Degree Deodorant Marketing Will Save You From Failure, Especially When You Are Desperate

by tpw
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Desperate men take desperate measures to accomplish what they need to accomplish.

The man who is capable of pulling a Hail Mary Pass out of the sky, with 3 seconds on the clock is a rare man indeed.

If you need $30,000 in the next 30-days, chances are that you will never accomplish your goal if you are strolling around this forum, looking for that Hail Mary Pass to fall out of the sky.

But if you enter the 30-days with a plan in hand, action in your soul, and perseverance in your heart, then you might make it.

But nothing good comes from nothing, without a solid plan laid out before you.

I have made $20,000 in a month, but I did not go from zero to $20,000 in one month, but only with several months preparation to position myself to be in the ball park of being able to see the ball coming to my hands.

Desperate men without a plan will fail.

But consider this. Desperate men seldom think clearly, so they are bound to try to rush an outcome and make careless mistakes.

The concern for your financial deadline looming causes many a man to stumble and drop the ball.

Even when positioned for success, the desperate speak desperation in their voice, and that tends to scare away potential customers. People don't want to put their hard-earned money into the hands of a desperate man, because a desperate man is only thinking of himself.

However, the needy man who is able to keep always in the front of his mind the need to give value to his customers is more likely to get the big sale, because he is thinking of his clients needs rather than his own.

Herein lies the secret of success for all great men.

The man who does not worry about money, and focuses on the needs of his customers, will always find the Hail Mary Pass coming directly to him with god speed.

The man who does worry about money unconsciously demonstrates his fear and greed in the eyes of those who could have helped him through his time of need. Yet, the fear and the greed that drove this man, also drives away those people who under different circumstances would have paid the full asking price and more, for the great service they were about to receive.

Degree Deodorant Success Guidance

A few years ago, the catch-line for Degree Deodorant in all of its TV commercials was, "Don't let em see you sweat"...

The same should be in your heart and mind, when you find yourself with your back against the wall financially...

Do not let your prospective customers see you sweat... If you do, it will be your downfall... If you don't, you might just be able to pull that Hail Mary Pass from the sky and take it in for a touchdown to save the day...
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  • Profile picture of the author bt
    Awesome article Bill, truly inspiring. If only I could write as good as you do Bill, I would have been a millionaire by now.
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    • Profile picture of the author x3xsolxdierx3x
      Is it too early to nominate a post of the year?

      If there's one thing the U.S. Army has taught me, it's the importance of having a plan (of course, this is necessary in just about any profession beyond soldiering). Prior to my endeavors online, I went to every 'guru' (I know, don't you just get sick of that word? lol) blogger's blog, and I subscribed to their list, and received their free products. Some I cut loose, while others, I still enjoy hearing what they have to say. The best have separate folders in my email account, designated for their emails.

      I took those free guides, courses, etc, printed them out, and devised a plan. Sprawled out on my floor, I began formulating exactly how I would conquer the internet. I considered everything from marketing to monetization and self-branding, and deeply analyzed what I could personally do to provide the most amount of value as possible.

      Where do YOU fit in online? What can you do that is truly unique to provide value? There's one thing that corporations, with millions of dollars of advertising revenue can't do: they can't replicate YOU. Formulate a plan, develop your own brand, and provide as much value as possible. Too easy, hu?
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    • Profile picture of the author tpw
      Originally Posted by bt View Post

      Awesome article Bill, truly inspiring. If only I could write as good as you do Bill, I would have been a millionaire by now.

      I hate to burst your bubble, but I can write as good as me, and I am not a millionaire yet.

      In article marketing, you must have a good offer at the end of the article to make it work best. I have not always had a good offer at the end of my articles.
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      • Profile picture of the author CDarklock
        Originally Posted by tpw View Post

        I hate to burst your bubble, but I can write as good as me, and I am not a millionaire yet.
        You're misunderstanding, Bill, What bt was trying to say was "I'm smarter than you."

        He seems to forget that being smarter than an Okie isn't exactly something to be proud of.
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        • Profile picture of the author Dan C. Rinnert
          Originally Posted by CDarklock View Post

          You're misunderstanding, Bill, What bt was trying to say was "I'm smarter than you."

          He seems to forget that being smarter than an Okie isn't exactly something to be proud of.
          Well, he may think he's smarter than Bill, but does he know how to ride a horse to work?
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          • Profile picture of the author CDarklock
            Originally Posted by Dan C. Rinnert View Post

            but does he know how to ride a horse to work?
            Not the way Bill does... but the local sheriff is trying to put a stop to that.
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            • Profile picture of the author profitsforall
              Originally Posted by CDarklock View Post

              Not the way Bill does... but the local sheriff is trying to put a stop to that.
              I did laugh out loud at that - unfortunately i was drinking coke at the time and now need a screen wipe for my computer.
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              • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
                Yup, people see that 'miracle' catch and forget that the guy making it has probably spent the bulk of his life getting ready for that moment.

                A sportscaster was gushing over Tiger Woods once on a sports show, about how awesome it was that Tiger was so good at such a young age on Tour.

                An old-timer commented that Tiger should be good, as golf was the only damn thing he worked on for twenty years...

                Originally Posted by CDarklock View Post

                You're misunderstanding, Bill, What bt was trying to say was "I'm smarter than you."

                He seems to forget that being smarter than an Okie isn't exactly something to be proud of.
                Back in Nebraska we used to say that when the Cornhusker football team traveled to Oklahoma to play, it raised the average IQ in both states by a couple of points...
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                • Profile picture of the author tpw
                  Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe View Post

                  Back in Nebraska we used to say that when the Cornhusker football team traveled to Oklahoma to play, it raised the average IQ in both states by a couple of points...

                  That is awesome. And the first time I heard any advantage of being a Cornhusker...
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                  • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
                    Originally Posted by tpw View Post

                    That is awesome. And the first time I heard any advantage of being a Cornhusker...
                    Nah, there's also about twelve weeks when you can shop on Saturday afternoon and have the whole store to yourself. And you could still listen to the game over the PA system...

                    To be fair, though, I saw a car down here with an OK plate and a bumper sticker that read:

                    "If I owned Hell and Nebraska, I'd live in Hell and rent out Nebraska"

                    He'd obviously been there in high summer...
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  • Profile picture of the author wfhblueprints
    Great article,

    Have to agree with you that many people enter this business without a solid plan on any of their strategies, and this is ultimately their downfall.

    Failing to plan.....is planning to fail.

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  • Profile picture of the author spearce000
    Truly inspiring article. I've always noticed over the years that those who are desperate for something (and try too hard to get it) are always the least successful. Those who are quietly confident find success comes easily.
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  • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
    Bill,

    Make sure you put on some of the real stuff too.

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  • Profile picture of the author DrewClement
    Bill,

    Can I have permission to be a douchebag for a minute? And say somethign that irks me, even though I love you dearly?
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    • Profile picture of the author tpw
      Originally Posted by DrewClement View Post

      Bill,

      Can I have permission to be a douchebag for a minute? And say somethign that irks me, even though I love you dearly?

      Yes Drew. Feel free to speak your mind.
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      • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
        Originally Posted by tpw View Post

        Yes Drew. Feel free to speak your mind.

        Don't listen to him. I tried to be "myself" and speak my mind once with Bill, and instantaneously was banned from his live chat.
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        • Profile picture of the author tpw
          Originally Posted by Caleb Spilchen View Post

          Don't listen to him. I tried to be "myself" and speak my mind once with Bill, and instantaneously was banned from his live chat.

          If you don't see the difference, then you may need a couple years to mature before you come back to the chat.

          It was not speaking your mind that was the problem, but trolling for a fight with the moderators that got you a temporary ban.

          But if you really have an issue with it, I would be happy to give you a couple more years to mature before you come back to my live chat. :rolleyes:
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        • Profile picture of the author Shannon Herod
          Great post Bill. Willie Crawford made a similar post that talk about need to know basis. People get in sticky situations and because the Internet is so transparent they feel the need to tell people that unless you buy my product that is server-based I'm not going to be able to pay the server bill, so you might not be able to use the service anyway.

          There are some things that your prospects need to know and there are some things that they do not need to know.

          Talk soon,

          Shannon Herod
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          • Profile picture of the author tpw
            Originally Posted by Shannon Herod View Post

            Great post Bill. Willie Crawford made a similar post that talk about need to know basis. People get in sticky situations and because the Internet is so transparent they feel the need to tell people that unless you buy my product that is server-based I'm not going to be able to pay the server bill, so you might not be able to use the service anyway.

            There are some things that your prospects need to know and there are some things that they do not need to know.

            Talk soon,

            Shannon Herod

            Shannon: I remember that post by Willie. It was top flight information.

            Someone was asking a few weeks ago about our goals for 2011. I answered that along the lines of what Willie advised.

            I said that my 2011 resolution was not to tell people what I was doing in 2011, or else I might find when I got to the point of completing that project, all those people I told would be competitors of mine who beat me to the launch.
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        • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
          Can I have permission to be a douchebag for a minute? And say somethign that irks me, even though I love you dearly?
          I'm seriously concerned by the "I love you dearly" bit.

          I fear another on forum male leg rub moment coming on.

          On the other hand he may just want to ask you an educated question.
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            Originally Posted by Richard Van View Post

            I'm seriously concerned by the "I love you dearly" bit.

            I fear another on forum male leg rub moment coming on.
            Yes, please.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan C. Rinnert
    Bill, you should have called your site Best Top Writers instead of The Phantom Writers.

    Then, you'd be btw on WF and everytime someone wrote "btw", it'd be like a free ad for you.

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  • Profile picture of the author DrewClement
    I'm out. Caleb and Richard ruined the moment for me.

    It was going to be something special alright...

    But I'm not in the mood anymore.
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    • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
      Originally Posted by DrewClement View Post

      I'm out. Caleb and Richard ruined the moment for me.

      It was going to be something special alright...

      But I'm not in the mood anymore.
      Oh don't be like that.

      Come on, rub his leg. Show him who the Daddy is.
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  • Profile picture of the author matt5409
    i mostly agree with this thread, HOWEVER...

    to form a plan - i mean an actual plan of attack that will yield positive results - you need to know your stuff. and this comes from years of reading, experimenting and failing. i firmly believe that you should NOT plan unless you know enough TO plan - you understand the mechanics of your work and have clear goals, only then can you can create a path between the two; the plan.

    newbies should not really think about planning. they should just try stuff, and if it fails or succeeds, learn from it.
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    • Profile picture of the author tpw
      Originally Posted by matt5409 View Post

      i mostly agree with this thread, HOWEVER...

      to form a plan - i mean an actual plan of attack that will yield positive results - you need to know your stuff. and this comes from years of reading, experimenting and failing. i firmly believe that you should NOT plan unless you know enough TO plan - you understand the mechanics of your work and have clear goals, only then can you can create a path between the two; the plan.

      newbies should not really think about planning. they should just try stuff, and if it fails or succeeds, learn from it.

      I agree with your argument to a small degree.

      If a man believes he needs huge payoff in 30 days, will a lack of planning help him get there faster?



      Desperate men will never stick to one task long enough to find what works and what does not.

      So teaching people to plan for the long-term, even if they have no real clue what they are doing, I think is a positive step.

      They must take baby steps, yes. They must trial-and-error, and they must learn on the go.

      But without even some semblance of a plan, the desperate man will still be desperate next month at this time. Is it better for him to always be desperate or to have a plan of action that may succeed or fail?
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      Originally Posted by matt5409 View Post

      i mostly agree with this thread, HOWEVER...

      to form a plan - i mean an actual plan of attack that will yield positive results - you need to know your stuff. and this comes from years of reading, experimenting and failing. i firmly believe that you should NOT plan unless you know enough TO plan - you understand the mechanics of your work and have clear goals, only then can you can create a path between the two; the plan.

      newbies should not really think about planning. they should just try stuff, and if it fails or succeeds, learn from it.
      I did that for five years. Guess what I made?

      I made myself a house out of a box to live in before my girlfriend at the time said I could move in with her.

      Plan your crap. Even if its just a week-long thing. It needs to be planned and it needs to be acted upon. There's no good in having a plan laying around and not doing anything with it either.

      I still have that box, I rent it out to Caleb those nights he gets booted from chats. I make a nice little rent that way.
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