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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th March 2013, 05:20 PM
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Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Malcolm, Brother... :) Very Good Observation, mi Amigo!

"Most men are motivated by 3 things.

Money, Women, And Sex.".......

Warriors,..(male & female),...... Tell me your thoughts on...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th March 2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
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Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Awesome Reply, Mark!!!!

That is the perfect example and total execution of the 'SEX SELLS' marketing mantra, in action, Baby! YEAH!!!!

Shoot! I had to go buy me some Durex after seeing that...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th March 2013, 12:42 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
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Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

LOL! Thank You, Greg! :)

No offense taken, Brother! I actually take that as a compliment, to myself and my wife! :)

Hmmmmm,....now you've got me thinking about trying that idea, man!! ...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th March 2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
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Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Thank You. Malcolm & HeySal!

Soooo,..it looks like the running agreement on this thread, in regards to the whole "Sex Sells" marketing mantra, is..........

Yes 'SEX SELLS',...However, sex...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th March 2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 91
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Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

OOps! Forgot to post my DAY 2 STATS!

My Bad..... Here ya go....(It's pretty damn UGLY!),.....But I'm still in the middle of the re-vamp,.....movin' away from the "Sex Sells" marketing...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th March 2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 91
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Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

OK.....Here are my DAY 2 (of my banner ad campaign) stats.....(I bought into Anthony Aires & Brad Gosse's WSO '10 Million Visitors' banner ad co-op campaign, which just started Friday (March 15).
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th March 2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 91
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Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

I agree, TheSalesBooster. My initial campaign lacked CONGRUENCY throughout,...BIG TIME! Yep it wasn't thought-out and planned out thoroughly from a WIIFM, ideal target audience, standpoint.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th March 2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

:) Hence my revised "GOT BALLZ?!?....." banner ad and messaging for this campaign, johnben1444! :)

I like how you said that.

Thanks Bro!

- A.D. Christian
thetrusted1
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 91
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Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

LMAO! Awesome Stevie!! :)

Case in point, Bro!.............."Sex" definitely attracts! :)

It's now a matter of harnessing that 'attraction' factor,.....into conversions!

Stevie, have you...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Benny,

I like how your "testing" mind thinks, man!

You are exactly right!......I can take one of various angles, not just the "Sex Sells" mantra,....but a slew of the other "pain...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Martin, thanks for the deeper insight, Bro.

I agree,....my initial campaign was very loosely put together, and,....it was definitelty missing "Congruency". No doubt.

I think I was jaded by...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 09:03 PM
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Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

LOL! Amen, Art!! Hahahaha!!

AXE is another great example of the "Sex Sells" marketing mantra in practice! :)

Heck,...I still use AXE myself, Bro!!!! LOL!! Hmmmm,....maybe it's a mental...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
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Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Excellent point taken, serryjw! :)

(The primary demographic composition of the media traffic from this particular campaign that I jusr started, is the "tech savvy male, aged 16-44, interested in...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
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Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

OK. I made some temporary changes to my marketing campaign thanks to Y'all! :)
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH for the Awesome & Highly Constructive feedback!
Y'all ROCK!!!

I will be staying away from...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Great Feedback, Y'all! I'm totally absorbing it ALL in!! :)

Keep 'em coming! I'm getting insights and tips that are making me re-think my whole marketing gameplan and strategy altogether!!
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

So Bottom LLine is this:

"Sex Attracts.... Content and Copy Writing Sells..... As long as it is the Right Message delivered to the Right Audience."!

:) On-Point.

Thanks for the Great...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 12:10 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
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Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Duly Noted, Chi-Whiz!

I am fostering and starting to listen to my "inner voice" more and more.... It too, is a new learning experience! :)

Thanks Again!

Resepect.
A.D. Christian...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Wow! Thanks for the blunt and straight-up frankness, Chi-Whiz!! I Like It!

Your feedback is on-point!

I had an "opposing" voice in my head throughout my planning of this campaign, and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
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Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

The latest "Sex Sell" flop I saw, was for a Volkswagen commercial campaign in Europe.

Pretty risque and crass,..but intriguing still!,....basically showing a couple in the car (assumed a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Thanks for the advice, Art!...Especially on the YouTube overlay video annotations use!

I will definitely curtail those!....I was just thinking the vid was running a bit long,...and with today's...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 91
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Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Very interesting tactic, travlinguy!

And yes,....I agree that with this "Sex Sells" angle,.....you can definitely go SMACK! In your face,....OR,......Subtle,...sexy, soft, simple, suggestive...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

I dig your blog, Lexy!
I'ma share your blog with my peeps,
because I think they will too! :)
-A.D. Christian
HowToKickChallengesInTheAss.com
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

LMAO, Nathan! Hahahahahah!!

Too Freakin' funny, Bro!!!...........but it totally makes sense to me! ;)

hahah!.....must be a 'guy thing' man!

-A.D.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Cheers Matt!

Key words,....."when presented to the Right Audience". :)

I DIG IT!

Respect.
A.D. Christian
thetrusted1
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Daniel and Nathan,...

Y'all are hittin the nail on the freakin' head here, man!!

Cool! This is EXACTLY what I needed to hear! (I knew there was a disconnect when I was putting this bad boy...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 10:24 AM
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Views: 2,563
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Hey Alexa!

I TOTALLY AGREE with Sex ATTRACTS,.....which, based on my Day 1 stats:
Banner Ad Clicks: 39,908, is Rockin,......

BUT,.........Like Mike Hill above, was saying,.....my message (my...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
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Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Hey Mike!

I agree, bud! Shoot! The numbers don't lie! :)

I will revamp my campaign messaging asap, Bro.

I dig the fact that I can use this campaign as a true testing ground, man.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 10:15 AM
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Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Excellent insight, rocket! This probably explains my high banner ad clicks (39,908), followed by the low landing hits, and resulting low optins!

Damn! Ok,....I will find that "answer" that you...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 09:59 AM
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Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Good points, Rocking!

I need to work on the "Reason Why" I'd put my email in the box and click submit.

And above the fold design on the opt-in box.

Thanks for the great feedback,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 91
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Re: *'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

Thanks for the feedback, Nathan! I agree, bud!

It ias an "art" that borders on the risque and offensive line, no doubt.

(Great example in GoDaddy.com's ad campaigns!...and the Dorito's chick,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 09:44 AM
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Views: 829
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Re: Can blogging make money?

I agree! Adsense actually makes sense, because it is relatively 'passive', and since you're already getting traffic and looks (especially with those great vid stats), jpweber, you might as well...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th March 2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,563
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*'Sex Sells'??? What are YOUR Thoughts??

My Fellow Savvy Marketing Warriors!

I'd Love to hear Your sincere and no B.S. thoughts and personal experiences with this topic, and often quoted marketing mantra,

"Sex Sells!" ???? Or...
Forum: Mind Warriors 18th February 2013, 05:20 PM
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Views: 1,311
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Lightbulb Re: Discipline...the ingredient for Hypergrowth

Kenster!

I used to believe that these "one-man", "one-woman" successes,.....were truly admirable and demanding of respect,......and to a degree,.....I still feel the same....

However,.......in...
Forum: Mind Warriors 18th February 2013, 04:56 PM
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Lightbulb *Awesome, Jarmila! Re: Seeing What You Want to See: Do You See Success?

Jarmila! Great POST!! (THANK YOU!!!)

Like You,.....I cannot start my day without first starting off with at least 10 minutes of solitude, introspection, and deep meditation......

On those...
Forum: Mind Warriors 18th February 2013, 04:39 PM
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Views: 675
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Lightbulb Re: Let's be honest, you're doing it wrong!

True Dat, Joe!

As a "seasoned" Internet Marketer, I can honestly admit that I HAVE BEEN 'DOING IT WRONG' for virtually 8-10 Freakin' YEARS, BRO!!!!

SERIOUSLY!!

Lesson-Learned,.....chart...
Forum: Mind Warriors 9th February 2013, 11:49 AM
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Views: 583
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Arrow Re: enough money

I totally agree, Heart Cardio!

The true challenge is in finding that delicate "balance"......that point of contentment,...of knowing that you are satisfied with what you have, who you are, and...
Forum: Mind Warriors 7th February 2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 792
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Lightbulb Re: [Newbies Look-up] Daily Internet Dosage

I Agree WHOLE-HEARTEDLY, with your 6-POINTS, TradingExpert!

...Especially #'s 3 and 6!!!

When I started many moons ago,....I found myself stuck in the analysis and studying as many strategies,...
Forum: Mind Warriors 7th February 2013, 10:41 AM
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Views: 583
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Lightbulb Re: enough money

Very Interesting perspectives on this, Odahh!!

I totally see where you're coming from, man...
especially coming from a "broke" and zombie-like way of life....lol!

I somewhat agree on your...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 7th February 2013, 01:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,599
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*I'm IN! Re: Dee J Kumar's 12 weeks Blogging challenge

Dee! I'm diggin your "challenge" BRO!! :)

I had a blog ages ago, that I neglected like a gimp kid! (poor thing!).....

You're timing is Perfect, man. I have just started a brand new...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 7th February 2013, 01:08 AM
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Views: 14,810
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Re: Logo Design Competition - $ for the chosen logo designer!

Wow. Yep. I agree BigBee. Heck I've even seen (and paid for) some Fiverr gigs that produced some high quality shtuff!

But since me, being a "magnet" to CHALLENGES,.....I gotta say,.....You're...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 7th February 2013, 01:01 AM
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Views: 14,461
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*WOW! Re: The 2013 50 Book Challenge

Wow Charles! That's a Pretty Damn Awesome Challenge, Man!

I Totally DIG it! :)

In fact, one of my New Years Resolutions was n fact to "read more books"...

However, I neglected to specify...
Forum: Mind Warriors 7th February 2013, 12:57 AM
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Views: 706
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Arrow Re: Choosing Your Business Name?

jsmiz,

I actually created an LLC entity, years ago, as surprisingly my first step, in my ventures into the online world,....not knowing what the hell I was doing!!

I remember doing it thru...
Forum: Mind Warriors 7th February 2013, 12:46 AM
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Views: 1,087
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Lightbulb Re: What holds you back?

Hey Jason,

Great introspective question, Bro!!

9 times out of 10, in general, the most powerful thing that holds anyone back from "Success" (however one defines "success"),...is your own...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th April 2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 908
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Re: Is pinterest good for generate traffics..?

I agree with nichebee's comments posted above.

Whatever image or pic you use and "pin",...must absolutely be Compelling and engaging.

Pinterest is All about images and "pinning" "interesting"...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th April 2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,783
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Re: Who works full-time in addition to IM?

Hey Rob,

Ever since being kicked in the azz by ENRON back in 2001 -- yeah!, I used to work for THAT Enron!! -- I've been holding several pretty solid and stable full-time 8-to-5 (but actually more...
Forum: Mind Warriors 25th February 2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,664
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Re: Critical Thinking vs Common Sense- A fallen Hero

"Thinking",.....the very act an nature of it, whether it be 'critical' or not,.....

...is one of the most powerful forces that we as complex-systemed humans possess. By taking possession and...
Forum: Mind Warriors 19th February 2012, 01:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 533
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *The Great "Reminder" from GOD ?!?..... ;)

Amen, nach0s!! :) "Old-School" power/inspirational networking at its Finest!

Thanks for the share, smadronia! I, like you, am apt to think that those (or at least hopefully the majority) of...
Forum: Mind Warriors 18th February 2012, 08:57 PM
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Views: 533
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Re: *The Great "Reminder" from GOD ?!?..... ;)

Hey Rockrz,

One thing that I learned the hard, long, stubborn way in this great Internet Marketing business (which is pretty much the same basic model in all businesses), is......

...no matter...
Forum: Affiliate Program Database 18th February 2012, 05:33 PM
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Views: 1,661
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**** UPDATE! As of February 27, 2012: Four of the below 6 Hyper-Responsive Niche affiliate programs have just been officially CLOSED! A posting notice of Re-Opening will be listed here as soon as...
Forum: Mind Warriors 17th February 2012, 04:35 PM
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Views: 533
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *The Great "Reminder" from GOD ?!?..... ;)

These were actually passed to me by personal email from a good friend/mentor, Lucy.

They may have very well come from the "Conversations with God" books, as they do in fact sound & read familiar...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th February 2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 26,044
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: What's adf.ly traffic good for?

Hey Norfolk,

My personal experience with adf.ly campaigns......

pretty dismal,.....in the sense that my clicks/conversions were horrible in campaigns directed at one of my health and fitness...
Forum: Mind Warriors 17th February 2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 775
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: The Map Is Not The Territory

I totally agree, JT! (Thanks Jason!)

I forgot where I read it, amidst the library of self-help, success, and mind science books that have come my way,...but I liked the message that hit me.....
...
Forum: Mind Warriors 17th February 2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 637
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: 7 Tips for staying focused

Thanks for these 7 Focus Tips, MartinK8!

I totally Dig it, (and actually practice it)...especially tips 6 & 7! :)

Just to add to your list,... what's helped me personally tremendously well...
Forum: Mind Warriors 17th February 2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 533
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: *The Great "Reminder" from GOD ?!?..... ;)

Cool Tip....

My local christian radio station is doing this promotional gig around town,..with an interesting kick....

Kinda ties in nicely with these "GOD Reminders".....

Basically the dj's...
Forum: Mind Warriors 17th February 2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 628
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: Secret to Success

Thanks for the reminder and re-charge, magnates!

We all need a "refresher" sometimes!!! ;) LOL

Respect.

-thetrusted1
Forum: Mind Warriors 17th February 2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,664
Posted By thetrusted1
Re: Critical Thinking vs Common Sense- A fallen Hero

wow!.... very sad indeed, eddyjoy....

It seems that when one "get's there" ...or ... "makes it"...where "it" is some level of Greatness or Success,.....

...what happens from that point forward,...
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