Help Wanted (the Serious Version) (Blog)

[Savage]

Use this thread to discuss the following entry from Steve Pavlina's blog:

Help Wanted (the Serious Version)

[James81]

Yeah, this one was much better.

Interestingly, while I was reading the article I imediately though of something that I could do, that would benefit both me and you at the same time, in a way that is very win-win, and that I'd totally be inspired to do.

I'll put together my idea and mail it out to ya.

[Andrew Brunelle]

Well, this is a much better post in regards to your new business model. Best of luck to you. I hope you get the people you are looking for.

[inverse Paranoid]

Yes, yes, yes! You managed to maintain all of the opportunity and none of Robert Paulson getting his head blown off!

[gingerbaker]

This is a great post. I was curious to see what options you would think of in terms of employees. I thought you might try something like partnerships as financial incentive versus a straight salary.

I will say, many times reading your posts of late, I have thought "Steve, you need an assistant!" It can just free up soooo much of your time.

[cacheborn]

Contrary to others, I liked the previous version better.
The unconventional approach was quite refreshing.

I have already decided not to go for a job so a regular employment is not something I find very interesting. I guess what I was looking for was a short period of being immersed in a growth environment. Hence my interest in the first proposal.

It did make me think as to why I am so eager to accept it and if my situation right now is so bad. Some good introspection resulted from it.

I do not seem to have other ideas at the moment but if I think of something, I will surely put it up.

Meanwhile, I go back to 'deep practice' of writing at least 100 words every day.

[Angelique]

There are other possibilities too, so if you want to suggest something different than what I’ve mentioned above, feel free.

To aid your CGW logistics minion, you could have a separate section in the forums where natives of the city could post up venues (with pics) that fit your criteria.

It can be done passively, where you just let people post some options, and actively, where the minion makes a post asking for help along with a bulleted list of desired factors.

Might expedite the process of choosing an excellent venue instead of starting from scratch each time.

[Cochonette]

Sorry, Cap'n Kirk, but I cannot help you at this time. First of all, I can't stand Las Vegas. I need cold weather.

[strawzombie]

I like how both posts contrast against each other.

The 2nd post is squeaky clean, and almost dare-I-say, saintly.

Let’s work together to create a more socially just, environmentally responsible, spiritually aware, emotionally honest, and mentally intelligent world to live in.

While the 1st post is diabolically provocative.

Also, since I’d prefer female slaves for certain positions (such as missionary), I don’t want to have to deal with laws regarding discrimination based on sex (slave sex is awesome), religion (you can’t have two Masters), height (shorter slaves are easier to dominate), etc.

It makes me think that this 2nd post, while not necessarily a "joke", is still a kind of social experiment too. Maybe to see how many people and what personality types are attracted to "Light Steve" vs "Dark Steve". (If the project or goal was exactly the same, would people prefer working for a Darth Vader or a Queen Amidala?)

I'm sure the real Steve lies somewhere in between those two extremes, but it's cool to see these two sides so close together.

[inverse Paranoid]

For anyone who's interested in working with Steve, here's a helpful article from Tim Ferriss' blog on how the guy he's been mentoring for the last three years successfully reached out to him.

12 Lessons Learned While Marketing "The 4-Hour Body"

[Mounds]

I'd love to offer something, although I'm not sure what it would be. I'll be a Master NLP Practitioner in December so I might keep an eye out to see if that fits in the equation somewhere. I also really enjoy audio work as of late and I know I'd enjoy video.

Either way, I enjoy reading these business-type posts. I find them quite inspirational.

[Savage]

It's becoming almost predictable how the LoA works in situations like this. I knew that in the short term, before I could hire too many people, I'd need to boost my cashflow first. Originally I was looking to a new product release of my own to accomplish that. The product is coming along beautifully, but it's turned into a bigger product than I had originally envisioned. While I'm very excited about it, it's also frustrating. I've been feeling torn between scaling down the product so I could get it released faster (which doesn't intuitively feel right) vs. taking the time to do it right and having to wait longer for that extra revenue stream to come online and help me hire more people.

Then I thought -- you know, if I could just find a solid JV deal or two, that would do it. But really good JV deals don't come along that often, and if I have to spend time searching for one, then that slows down hiring people, and it also delays my own product development.

So I decided to just let go and trust that it would work out. I know this is a good Oneness-aligned thing I'm doing here, so I expect that the universe is going to back me up as needed.

As soon as I posted the hiring announcement, I had two new JV deal offers, both from people I know and trust and whose work I've recommended before. I have to review their offerings thoroughly of course, but they're looking very promising.

Then today I stumbled upon an affiliate program for a simple productivity tool I recently began using and was planning to recommend anyway, and this month they're offering double commissions.

The LoA really does wait in the wings, patiently sipping lattes, till you fully commit and start moving forward. Then it finally springs into action, and you wonder why the heck it waited so long.

I just love how it waited for me to write this blog post first. Then it says, "By the way, you'll be needing some extra cashflow, so here you go. Keep up the good work!"

A few days ago I was feeling a little concerned over how much I was work overtime to get this all to come together as fast as I want it to. Now I'm laughing at how easy it's probably going to be.

[James81]

You know what's really crazy?

I just googled "help wanted" out of curiosity and you are like the fifth link on the first page of google. I wonder if that will spike your traffic any.

[Savage]

Originally Posted by James81

You know what's really crazy?

I just googled "help wanted" out of curiosity and you are like the fifth link on the first page of google. I wonder if that will spike your traffic any.

You may find it more amusing if you Google "get a job".

Ranking well on a single keyword won't do anything for my traffic unless it's something truly monstrous like "sex".

I can't believe Steve Irwin is still ahead of me for "Steve" though, although I did move up after the last Google dance.

[Lucidism]

This sounds like an exciting year for you, Steve. I'm happy for ya.

[VinceG]

Originally Posted by Savage

The LoA really does wait in the wings, patiently sipping lattes, till you fully commit and start moving forward. Then it finally springs into action, and you wonder why the heck it waited so long.

Man, you really said it. I've learned over the years to not do ANYTHING unless you're ready to commit fully to the consequences. Seriously, I'll sit all day screwing around until I finally decide what I want to do. Then, like magic, it happens. I even had to learn how to get my subconscious in line. A lot of times your conscious mind wants to commit, but that pesky subconscious starts causing problems, saying "do you really want to do this? Are you really sure?" I just tell it to shut up, I'm running this show, here, not you. And then it happens. Taking ownership of your subconscious can kick things in gear, but you have to be comfortable with being ballsy.

Other times, your super ego wants something, but your conscious mind and subconscious don't. You think you 'need' something. Had to learn how to shut that down too, and do nothing instead, even through my head saying, "no, you really really NEED this!" Shut the hell up, you simpleton.

All in all, it's so much better to be doing things whole-heartedly that it's ten times better to wait for that state and do absolutely nothing until you're ready, than to half-ass while you aren't.

[stanigator]

Steve,

Is there a deadline for the application, or are you looking to find some help throughout the process to alleviate some of your workload for the products (and building a personal development culture with your growing team)? Clarifying that may also help.

My 2 cents anyway. Btw, your April Fool's article and Get A Job articles are awesome, and still resonates with me personally despite some ironic turns.

Stanley

[Savage]

Originally Posted by stanigator

Steve,

Is there a deadline for the application, or are you looking to find some help throughout the process to alleviate some of your workload for the products (and building a personal development culture with your growing team)? Clarifying that may also help.

My 2 cents anyway. Btw, your April Fool's article and Get A Job articles are awesome, and still resonates with me personally despite some ironic turns.

Stanley

There's no deadline -- I mentioned that in the post. Waiting could cause you to miss out on something that's already been taken care of, but it could also open up new opportunities that weren't available earlier. So I don't think the timing is necessarily a big deal.

[munish]

Originally Posted by Savage

Keep up the good work!"
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Keep up the good work!

MB

[stanigator]

Originally Posted by Savage

There's no deadline -- I mentioned that in the post. Waiting could cause you to miss out on something that's already been taken care of, but it could also open up new opportunities that weren't available earlier. So I don't think the timing is necessarily a big deal.

Fair enough. Enjoy your 40th birthday celebration.

[Lynn 007]

I prefer this version but the April 1st version really opened my eyes to what was outside my comfort zone. Too many to mention but a great exercise to ask myself why?

It would be an amazing opportunity to work with you virtually in some capacity.

I won't be in Vegas until September but once exact dates are set (I'm organizing a trip to Vegas for a group of people) I'll let you know and hopefully you'll be in town and we can meet.

Wishing you an early fantastic birthday and hope you have an amazing year.

Lynn

[spiritm]

An early happy birthday to you, Steve!

[SchoolisHard]

Help me understand how this post and your stance on employment can coexist. Just curious.

10 Reasons You Should Never Get a Job

[Savage]

Originally Posted by SchoolisHard

Help me understand how this post and your stance on employment can coexist. Just curious.

10 Reasons You Should Never Get a Job

How do 2006 & 2011 coexist? Quite a mystery...

[KaleidoskopicVision]

Originally Posted by Savage

You may find it more amusing if you Google "get a job".

Ranking well on a single keyword won't do anything for my traffic unless it's something truly monstrous like "sex".

I can't believe Steve Irwin is still ahead of me for "Steve" though, although I did move up after the last Google dance.

They say an epic death increases ones fame tenfold. Or something like that.

Steve I am becoming increasingly peeved by your usage of the word "yummy". What in the world does this mean I am resisting?

[Savage]

Originally Posted by KaleidoskopicVision

Steve I am becoming increasingly peeved by your usage of the word "yummy". What in the world does this mean I am resisting?

Yumminess.

[KaleidoskopicVision]

Originally Posted by Savage

Yumminess.

[Curtis2011]

Originally Posted by Savage

Yumminess.

Is Rachelle a vegan also?


Because from one small personal experience several years ago I can confirm... non-meat eaters... taste better.... if you know what I mean.


(I think that would explain Steve's obsession with the word yummy, everybody. You won't understand until you get it on with a vegetarian )

[Savage]

Originally Posted by Curtis2011

Is Rachelle a vegan also?


Because from one small personal experience several years ago I can confirm... non-meat eaters... taste better.... if you know what I mean.


(I think that would explain Steve's obsession with the word yummy, everybody. You won't understand until you get it on with a vegetarian )

She's been vegan since 2001.

It's true that vegans taste & smell noticeably better (sweeter).

So the word yummy is quite literal.

[kljsadfhklj]

I just looked up on the dictionary and found 'yummy' officially exists. Hah. I used to think it was just a made up word.