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Or be insulted...some people expect an answer.
Hmm but wouldn't I have those people in my phone? I'm just trying to think of someone I care about who I wouldn't have in my phone. Or someone who would actually be upset with me. If a friend had to borrow someone else's phone they'd probably either call twice or send me a text. Either way they wouldn't be insulted. I guess we associate ourselves with different people.
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Hmm but wouldn't I have those people in my phone? I'm just trying to think of someone I care about who I wouldn't have in my phone. Or someone who would actually be upset with me. If a friend had to borrow someone else's phone they'd probably either call twice or send me a text. Either way they wouldn't be insulted. I guess we associate ourselves with different people.
a potential customer or partner.
0. Don't believe that you know what's best for others. I check and send email first thing. Starting the flow of communication starts me, personally, on the right foot, and gives the addressee more time to respond. I most always have a cell phone on me. I like people and have no problem ignoring a call if need be. And as for not answering unknown numbers, give me a break. People are shy and often don't like leaving vo…
You guys are missing his points. Read his book and you will understand much better. Tim Ferris is about CUTTING OUT THE CRAP. He is about efficiency. Tim ferris checks his email once per week. He did this while running a very profitable business. He got to where he is by employing these principles. And unlike other "gurus" that just make money on selling their "guru" information (like rich dad poor dad guy, tony robb…
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You guys are missing his points. Read his book and you will understand much better. Tim Ferris is about CUTTING OUT THE CRAP. He is about efficiency. Tim ferris checks his email once per week. He did this while running a very profitable business. He got to where he is by employing these principles. And unlike other "gurus" that just make money on selling their "guru" information (like rich dad poor dad guy, tony robb…
I haven't read his books so this may be in there but what did he do before releasing these books that makes him different from the other "gurus"? From the sounds of it in your comment he was a successful businessman because of this then decided to write a book about it and became famous but what business was he in before? Wikipedia nor Google have offered any insight into this.
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Really? My take has always been: if it's important they'll either leave a voice message, call multiple times or try other methods of communication. It's rarely important (at least for me).
Or be insulted...some people expect an answer.
Aside: these people are always the 20%, IMHO.
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I haven't read his books so this may be in there but what did he do before releasing these books that makes him different from the other "gurus"? From the sounds of it in your comment he was a successful businessman because of this then decided to write a book about it and became famous but what business was he in before? Wikipedia nor Google have offered any insight into this.
Drug dealing, actually. http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=299663
I don't get it. Why was it shady? Just because he is good at business/marketing? The drug was geared toward the sports industry and was for athletes to improve performance. I'm not saying his product worked or it didn't, but HE DID NOT MAKE the product. He simply marketed it well. What is also funny is that this guy is the opposite of those "get rich like me" late night informercials. He DOES NOT CARE how much money he makes. He DOES NOT care about material wealth. He does not care about most things our information-overloaded, consumer, more more more, American culture cares about.
I just want to officially say "give the guy a break". If you don't agree with him that's fine, its just a point of view, just an opinion, everyone has one - but don't bash a guy that made it - what is the yield?
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Drug dealing, actually. http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=299663
Geez that thread is filled with such cynical, judgemental, and straight-to-absolutest right/wrong , black/white thinking. I don't get it. Why was it shady? Just because he is good at business/marketing? The drug was geared toward the sports industry and was for athletes to improve performance. I'm not saying his product worked or it didn't, but HE DID NOT MAKE the product. He simply marketed it well. What is also fun…
Highly unlikely.
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Drug dealing, actually. http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=299663
Geez that thread is filled with such cynical, judgemental, and straight-to-absolutest right/wrong , black/white thinking. I don't get it. Why was it shady? Just because he is good at business/marketing? The drug was geared toward the sports industry and was for athletes to improve performance. I'm not saying his product worked or it didn't, but HE DID NOT MAKE the product. He simply marketed it well. What is also fun…
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Or be insulted...some people expect an answer.
I wouldn't be interested in doing business with people like these. Odds are I'd insult them in some way I didn't realize down the line anyway. Aside: these people are always the 20%, IMHO.