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- Only 1 will be wealthy.
- 4 will be financially secure.
- 5 will continue working, not because they want to, but because they have to.
- 36 will be DEAD.
- And 54 will be DEAD BROKE – dependent on their meager Social Security checks, relatives, friends, and even charity for a minimum standard of living.
That's 5% successful…which means 95 % UNSUCCESSFUL
Which group are YOU in RIGHT NOW?
What do you think makes the DIFFERENCE in the being in the 5% or the 95%?
ONE THING: The Ability to Sell Yourself.
Think about it…
What is the ONLY way you get more actual MONEY in your bank account?
Creating a website?
Providing "value"?
Using the Law of Attraction?
Allowing the "Universe to provide"?
Nope! (That's not a strategy…it's a belief…)
Making facebook posts?
Buying the latest marketing gadget, opt-in page creator, or video training?
The ONLY way you make more money is by CLOSING SALES…period.
That is the DIFFERENCE between the 5% that are FINANCIALLY SECURE…
And the 95% that will either be dead, broke, or both.
Here's what one of my massively successful mentors said to me once:
He said Isabelle; "How many people are you screwing over by NOT being able to sell them on your services?"
At the time, I had never THOUGHT of it this way, that selling people was actually HELPING and SERVING them, especially if YOU KNOW that you can provide them with massive value and life altering transformation.
So let me ask you this:
How effective are you at closing a sale? Are you successfully communicating what problems you solve? Are your prospects crystal clear about why they should choose you over anyone else; regardless of price?
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Craig mentions a line from the movie "Ender's Game" when Harrison Ford's character is defending Ender's readiness for the coming mission. Responding to a statement that Ender is not ready, he says:
"You're never ready. You go when you're ready enough."
Here's the rest of Craig's post:
Now, while you probably aren't preparing to fight an army of aliens, there is still much truth in this simple statement. Here is the thing. You're Never Ready. Are you holding yourself back, telling yourself and others that you aren't ready?
What are you not ready to do?
• to start a business
• to write your book
• to get in shape
• to work on your big goal
• to learn a new skill
• to begin a job search
• to have a new relationship
• to take action on your dreams
The truth is… you may not be ready. However, make sure you aren't waiting for a time that will never come.
Craig is right. It is important to make sure you go when you are ready enough….and for me…ready enough is now. Do I have doubts? You bet I do. Do I fear investing 6 months of my life and thousands of dollars to have a major let down? I would be lying if I said that the thought had not crossed my mind…but…you know what? I am a gutsy gal and I know that with No Guts…comes No Glory.
So…am I ready? Nope. Am I ready enough? I say yes…and we'll see…all at the same time. There are a million things to learn, write, do, record, figure out, tweak, re-do, re-learn, re-record…but…I am doing it and I am proud of myself .
Thanks to everyone for your encouragement. It means a lot to me.
P.S. If you are curious and would like to know more about Build To Rock, download our Build To Rock e-Book here.
I recently undertook a large project. (The fruits of which you will soon see and enjoy). It was an overwhelming task that has taken up the majority of my free time lately.
It was difficult to get off-the-ground and started. However, getting it finished has proven even tougher. I share this story, because we all go through this.
Starting a big project can be hard, but finishing it to done is often harder still.
Getting Started
Any big project can be intimidating to begin. So many details, too many decisions, where to start even…(I know you know what I mean…) Yet, once we get going, the momentum builds, time flies, and progress soars. However, when we get close to the finish line, a different situation occurs. Friction, drag, and myriad details seem to stop all forward motion. And there we sit, within sight of the finish but unsure how to get there both mentally and physically. This is when what Steven Pressfield calls "The Resistance" steps in and tries to prevent you from completing what you started. Simply put, these are the life friction, complications, emotions, and other factors that prevent you from finishing.
Now, you are stuck.
To the Finish
You can probably see the finish line from here. But, how to get there is another matter. This is when you must dig in, and dig deep within yourself to muster the needed resources to finish your work. Because if you never manage to ship, then your work is wasted.
Leap of the Week
We all have left a big project stranded inches from the finish line. So, take a moment to consider what big project have you been meaning to complete.
What will it take to actually finish it?
Best wishes,
Technology is central to many areas of our lives. Often, it can help us get more done, faster and easier. Yet, it can also be the bane of our existence when it causes issues or doesn't work. "Technology should be an enabler for your time, not take up your time."
Today, I want you to fix, or address, one technology issue in your life. So, where is your technology wasting your time? Or where could it help you get things done easier? It could be something that needs repair or replacement. It could be a tech skill that you need to learn. Or it could be a tool/app that will make your life easier. Do something today to make your tech work better for you.
My suggestion, don't over complicate this task. Think simple.
What technology issue have you been meaning to address?
• Replace that faulty Wi-Fi router or printer that is driving you nuts.
• Install a auto-timer light switch to control your outdoor lights.
• Learn a tech skill that you have been meaning to pick up. Maybe how to edit photos on your computer or how to scan a document with your phone. Ask a friend to show you. Or go to YouTube and search for a tutorial.
• Find a solution to a tech problem you have. Chances are someone else has had the same issue. Google for an answer, tool, or app to solve your dilemma.
Leap of the day:
Pick one tech issue in your life, and resolve to address it today. Me? I am searching for an app to help my family track maintenance, cleaning, and chores for our house.
Best wishes,
Now, selling a business is a financial transaction, but more importantly, it is a process of presenting a company as "desirable" and "marketable". Creating an understanding of the true value of the business to buyers in the market should be your end goal.
Business owners sell their businesses for many different reasons, including retirement, to spend more time with family, or to start a different business. B2B marketer and author John Warrillow claims that the number one reason business owners sell is illness. For many, selling their business is the most important transaction of their lives besides buying or selling their home. Regardless of why they are selling, business owners can take some specific actions to make sure their businesses are attractive to buyers, in order to maximize the financial results from selling.
In his book "The Complete Guide to Selling a Business", Attorney and author Fred S. Steingold advises business owners to spend some time improving their offerings for sale. He suggests that owners start by improving profitability, changing from a lifestyle model to a wealth-generating model, and getting paperwork in order – and I agree with that 100%.
We decided to sell at the beginning of September 2005 and the deal was done by December 2005. Yes…you heard right, it only took a few months. Having said that, Margarita and I had spent years building systems and procedures to facilitate our processes and efficiency for our own sanity, without knowing that one day…we were going to be grateful for that in more ways than one. Below are 3 important points to consider should you want to build a business that could be sold one day.
Buyers looking for businesses look for a consistent record of profitability. Steingold recommends that owners who do not have profits year-over-year should wait to try to sell and work on earning at least a year or two of steady profits. Tory Johnson agrees, and cites a client that had difficulty selling because of inconsistent profits, and took 18 months to work on profitability issues, before being able to sell the company for more than double its original sales price.
Steingold cautions owners to not try and hide losses or fake profits. He says to work on improving profitability by actions such as resolving outstanding legal problems and customer disputes, getting accounts receivable in order, and getting rid of unnecessary inventory. Improving profitability is just one way to protect yourself when preparing for a sale. Other things that help potential buyers view businesses as more secure and stable include adding some protections from a company such as Life Lock. You can visit the Life Lock page, which goes into depth on their custom security solutions for business.
Steingold also advises managing receivables with an aging chart that shows 30, 60, and 90 days of outstanding accounts and good collection processes to demonstrate that receivables can be collected. Then collect as many outstanding accounts as quickly as possible. He says having a stock reduction sale produces cash for other business improvements, gets rid of old or stale goods, and cleans up storage or warehouse space.
Most businesses are not sellable because of inconsistent profits and unattractive business models. There are two types of businesses in my opinion: lifestyle businesses and wealth-generating businesses. Many entrepreneurs and small business owners build lifestyles that pay them salaries and dividends and a boatload of luxury, but otherwise small returns on their investment. Lifestyle businesses rely almost completely on the owners for their value and operations, making them unattractive to buyers and difficult to sell. Wealth-generating businesses are built with solid management teams and financial and operational systems that enable the businesses to operate independently of the owner's involvement. These types of businesses are attractive to buyers because they won't lose any operating capacity if the owner is not around and that is precisely what Margarita and I did 8 years ago. We tweaked our lifestyle business into one that was attractive to buy as a result of our team, systems and healthy financials.
Buyers want proof of good business operations and profitability. Financial statements and other important paperwork such as contracts, leases, and inventory counts should present the best possible picture of healthy operations. If they don't, Steingold advises business owners to work with an attorney and an accountant to clear up any problems in these areas, and improve the paperwork buyers will ask to see. He suggests that a three or five year plan is a good thing to include when cleaning up paperwork, since it gives an overview of business owners' vision for growth and profitability that will engage buyers.
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I read this post recently by Craig Jarrow, The Time Management Ninja and thought I would share it with you as it struck a cord. We've just launched The LeapZone Game - an exponential growth mastermind group - and one of the key factors of the game is "accountability" and the importance of sharing goals with a few trusted peeps.
There has been some debate in recent years about whether you should tell others your goals. In fact, there are camps of thought that you will be less inclined to complete your goals if you talk about them. And others that believe that you shouldn't have goals at all.
I won't debate that here, but will re-state that I believe that not having goals is a recipe for mediocrity. I am also a firm believer that it's not only healthy to talk about your goals…it's vital.
Here are 5 Reasons You Should Tell Others About Your Goals:
1. Clarify Your Goals: Often, we think we know our goals. However, by telling them, by spelling them out, you find out what they really are. You might find that your goals aren't exactly what you thought they were.
2. Drive Accountabilty: It's easy to let yourself down. And we are quick to forgive our inner selves. But, it's not so easy to let others down. Telling others about your goals brings a new level of accountability.
3. Make Them Visible: Telling others about your goals makes them visible. It gets them out of you and into the public realm. Whether you share with just close friends or with the world, you have gotten your goals out of your head.
4. Set a Deadline: Goals without a deadline are just dreams or wishes. They are just thoughts. Tell others about what you intend to accomplish and by when.
5. Empower Yourself: Telling your goals to others gives you a sense of permission. In a way, you are officially giving yourself permission to pursue. Talking about your goals can give you the green light to move forward.
Now, I can't know if I will successfully achieve all my goals. But, one thing is for sure…I will set myself up for success from the start with:
1. Weekly actions that align with my goals.
2. A daily ritual that allows me to be at my best.
3. A business architecture that does not allow me to drift from what's important and/or non-negotiable.
And by stating my important goals to others, I feel much more empowered and accountable to do what is needed to reach them.
LEAP OF THE WEEK: I invite you to share at least one of your big juicy goals with someone or better yet, if you want some public encouragement, tweet me @LeapZone. Then the whole world will know your goals. (now, if that's not accountability…I don't know what is!)
Cheers to kicking some serious butt together!
Thank you to Craig Jarrow from Time Management Ninja for this great reminder….and for inspiring me on a weekly basis with his valuable content.]]>
"I was going to go for a run, but I'm too busy today…"
Sound familiar? Given that entrepreneurs usually have incredibly packed schedules, it can be challenging to create room for a fitness routine. I've already discussed 4 ways you can sneak exercise into your workday with next to no scheduling adjustments. Here I'll focus on creating room specifically for fitness. That means getting more work done in less time, so you have more time left over for fitness (and other things you enjoy)!
Here are 4 ways you can get your work done more quickly, creating space for health and fitness. (Remember that a healthy body is an important business investment! Good health means good productivity, creativity, and energy.)
1. Delete distractions.
Getting rid of things that decrease your productivity is just as important as learning skills to increase productivity. Learn to say "no", don't multitask, turn off your e-mail when you need to concentrate on other projects, and use a notebook to record ideas so they don't take up valuable real estate in your head. Try to minimize anything that will distract you from the task at hand.
2. Optimize your mind for ultimate performance.
Your mind is one of the most effective weapons against procrastination, stress, distractions, and time wasting. Hone your mental superpowers and increase productivity by practicing meditation – simply sit comfortably and focus on your breath for 5 minutes. You could also create a vision board to keep yourself on track for achieving longer-term goals.
3. Optimize your workspace for ultimate performance.
Our surroundings affect our mental state, which means a cluttered workspace can lead to a cluttered mind (and thus, lowered productivity). Foster productivity and inspiration at your workspace by letting in lots of natural light and fresh air, having a "home" for all your office supplies and desktop items, creating an effective filing system, and giving your workspace an overhaul clean-up every 2 or 3 weeks.
4. Use your secret weapons: productivity-boosting apps.
Getting more done in less time isn't about stockpiling as many secret weapons as possible. Rather, it's about finding a select few that work for you in boosting productivity. Some examples are Evernote (keep all your notes and interesting tidbits in one searchable database), Freedom (block access to the internet when you need to get work done), Menubar Countdown (keep yourself on schedule and on track), and Remember the Milk (To Do list and task management).
Bonus tip: Remember to schedule, schedule, schedule! I've mentioned the importance of scheduling before, but it bears repeating. As Isabelle always says, treat yourself as your own best client. Schedule time for your fitness, and treat those times as you would any other business commitment.
Choose one of the above tips to implement this week, and use your extra time for a quick walk outdoors, a 20-minute yoga session at home, or any other revitalizing fitness activity you enjoy. Which tip will you start with?
P.S. For more info on getting more done in less time, check out my brand new e-book, Productivity Gems.]]>
1. Never Schedule High Priority Activities or Deadlines on Fridays:
Doing so will likely create a scenario that drifts into Friday night, Saturday, and then Sunday. Always be realistic about the ebb and flow of the work cycle.
2. Don't Bring Up Charged Topics at Bedtime:
Your bedroom should be a sanctuary and a safe haven from the demands of the world. Never start a conflict when you and your partner are in bed and dozing off to sleep.
3. Laugh and Laugh Often:
We believe you can never hug each other enough, say you love each other too much, or laugh too often.
4. Apologize and Forgive:
Practice apologizing when you hurt your partner's feelings. Offer forgiveness when your partner has been careless with your feelings. Know that you will try to be your best self but that you will often fail and will need to hone your apology skills.
5. Have a Life Dinner Once a Month:
Make a reservation right now at one of your favorite restaurants. Go out–just the two of you. Buy your significant other a gift. Turn off your cell phones and hand them to the other person. Spend a long slow dinner enjoying each other's company.
6. Set Limits on Technology:
You do not need to do just one more e-mail right before bedtime. You really don't. You need to sleep well and restore yourself and reset your brain chemistry during a nice night of rest. Those who need to take breaks from technology are often the least likely to do it.
7. Live Where You Want to Live:
Pick the place where you want to live and build your life around it. Contributors to the book, Mark and Pam Solon, say "We believe it's important for young people embarking on their lives to realize that geography matters in your happiness quotient and that it can even out-weigh the highest-paying job opportunities."
8. Life Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint:
Another contributor to the book, Dave Jilk, says "If I could send my younger self a message from the future, it would tell me to treat my career more like a marathon than a sprint."
9. Commit to Each Other's Dreams:
"Recognizing that one's partner is pursuing their dream, they are satisfied down to their soul and, in so being satisfied, are that much more alive. That level of aliveness is a gift few partners can ever give, and successful couples recognize this," says Tim Enwall and Hillary Hall.
10. Always Answer His or Her Calls!
While it might seem like a small gesture, the cumulative impact of doing so on a regular basis shows your partner they matter to you. To this last point, I watched an interview with Brad and during the interview his wife called and he took the call! People don't really care when it's your spouse.
I for one, need to tone down technology before bed time…what about you? What will be your focus for improvement based on this post? Don't be shy, post your ideas and thoughts below. I would love to hear them.
Here are 7 tips to help you do just that, based on nearly eight years of teaching yoga and meditating, and more than a decade as a serial entrepreneur.
1) Turn the sound off.
Noise is distracting. That's partly why many yoga rooms are silent. If you're in focused work mode, put your phone on silent, and turn off all the little beeps from Facebook, email and their counterparts. This gives you the control to check your messages when it works for you, and allows your mind to get into a rhythm without interruption. Simply calming the bleeps and pings will do wonders to help you focus.
2) If you work from home, set boundaries around work time and other time.
When working, keep your other tasks, such as housework, family time, and social calls separate – as much as possible. By setting up containers of time for focused work, your clients get the attention they deserve, and so do the rest of your duties when you're done. The timer on your phone is a great tool to set time-specific work goals, as the alarm will usually go off even when the phone is on silent. A simple kitchen timer will also do.
3) Establish rituals.
When I was running my yoga studio, I would start each work day by checking in with my to-do list, prioritizing what needed to get done, and establishing a loose plan for the day based on what meetings and obligations I had. No matter what was going on, this always got done. It grounded me and helped prevent overwhelm. Business and personal coaches often recommend rituals because they are good for your internal rhythm and help you establish good habits. Establishing rituals will also help you optimize your most creative times of the day. When you're working, be aware of when you feel most inspired, and create a ritual around it to encourage your genius to flow.
4) Eat whole, low glycemic foods.
Some foods are beneficial to eat before yoga, and some will make your class a frazzled mess, resulting in poor balance, irregular breathing, and a thumping heart rate. The same principle applies to work. Sugar, excessive coffee, and processed foods, although convenient and quick in their energy boost, will result in crashes, depression, increased anxiety and overall stunted focus and creativity. Whole foods are a great alternative.
5) Use technology to stay more present.
Teaching and practicing yoga effectively requires presence of mind. This is partly why a yoga studio is usually clutter free and clear of distractions. Work focus also benefits from less clutter. I use 'full screen' and 'mute' mode on my MacBook to eliminate visual and auditory clutter. I also use the 'read later' option in my browser when I come across an article while researching. Smart mailboxes and alphabetized folders will help you organize your email and documents efficiently, and specific junk filters help prevent an overflowing inbox.
6) Relax.
In yoga, 'Savassana', or 'dead body pose' is a posture that requires conscious relaxation. Athletes use this principle to optimize their performance in sports, and you can use it to increase your focus at work. Even the New York Times is buzzing with the benefits of relaxation. In order to be in top form with your business, restoration is key.
7) Come back to your breath.
I know, now I really sound like a yoga teacher. But trust me when I say that yoga and focus go hand in hand. Yoga means 'union', the marriage between your body and your mind, and your breath is the connection between the two. If you want to channel the entrepreneurial brilliance from your mind into action, you need to get in the zone, and your breath can help you do that. Next time you're noticing your anxiety or distraction levels rising, stop. Regardless of your deadline, close your laptop or step outside.
Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose. No need to visualize, chant or repeat a mantra. Just feel your breath going in through your nose. Exhale slowly, and bring your full awareness to the act. Repeat five times.
When you can bring your full awareness into your moment by moment reality, the focus that ensues will not only increase your productivity, but will set an example for your staff and clients.
Even your errand-running abilities will improve…I promise you that!
Leap of the Week: This week, take your focus to the next level by using these yoga and meditation inspired tips. They will help you improve communication, productivity and profits…and leave more time for YOU to enjoy!]]>
This week I want to talk about Evernote. I have used Evernote since 2008 and absolutely love it. It is a great tool for collecting all of your notes, information, and clippings into one place. Better yet, you can access your personal "brain database" from anywhere… your computer, laptop, phone, even the web. If you don't use Evernote, I recommend that you check it out by reading my previous post about it.
Recently, I have found myself using Evernote more and more.
I wanted to share just a few of the tasks that I use it for and invite you to share your own.
1. Notes Across Platforms:
One of my favorite uses for Evernote is taking notes across all of my platforms. Whether I am at work on my laptop, at home on my desktop, or mobile on my phone… all of my notes end up in one place.
2. White Boards:
Do you ever take photos of whiteboards at work? Where do those pics end up, in your photo roll? Inevitably, they get lost among the photos of your friends, family, etc. I take meeting whiteboard pics straight into Evernote. When I need to go look for a meeting pic, I can search for it from within Evernote.
3. Solutions to Problems:
When I solve a problem, I save the solution to Evernote. If I encounter that issue again, I have the answer at my fingertips. I recently needed some computer settings that I had solved long ago, and I was able to find my note from 2009 in just a few seconds. Can you find your notes from 4 years ago? (No matter where you are?)
4. Reference Docs:
I keep my main document library at home and backed up to the cloud. However, for documents that I may need to reference on the go, I send them straight to Evernote. (You can even do this via email.) A recent example is my son's baseball schedule. I have it right in Evernote for handy reference.
5. Web Clippings:
If I see something on the web that I might want to use in the future, I clip it right to Evernote. No cutting and pasting, simply use Evernote's browser extension. Makes it easy to save those great ideas that you see on the web.
Getting Started With Evernote
If you are new to Evernote, or just want better tips on using it, I highly recommend Brett Kelly's book, Evernote Essentials.
Brett wrote the book on using Evernote and he has just updated it for the latest features.
(Great back story, Evernote liked Brett's book so much that they hired him!)
So, check out Evernote Essentials.
How Do You Use Evernote?
Craig and I would love to hear how you use Evernote.
Let us know by commenting below or by tweeting us at @TMNinja and @LeapZone


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The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (UK), enacted on March 26, 2015, heralds a significant development in UK litigation. Following years of debate, and despite the concerns of many that the UK would suffer from the apparent excesses...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) clarified on October 30, 2014, that, pursuant to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), senders of fax advertisements must comply with specific FCC opt-out notice...more
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The plaintiff files a skeletal class certification motion the same day as his putative class complaint. Subsequently, the defendant tenders a check to the plaintiff representing everything the plaintiff could recover for his...more
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A federal court judge has stayed a class action pending a decision by the Federal Communications Commission on the issue of whether the agency overstepped its bounds by issuing...more
Burger King Settles TCPA Suit for Whopping $8.5M -
Letting the class have it their way, Burger King reached an $8.5 million deal to settle a Telephone Consumer Protection Act suit over fax advertisements....more
Jeff Sovern, through his Consumer Law & Policy Blog, recently responded to our criticism that the St. John's study didn't include arbitration provisions with opt-out features. Jeff makes the point that since consumers don't...more
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Ladies and Gents, the Harlem Shake: Southern Ground Style. Charlie done stole the show on this one.
Ladies and Gents, the Harlem Shake: Southern Ground Style. Charlie done stole the show on this one.
Watch "Pretty Little Lie" from our recent Off The Avenue Sessions taping. We did "The Whippoorwill" also - check it out on Consequence of Sound.
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It's been a long standing Blackberry Smoke tradition to spend our winters in the coldest places we can possibly find. When we started the band years ago, we spent our first winter traipsing around in the snow throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, etc… We could usually be found huddled around the nearest heater. A couple of years ago, we spent the entire month of December in Europe, where they don't even know what a heater is…
Well, here it is. 2013. Winter time. Let's go to Wyoming and Colorado. I voted for Hawaii. They said no.
We hope you all enjoyed the holidays! I definitely did! We took two weeks off to spend with our families, then rang in the New Year with good ol' Zac Brown and the boys in Detroit. It was one helluva way to tie a great big bow around one helluva year. Thanks to all our brothers and sisters, we've enjoyed what has most likely been our best year yet. Thank you for being there for the release of "The Whippoorwill" and "Live At The Georgia Theater." We are so proud of both, and hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Thanks again for coming out to all the shows and raising as much hell as humanly possible.
Thanks to Zac for letting us play…Madison Square Garden??? Yes. Madison Square F*ckin Garden. Sold Out. Did I hear somebody say Amen? Anyhow, here we go head first into 2013. We are about to finish the first leg of our winter tour, which has definitely been cold, but has also been our best ever.
It looks like you're about to hear "Pretty Little Lie" on the radio (starting today in some cities, many thanks to those stations already playing it!) and the video (as I write this) is #1 on the CMT Pure 12 Pack Countdown! Draw four…UNO!
Thank you to the Southern Ground radio team for all the hard work, and to Cole and the boys at Southern Reel for making a damn fine video!
We're just gettin' started.
See ya out there,
Catch the video on CMT Pure today at 1:30pm, 7:30pm, 9pm (to see if it made it in CMT Pure's 12-Pack Countdown) and again at 10:45pm (all times EST). Vote for the video in CMT Pure's 12-Pack Countdown here.
It's gonna be a blockbuster.
Back in December, we raised over $5K for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta thanks to all you fine folks who joined us online for our acoustic StageIt Show.
In thanks, we're giving away signed set lists from the show. A little souvenir from a night of online fun, if you will. Anyone can enter HERE.
A little Christmas gift for you, brothers and sisters: watch us perform our original Christmas tune "Come Go With Us" being featured in Rhapsody's Country Christmas. Watch it here!
Our fine friends at Rhapsody have also included The Whippoorwill in their Top 30 Country Albums of 2012 and Top 50 Albums of 2012 lists.
Haven't made it out to a Smoke show this year? Bummed because we didn't come to a city near you? We're about to make your Christmas wish come true.
Next Tuesday, December 11, we'll be playing acoustic from Southern Ground Artists' Headquarters in Atlanta and live-streaming the show on the web via StageIt. All proceeds from ticket sales and tips from the show will be donated to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Help us send a big fat check over to Children's to help the baby kiddos with cancer. Head to our show site on StageIt and buy your ticket now. Ticket price is however much you would like to give (we are suggesting $5).
There's more - we've teamed up with the fine folks over at Taylor Guitars and they have donated a guitar that we will sign and give away to the top tipper of the night!
Why Children's of Atlanta? In December of 2009, Brother Brit Turner's baby girl Lana was diangnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma Cancer. Brit says it best: "Children do not deserve cancer. The Doctors and Nurses at Children's Hospital of Atlanta helped save my daughters life."
Take a break from the holiday grind and enjoy an evening on us for the kids. We'll see you HERE on Tuesday, December 11 at 9pm EST. Please note: the show will only be live-streamed online on our StageIt show page. For more information on how StageIt works, please visit HERE.
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Im currently a Age of Conan player, and i cant say i "hate" the game, but it does have quite a few annoyances (proberbly a understatement!) - but it is still fun at times.
I had originally pre-ordered War, and Played the Open Beta, however i found the Combat to be slow and dull in both PvE and PvP aspects of the game, so i sold it to a friend of mine.
I'll be the first to admit that, yes, i didnt really give it a proper chance (didnt really have time too during OB), however it did show me one thing: It has some great ideas (PQ's, RvR etc) and it runs great
(Not that im a fan of its dated graphics!)
What killed it for me was, after Age of Conan (who's combat system is great) - it just felt slow, now wether this was because i only got to lvl 8, i dunno.
Im not a fan of Warhammer, infact i think people that Collect the figures, care about the lore, and so on, are "sad" (sorry!)
Because of this "Disinterest" in the IP/lore (and the combat) - im really unsure wether to give it another good bash, as its tempting, but im "on the edge" so to speak.
Can anyone comment on The combat @ Higher levels/the PvP and wether you need to be interested in the lore to find it fun?
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waiting on guild wars 2 and aion.
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world of warcraft
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Should proberbly of mentioned i disliked WoW - had no sense of purpose, dull quests, (and it confused me...lol)
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I used to play the tabletop figure game, and it was a blast for me to see all the races and characters inside a living, breathing MMO world. But, to be honest, I haven't really enjoyed the game that much yet. My chaos chosen is only rank 12 so far, but I had alot more fun when playing through the first levels of WoW. I can just hope it gets better now, but I have my doubts. Otherwise, it's back to WoW for me.
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Originally posted by AvengerUK1
With all the drawbacks AOC still loved it but then at the end of the day I didnt have fun in the game.Also my guild has dispersed the guild city in tatters now.
With WAR I am having fun but still not sure whether I should buy this game or not
How amazing it would have been to have AOC graphics and combat system but teh gameplay like WAR .Totally next gen and it would have buried WOW.
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All of you, send me money.
If I may add my own question in here, I have not played WOW, AOC, or LOTR, and have never played the table top version of the game. My favorite MMO thus far has been Anarchy Online. Now with that in mind, would this game be worth considering?
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Originally posted by Ampallang
difficult to say
The game is all about RVR
Having said that I converted from a PVE hardcore to RVR fairly quick.
I admitt that the 1st thing I do when I log in is queue in for scenario nothing like killing ORDER players.
You do the feel of excitement and kill .
I havent ever played WOW nor I am in wAR lore so I was able to play for what the game offers
just about any combat compared to AoC is going to feel slow in comparison.
Also the higher rank you get the more skills you get, the faster combat becomes.
Rember this really isnt a solo type game. When its your team vs another team the combat is much more intense and fast.
Also if you really want faster pve combat, roll a melee dps character, i found them the best for solo pve...Tanks are not suppose to kill fast, they are suppose to die slow.
This game isnt going to be for everyone, but i find that the more i play the better it gets. I do agree the first hour of my first time playing i wasnt very impressed...infact it was only around level 11 in beta that i really started to enjoy myself. Its kind of hard to grasp the game when you got 3 skills and have no idea what to do yet.
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Hmmmm tough to say.
WAR combat is paced, but not exactly slow. This also depends on class.
You do not need to be interested in the lore. But obviously it helps. If the look bothers you well you can figure that out yourself.
Does combat get better in hgoher leves? Yes definitely. For example a Swordmaster does not get any Aoe until level 14. They do not get a knockback until level 16. Just those two things open up quite a bit more game options.
When you consider at 32 they get morale ability to jump 100 or so feet and lay down a 60% snare in a 30 foot area. Yeah gameplay option certain expand. That ability alone can be used to penetrate line offesnively or to save a squishy if you are over extended.
The difference between having it and not having as far as what you can do is pretty major.
On that note these sorts of considerations are the major draw of WAR. The combat is not slow, although it can be a little clunky. But its not BAM HEADSHOT either. The whole point of the fast regeneration AP system is to have a constant battle and part of the that is sustained fights that take out maneuvering to win if the other side is good.
There are and will be zergs in WAR. And numbers are important etc etc. But in order to enjoy the combat you need to be thinking about how to stay alive and about maneuver/perform the enemy.
If this is not your cup of tea don't bother retrying. If it sounds interesting then that would need to be what you go in expecting rather than two shotting people in 2 seconds. Or suddenly getting a huge fatality with a combo. Doesn't work that way. Yeah you can get crits and hur tpeople bad. Yeah you can focus fire someone and kill them fast but that isn't the main idea or thrust of the combat system.
Originally posted by Ampallang
Anarchy online was one of my favorite mmo's also.
Warhammer is like a battle station focused game, only you can jump into the action right off the bat, level and get loot though it, and you dont have to be twinked to be good, less about 1vs1 pvp and more about teamwork though.
It also has a lot of things to do, like AO, pve, open field RvR scenarios (like the battle stations) Public quests, sieges.
It also has a kind of anarchy feel with the use of siege weapons in open field RvR, kind of like summoning mechs.
However it is severly lacking in the scifi department and theres no trox's in pink tutu's (sadly)
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All of you, send me money.
Oh god no Atroxes in their skivvies? My God, that's it I'm not playing this game until a genderless and geneticallly engineered workhorse is added in.
On a more serious note, the game sounds like it has appeal and may be worth a shot. What's 50 dollars afterall?
If you are not being responded to directly, you are probably on my ignore list.
its a shame you missed the free download + free beta week.
i would sepnd the money if your into RvR, if you really dont like it, and didnt like battle stations in AO then the game might not have the fun factor your looking for.
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I have played WOW, AOC, and many other MMOs. It's all I do is game. And a lot of them I was there for the beta. Thus I have just a few comments for you all to think about.
Warhammer is a new game. No way you can make any judgement about an entire game until you have played it. And by play it i mean more than just an hour or even a week. It would be like me saying i hate orange juice when all I did was look at the color of it. There is no way for you to get the full aspect of an MMO from just a short time of playing.
Unlike other games, Mythic never said they would have something in the game and then it was not there. They have delivered on what they said they would. RvR and PvP. They said that the game was not about crafting or all the other fancy stuff. They said from the very start that it was about war.
Warhammer has been around for a long time. It has gone from a tabletop game to an MMO. The lore and stories you find in the MMO are much more full and interesting than the other MMOs. Games Workshop has been working on storyline for over 20 years and they have it down. I find most people today do not even bother with the storyline. Have you read the storyline?
Not every MMO is for everyone. Find the one you like and spend your time with that one instead of wasting time flaming the ones you don't. EVE is a great example. I know alot of people (including a lot of my friends) that will not play that game because they can not stand to lose what they worked so hard for. If your ship gets blown up, you lost it for real. Warhammer is about war! PvP and RvR. You can take and hold things in this MMO. I personally like that.
In WOW and a few other games once you max out all that is left is the battlegrounds. And all you can do in those battlegrounds is kill or be killed. Yup you can get rewards, some type of fame and/or title just like all the MMOs. But there is no territory or objectives you can just go take and hold if you wish. Nothing like going and taking a keep from those playing Order.
So the final outcome is that Warhammer is about PvP and RvR. If you don't like those, you won't like the game. If you are looking for crafting and other aspects then you have not been following the media that Mythic has been pumping out of the past couple of years. They have delivered on what they said they would. Sure I see housing and such coming in the future. After all they did it in Dark age of Camolot which is a Mythic game.


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While few of the jagged, glacier-clad peaks east of Puget Sound exceed 9,000 feet, their vertical rise is on par with that of the Rockies. These are the Northern Cascades—a vast wilderness that is home to mountain lions, elk, mountain goats, and even a few grizzly bears. With hundreds of miles of pathways that penetrate deep into the forests and climb to the tundra of mountaintops, it is just waiting to be savored by hikers and backpackers. Hiking the North Cascades describes 105 of the regions best and most varied hikes, from a few choice short excursions to a whole host of day trips and overnight treks.
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A stalwart writer in the series, Molvar sets out hikes ranging from short to long and easy to strenuous in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State and southern British Columbia. They are arranged geographically in sections on the Skagit River, Ross Lake, Mount Baker and the Chilliwack watershed, the Canadian Cascades, the Pasayten Wilderness, Rainy Pass, the Stehekin Valley, and Lake Chelan and the Sawtooth Country. He considers length and difficulty, elevations, best seasons, what topographic maps to use, the jurisdiction, features of the hike and sights to watch for, a map, and a photograph. One of his appendices charts forest service backcountry camps. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Mile-by-mile descriptions, maps, and elevation profiles for more than 100 hikes eliminate the guesswork, but not the challenge, of hiking in this mountain paradise.
Mile-by-mile descriptions and maps for more than 100 hikes eliminate the guesswork of hiking in this mountain paradise east of Puget Sound. From short day hikes to long backpack expeditions, Hiking the North Cascades is a passport to one of the most beautiful mountain areas in North America.
Mile-by-mile descriptions and maps for more than 100 hikes eliminate the guesswork of hiking in this mountain paradise east of Puget Sound. From short day hikes to long backpack expeditions, Hiking the North Cascades is a passport to one of the most beautiful mountain areas in North America.
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Veteran author and backcountry explorer Erik Molvar discovered backpacking while working on a volunteer trails crew in the North Cascades of Washington. He is the author of more than a dozen FalconGuides for such places as Glacier National Park, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, Olympic National Park, Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park, as well as Colorado's Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.
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Social computing is the collaborative and interactive nature of online behavior. Since the 1990s, computing has increasingly been assumed to be online; simultaneously, online behavior has become increasingly social.
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Social computing is the collaborative and interactive aspect of online behavior. The term can be understood in contrast to personal computing, which describes the behavior of isolated users.
Elements of social computing include blogs, wikis, Twitter, RSS, instant messaging, multiplayer gaming and open source development, as well as social networking and social bookmarking sites. Social computing is closely related to the concept of Web 2.0, which can be thought of as the framework of applications supporting the processes of social computing.
Social computing within an organization can empower and motivate employees and, as a consequence, create benefit for the business. Paul Galvin explains how, for example, implementing SharePoint can facilitate this process:
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Businesses can also use social computing to get closer to their customers and promote their brands. Social computing can enhance customer relationship management (CRM) because it allows a business to follow public opinion about its brand and respond quickly to customer issues. Many larger organizations have also started to use crowdsourcing for research. The corporate use of social computing applications is sometimes referred to as Enterprise 2.0.
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