Manessa, Ninjutsu, and MySpace
In December 2007, I had the privilege and honor of being invited to participate in a search effort for Manessa Donovan, a 15 year old niece of Christopher Wilson, the host of Answers for Freelancers. Manessa went missing just before Thanksgiving, and regular search efforts were not generating results. Chris reached out [...]

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For every shadow there must be light
Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff coined the slogan “For every light that shines, a shadow falls” as part of his audio drama, Shadow Falls. The reverse is true and worth thinking about. For every shadow, there must be light, else it’d be pure darkness.
This past year was a tumultuous year. Next [...]

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In a few private conversations today, some folks have wondered - what’s the most painful thing you can do to someone in new media? There is the example of the modern day pirates off the coast of Sumatra, who will tie your children to a boat anchor and slowly submerge them, then cut off your [...]

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Awaken YOUR Superhero Powers : Power 10 of 10 - Realization
Chi
Jnana Paramita
Realization
As part of my every thought, word, and action, I am inspired by the heroic ideal of spiritual intelligence. I pursue highest knowledge!
The last aspect of the superhero is perhaps the most important, because it makes all the other powers make sense. The power [...]

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“When there is chaos at the bottom
there is order at the top.
When there is order at the bottom
there is chaos at the top.”
- Stephen K. Hayes
Michelle Wolverton pointed out one of many articles about degenerating race relations in America today. Along with severe economic shocks, it’s looking like things are somewhat grim for America entering [...]

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Awaken YOUR Superhero Powers : Power 9 of 10 - Power

Riki
Bala Paramita
Power
As part of my every thought, word, and action, I am inspired by the heroic ideal of spiritual power. I allow nothing to stop me!
If effort is the engine of your superhero work, and vow is your intent to get where you’re going, power [...]

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Awaken YOUR Superhero Powers : Power 8 of 10 - Vow
Gan
Pranidhana Paramita
Vow
As part of my every thought, word, and action, I am inspired by the heroic ideal of focusing unstoppable intent. I direct my aim!
The world, full of distractions, conspires to take you off course, as mentioned in the powers of effort and meditation. Most [...]

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This weekend, I’ll be completely off the grid attending the 10th annual New England Warrior Camp. It’ll be a much-needed retreat of study, ninjutsu practice, and meditation, refreshing my head and helping me to refocus and recharge. In the meantime, for great content, be sure to check out the latest episodes of the Marketing Over [...]

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Awaken YOUR Superhero Powers : Power 7 of 10 - Skillful Means
Hoben
Upaya Paramita
Skillful Means
As part of my every thought, word, and action, I am inspired by the heroic ideal of finding the best way for success. I effectively encourage results!
“Just do it” is great - momentum more often than not will generate results over inaction, [...]

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Awaken YOUR Superhero Powers : Power 6 of 10 - Transcendent Wisdom
Hannya
Prajna Paramita
Transcendent Wisdom
As part of my every thought, word, and action, I am inspired by the heroic ideal of knowing highest truth. I keep sight of the big picture!
Have you ever gotten so caught up in the details of an argument that you forgot [...]

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