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Re: Changing Education Paradigms

essays expert — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:10:01 -0000

This is so cool..thanks so much for the info. Love it!

Re: Rubber Band Snapping Your Thoughts Away

linda — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 11:56:34 -0000

I keep my band on all the time even when i am sleeping, that way you can never forget! i also went to the T Harv Eker seminar and got an MMI band which i lsot but i have come across another band called the 'snap out now' band. which i find is ten times better! i would recommend it to anyone.

Re: Changing Education Paradigms

Debbilynn52 — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:24:23 -0000

Wow! He's right on. Wish more could see this ....

Re: Changing Education Paradigms

joelmarkwitt — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 01:49:31 -0000

Yeah - the content is brilliant. I find Sir Ken Robinson to make a lot of sense on the subject of a broken education system.

Re: Changing Education Paradigms

Joel Andrew Glovier — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:47:53 -0000

WOW - that was QUITE an engaging presentation...even though the actual lecture without the graphics would have lost me a LONG time ago. Great illustration for how - well - illustrations help communicate the message.

The content itself is really quite brillant also. And yet, so many people still ignore those facts...esp in legislative positions...

Re: What I Learned About Mobile Content Creation On An 18 Mile Bike Ride In Western PA

Shweta — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 06:07:39 -0000

Completely agree! The whole gamut of traditional publishing and media is falling behind mobiles!

Re: What I Learned About Mobile Content Creation On An 18 Mile Bike Ride In Western PA

joelmarkwitt — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:31:09 -0000

Hi Rob,

Wasn't aware of Patch but just checked out their site and am very impressed. This is an exciting idea and could work very well for small towns and communities. Thanks for pointing it out.

~ Joel Mark Witt

Re: What I Learned About Mobile Content Creation On An 18 Mile Bike Ride In Western PA

Rob Carlson — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:29:42 -0000

Isn't this the idea behind Patch?

Re: The lack of content online and how you can exploit this to grow your personal brand

Keithgoeringer — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:35:47 -0000

That's interesting. I somewhat Agree with you. I really try to find good content to put out and your right most of the time it comes form paid courses.

Re: The lack of content online and how you can exploit this to grow your personal brand

joelmarkwitt — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:40:42 -0000

@Virginia - yeah - I guess it's been on my mind lately on all fronts. Didn't even plan it that way for both articles to release at the same time :-)

Re: The lack of content online and how you can exploit this to grow your personal brand

Virginia Sproul — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:33:37 -0000

I just made a comment on your other blog about how consistent content was a problem of mine and I had not even seen this post. Well, this is just confirmation of what I need to do - be more consistent with content!!
Virginia

Re: New Facebook Movie Trailer Released “The Social Network”

joelmarkwitt — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:25:17 -0000

The movie is based on this book "The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook: A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal" by Ben Mezrich: http://www.amazon.com/gp/pr...

I don't think Zuck of anybody gets paid.

Re: New Facebook Movie Trailer Released “The Social Network”

Guest — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:10:03 -0000

Oh, and I love that they use a symphonic version of Creep. That was legit. It drives you crazy? Why?

Re: New Facebook Movie Trailer Released “The Social Network”

Joel Andrew Glovier — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:08:05 -0000

Okay, so this was inevitable. But I will totally go to see it - or at least watch the bluray. Facebook is the most popular thing on the internet since AOL.

But here's my question - does Zuck get a cut from this? Did he have to approve it since it is about him? Or did some brilliant writer just research the story and write a screenplay about it? How does that go down?

Re: Facebook Privacy – Did It Ever Exist?

Joel Andrew Glovier — Tue, 18 May 2010 09:12:24 -0000

Yes, nothing to fear by being transparent and honest. Except for robbers.

Re: How To Be A Happy Amish Bum

Joel Andrew Glovier — Thu, 06 May 2010 21:31:27 -0000

Joel, this is a very interesting thought. I don't agree that the internet is the answer to finding sovereignty in our lives, but I like your perspective on being a bum and valuing freedom over money, security and material possessions.

Re: You Are Who You Hang With

joelmarkwitt — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:20:26 -0000

Great thoughts Colin. You're right - balance is needed. I guess I see SO much negativity in the news, on TV, on the radio, and then on all the social media networks. It can't be good for us on a deep psychological level. We need to figure out ways to begin looking for the positive in life - right?

Re: You Are Who You Hang With

Colin Devroe — Mon, 03 May 2010 08:10:25 -0000

Good post but I believe there is a balance required here. In some cases if someone you are choosing to 'hang' with becomes a negative influence - I'd definitely suggest walking away - but if you could somehow become a positive influence you may want to choose to do that for them.

I believe life to be more of a give and take then all give or all take. There are times when I need support and times when I'm able to give it. I think that's the same for all.

While I choose not to 'hang' with anyone that would work against my goals and be a willing negative influence on me I'm always willing to 'hang' with those in need if I'm able to give it. I base this mostly on two verses in Proverbs that I compare.

(If you'll forgive me quoting scripture here, since I usually do not do so, I think you'll see that they fit rather nicely. Whether or not one believes the Bible it does hold many gems.)

Proverbs 13:20 "He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly." -- So, choose your friends wisely. Which is what you're doing. But you also have to keep in mind you could be one of the wise ones. ;)

Compare with Proverbs 3:27 "Do not hold back good from those to whom it is owing, when it happens to be in the power of your hand to do it." - Meaning, give generously to those in need. If you're able to help someone and you're willfuly ignoring that opportunity I would suggest you do the opposite.

Both of these verses are quoted from the New World Translation of the Bible btw.

Again, this is all about balance. If you try to help someone and they simply won't accept it you have to know when to take your leave. I think you have the right attitude about keeping yourself away from people that don't have your same goals - just try to help them if you can and if they'll accept it.

Re: The Power Of Emotions And Time Management

Joel Andrew Glovier — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:33:54 -0000

I too am guilty of the bringing too much reading material/projects on trips or vacations bit. I always WAY overestimate how much time I'll have for that stuff. If I bring two books, a magazine and some papers to go over, I usually end up with having read maybe two pages in a book or one article in the magazine!

I really like how you pointed out that we technically cannot manage time - only spend it. I know it's very popular to think of time as something to manage, but perhaps we're doing ourselves a disservice to not realize it is actually ourselves we are managing, and that the time is all just corporate as you've said.

Re: Happy New Year 2010 Thanks

Wahid Tanner — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:37:54 -0000

Joel, you're welcome and thank you for remembering me in your tradition. Let me know if there is anything I can help you with.

Re: Help Bring Google Fiber To Baltimore

joelmarkwitt — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:35:31 -0000

Great Jon. Just hoping to get the word out.

Re: Help Bring Google Fiber To Baltimore

jonlesser1 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:50:12 -0000

Hey Joel, thanks for your support! I approved your video, so it now appears on bmorefiber.com, it's just on the second page of videos, which is pretty hidden. I'm working on a better setup so people can browse through videos more easily.

Thanks again, Jon

Re: Happy New Year 2010 Thanks

Jim Gomes — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:55:59 -0000

Thanks for the acknowledgement. It has been great working with you over the past few months. I look forward to a spectacular 2010 for the entire group. Thank you for your support as well.

Re: Happy New Year 2010 Thanks

Dan Keebler — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:41:10 -0000

Thank you for the kind words!

Re: Happy New Year 2010 Thanks

Joel Andrew Glovier — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:04:55 -0000

Hey brother - thanks to you for all of your inspiration, advice, and brotherly love!!