I’m Going ‘Wild’ and ‘Crazy’ for Mainstream Success
In 2007, it seems that ‘wild’ and ‘crazy’ is in for major and mainstream success in North America. When I started my first “unofficial business” fifteen years ago at the age of twelve, I always tried to do things which made sense and would eventually succeed. Now, I realize that I have to break from tradition to achieve ‘mass success’.
Part of the “mass success” I mention will come in the form of live video on the Internet, I’m convinced. I’ve been watching numerous video related startups and projects over the past few years and I believe now is the time to “make a play”. Right now, there are ongoing discussions and plans with a partner, so I’m not at liberty to say much now, but I can tell you that I am excited. I believe my latest effort will overshadow everything I’ve done in business to date, and to make sure it does, I am putting other projects on hold (including my podcasts) to see this through.
To keep up with my day-to-day life (yes, I am the guinea pig for my own plans), I have added a live camera to the site. There’s also a cool chatroom for visitors to use as well.
Is Dating THAT Bad in North America?
It seems that many well-to-do men these days are turning their attention away from North American women to those in Eastern Europe, Asia and other regions where women are more appreciative and respectful of men. Why? From what I’ve been told, the women are “night and day” when compared to those of North American women. When I first heard of this trend six months ago, I was initially surprised, but not entirely shocked.
These men are in their late 20s to early 50s, accomplished, but badly burned by North American women. Isn’t it ironic that so many men share frighteningly similar experiences with North American women? Even major celebrities like Jamie Foxx is singing the same tune — he doesn’t even want to be married. Can you blame him? They’ve all conveyed that their past partners were cheaters, liars, drama queens and manipulative individuals. Are these men delusional? Could they be possibly making these things up? Not at all.
Women don’t realize the true power they have to make our world better. They’re rearing children by deadbeat men, felons and other lowlife individuals who don’t support or care for their families. A casual browse of any dating web site, and you’ll see a flurry of single women with children — some with babies just months old — and they’re already searching for a man?
One might think it’s a bit extreme to date exclusively outside of North America, but when our society nearly worships women like Paris Hilton, you know we have a serious problem. In our society, we’re not raising “ladies” anymore — we’re raising “adult children”. Typically, North American women behave in ways which simply aren’t attractive — they are in constant need of acknowledgment, attention, etc. — and they will do almost anything to get it (e.g., Paris Hilton rising to stardom through porn).
Personally, I have eliminated most urban women from my pool of consideration for future dating. There’s also the women that are saddled down with children by the age of 30 — what single man wants that headache? And “recovering and reformed whores” are definitely out of the question — there are plenty of those running rampant, thinking they “deserve” to be finally loved after every man on the block has had them.
We live in some interesting and strange times. I just tend to ignore all of the craziness to maintain my own sanity and peace of mind, while focusing on living the best and happiest life I possibly can. When the time is right, the right woman will appear. That’s my advice for any decent man living in North America.
My Life — Now In Live Video!
Update: I’ve been having a ton of fun streaming my life wirelessly via EvDO and Wifi connectivity in the past two days. I’ve gotten great feedback on the quality of the video, and was recently featured on the front page of UStream. Also, I have added a Live Camera section to the site with a chatroom. I am currently evaluating several exciting streaming startups (Mogulus, Operator11) — the tools provided by these companies will enable lifecasters to produce some compelling and engaging lifecasts. I’m looking forward to trying out all of these new and exciting lifecasting sites. Finally, I plan to introduce video conversations on Interviews, a podcast I produce which features interviews CEOs, celebrities, etc.
To prepare for an upcoming video project I’m working on, I’ve decided to immerse myself in the world of “lifecasting” — which is essentially streaming a live video of yourself online. Justin.TV has created quite a stir in this area (he’s doing it wirelessly — so, we can watch his life on the go), and to better educate myself about this phenomenon, I have volunteered myself to try out this exciting new way of engaging people around the world.
The video will stream from my web site most of time — however, there will be periods of downtime, etc. Currently, the camera is positioned in my room — so you’ll see me working, sleeping, watching TV, being lazy, etc.
I have not decided how live video will be integrated into the site, but for now, you can see what’s going on right now below (click the “play” button to start streaming):
The Allure of Long Distant Romance
While I have sworn to myself that I’ll never try another long distant romance, I don’t think that one is fully out of consideration. Why? There’s just something appealing and exciting about it. It’s an excuse to travel, see a new place and try something different. There’s also the intense anticipation of seeing the person you love, spending time with them and doing things together.
Although I am not actively seeking a romantic relationship, I have considered the possibility of another LD romance. The key to any successful relationship are two people who share the same values and beliefs when it comes to the integrity, commitment and understanding of the bond they share. Most people contend that LD romances are stressful, but are they really?
I think with the right woman, an LD romance — hell, any romance — would be not only exciting, but rewarding and special as well. There’s no stress involved — just happiness and joy. The end game is that it’s all about how much you’ll sacrifice and give to the relationship. However, the key again are the values and beliefs of both parties. Will they be committed? Honest? Loyal? Trustworthy?
Profile: Tommy Sims
Who: Tommy Sims
What: Producer, Songwriter, Vocalist, Multi-Instrumentalist
Primary Instrument: Bass
Secondary Instrument(s): Guitar, Drums, Piano
Does the name Tommy Sims ring a bell? Probably not. But Eric Clapton, Michael McDonald, Bonnie Raitt, CeCe Winans, Bruce Springsteen and dozens of other “mega-stars” have all worked with this Nashville-based music producer. Born in Chicago and raised in Western Michigan, Tommy was inspired musically by his father’s vast record collections and his brother’s ability to play the bass.
At 11 years old, Tommy decided his future in music and began playing the bass. It has been a non-stop journey of evolution since. I first discovered Tommy as producer of Michael McDonald’s “Blue Obsession” CD. Working with Michael, Tommy engineered a new and fresh sound of old school R&B and Memphis Soul for the legendary McDonald. Needless to say, Tommy became a strong #2 in my book of “most respected musicians”.
Like McDonald, Tommy eschews “bragging rights” in favor of allowing his work to speak for itself — and it does. Tommy won a Grammy award for co-writing the big Eric Clapton hit, “Change The World”, which was featured on John Travolta’s “Phenomenon”. The surprise win guaranteed a string of new work for the “up and coming” music producer behind the powerhouse “The Positive Movement, Inc.”
Because of Tommy’s low-profile, he is not widely known by the legions of fans of other big music stars that he’s worked with, but everyone within the industry has a huge amount of respect for his creativity, musicianship and work ethic (he is always in the studio recording, writing or producing a new act). He is one of the music industry’s most successful songwriters and producers.
Tommy and I first met seven years ago in Los Angeles via a mutual friend — Michael McDonald. This was also during the time that Tommy was wrapping up work on his first solo album, “Peace and Love”. How often have you heard of a record company courting an artist to release a record? Such was the case at Universal Music — it only confirms the amount of respect and admiration for Tommy’s work.
To learn more about Tommy and his latest work, listen to this recent interview with Inside Musicast. An expanded bio on Tommy is available here. “Peace and Love” can be sampled here.