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Jonathan Kraft
Jonathan Kraft is a self-proclaimed "Internet Geek". Some have taken to calling him an "Internet Guru" (though he's not sure what that means). Jonathan's focus is on building businesses which are of maximum positive impact and value to the world, while producing passive and residual revenue streams.
This is a web site about my travels, experiences, and passions, as well as the experiences of those I have met along the journey. Within this site, you will find many things to help you learn how to have a greater impact and make a difference in the world where you live, as well as a diference in the world within you. You will find tips for great books to read, great movies to watch, and even find ways to make your long distance calls and phone bills be cheaper. Thank-you for your visit! Come again soon as this site is perpetually changing.
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Quotes from Thomas Jefferson
When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe.
Thomas Jefferson
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world.
Thomas Jefferson
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
Thomas Jefferson
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Tags:You and I are SO Rich!
Maybe it's been prompted by the news I've heard lately that we're in some sort of global economic crisis, but I've been thinking a lot about how much wealth the average person has.
And not just in America or in the Western world, but all around the world, we have so much wealth.
If you don't believe me, try this one on for size.
Assuming you are a sighted person...
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Making an ebook/book cover - COOL!
Here's what I learned yesterday...
For the longest time, I have wanted to know how to make a graphic look like a book cover. I've always hired this kind of work out and spent anywhere from $50-$200 each time I've had it done.
I don't mind paying for it, especially when the quality is good, but when I get back an ebook cover that looks junky, it has made me wonder if I should just learn how to make ebook covers myself.
Well, I had occasion to do so yesterday.
Jackie Harsha (a member on our GreenJoyment site) wrote an ebook (and print book) about how to cook using solar cooking.
It's a great idea, and something we've been doing with GreenJoyment for a while now (making solar cookers and cooking with the sun), so it's a natural fit to be selling Jackie's book through our site.
But Jackie didn't have an affiliate program, or any way to track the traffic we were sending her.
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Tags:Matters of the heart
Stuff I was reading about yesterday and today that totally fascinated me regarding heart transplants...
http://www.mindpowernews.com/TransplantMemories.htm
http://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart-head-heart-interactions.html
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How 7 Negative People Could Have Been My Anchor
When you put yourself out into the world, you open yourself up to all kinds of people.
Jim Rohn says that there are really only about 7 mean, nasty people in the world. (He goes on to say, tongue in cheek, that it's important to remember that if it seems like there are more than 7 of them, it's because those mean, nasty people move around a lot.)
This page is where I will chronicle my encounters with those "7" people, as well as those who I, apparently on the wrong day, offended in some way.
I'm making this post, initially, about 7 people who have proven to be just absolutely fascinating to me over the past few years as I've put myself out there more and more. But there will likely be others I will add to this page.
I believe, and will continue to believe, that people are generally good. That 99.99% of people in the world are hopeful about the future, that they want a better life for their children, and that they work in life to benefit themselves, but that they realize the best way to benefit themselves is by benefitting others.
I have a page on my web site for some of the nice things people have said to and about me.
You might call this page is the antithesis of that page.
I don't like to dwell on the negative aspects of life. At the same time, I think it's important for people to understand that the journey to what you want in life requires a little bit of toughness, (sometimes a lot of toughness), and that people will try to knock you down, even (and for some people *especially*) when you give it your best.
This is cathartic for me... Instead of replying back to these people (which I usually do anyway with something very nice, as you'll see in a couple places below), I get to share their rudeness and fascinating"ness" with you.
I have not altered, nor edited, their responses in any way (except for vulgar language where noted, and removing their email addresses and other identifying information).
It's not all roses when you put yourself out into the world. But it's worth it. There has been such a significantly greater number of nice and helpful people, and people I've been able to help, along the way, than negative and sad people.
Because I've put myself out there, I've met way more amazing people, and had so many more amazing experiences, than run-ins with people like those you're about to meet.
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The Black Door
Several generations ago, during one of the most turbulent of the desert wars in the Middle East, a spy was captured and sentenced to death by a general in the Persian army. The general, a man of intelligence and compassion, had adopted a strange and unusual custom in such cases. He permitted the condemned person to make a choice.
The prisoner could either face the firing squad or pass through the Black Door.
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Tags:Brian, Jamie, The Dogs, and Ike
Brian took a video camera and surveyed the damage caused at their home, in Montgomery, TX, caused by Hurrican Ike.
But the video was rather large. So I re-rendered it, added some music, and some quick thoughts.
If you are having trouble with the above video, you might try downloading it, by using your right mouse button. Right Click here, and then choose "Save Target As" or "Save File As". Save it on your computer, and then watch it from there.
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