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		<title>Comment on Top 15 Ways To Drive Targeted Traffic To Your Website Part 3 by Ruddy Ortiz</title>
		<link>http://www.ruddyortiz.com/Top-15-Ways-To-Drive-Targeted-Traffic-To-Your-Website-Part-3/#comment-909</link>
		<dc:creator>Ruddy Ortiz</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:45:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Cheryl,

Thanks for stopping by. :-)

The article above was posted by a Guest Blogger (Aurelius Tjin). 

Aurelius is a great marketer...but I'm not sure what he's talking about here. The only ads that require payment on CraigsLists are job Ads and even those are in certain cities only ( I'm in Chicago- they charge to put up Job Ads - I know!)

Maybe we should both head over to his blob and ask him? (http://www.aureliustjin.com)

Also, http://www.PowerListBuilding.Com is up and running again. We had some technical issues with some server software upgrades and that is why it was down for a while.

Ruddy</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Cheryl,</p>
<p>Thanks for stopping by. :-)</p>
<p>The article above was posted by a Guest Blogger (Aurelius Tjin). </p>
<p>Aurelius is a great marketer&#8230;but I&#8217;m not sure what he&#8217;s talking about here. The only ads that require payment on CraigsLists are job Ads and even those are in certain cities only ( I&#8217;m in Chicago- they charge to put up Job Ads - I know!)</p>
<p>Maybe we should both head over to his blob and ask him? (http://www.aureliustjin.com)</p>
<p>Also, <a href="http://www.PowerListBuilding.Com" rel="nofollow">http://www.PowerListBuilding.Com</a> is up and running again. We had some technical issues with some server software upgrades and that is why it was down for a while.</p>
<p>Ruddy</p>
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		<title>Comment on Top 15 Ways To Drive Targeted Traffic To Your Website Part 3 by Cheryl Gonzalez</title>
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		<dc:creator>Cheryl Gonzalez</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:18:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Rudy...posting on Craigslist is free...why do you say buy an ad when you can post for free?  We've done over $100,000 in business on Craiglist and never paid a dime.

Also, what happened to your powerlistbuilding website?
I loved those videos you  put together but they don't seem to be there anymore?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Rudy&#8230;posting on Craigslist is free&#8230;why do you say buy an ad when you can post for free?  We&#8217;ve done over $100,000 in business on Craiglist and never paid a dime.</p>
<p>Also, what happened to your powerlistbuilding website?<br />
I loved those videos you  put together but they don&#8217;t seem to be there anymore?</p>
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		<title>Comment on How To Determine What You Want In Life by Ruddy Ortiz</title>
		<link>http://www.ruddyortiz.com/how-to-determine-what-you-want-in-life/#comment-907</link>
		<dc:creator>Ruddy Ortiz</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:24:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Lori,

Thank you for your kind words. 

I would encourage you to do what I suggested in the article above: Look within.

Ask yourself these questions:  

1) "What truly brings joy to my life?" 

Every person has a "passion" in life for something. Unfortunately, most people as they grow and "mature" stifle and suppress their passions and follow paths that don't necessarily make them happy or fulfilled.

They chase money and recognition and approval from their peers instead of chasing their dreams.  This path only leads to living an unfulfilled and (IMHO) a wasted life.

What makes your heart skip a beat, Lori? What could you BE  and DO everyday that would put a "pep in your step" and a smile on your face, without any monetary, social or approval-type of gain-just inner fulfillment?

That more than likely IS your passion.

2) "What can I be THE VERY BEST at (or one of the best)?"  

The reality is that you have much to offer the world through your God-Given gifts. Your unique gifts were given to you for two reasons:

       1) To serve your fellow man:  As you GIVE YOUR GIFT away in service to others, it grows; it is perfected and produces more joy and clarity of purpose for YOU!

       2)  To lead you to your destiny: Your gift will take you in the direction of your dreams and true purpose for your existence. 

Your gift is much bigger than you and is for the benefit of others NOT just yourself.


3) "How can I leverage my passion and gifts so that I can be the most effective in ALL that I do?"

Most people's passions don't employ their unique gifts and  therefore their passions are only fulfilled through "hobbies".

I personally believe that you should couple at least one of your passions with one of your gifts (this is very easy when you have identified your gifts clearly) and use it to take care of your own financial needs.

Most of people have no choice but to invest most of their time into work in order to provide for themselves and their families.  

Nothing wrong with that.

"...the worker deserves his wages". Luke 10:7, The Bible

However, doesn't it make sense that the time you spend
daily should be spent doing something you LOVE to do AND that you get paid for it?

This is exactly how I live my life and everyday is an adventure for me. I do what I am passionate about and LOVE to do...I do it for fun, but I'm also getting paid to have fun doing what I love to do!

The greatest personal development book ever written: The Bible says: 

"Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work—this is a gift of God."
Ecclesiastes 5:19 

So ask yourself those questions; ponder them, write down the answers and then pursue them with all of your heart.

In doing just that you will set yourself apart from 90% of the rest.

Make it a GREAT DAY!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lori,</p>
<p>Thank you for your kind words. </p>
<p>I would encourage you to do what I suggested in the article above: Look within.</p>
<p>Ask yourself these questions:  </p>
<p>1) &#8220;What truly brings joy to my life?&#8221; </p>
<p>Every person has a &#8220;passion&#8221; in life for something. Unfortunately, most people as they grow and &#8220;mature&#8221; stifle and suppress their passions and follow paths that don&#8217;t necessarily make them happy or fulfilled.</p>
<p>They chase money and recognition and approval from their peers instead of chasing their dreams.  This path only leads to living an unfulfilled and (IMHO) a wasted life.</p>
<p>What makes your heart skip a beat, Lori? What could you BE  and DO everyday that would put a &#8220;pep in your step&#8221; and a smile on your face, without any monetary, social or approval-type of gain-just inner fulfillment?</p>
<p>That more than likely IS your passion.</p>
<p>2) &#8220;What can I be THE VERY BEST at (or one of the best)?&#8221;  </p>
<p>The reality is that you have much to offer the world through your God-Given gifts. Your unique gifts were given to you for two reasons:</p>
<p>       1) To serve your fellow man:  As you GIVE YOUR GIFT away in service to others, it grows; it is perfected and produces more joy and clarity of purpose for YOU!</p>
<p>       2)  To lead you to your destiny: Your gift will take you in the direction of your dreams and true purpose for your existence. </p>
<p>Your gift is much bigger than you and is for the benefit of others NOT just yourself.</p>
<p>3) &#8220;How can I leverage my passion and gifts so that I can be the most effective in ALL that I do?&#8221;</p>
<p>Most people&#8217;s passions don&#8217;t employ their unique gifts and  therefore their passions are only fulfilled through &#8220;hobbies&#8221;.</p>
<p>I personally believe that you should couple at least one of your passions with one of your gifts (this is very easy when you have identified your gifts clearly) and use it to take care of your own financial needs.</p>
<p>Most of people have no choice but to invest most of their time into work in order to provide for themselves and their families.  </p>
<p>Nothing wrong with that.</p>
<p>&#8220;&#8230;the worker deserves his wages&#8221;. Luke 10:7, The Bible</p>
<p>However, doesn&#8217;t it make sense that the time you spend<br />
daily should be spent doing something you LOVE to do AND that you get paid for it?</p>
<p>This is exactly how I live my life and everyday is an adventure for me. I do what I am passionate about and LOVE to do&#8230;I do it for fun, but I&#8217;m also getting paid to have fun doing what I love to do!</p>
<p>The greatest personal development book ever written: The Bible says: </p>
<p>&#8220;Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work—this is a gift of God.&#8221;<br />
Ecclesiastes 5:19 </p>
<p>So ask yourself those questions; ponder them, write down the answers and then pursue them with all of your heart.</p>
<p>In doing just that you will set yourself apart from 90% of the rest.</p>
<p>Make it a GREAT DAY!</p>
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		<title>Comment on How To Determine What You Want In Life by Lori</title>
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		<dc:creator>Lori</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:29:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have found your insight and wisdom quite helpful. You have been quite blessed with your wisdom. I guess I would benefit with help for the courage to press on with these decisions that need to be made. Any directions? Thank you for your time. 

Lori</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have found your insight and wisdom quite helpful. You have been quite blessed with your wisdom. I guess I would benefit with help for the courage to press on with these decisions that need to be made. Any directions? Thank you for your time. </p>
<p>Lori</p>
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		<title>Comment on Memorial Day Tribute by Anonymous</title>
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		<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:47:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;strong&gt;...&lt;/strong&gt;

” If you work hard on your job, you could make a living. If you work hard on yourself, you could make a fortune. Your income is primarily determined by your philosophy, not the economy. Success is something you attract by becoming an attractive perso...</description>
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<p>” If you work hard on your job, you could make a living. If you work hard on yourself, you could make a fortune. Your income is primarily determined by your philosophy, not the economy. Success is something you attract by becoming an attractive perso&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Comment on Free Report: Power Partner Profits: How To Create Profitable Joint Ventures With Ease by James Whren</title>
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		<dc:creator>James Whren</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:35:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I look forward to reviewing the free report Power Partner profits</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I look forward to reviewing the free report Power Partner profits</p>
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		<title>Comment on Will You Help This Little Boy? by Will You Help This Little Boy?</title>
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		<dc:creator>Will You Help This Little Boy?</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:24:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Comment on Free Report: Power Partner Profits: How To Create Profitable Joint Ventures With Ease by joint ventures</title>
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		<dc:creator>joint ventures</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:04:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>If any one is about to start a new business and planning for a joint venture he can make that happen by this post.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If any one is about to start a new business and planning for a joint venture he can make that happen by this post.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Another Secret To Success: It&#8217;s all About Relationships by Alex</title>
		<link>http://www.ruddyortiz.com/another-secret-to-success-its-all-about-relationships/#comment-885</link>
		<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:05:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Right on Ruddy.  who the heck does this guy think he is, a gift to the world?

In business, each and every relationship counts and you can only build a solid business one person at a time.  Who cares if you have thousands of people bumping into your stuff when you don't provide any value to them.

I wouldn't have kept my composure as surely as you did.

Great Job,

Alex!!!
www.thecreditchallenge.com</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Right on Ruddy.  who the heck does this guy think he is, a gift to the world?</p>
<p>In business, each and every relationship counts and you can only build a solid business one person at a time.  Who cares if you have thousands of people bumping into your stuff when you don&#8217;t provide any value to them.</p>
<p>I wouldn&#8217;t have kept my composure as surely as you did.</p>
<p>Great Job,</p>
<p>Alex!!!<br />
<a href="http://www.thecreditchallenge.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.thecreditchallenge.com</a></p>
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		<title>Comment on 5 Things You Should NEVER Delegate In Business by Paul Hancox &#124; InternetInfluenceMagic.com</title>
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		<dc:creator>Paul Hancox &#124; InternetInfluenceMagic.com</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:20:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;i&gt;“Great! Here’s the deal. I’ve been studying Direct Response Marketing for about seven or eight years now, and I’ve been testing all of the elements of this website to optimize the conversion. I’ve probably tested fifty combinations of copy, design, typeface, etc. but if you think you can beat it, then take a shot. I’ll test anything!”&lt;/i&gt;

Ha - great response.

I thought this was a good article, but when I realized Eben had written it, it became great.

When it comes to what works and what doesn't, the best person to ask is your customers, by letting them vote with their credit cards.

Paul</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>“Great! Here’s the deal. I’ve been studying Direct Response Marketing for about seven or eight years now, and I’ve been testing all of the elements of this website to optimize the conversion. I’ve probably tested fifty combinations of copy, design, typeface, etc. but if you think you can beat it, then take a shot. I’ll test anything!”</i></p>
<p>Ha - great response.</p>
<p>I thought this was a good article, but when I realized Eben had written it, it became great.</p>
<p>When it comes to what works and what doesn&#8217;t, the best person to ask is your customers, by letting them vote with their credit cards.</p>
<p>Paul</p>
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