its been a long time coming...

About 7 years ago, I remember my employer/mentor handed me a book and said I needed to read it.  It was called "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki.

I think it was one of the first books that helped me see that I needed to change my thinking if I ever wanted to afford a car that didn't require me to add oil to it every week.

A few years later, a free seminar offered by the same author came to Pittsburgh.  It was all about real estate investing. 

I remember calling off of work.
John actually had his company fly him back from Idaho so he could make it.

We were 22 year old kids surrounded by a bunch of 45 year old people that were stuck in a career that they did not enjoy.  They were looking for a big change...and a way out of their day to day life.

John and I were simply looking for a way that could buy us some time until the real dream could take off.

After the seminar, I remember going to the Fish Fry to plan the next few years.

I wish I started this blog back then.  It's amazing how things can change.

Tonight, I am going back to that same Fish Fry.   But times have changed just a bit.

Below are two blogs that were recently posted.  One by John and one by James Saxton.
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submitted by John Donovan on 2-13-13

"When the iPhone was originally released, critics asked Steve Jobs if he was worried that the iPhone functionality would make the iPod obsolete and hurt revenue.  Steve Jobs responded with, "If we don't make ourselves obsolete, someone else will."

Even though the iPod was dominating the market, Apple knew they could do better.

Its easy to keep doing something you are doing.  But, one of the most exciting things imaginable is realizing there is a better way to do what you are doing... and then adjusting accordingly.

I've always had confidence in GoNextWorld, and I am proud of what we do, but in the past two months, we've truly solidified our product.  Seeing something you love, constantly analyzing the hell out of it, and then making it even better is tough (especially if you are proud of what you currently have), but I think it is essential both in business in life.  That's Growing. Constantly Refining. That's Progress.

It's exciting to be passionate about your work and realize that there is a way to improve it.  It means you are switching directions to aim for something even better. Even when just a day before you thought better didn't exist.

I'm excited for our growth today, but I can't wait to see what's in store tomorrow."


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 Submitted by James Saxton on 2-14-13

The Solution

Valentines Day…a time to show your love and appreciation to that special someone in your life. I can hear the plates stacking and silverware rolling now, restaurants all over the city are being booked with parties of two looking to spend that nice romantic evening together.
Its hard not to notice the numerous Valentines Day specials being advertised for various places to eat around the city. I thought to myself, why can’t people take advantage of specials and discounts like these more often? Why offer customers a special depending on what day it is of the week, month, or even they year? Why not let customers influence when they are offered a special? Why can’t businesses reward their customers in more convenient and mutually beneficial ways?

Michael Fallat, CEO of GoNextWorld, might just have the solution. This could change everything! The competitive service-based industry we accompany today demands more ways for businesses to reach and serve their customers. We are encompassed within a more dynamic environment than ever before, stop living in the past and make the right choice.

Commence Project Hail Mary

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, it is the one that is the most adaptable to change.”

Charles Darwin

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