Reach me in Saipan

If you've been wondering why I haven't posted for a while, it's because I'm posting to a sequel blog!
The elements of Fame Blog became "Walt's Escape From America" on Feb 23 2006. Meet me there!
now!

My Escape from America!

Hi All

As you may have surmised, and as was hinted at in several
of my recent Friday Life Rhymes (specifically #437 Freedom Song),
something's been brewing in Walt World for the past few months.

Ever since leaving corporate America in the fall of 1995,
I've been executing a plan to create the lifestyle of a modern, minimalist,
nomadic, passionpreneur based on a passive-residual income stream!


Now that I've cut all tethers and structured
a turnkey, self-sustaining, internet-based business
that doesn't require my physical presence in any
one location......

(drum roll, please)

...I've bought a one way ticket to an island in the South Pacific!


So amid sea, sand and sun I'll be living my dream
in a culture and clime that resonates with who I wish to be.

Since this is simply the first step in a journey of a thousand
smiles, I didn't want to make a big deal about it until I got there and
surveyed the lay of the land. But, I wanted to tell a few friends and contacts
who I felt deserve a little advanced notice...

You can still reach me at walt@passionprofit.com and
I'll set up a Skype account and MSN Messenger for IMs
for anyone who'd like to keep in touch, and share the experience!


Walt
p.s. I leave next Wed Feb 15 for Japan. If you know of anyone there in Tokyo
I might call who might be kind enough to show me around, please let me know.

Freedom Song

One day you'll think about me:
Haven't seen him in a while
You'll make a note to find me
or a number you can dial

One day you'll ask about me:
Where on earth can he be found?
And learn at last I've set my sail
where sun and sea abound

One day you'll say about me:
Goes the nomad on his way
To live the life's adventure
that he said he would some day

One day you'll write about me:
There's the man who lived his dream
Cut loose the oars and left the boat
to swim a different stream

And then one day amid the noise
and hustle of the throng
You'll hear a tune first faintly
that's been playing all along

You'll know the singer instantly
you'll recognize my voice
A heart-felt freedom song
of life lived not by chance but choice...

To follow along with the unfolding adventure, visit

Walt's Escape from America Blog

Big Announcement Coming!

In a few days I'll be making a major announcement here on the blog.
Hope you've been getting all the clues that I've been putting in my Friday Inspiration emails.
If not, check out Today's Inspiration
entitled Dream Maker. Some of the keyword clues are: offshore, nomad, freedom....

In any event, stay tuned!

Freedom Song

Freedom Song

One day you'll think about me:
Haven't seen him in a while
You’ll make a note to find me
or a number you can dial

One day you'll ask about me:
Where on earth can he be found?
And learn at last I've set my sail
where sun and sea abound

One day you'll say about me:
Goes the nomad on his way
To live the life's adventure
that he said he would some day

One day you'll write about me:
There's the man who lived his dream
Cut loose the oars and left the boat
to swim a different stream

And then one day amid the noise
and hustle of the throng
You'll hear a tune first faintly
that's been playing all along

You'll know the singer instantly
you'll recognize my voice
A heart-felt freedom song
of life lived not by chance but choice...

Walt's Friday Inspiration #437
For archives, visit LifeRhymes.com

Let the Games Begin!

Ok. Here's the deal. I have 364 days to make good on this challenge of achieving certain specific levels of national fame. As things happen to move me forward, I'll post them here. In addition, as a means of providing real-time "how to" information, I'll also post the specific steps I take to make certain things happen. So get ready for the ride! And check out passionprofit.com for more information, inspiration and ideas to help you turn your own passion into profit!

The Semantics of Bliss

Hope you enjoy today's Friday Inspiration email. For the full
archive of all 436 Life Rhymes, visit www.liferhymes.com

The Semantics of Bliss

Call it what you will, my friend
but names I won't debate
For bliss by any other name
is still a hallowed state

I call it fame and fortune
just rewards for earthly worth
You say it's ego-driven
and there's greater things on earth

I call it nomad freedom
with no things or ties that bind
You say I fear commitment
and the threat of being confined

I call it ageless living
finding youth through fountain's tao
You call it myths and magic
I should be beyond by now

I call it my ideal
demure and pleasing to the eyes
You say that's superficial
for what's real might be disguised

Set your goals and seek them
keep them hidden 'til they're earned
For this quest comes with a secret
that perhaps like me you've learned:

The world enjoys negating
what you want and who you kiss
Avoid the trap debating
the semantics of your bliss

COMMENTARY:
As we approach the end of another year, you'll be inclined to set some goals to accomplish in the one that approaches. My best advice to you is to set your sights for the stars, but don't seek validation or plan strategy with those who can't see beyond their immediate world. As much as they may love you, or have your best interests at heart, they can only speak from realities they know. Whether it be in money, career or romance, seek counsel from the angels who soar the heavens you dream to reach. For only those who fly possess the tricks of flight to teach.

Don't get caught justifying your dreams.



Walt's Life Rhyme #436
The Semantics of Bliss
(c)Walt F.J. Goodridge
The Passion Prophet
''I share what I know,
so that others may grow!''

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