Comments on: Every little thing is going to be all right

By: Normal is for suckers « Project Mojave Blog

Normal is for suckers « Project Mojave Blog — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:07:46 +0000

[...] a few of the recent posts I’ve written about the process of becoming free (exhibits A, B, and C) and I guess he felt that it qualified as what he’s coined to be good-stuff "freedom [...]

By: I am JohnnyBTruant.com. Hear me roar! : Johnny B. Truant

I am JohnnyBTruant.com. Hear me roar! : Johnny B. Truant — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:50:19 +0000

[...] and wear pants and hand out technology tips. And from time to time, I’d write these epic motivational posts or something and post them on the funny blog, but even though that was a fucked up thing to do, it [...]

By: Johnny B. Truant

Johnny B. Truant — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:10:01 +0000

I’m really starting to solidify on the idea of “Just do what you’re going to do, and do it as best you can. People will either like it or not, but best to take your genuine shot.”

Thanks for the props.

By: Karilee

Karilee — Mon, 25 May 2009 09:17:35 +0000

“Finding your people is not luck. It is a natural outgrowth of being genuine to yourself and taking action like a motherfucker.”

Love this. I found Naomi. Through her I found you. Due to both of you and a determination to see something positive rise from a friend’s untimely death, my blog got launched two days ago. It’s about time. Thanks.

Authenticity’s been a big theme lately. I’m drawn to people who ooze it, like you, like Naomi. Life’s too damn short to spend a moment more than necessary with the rest.

By: Johnny B. Truant

Johnny B. Truant — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:16:10 +0000

It’s all good. You know when this blog started? OCTOBER 2008. Time isn’t the factor; it’s guts and being real. And knowing the right folks. And marketing.

By the way, speaking of being real and genuine, I think Naomi/Sonia’s “Marketing For Nice People” may be just about the greatest idea ever. EVER. Check it out. http://is.gd/CnEX

By: John

John — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:47:19 +0000

Thanks for this great advice. I feel like I’m at the bottom of the barrel when I think of how new I am to blogging. I really want to have an empire as well by creating valuable content. That said, I know it’s not going to be easy. But I will keep improving, every minute of every day of every month. One day, I hope to see the transition into success.

By: Johnny B. Truant

Johnny B. Truant — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:03:51 +0000

Well, I don’t want to give anyone the impression that my stuff is “solved.” I think part of the secret is that you never really feel like things are handled from a rational perspective. You have to have faith.

Me, I’m very aware that there are 12 days left in this month and that I have to make $X. What I’m learning to do is have faith. Everything always turns out awesome in the end.

Right now, I’m just pretty hepped up about how Project Mojave ( http://is.gd/A6M8 ) is unfolding. I’m going to be pretty excited to learn everyone else’s stuff while I’m teaching other people my stuff.

By: Sparky Firepants

Sparky Firepants — Tue, 19 May 2009 07:25:42 +0000

Most people don’t know this, but I can out-whine any 3-year old.

Which is exactly what I did to Naomi after I read your success post on her blog. I e-mailed her a big ol’ “I SUCK” rant. Then I ran to the fridge, popped a cold one, and promptly cried into it.

Actually, I think the salt balanced the yeast and improved the flavor.

I couldn’t say what my whiny e-mail did to Naomi’s inbox, but she probably installed a “whine rule” and added my address.

When you’re launching a new thingie it’s so easy to get stuck inside your head (well, it is for me, anyway) and start feeling like it’s all about you (er, me).

Of course, later that day I shook off the tantrum and just went back to work. Apparently people are waiting for this launch now and I missed that fact because all I saw were your dollar signs. Poor Sparky.

Now that I’m back to simply building the coolest thing ever for my people, I’m not really worried about it.

And I’ll be reading your posts without my bottle opener handy. Nice work, Dude.

By: Holly Hopper

Holly Hopper — Tue, 19 May 2009 04:21:21 +0000

Thanks Johnny, exactly what I was looking for tonight. You said the point of this post was to inspire and, at least for me, you did just that. I’m sure you know, no matter how much drive and desire you have, there are certain nights that it’s just not “there”. Those are the nights we need to lean on each other for inspiration and motivation to keep going. Thanks again, I can now actually get something done tonight towards my own goal of dropping the cubicle lifestyle. Off to go release my next free website theme! Thanks and I can’t wait to see how you’re doing after month 2. Please keep us updated!!!!

By: Luci G

Luci G — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:59:05 +0000

Wow. That really spoke to me. Thanks so much for sharing. From someone that’s in the middle of revamping life and work… very much striving to have “faith” (that fleeting feeling of faith!) that it’s all going to work out.
I watched you from Naomi’s site. I think you had real guts to ask her to do that work with you. The fact that she said yes, and that you propelled yourself so far forward with it so quickly, is another good example for everyone that creativity can pay off exponentially when served with a side of daring.