Simple Simon

Do you remember the first time you learned how to write? I can recall sentences that sounded something like this,“the cat is big.” I would then put all those sentences into a paragraph and a writing star was born!  As I got more mature, my writing matured as well and I learned more of the mechanics behind it. In high school, I learned about having a rough draft. A rough draft is like having an etch a sketch where you can make a mistake then shake it, and wipe the slate clean. Are you following me? A rough draft can serve as a place for you to try out your ideas before you put them on the real stage. The “RD” can get loss in the writing process because most people want a perfect article the first time out. This just doesn’t happen. Did you know you use different sides of the brain to edit and write. So…how can you do both at the same time?  It makes sense do them at different times, right? You can save yourself frustration by using the free writing technique.

Free Writing

I discovered the idea of “free writing” in The Challenge. Ed Dale described it in a module dedicated to article writing. I have never had much trouble writing, but I know it frightens some people. I guess it can be intimidating to have to write on a subject you may not know anything about for the first time but can it be fun? Yes, it can if you let it! Ed Dale describes the process like this: grab a timer and put ten minutes on it and just start writing whatever comes to your mind. Don’t stop writing until the timer goes off. That’s all you have to do! The secret lies in getting your ideas on paper then expanding on those ideas through revising your drafts. Its an easy process and it works! I have used something similar myself and it has never failed. If the “free writing” process doesn’t work for you, what is your alternative?

Me and my Memo Pad

My Idea Book

When I first started writing my blogs, I had trouble finding things to write about, but now I rarely do. How did I solve my problem? I carry around a small memo book and jot down ideas in it. I get topics from conversations with friends, radio and TV. I take my memo pad with me everywhere because you never know when inspiration might strike. The next time you have a case of writers block don’t get frustrated just remember you have options.

Speaking of time and effort

Are you putting time and effort into your blog/site and not getting any traffic? I know the feeling, and it can be frustrating to say the least. Let’s face it, you need visitors to take it to the next level and make money. Isn’t that your goal? That’s my goal! I want to give my job the finger and finally go “Hans Solo”. ( smile) I thought I would throw that in for my Star Wars fans out there. Is there a way you can get traffic on autopilot? It just might be so listen up!

Traffic For Dummies
Do you learn from seeing, doing, or both. I learn from both and its the main reason why I get excited when I see a tutorial, I can put into action. I had a chance to experience a level of excitement I have not been able to in a long time, by attending Dean Holland and Adam Spiel’s Turbo Traffic System webinar. I watched as Adam Spiel constructed an affiliate site from scratch using keywords and other “tricks”. He made the whole thing look easy!!! I almost fell off my chair as I watched him construct a site in almost no time and I can guarantee it will be a success. Did I say success? Yup, I did and that only comes through driving traffic to your site. Turbo Traffic is traffic for dummies!

Sweet Deal
If you want access to this right now you can get it for 1$ for 14 days! I kinda sound like one of those bad infomercials, huh?  Most of the systems give you nothing but “fluff” but Dean and Adam deliver the real deal!!!! Check it out!!!! Seize the day!

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“Internet Marketer”
“Who says Jocks aren’t smart?”

Darren McDuffie
“Internet Marketer”
Who says jocks aren’t smart?

I firmly believe that most of us finish before we start. Huh…. what am I saying? It means we talk ourselves out of the big stuff in our minds before we start it so we don’t have to deal with failure. Do you know what I am talking about? I’ll use myself as an example. A couple of years ago, I bought a well known real estate course because I wanted to finally make some money and fire my boss. I got the course and read through it, and it seemed simple enough, but something strange happened as I got deeper in the course. I began to listen to my own self talk and halfway through the course, I quit!!!! I didn’t give myself  a chance to experience failure because I was too scared to  put my plan into action.

There are some of you who might be reading this and are hesitant to get into Internet Marketing. I urge you tp put your plan into action, right now! Don’t finish before you start. Everyone has to start somewhere and who knows… you may just become successful.

Darren McDuffie

” Who says Jocks aren’t Smart”?

Blogging is fun and I am constantly looking for ways to “tweak” my blog and make it better. I happened to stumble upon something I didn’t think about while watching one of  Alex Jeffreys’ training sessions. Have you ever thought of recording a welcome video? I did just that for my first blog which you can view Here.  I’ll be doing one for Darren McDuffie .com. Look for it! In my next post, I’ll be sharing with you the various plugins and even different sites you can use to upload your videos. Stay tuned!!!!!

Darren McDuffie

Internet Marketer

“Who says Jocks aren’t smart?”

Darren McDuffie

Internet Marketer

“Who says Jocks aren’t smart?”

Darren McDuffie

Internet Marketer

“Who says Jocks aren’t smart?”

I think on the next post, I will post a video and hopefully you”ll keep visiting the blog when you see what I look like (smile). I have really enjoyed Dean’s class I would recommend it to anyone looking for coaching. Stay tuned for the debut of me in living color on my next post. Keep reading and commenting as it is appreciated!

Darren McDuffie

“Who says Jocks aren’t smart”?

 25 things about me you may not know: 

1. I am fiercely loyal to my family and friends. If I can help them, I always will.

2. My cousin and I are 2 weeks apart and born the same year. I am not sure how our mothers managed that but they did. My cousin is more like my brother… love that dude to death.

3. My mom died of cancer on the day after Thanksgiving in 2005. Her death was the reason I started to learn more about the body and the effects exercise has on it.

4. When I graduated from college, I aspired to be a music executive and work for a major label. I was a “tad” away from moving to Los Angeles.

5. I use to be in a rap group called Black Reign with a friend name Jon Shell. He was a teammate of mine in college. We were pretty good.

6. I was a band nerd! I played the trombone in high school but gave it up to pursue basketball.

7. I always wanted to learn how to play the piano, so at the age of 28 I took lessons for 4 years.

8. I love to write! I still have notebooks of poems and songs I wrote years ago.

9. My absolute favorite food is Salmon Croquettes (Salmon Patties). My mom would make this for me when I returned home after moving out years ago.

10. I really really really miss my mom’s cooking! She could burn!

11. I like to cook. It relaxes me.

12. Everything I wear has to match. It drives me nuts if it doesn’t.

13. I have always wanted to own a business.

14. I was more in love with football and wanted to be a receiver but ended up growing to 6’7 and basketball became my love.

15. People use to judge me as being conceited ,but I was always a bit shy and quiet.

16. I like to joke around and I keep my friends laughing!

17. I love internet marketing… I learn something new all the time.

18. I love old Kung Fu movies… favorite one is the Tai Chi Master.

19. My absolute favorite shows of all time are Oz, The Wire, Weeds, and Lost. I can watch them over and over again.

20. When I go to a movie and someone is talking, I will say something to to them. It embrasses the heck out of my friends.

21. I actually met Shaq at a club in Kileen ,Texas. I thought to myself damn he is tall.

22. I got the thrill of my life and got to play basketball with David Thompson in my hometown at the YMCA. I didn’t even know who he was until my older cousin told me and I was like wow! He played so effortlessly the same as when I saw Michael Jordan play in person.

23. I always knew I wanted to live in Florida. We played Florida Atlantic University my freshman year and I absolutely knew I would be back.

24. I have a talent for seeing the end result with anything or anyone.

25. If I had not gotten a basketball scholarship, I would have probably been a Marine. I love those uniforms and what they represent and I scored really high on the military test in high school. ( smile)

Darren McDuffie

“Aspiring Internet Marketer”

Who says Jocks aren’t smart?

I cannot thank Dean enough as to what he has taught me. There is a song that goes something like this, “I can see clearly now the rain is gone.” lol I am sure I don’t know it all but it feels good to know some things. Now… I need to start builiding my list and this is going to be my top priority throughout my career in IM. There’s gold in them der hills and money in the list. (smile)

Look for my new ebook coming soon for newbies!!! Thanks for reading my blog!

Darren

Who says jocks aren’t smart? I beg to differ.