There is Best Buy’s “Game On Santa” series.

This is my favorite of the series:

Or you have Chevy’s Giving More commercials with Salesman Nick:

What’s your thoughts?

How many times have you been told this? Is this always true? Does it have to be?

The people who are the most successful in their careers are the people who don’t believe this.

That’s my opinion.

David

It feels good to be back.

I have changed the tagline to my blog today because it seems to be the theme I have chosen for my life. To me the simple phrase “by the sweat of thy brow” is the ideal way to live. If you think about it, it was the way of life that God commanded Adam to live. So shouldn’t it be appropriate for me to live this way as well?

Over the last 7 months, my wife and I have been spending all our spare time building our house. Not just our own home, but 5 other homes for our neighbors as well. You can get more info on the program here: Rural Housing Development Corporation.

During the ordeal, I was often asked, “is it worth it?” or “would you do it again?” And when you are in the middle of struggles, your patience is wearing thin, and you are dead tired, it honestly was hard to answer that question. But now that all is said and done; I see the friendship that I have with neighbors that I have never had anywhere else. I reflect on all that I have learned, and see all that I have done, and the obvious answer is, YES I would do it again.

Recently, it has left me to wonder if the same question will be asked of us at the end of this life “would you do it again?” How would you answer that question now? I believe the key to answering the question with a “YES” lies in the command to “live by the sweat of your brow.”

Malone Rookie Year photo by Deseret News

Friday night, my favorite NBA player was inducted into the National Basketball Hall of Fame, Karl Malone. One major reason I loved Karl so much (outside of his awesome pro wrestling career) was his “go out, work and get it done” attitude.

In his speech Friday, the very last thing he said had a solid impact on me.

“It was not about me, it was about trying to do something that made everyone proud.” -Karl Malone

Make everyone proud. What a way to live. Think about how different your life might be if you lived to make everyone around you proud of you, proud to know you, proud to be associated with you. Sometimes I think that we get so caught up in living for our very own legacy, that we don’t care what others think about how we act or behave.

This wasn’t the only nugget in the speech so I thought I would share it with you. Let me know what part you liked best.

Enjoy, -DRM2

image by hartboy on Flickr

Here is a quote that has really struck a cord with me.

“A person’s success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have.” – Timothy Ferriss

Think about all of the uncomfortable conversations. Now think of what came about because of those conversations.

• Job interviews
• Asking your soon to be Father-in-law for their daughter’s hand in marriage
• The Proposal
• Confessions
• Asking for raises or promotions
• The “sex talk”
• Business Partnerships

And it goes on!

Most uncomfortable conversations, I believe, will be the beginning of some great change in your life.

So ask yourself this – when’s the last time you had an uncomfortable conversation?

Pic by FotoRita on Flickr

Why has it taken me so long to write this? WOW! Finally I have posted it.

So I had a dilemma, and I had some good responses that made me think. I want to thank those who talked to me about the topic.

Here is the initial question: Is there a way to determine who I should and shouldn’t give advice too?

Right of the bat, I was kind of surprised by peoples responses, and I started noticing a trend. In general the people all seemed to feel that advice freely given (without knowing the context of said advice) was viewed negatively. I don’t know for sure, but I feel that if I had labeled the post differently I may have received different answers. For example, think of what you might have said if I titled the post, and built the discussion around a different word such as:

• Giving Counsel
• Giving Recommendations
• Giving Suggestions
• Giving Tips or Pointers

All of these are different in their own way, yet each are synonyms to each other. I know it is all semantics, but I wonder how different your answers would be in how to appropriately give your “piece of mind.” Do you think it would change at all? Also, do you agree or disagree with me that out of these terms, advice has a more negative connotation that the rest?

Concerning Advice

Most everyone (small sample of course), said that you should ask to give advice, never just throw it out there.

Because of the idea that advice may be seen as negative, it makes more sense that people are very closed and not too accepting to advice when it is freely given. I feel it is for that reason people prefer if you ask before giving advice.

En Fin

Overall, I feel that I need to take it upon myself to become more aware and conscience of how liberal I am with what I have to say. It seems that it is appropriate to ask if I may share my ideas. Whether the matter is huge or just a trifle, I suppose asking would be appropriate in all circumstances. That is my conclusion of my dilemma. Let me know whether you think I am getting it, or I am completely off base here, I may need to update my thought process again.

Thanks again for participating,
DRM2

Photo by melodramababs on Flickr

I give advice. I give suggestions. I give support. I give ideas.

However, it has recently come to my attention that not everyone appreciates how openly I give. Does this surprise me? Why, YES IT DOES!

The Dilemma

So my dilemma for today is this: Is there a way to determine who I should and shouldn’t give advice too?

• Does it matter their personality type?
• Does it matter whether they are management or subordinate in my relationship with them?
• Is gender an issue?
• Or does it just depend on the individual, and I shouldn’t care if they don’t want to hear it, I should give it to them anyways? (my current view point)

As always, I know “Depends” is going to want to be said. I also know that timing may be the key to everything. However, with out those factors involved what else should be determined?

I’m a Communications Major For Cryin’ Out Loud

Human relationships have always been a fascination of mine, particularly human communication methods. So I am genuinely interested in what you have to say on the topic. Later this week (I promise), I’ll give you my in depth take on the topic.

Thanks for participating,
DRM2

Photo by nathangibbs of Flickr

Well, it has been about 5 months since I have last written. I told myself that if I started a blog I would make sure to write on it constantly. For some odd reason I feel that is an important step in having a blog. As mentioned in my last post, I have been slavin’ away with two jobs, and it has kept me rather occupied. However, as summer sets in, I feel it is time to move on, settle down and become a one job man.

However, I’m not completely going to just settle down, I have a goal. I have never been a goal setting type. I mean I have life goals such as becoming a concert pianist, a renaissance style marble sculptor, and a millionaire by 30, okay 40 now. But short term goals are something that I just don’t really do. I like not having expectations for the day, and living life with whatever may come my way. However I do have a goal that I have set for the summer (shorter term).

I help hundreds-or-so people make money online every single day. It’s my job, it’s what I do, and if you ask me, I do a bang up job at it too. So the question is, why can’t I help myself make a little money online? Good question, huh? So my goal for the summer of 2010 is to create an online business, and strike it rich (because that is what the internet is for)!

So as I journey through this new adventure, I will be sure to keep my avid readers (Annie by name) up-to-date with my latest developments. Therefore requiring a blog post quite a bit more often then what you have become accustomed to.

Wish me luck, Enjoy!
DRM2

P.S. If you have suggestion on what I should do to “strike it rich,” feel free to let me know. Just an FYI, if it deals with pills, porn or casino’s the answer is NO!

Well, I suppose like any blogger looking to make it to the top of peoples reading lists that I must apologize for my absence from my blog. I like blogging, I really do.

The reason I have not been able to spend as much time on my site as I would like, is because I have been working like a maniac. I decided to take on a second job for the holiday/winter season so I can get this family up and on its way to a house of their own. Somewhere in time I heard a story or two about how my grandpa would work from morning to night to keep the family out of debt, and food in their bellies. I heard stories of the farmers, whose property I currently reside on, work the days away to be where they are today. Well, I figured if that is what they did to get ahead in life I should too.

So just like any other man looking after his family, trying to provide, and keeping kids clothed, I took on a second job teaching people how to use Macs, at the local Apple reseller store. It is something I really enjoy doing and I am getting paid for it, so in my book it is a win/win (sorry for the cliche). I know it isn’t the physical, manual labor the ancestors did, but hey, it’s 2009. Besides, teaching elderly couples how to create a gmail account takes just as much patience as fixin’ a tractor.

My hope is with the holidays coming, I will be able to get some time to write a little more of what is on my mind and finish the site so that it just screams- DAVID MALMBORG!

Thanks for your patience.
DRM2

The only issue I have (and it is purely selfish) is that my team is not going to be directly involved in the 6 month contract with the company. I hope though, that I may get a chance to do some work for them. I did get to go with the presentation party to film the owner receiving the reward (video below).

I definitely will be monitoring their success, because I really am interested in knowing how big of a difference a killer online presence can make to company in today’s world. Especially when a company doesn’t currently have one. When and if possible, I’ll try to keep you updated on the progress of the Green Building Center. If you want to learn more about the winner, you can read the official press release.

Here is what will be included in the next six months:

• New redesigned website (with the latest conversion optimization known to man)
• SEO (Naturally! (no pun intended))
• PPC
• Online PR
• Social Media Strategy, and Implementation
• and I think I may have convinced them to do some professional photography for the awesome products.

Here are our promotional videos explaining the giveaway:

The Presentation Party:

I am a big believer that giveaways designed to help the community, will far more benefit the giver than the receiver on a corporate level (in more ways than publicity). I am excited to be a part of company willing to make such a big commitment for a local company.

Enjoy,
—DRM2