Do I Still do Comedy? Does Paul Simon still sing?
I am frequently asked if I still do comedy.
The answer is definately YES!
I still run my regular English show in Germany on a monthly basis, and do various performances in German as well. I love doing comedy, it is a reward to be able to get on stage and make people laugh. There is hardly anything I find as rewarding… other than helping others reach their fullest potential.
I guess that is why I have made the transition to doing Internet Marketing as well. I can share my talents and knowledge with others, to help them grow and develope, and I only need to post it once and many can benefit from it on an on-going basis.
I had the chance to see Paul Simon live two days ago. I was initially hesitatant because I hadn’t really followed what Paul was up to for the last few years. I was pleasantly surprised as we filled into a 5000 person hall and waited for the show to start. The atmosphere seemed to be alive with anticipation. You could feel people’s expectations in the air. I felt myself getting caught up in the excitement.
What followed can only be considered as fantastic. As I am sure he does in all his live concerts, Paul Simon came out and went through his array of new and classic songs. Naturally the ones we experienced when we were younger struck a stronger chord, but the whole show was very moving. Paul seemed young and vibrant in spite of his 66 years of age, and I am not saying that is old, I am over 50 myself, but he was just so energetic.
After the show I was able to get backstage with my fiance´and future in-laws to get an autograph. (I will admit to using my semi-celebrity status as Johnny Hollywood to get past the local security teams) When we encountered Paul on his way to the Tour Bus, he graciously stopped and smilingly signed the autographs for my guests.
I couldn’t help noticing how worn out and spent Paul seemed. His eyes and actions could no longer belie his age and exhaustion. It was at this moment I really respected this man. He just stood on stage and delivered 2 hours worth of content (loosley using an IM term here) to a hungry audience (his subscribers) although he could easily be at home resting enjoying the fruits of his earlier labors. (I’m sure the royalities off his previous albums still let him live quite comfortably)
Well by now I’m sure you’re asking yourself; “What does this have to do with with Internet Marketing?” Well as I see it, PLENTY! I’m sure for Paul as well as myself, we enjoy performing. It is something we are passionate about. I will perform as long as I can still stand on a stage. I love entertaining people. It is what keeps me going. And that’s what it is all about… Your passion.
Why do want to do Internet Marketing? Just to make a quick buck. Well then you will probably disappear as fast as you appeared. Those Guru’s (I hate that word) and Mentors that are consistantly making the most money online are the ones that are passionate about what they do.
Sure they might take vacations, they might travel to exotic places, do crazy stunts like Skydiving out of jets, or any number of exciting things, but they are always passionate about doing something or developing something that will benefit their readers and followers. Being an Internet Marketer is their passion. It is their Mindset.
So I guess what I am trying to say is… if Paul Simon, your favorite online Mentor or myself continue to do what we do out of passion, then you should check to see what your passion is. What is it that makes you get fired up? What subjects make your heart skip a beat? What makes you have sleepless nights?
Whatever it is, it is probably the key to your success on the Internet. Research it, find out if it is a profitable Niche. If not, find something close and pursue it. There are sure others that will benefit from what you have to offer and you will in turn profit from that need. Let your passion be the bridge over someone else’s troubled waters.
Thanks for the inspiration Paul!
Cheers, Smiles and Success,
P.S. Here is a performance I did with my fiance´ for one of our shows as a fill in when a guest had to cancel last minute. I’m the cute one.
Click this link to watch video:
Ze Somesing Sisters
