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Re: Gary Vaynerchuk Interview: “Stop Watching and Go Hustle!”

shaundrahudson — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:46:57 -0000

That was awsome ..I love that guy..such an inspiration..love it

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

marenkate — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:54:46 -0000

Awesome interview :) This really got me pumped

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

robgranholm — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:23:32 -0000

Awesome interview here, glad to see you're doing well Brad. I resinated a lot with this interview as I'm very service oriented. I believe it's the only way to really succeed, remember to constantly give yourself away, gain those followers, create true value for people, once that's demonstrated...people will flock in support of you, and the products and the services you build. I'm connecting with this concept more and more at my project site and in developing my online biz. Keep it up, would love to connect sometime, maybe do an interview!

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

Valeriu — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:03:38 -0000

This is the same theory that Wallace D Wattles talks about in his book "The Science of Getting Rich". It sounds very innovative and true to me. Nice interview, thanks!

Re: Is Gen-Y Redefining the American Dream?

rynsa — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:11:22 -0000

Mr. Markow,

My apologies. I failed to include the link to a more thorough description of "fu bu guo san dai." This is from Baike, more or less the Chinese equivalent of Wikipedia:

http://baike.baidu.com/view/1514064.htm?fr=ala0...

Best,

rynsa

Re: Is Gen-Y Redefining the American Dream?

rynsa — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:02:01 -0000

Mr. Markow,

Thank you for this provocative article. However, I'm certain you've misinterpreted the Chinese proverb: "fu bu guo san dai." In fact, it's the second generation that, as you so colorfully put it, "pisses it all away." The third generation (both X and Y) merely follows in the ill-conceived footsteps of their predecessors (the baby-boomers). They are, in essence, late to the wasteful party that started years before their birth.

The statistical data proves this, as well. Neither X or Y have had nearly the social, economic and political privileges of the boomers, both in terms of real numbers (cost of living, education, material wealth, etc.) and anecdotal evidence. As an example, I will refer you to the rapid decline in absolute buying power starting roughly in the late-1970s. The US Department of Labor provides detailed numbers going back several decades.

In any case, here's a more comprehensive description of "fu bu guo san dai" (in Mandarin Chinese -- I'm sorry, I just don't have time to provide a full translation). But, to paraphrase, the original idea hails from a Confucian scholar named Mengzi (Mencius). "Fu bu guo san dai," is the last sentence in series of statements that, basically, break down into a hierarchy of human ideals: morality is more important than agriculture, agriculture is more important than scholarship, and scholarship is more important than trying to maintain monetary wealth... which never survives more than three generations. Hence, "fu bu guo san dai." Clearly, the early Confucian masters were trying to emphasize the importance of clarifying one's priorities. Economic prosperity is not nearly as valuable as moral prosperity.

Frankly, I've heard this very misinterpretation a lot among Western commentators, such as yourself, and usually accompanied by some implicit promotion of American "free market" fundamentalism. I'm afraid you have fallen into the technocratic trap -- one that says we can overcome our challenges simply by "putting our nose to the grindstone" and moving the culture forward. This Horatio Alger mythology (elevated to a nearly religious faith during the baby-boomer era) completely denies the exploitative characteristics of neoliberal capitalism and ignores all statistical evidence to the contrary. Therefore, I respectfully rebuke your premise. According to the wisdom of Confucian values, trying to regain economic prosperity is a fools errand.

I'll be writing about this later on my own blog, which will certainly include a link to your post. Thank you for the effort and insight, but I think you have made the mistake of laying the burden of irresponsibility, as it were, on the shoulders of the wrong generation (it's the baby-boomers who should also capture you're ire, not just X and Y), and for advocating yet more loyalty to an already defunct capitalist ideology.

Regards,

rynsa

Re: 30 Best Blogs For Young Entrepreneurs

Alex — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:54:06 -0000

Great list! So many great blogs out there. It's so nice to see such a great group of entrepreneurs and its continuing to grow. GetYourBizSavvy.com will be on the next list!

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

twitter-27500111 — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:02:28 -0000

Good stuff, thanks for taking the time Bob! : )

Re: How to Systematize Your Personal Branding Using Social Media

jasonpmcgee — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:23:10 -0000

Thanks for this post. I am going to check out the Brazen Careerist after what you had to say about it.

Re: 50 Ways You Can Tell You’re An Entrepreneur

BradleyWill — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:38:24 -0000

Great additions Filiberto.

ear to ear baby!

Re: Gary Vaynerchuk Interview: “Stop Watching and Go Hustle!”

BradleyWill — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:36:45 -0000

Thanks Michele!

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

BradleyWill — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:33:16 -0000

Hey Wilson,

I am glad you are fired up! Bob has taught me so much. You know what to do now....go out and CRUSH IT! Thanks for stopping by man and please come back more often.

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

BradleyWill — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:31:50 -0000

Thank you Nick! Were going to make it happen man. As long as people love em and are learning, I will keep them rolling :)

-BW

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

BradleyWill — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:30:53 -0000

AYYYYYE MP!!

Bob is the real deal. Thanks for stopping by. Are you on the west coast??

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

BradleyWill — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:29:58 -0000

Thanks brother Kyle.

I learn just as much from these interview as y'all do. I appreciate your compliments and support. See ya soon!

-BW

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

wilsonusman — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:31:44 -0000

Dudeeeeeeeeeee wowwwwwwwwwwww man what a great interview I am so happy to be part of this era. Brad you are crushing it! seriously I learned so much from this interview I think it helped me go back to my sales job days and thinking about all those skills that you guys talk about. Killer content in this interview.

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

JuniorBiz — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:41:09 -0000

I loved the interview, Bradley! You ask great questions and I expect these interviews to develop into quite the series.

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

prosperitygal — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:58:47 -0000

Yes, I love Bob Burg and he is always so gracious and he really does walk his talk and live being a Go-Giver which says A LOT about his message and being authentic. I would read and follow him anywhere because he has created trust with me BIG TIME.

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

BradleyWill — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:55:29 -0000

Thanks Gina

XBM is going to be crazy!! Can't wait. So many great speakers :) Thanks for watching and the compliments Gina!

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

kylegriffith — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:57:49 -0000

Ah man..this interview was terrific. Brad you asked some phenomenal questions my brother and Bob I just love your candid style and how you relay your message. Some great nuggets was shared especially on entrepreneurship that got me fired up. EXCELLENT EXCELLENT INTERVIEW GUYS! Thanks for doing this Bob & Brad the ultimate Go-Givers!

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

Gina McNew — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:52:48 -0000

I am proud to call Bob Burg a friend. He is a blessing in my life and the lives of everyone he touches. Wonderful interview Bradley! Can't wait to revisit with you at this years XBM!

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

chrisnunez — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:48:28 -0000

Even if I don't win. My copy is in the mail ;-)

P.S Love the morning question I think thats going to be a great staple for your interviews. Maybe you should outline what you do in the mornings over @ bradleywill.com

Just sayin....

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

mikestenger — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:07:26 -0000

No problem dude. If you ever need anything, just let me know. You got my Twitter and you can catch the email and Skype on my site.

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

whoschrishughes — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:58:12 -0000

This definitely is my foundation and I'm trying to build it up as strong as I can by learning from experts like yourself. Thank you for all you do, you've helped me so much over the past few months. Hustlin gets stuff done so I'll never stop!

Re: VIDEO INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Bob Burg Reveals Why Go-Givers Sell More

BradleyWill — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:30:31 -0000

Thanks Mike!

Yeah, went underground to my secret lair for a while. Restructuring things and excited about some HUGE annoucements for Unstrapp'd right around the corner. Really do appreciate your support man. Means a lot.