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Comment on Be Authentic and Grow Rich by Evan

Evan — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:26:17 +0000

Hi Tom,

In one way or another this link has pre-occupied me for the last couple of decades. (I’m still fairly poor - in Western terms.)

I look forward to hearing what you and others have to say.

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Comment on Be Authentic and Grow Rich by Glen Allsopp

Glen Allsopp — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:54:05 +0000

Hey Tom, interesting analysis.

Regarding the Google Search results I wouldn’t say that they are a very accurate representation. I know what I love to do and that it will make me money, but I would never have searched for ‘authentic money making’ when I first started out.

People are more likely to search for making money doing what they love, or working out their passion then specifically looking at how they can turn that into cash.

Check out the Google External Keyword tool for more

Great post though, makes total sense!

Stumbled!

Cheers,
Glen

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Comment on Be Authentic and Grow Rich by Robin

Robin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:45:20 +0000

Hi Tom - this issue you are raising is so important.

I saw a well-known, well-respected person who has a blog about making money online, basically say that you had to forget about what you wanted to do, and get real and start doing his schemes that would make money.

I was quite surprised - I wonder if he and his supporters actually believe that it’s not possible to do what they love and have the income they want. I don’t claim to have mastered this myself - we would like to buy our house, for example - but I do believe it’s possible.

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Comment on Be Authentic and Grow Rich by Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:01:29 +0000

I have talked to a couple of friends still working where I was last year. As they are explaining how it has gotten even worse there (believe it or not) I am just thinking, “Thank you God!” Authentic work is synergistic. I don’t dread any day. I feel very comfortable in the role I have put myself into because it was especially designed for me. I can take my business where ever I want, at the pace I want, in the style I want. If I don’t like something, I can change it. And I NEVER have to sit in front of the boss and get chewed out for doing the right thing!! Does working get any better than this?

Comment on Be Authentic and Grow Rich by Brett Legree

Brett Legree — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:38:59 +0000

Tom - perfect! I’ll do all I can to be there this time.

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Comment on Be Authentic and Grow Rich by Jay

Jay — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:39:55 +0000

I wish those Google results surprised me but that is exactly the frustration I had for years sitting in the cubicle. I would be constantly asking “This is it, I have money, but I am empty inside, what is the point”? I look at the eyes around me and they were screaming the same thing. They were making money, but living unauthentic lives; so in the end, they were barely living at all. I think you have to start with authentic first.Most people think I will get to the authentic part once I make enough money. It is the whole “Follow your passion, the money will follow” path we need to head down. Thanks Tom!

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Comment on Five Tools to Sharpen Your Authentic Edge by Bruce Elkin

Bruce Elkin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:51:31 +0000

Hi Tom,
The article on practice is called Ten Thousand Hours: The Awesome Power of Passion, Persistence, and Practice. It can be accessed at http://hubpages.com/hub/10-000-Hours–The-Awesome-Power-of-Practice.
Thanks for the support. Much appreciated!

Comment on Be Authentic and Grow Rich by Tom Volkar

Tom Volkar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:48:24 +0000

Lance - That’s why I posed the question. Please return and come back with whatever you come up with.

Brett - I’ll take that as a compliment. I know you love to think. Love to have you on a call and it’s not all just listening either. You’ll get to pipe in here and there.

Marelisa - Yep they sure are revealing. Some kind of group think we have going there. Always a pleasure to have you chime in.

Comment on Five Tools to Sharpen Your Authentic Edge by Tom Volkar

Tom Volkar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:35:58 +0000

Molly - Welcome, yes slipping into comparison is a natural outcome of us all being so well connected these days. The important point is that we remain aware and catch ourselves as you have obviously done. So nice to have you visit. I’m a big fan of your work.

Manya - Welcome. I’s an honor to met yet another authentic soul who is committed to expressing that authenticity in her work. You’re more than enough just the way you are. Looking forward to connecting further.

Bruce - Welcome and thanks for the Twitter connection. I just got Outliers for Christmas and haven’t cracked it open yet. I’ll be on the look out for your excellent points. If you read this come back and leave the link for your Hub article.

Comment on Five Tools to Sharpen Your Authentic Edge by Bruce Elkin

Bruce Elkin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:58:51 +0000

Got your post from Molly. Much appreciated. I like the concept of the authentic edge, and not being distracted by comparing yourself to others. The Buddha once said that, “Comparison is sin.” Indeed!

I’m also a big fan of practice — and The Ten Thousand Hour Rule — that Malcolm Gladwell talks about in Outliers: The Story of Success. I wrote an article about it a couple of years ago that’s up on HubPages now.

Interesting that much of Outliers is about debunking the heroic version of success, and although he does say it takes a lot of effort to be be and stay successful, it also takes a lot of lucky circumstances. So, comparing yourself to Steve Jobs or Bill Gates or other well known successes is usually futile.

Love your blogsite. Very clean and appealing. Cheers!
B.