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Re: We must do better.

Paul Durban — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:09:58 -0000

Well said! [Applause]

Re: How Your Smartphone Will Transform Your Elevator Pitch

Paul Durban — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:41:35 -0000

There's a BIG difference between "Visit the website on my card and go to the samples page to see a demonstration of what I'm talking about. Then if you have any questions, please shoot me an email." VS "I have that right here. Let me show you."

When will you have that opportunity again... if ever?

Re: The Bitch Slap: You Whiny Little “Freelancer”

Paul Durban — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:12:02 -0000

I love this down to my chewy caramel center.

Re: Is a Social Crash Coming

Paul Durban — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:22:43 -0000

I don't believe there will be a global social crash, but there will be many individual crashes. Everyone's situation is unique. Some of us have 100 FB friends, others have 1000. Some have 200 Twitter followers, others have 20,000, etc.

Perhaps it has something to do with your level of online fame. The people we call "celebrities" today (mainly TV and movie actors) have far, far more acquaintances than true friends. Not because they are aloof, but because it's impossible to keep up with all the fans who desire a "touch." And yes, some of those celebrities do indeed crash.

Re: Pulling Value Out of Your Investments

Paul Durban — Thu, 27 May 2010 23:13:54 -0000

This reminds me of an old joke (no offense to blonds, it's just how the joke goes):

A blond finds herself in serious trouble. Her business has gone bust and she’s in dire financial straits. She’s so desperate that she decides to ask God for help. She begins to pray… “God, please help me. I’ve lost my business and if I don’t get some money, I’m going to lose my house as well. Please let me win the lotto.”

Lotto night comes, and somebody else wins it.

She again prays… “God, please let me win the lotto! I’ve lost my business, my house and I’m going to lose my car as well.” The Lotto night comes and she still has no luck.

Once again, she prays… “My God, why have You forsaken me? I’ve lost my business, my house, and my car. My children are starving. I don’t often ask You for help, and I have always been a good servant to You.

PLEASE let me win the lotto just this one time so I can get my life back in order.”

Suddenly there is a blinding flash of light as the heavens open. The blond is overwhelmed by the Voice of God Himself…

”Sweetheart, work with Me on this… Buy a ticket.”

Re: The Linchpin

Paul Durban — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:53:22 -0000

I just love, love, love this poem and the artwork is awesome!

Re: Subject Lines Are For Wimps

Paul Durban — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:00 -0000

Okay, Megan. You're off the hook.... for now. But I'm watching you! (you know... on your blog)

Keep it up and we just may take you out for ice cream.

Re: Addiction

Paul Durban — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:22:25 -0000

My wife always wanted to be a Broadway star, but alas, it wasn't to be. But the bug to perform has never left her.

A few years and a child later, she had the opportunity to perform in a fundraiser called, "Dancing with Lincoln's Stars" (She's an anchorwoman). The rehearsal process made her feel so happy! And she won the competition!

As a performer myself, I get where you're coming from. There's nothing quite like putting yourself out there. It's quite revealing and somewhat cathartic - but always exciting!

Re: Jammin’ with the Tribes Q&A Promo

Paul Durban — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:50:08 -0000

Thanks so much for the kind words, Megan! And you know what? My toes DID curl when I read your testimonial. How do you do that? You should patent that skill. I'm just saying.

Re: My Pledge to You

Paul Durban — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:31:00 -0000

Your tribe understands you. Don't lower yourself to the common denominator.

Re: 10-no-4 Days to Become a Social Media Expert

Paul Durban — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:33:03 -0000

Dang it! I spit Diet Coke all over myself. Friggin hysterical.

I wonder if I can become a dry cleaner in 4 days...