I recently merged my library with my blog. I had multiple resources, books and teleseminar recordings on various sites, but decided to consolidate them all and add them to my blog.

Reason? The fact that these resources are no longer as scattered makes them easier to find and follow. If you want to bookmark these pages or even tell others about them, please do!

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Bought myself a new camcorder (JVC Everio) and compression software to record some “whiteboard discussions” with my wife Sylvie for SuccessChef.com content.

I wanted to test the software. So I decided to place the camera in front of my drum set (the lighting was bad and my fault), and played along with “When We Were Young” by The Killers. (One of my favorite bands!)

This was recorded on the first and only take — I never played this song before, but I wanted to try out the camera and the compression software. (If you ever wondered if I can really play drums, you can judge for yourself.)

Don’t laugh, but here I am playing “drum karaoke” to the Killers. What do you think?

Short post. In fact, it’s a short post about short posts. Looks like I’ve been hit by the Twitter bug. Follow me on twitter: twitter.com/drsuccess.

It’s also added to my Facebook profile. So as I “twitter,” it updates my Facebook status. If you’re a Facebook member, add me as a friend and follow me there: profile.to/michelfortin. Finally, Sylvie and I have a “Facebook Fan Page.” Won’t you become a fan? Go here: companies.to/licorice.

A disgruntled copywriter wrote me demanding clarifications. He believes most copywriters lie and exaggerate their claims of wealth. Let’s call him “Chuck.”

I understand where Chuck is coming from. Because I’ve been where he is. So I responded, not because I wanted to acquiesce to his demands but because I wanted to give him hope, ideas, and, dare I say it, a million-dollar education.

He says he will be asking other copywriters the same question, and even threatened (although, that may be too harsh of a word) to publish my reply.

For all I know, this copywriter may be gathering information to create his own product. Who knows? (If he is, I must say that his strategy is brilliant. And if he does create a product out of this, good for him!)

I’m reprinting the conversation here since I believe it will help a lot of other struggling copywriters out there. Also, I’m opening myself a little more than usual. I guess you can say that I’m exposing the real “Michel Fortin.”

My answer might surprise you…

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Drop Your Goals (And Manage Your Life) by Michel Fortin is a book written over a decade ago as the author was going through some tough times.

The result is a powerful look at how to stop setting goals and to start looking at your priorities and values instead — called “guides” rather than “goals.”

It’s a bit spiritual and metaphysical in nature, so please read with an open mind. However, the strategies it offers are real and practical.

I highly recommend that your read this book, which is brought to you free, and start using the G.O.A.L. method outlined in the book, with templates at the end.

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Recently, I held three rarely given teleseminars — two with Gary Halbert and one with John Carlton. These men are undeniably two of the world's most in-demand copywriters.

Each interview lasted for two hours, for a total of six. Both Gary and John kept listeners riveted during those six hours as they answered pressing questions from people like you and me about how to write effective copy that sells. And now, you can…

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Recently, Michel Fortin, author of Drop Your Goals (And Manage Your Life!), was interviewed by Ralph Zuranski. For over an hour, Michel discussed some of the concepts based on his book.

Ralph Zuranski is the creator of the "In Search Of Heroes™" program, whose aim is to generate income to fund beneficial community programs, activities, equipment, software, training and travel through cash donations and affiliate marketing, particularly for, or geared towards, disadvantaged kids.

Ralph Zuranski, a former special feature’s writer and photographer for the Coronado Eagle Newspaper, created the In Search Of Heroes™ Program for High School Students in 1992-1993.

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