazed.
Basically it’s a wearable, intuitive. sixth sense device that gives the wearer immediate information.
- what toilet paper should you buy?
- the latest news
- is the person you’re talking to “wanted”?
- is your flight on time?
The entrepreneurial advantages of such a device would be incredible.
- current news / trends anytime, anywhere
- immediately know who you’re dealing with
- mindmap your idea anywhere
- unlimited potential
Keep this on your radar - you’ll see it again.!
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Twitter - the Next Big Thing!
Okay, you’ve seen it on the news, read about on blogs and it keeps popping up at the water cooler. Yes - it’s twitter.
What’s Twitter?
My short answer — if a blog married a chat room and they had a child, it’s name would be twitter. That sounds silly - hey, I felt silly writing it.
In truth, twitter is a phenomenal communication tool that puts you in contact with almost anyone in the world. You can follow anyone and they may even follow you back. Unlike Facebook, you don’t have to be friends. You can share your thoughts, great sites, news — you name it.
Where to start
- Go to twitter and set up an account - its simple, quick and best of all FREE
- Create your profile - don’t worry too much about this, you can update anytime
- Spend a little time following the public timeline
- Start using the search function to find people who have similar interests
- Follow me
A good video introduction
http://www.veoh.com/videos/v16190545FTe8fZpmLike anything new, there’s a short learning curve - very short. If you can type - you’re in. See you soon and by the way I’ll follow you back.
Get Psyched
How to get Psyched!!!
All joking aside - life is what YOU make it. It’s really that simple. You cannot continue to do the same things and expect a different outcome. In order to have the life you want, you must DO things differently than you’re doing now.
Get Psyched!
What’s Standing in the Way of Your Success?
Stop Bitching, Moaning, Whining and Complaining
Don’t you get tired of people whining -
- about how hard their life is?
- about how much everything costs?
- about what the government is doing?
- about how badly they are being treated?
- blah, blah, blah
I’m sick of it. If you don’t like what’s going on, then here’s a thought – take the initiative and “do something” about it. Yes, this will require action on your part, but think of the calories you’ll burn in the process.
Ross Training - Plenty of Motivation
If you need a little motivation then watch this great video that I found at Ross Training. Thanks Ross
Brain Power - Video Challenges Your Beliefs
What would you do (or be) if you knew you could not fail?
That question changes things – doesn’t it? It kinda complicates your thinking process and makes you focus on what you really want – that’s scary.
Besides, most people don’t know “what they want”. They are too focused on what they “don’t want”.
- I don’t want to be poor.
- I don’t want to be disrespected.
- I don’t want to be in debt.
- I don’t want to be fat.
- I don’t want to go to work.
Would you dare to pursue your dream if it meant leaving the comfort of mediocrity?
You cannot improve yourself and stay the same. What will you choose? And the choice is up to you.
Until you accept the idea that you are responsible for your life – nothing will ever change. No amount of wishing and hoping or dreaming will change a thing. Change is the result of decision that is acted upon.
Decide what you want - then get busy.
Would you dare to have more than your friends?
The quick and easy answer is yes, but it’s really not so simple. You’ve got a lot of time and energy invested in your friendships. Are you willing to jeapardize that?
Growth changes a person (so many people overlook this obvious fact), which can scare others. Plus it can make them uncomfortable because they have to ask themselves why and how you were able to achieve your “new” accomplishments. I mean you’re the same person, right?
Here’s a thought - your income is the average of your five closest friends and associates. Test it for yourself.
Who determines what is possible?
This is an easy question. The answer is everyone but you. Right?
- You can’t help your lot in life.
- You don’t have an education.
- You’re not smart enough.
- You don’t have the time.
- You don’t know where to start.
- You don’t have the “connections”.
We see what we believe is possible
You’ve probably heard the phrase “I’ll believe it when I see it”. That’s not true. We “see” what we believe. If we don’t think a thing is possible, then we won’t believe it - even when we do see it.
Our perception clouds and determines our reality. As long as you limit yourself with outdated ideas and beliefs, you will never see (or be) anything new.
Keith Barry will make you question what is possible.
What do you believe is possible for you and your life?
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Shoulder Rehab device heads to St. Louis and Upgrade your Blog with the WPAU Plugin
I’ve been busy, busy, busy (this is my very weak attempt to excuse my lack of posting here at soupornuts.com).
The Rotater is attracting international attention. Two highly respected physicians from the U.K. have contacted us about our shoulder rehab and stretching device and have expressed an interest in distributing the Rotater in the U.K. One of theses physicians ( a distinguished orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder injuries ) has ordered a Rotater for testing and evaluation. We are very excited.
The Rotater Guys go to the NATA conference in St. Louis
(photo used courtesy of merfam)
Scott Kay and I will be in St. Louis ( June 17–21 ) at the America’s Center Convention Center (booth #2242) for the National Athletic Trainer’s Association’s annual convention to demonstrate and answer questions about our shoulder rehab and stretching device – the Rotater. This should be another great opportunity for us to make the sporting world aware of the benefits of stretching your shoulder with the Rotater.
Scott unveiled a very crude prototype of the Rotater at the 2006 NATA annual conference in Atlanta. This initial showing was a viability test for the Rotater. The response of these sports professionals was beyond our wildest dreams and provided the motivation for refining the design, producing a mold and proceeding to mass production.
If you’re coming to the NATA convention or live in the St. Louis area, then please stop by booth #2242 and say hi. I’d love to meet you.
(this is me and Scott at the ACSM conference in Indianapolis)
WordPress Automatic Uprgrade Plugin Saves “Shoulder Performance & Rehab”
After returning from Indianapolis a couple of weeks ago, I started having problems with Blogjet / Wordpress – but only on our blog – Shoulder Performance & Rehab. I sent an inquiry to the support staff at Blogjet ( I love Blogjet and they have very good customer service ) and was informed that I needed to upgrade my WordPress software. Sadly, I was running version 2.02 and had been putting off this dreaded task.
I have done some research into the WordPress Automatic Upgrade Plugin in the past, but was never really convinced that something terrible wouldn’t go wrong and cause me to lose everything. Now I had no choice.
- I down-loaded the WPAU
- I uploaded it to my plugins folder as directed
- I activated the plugin
- WPAU walked me through the entire procedure
- Everything worked perfectly
Ten minutes and I’m done. It was simple, filled with instructions and explanations. If you’ve been putting off a badly needed upgrade, don’t wait any longer. Down-load the plugin and get it over with.
Soupornuts.com is next on the upgrade agenda – if I can just make time to do it.
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Joint Mechanix to Demo Shoulder Rehab Tool in Indianapolis
(photo courtesy of saschapohflepp)
Our Shoulder Rehab Device will be at the ACSM Annual Conference
The Rotater and I will be in Indianapolis this week (May 28–31) at the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual conference. The ACSM is the world’s premier sports medicine and exercise science organization.
The ACSM mission statement:
The American College of Sports Medicine promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.
If you’re anywhere near Indianapolis this week, then please stop at the Rotater booth and say hi. I’d love to hear from you.
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Advertisers: Please interupt me so I can actively ignore you!
Have you ever run into an acquaintance at a grocery store or restuarant and while trying to have a conversation with them, either their child or your child is constantly tugging at your hand while repeating “Daddy, Daddy, Daddy” as a way to get your attention? It’s frustrating, but something that you have to put up with. I don’t owe advertisers the same consideration.
(photo courtesy of alessandro pucci)
Hey Television Marketeers: Your days are numbered!
Have you noticed how many commercials there are on television? Is it just me or does they seem to be more frequent – if that is possible? I don’t watch much tv, but what little I do watch seems to interupt the commercials.
How long can this last? With the growth and development of the web, I believe that the current model for advertising on tv is headed for the trashcan. If things don’t change, then people will get their entertainment elsewhere – someplace where they give their permission to hear a sales pitch.
What’s the Point?
If you have a website that markets anything (if you have a website, then you are marketing something, whether it is a product or your ideas), then please pay attention to the following suggestions. Though I can’t speak for eveyone, I believe that a large number of people will agree with me.
- Get rid of your annoying popups that ask me to subscribe to your free newletter or special report – just place it somewhere on your site and I’ll find it – if I want to find it! You don’t have my permission to assault me with ads that block the view of the article that I came to your site to read. Yes, it is your site to do with as you wish, the problem is that I (and many others) won’t be back to see it. By the way, the “catch me if you can” ads that dance across the screen are hard to catch, so I just click on the little “x” in the top right hand corner of the page. Works every time.
- I don’t want or need a flash presentation – I’m sure that some “hotshot” web designer told that it was the latest and greatest thing, but it just slows me down. The web is all about speed, speed, speed. Give it to me quick and dirty. I don’t really care about you – I’m doing research for me!
- If it looks like an ad, then I’m probably not going to read it. Sorry, but I want information. Help me and I’m more likely to help you. Make stopping at your website worth my time.
- Having my email address does not give you permission to bombard me with your “Special Offers” – please use my email information wisely. If I didn’t request it, then I probably don’t want it and I’m not going to open any email that I don’t recognize. P.S. – If everybody would stop opening email from senders that they don’t recognize, then they (spammers) would be forced to stop wasting the time it takes to send them out.
The Take Home Message for Marketers
I realize that you’ve got a job to do. Just understand that the old model of marketing doesn’t fit for the internet. On the internet, it’s all about giving you my permission to present me with your marketing message.
Post current information that is clear and understandable – then I’m much more likely to stay around and look at your other stuff.
(photo courtesy of Tub Gurnard)
I am much more likely to buy something when I’m happy!
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Two phrases for improved customer service
Poor customer service sucks!
What happened to great (or even good) customer service?
- I’m tired of getting my order screwed-up whenever I go through a drive-thru lane
- I’m tired of dealing with any customer service representative who cannot (or will not) take the time to smile at me
- I’m tired of waiting for the “bug” guy or the “cable” guy or anyone else who doesn’t understand how an appointment system works
- I’m tired of these same people (who abuse their appointment system) and their apparent refusal to use a telephone to alert me to their inability to live up to their commitments.
(photo courtesy of Finsec)
Two phrases that I have used within the past couple of months with great results
Within the past couple of months, I have been faced with two serious customer service situations. The first involved poor customer service that had a direct and huge impact on my business. The second situation was personal and involved my mother’s health and well-being.
1. “That’s Not Acceptable”
Back in February, The Birmingham News ran an article ( Industrial Mechanic invents tool to improve shoulder mobility, finds niche in athletics ) about the Rotater. This article resulted in a huge traffic spike to our website which caused it to crash. I wrote about it in an article entitled “The Good Stuff, The Bad Stuff and The Other Stuff”.
A couple of weeks later, this same article was picked up on the newswire and ran in the Ann Arbor Press under the title of “A Shoulder To Lean On”. Great traffic, lot’s or orders, our website crashes again.
(photo courtesy of dboy)
After the initial crash I spent a couple of days researching the source of the problem. I was getting a Wordpress error message whenever I (on anyone else) tried to access Shoulder Performance & Rehab.
Thanks to the great people who take the time to post about situations like this one, I discovered that the hosting service that I was using at that time had a built-in traffic regulator that had tripped due to our large traffic increases.
I called customer service, waited for about an hour and finally spoke with someone who understood that problem. He quickly corrected the problem, but didn’t spend any time informing me about future crashes and what to do.
Shoulder Performance & Rehab Crashes Again
When the article ran again in the Ann Arbor Press, our blog crashed again. No problem I thought ( I was naive ) – I’ll just call customer service again.
This time, when my call was answered (after a hour), I quickly explained the situation thinking that the problem would be quickly remedied. I was wrong. The person who answered the customer service phone was not a customer service rep, but “screener”. She told me that she would take my message and have a “customer service rep” or technician call me in 2 – 4 hours.
Living Personal Growth and Development
In the past, her response would have spurred a tirade of anger from me and would have resulted in me slamming the phone in disgust, but thankfully, I really try to live the stuff that I write about.
I told the “screener” that her answer “was not acceptable”. I think that she was shocked because the phone was silent for several seconds ( you must be willing to wait them out). She tried again to tell me that there was nothing that she could do and I simply responded with “that’s not acceptable”. Again, several seconds of silence – but I waited too.
Wait ‘em out!
Finally (I think it was due to her inability to get rid of me) she called her supervisor. He came on the phone and took care of the problem and explained to me that if my site crashed again then they had the right to cancel my service. I quickly changed my hosting service provider from IPOWERWEB to HOSTGATOR. (I’ve had no problems with HOSTGATOR to date, am very happy with the service and my site seems faster!)
If you are having problems with poor customer service, then I encourage you to use the “that’s not acceptable” response any time that the person that you’re dealing with tries to do something other than your request or provide a reasonable alternative. You must be:
- willing to wait silently while they “digest” your response
- willing to repeat this phrase, because they will attempt to tell you that there is nothing else that they can do
- willing to ask to speak with someone else
- willing to stay completely calm during the whole situation
This phrase has worked for me and it will work for you.
2. “We Are Not Happy”
Last Tuesday (April 29th), I received a phone call at about midnight telling me that my mother was in the emergency room with severe abdominal pains. I rushed to the hospital and waited with her, my father and my sister for several hours. The emergency room was not busy.
Initial diagnosis
When a physician finally examined my mother, we were told that it appeared to be appendicitis, but they would have to run a CT scan for confirmation. This required my mother to drink some hideous dye solution and the wait three hours for it to make its way down to her intestines.
After the CT scan, we were told that she did not have appendicitis. It “appeared” that she had diverticulitis. The physician said my mother could go home or she could be admitted to the hospital. Either way, she would be treated with antibiotics and high-powered narcotics for the intense pain.
Into the hospital
My mother chose to be admitted to the hospital, which surprised everyone. My mother has the highest pain tolerance of any person that I know. She once took care of my grandmother (following my grandmother’s open heart surgery) for two weeks with a completely separated shoulder. My mother had fallen in the parking lot on the morning of my grandmother’s surgery.
I had the same injury from a skiing accident and I cried like a “little girl” every time I moved.
Too much pain
My mother chose to stay in the hospital because she could not tolerate the pain. We were told that within a couple of days, there should be some improvement. There was no improvement and seemingly no alternative plan.
By Friday, I was livid. The physician was evasive and appeared unwilling to do anything else. My mother’s pain was worse and she was asking for more pain medication every 12 hours.
We are not happy!
Friday afternoon, I had to leave the hospital, but I told my father to speak with the physician and find out what is going on. My father did not feel comfortable “questioning” the doctor’s diagnosis, but I had no problems with it, so I wrote the following on the whiteboad that is mounted on the wall:
- We Are Not Happy!
- What is the diagnosis?
- What tests are scheduled to confirm this diagnosis? why or why not?
- What are our treatment options?
- Why is my mother in so much pain?
The physician is indignant
I called my father later that night and was told that the physician had come in during rounds and found my note. He became quite angry but scheduled another CT scan for Saturday morning. Thank God.
The second CT scan found that my mother’s small intestine was obstructed. A surgeon quickly came to see my family and explained that they would try to relieve the pressure on her intestine by pumping my mother’s stomach and lower intestine. If this didn’t work, then she would have to have emergency surgery.
It didn’t work and my mother had emergency surgery on Sunday. The surgeon had to remove about 3 – 4 inches of my mother’s small intestine. The change has been dramatic.
Although she has an eight inch wound, her abdominal pain is gone (except for the new scar).
Don’t be afraid to challenge authority
(photo courtesy of Citizen Mira)
It seems to me that people are willing to accept anything that a person in authority says as gospel. This seems especially true of physicians, clergymen and lawyers. Hey, they are people just like you and I. They overlook things and they make mistakes. Ask for explanations and clarifications.
If someone is being vague, then there is a reason. Call them on it. Your life may depend on it.
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