750 words

Oh geez , here we go , I’m on 750 words.com and I don’t know what to show.

I enrolled in an online course, learning about email copywriting & it brought me to this site. It’s tough , constant battle in my head between left & right. I’ve been teaching English for a little over a decade , I must confess my interest started to fade. Copywriting piqued my interest, I thought I knew the gist, but there was a twist. It’s not that easy , some people write copy but it reads way too cheesy.

My other hidden talent is my voice , apparently people like it , so, I decided to start my second venture. “What could it be ?” You ask . Well , here’s the clincher , Voice-over artist is my other new adventure. I’m a freelance copywriter and Voice-over artist, I also narrate audio books . You know what they say about cooks in the kitchen ? I’m no spring chicken & I have a side of ADD , I started building a website, wanna see? I named it ‘I record audio ‘ because that’s what I do. Big or small, I’ll record them all. I started a podcast with the same name. “I don’t want to be lame or the same as everyone else.” I thought to myself . The more languages I know, the more I can write and the more I can record, I’ll never get bored.

I’m learning German, French & Chinese . I’m fired up , I can’t stop. I’m learning to do copywriting to also assist me with my recording business. If I can write good copy , I can advertise for myself, watch me how I grow my wealth. It’s not that easy though, it’s got to me & slowly I started to lose my glow. ADD is a good thing, what else do I have to bring? My grandfather passed a special gene to me. With a book on my knee I started to read. I stick to 10 pages a day , all work & no play makes me a happy boy. I found joy in those pages. 10 pages a day, 10 pages of 9 different books, in the nooks and crannies of wisdom filled pages . I’ve gone through so many stages I’m learning about David Goggins, he has a strong noggin , a real tough bastard, Tony Robbins has my mind plastered with ideas about Money , perhaps one day , I too will fall into the honey. Grant Cardone is teaching the 10x principles, no one has a reason to be miserable. Ah and ‘who moved my cheese?’ This one reads with the greatest of ease. Robert W Bly helped to pry open my mind into the magical world of copywriting. Last but not least is Rhonda Byrne , she’s telling me about ‘ the greatest secret.’

I’m 34, I’ve never been in a war, just at war with myself, everyday. I’m scared to have fun, scared to play. I feel if I skip a day I’d miss a week , then my future will seem bleak. I’m not one to fuss, this new adventure has really taught me how to cuss. It’s so frustrating and yet invigorating at the same time , it’s simply sublime, THIS IS MY TIME TO SHINE!!!!!!! People drink wine and I wine & bitch and groan. I have started to shift that negative mindset , let’s not forget that people thought that I will fail, I won’t give them the satisfaction, I’m taking action & I will prevail. Set sail on the ocean of life , the world is my oyster, I’ll make this work. Oh wow I’m almost at 750 words now , I bit down & I poured my emotions into this post, I didn’t know , now it’s more than a note, I didn’t even choke. I wrote this this with ease , all I ask is “please read my story” .

I came from tough times , now I can hear trumpets and chimes, it’s hard making words rhyme. I never intended this post to sound like this. I’m not a rapper , this is just something that you can read while you’re sitting on the crapper. My name starts with a ‘G’ and it ends with an ‘n’ . Mention my story to your friends , I like to write but I don’t think that I’ll become a trend. My surname is not Cosby, my name is not Bill, but, I did make these words bend to my will.

Please help

Hi everyone, it’s fu-fu-fucking cold in Indiana at the moment. This lady , her husband (who is a disabled veteran) & their pets have no heat. I’ve donated what I could, could you donate what you can so they can get heat? Their PayPal details are in the photo.

This book can stand on the shelf next to any Roald Dahl book.

The headline says it all.  This book is great for readers 10 years & up, honestly, it’s suitable for any child & the child within you. Children of all ages have so much to learn from this book. It’s an absolute pleasure to read.  Made, with absolute love, for the humans of Planet Earth by an amazing human called Gord Laws.

BUT WAIT there’s more.

Each book contains a free peel-off sticker card.

How can I get my grubby little paws on this work of art?

Buy it from Amazon, the Kindle version sells for $6.95, or get the awesome paperback version for $9.99 https://www.amazon.com/Penguin-Called-Dave-How-Saved/dp/0620973307

Here’s a description of the book.

Dave is a penguin. He’s a really nice guy!
Though other birds laugh at him, ‘cos he can’t fly.
But swimming and playing, he’s as glad as can be,
when he’s with his best friend – a young seal called Tandi.

One day, when the Queen’s birthday present got lost,
Dave dove in to save it, whatever the cost!
There were sharks in the water, all eager to bite,
but Dave went on bravely in spite of his fright!

This is the tale of how Dave saved the day,
and made himself lots of new friends on the way!

A Penguin Called Dave (and How the Day Was Saved) is a rhyming children’s story for kids of all ages, set in Boulders Beach, Cape Town, South Africa. Featuring real animals and wildlife from the natural ecosystem, A Penguin Called Dave is fantastical fairy-tale adventure, set against the backdrop of lessons in real nature and geography.

The book also features an educational fun-facts spread, with information about the real animals featured, and their behaviour in the wild, including Cape Jackass Penguins, Cape fur seals, Cape vultures, Cape Eagle owls, blue cranes, flamingos, Verreaux’s eagles, and of course, great white sharks!

A Penguin Called Dave, like all Turtlebird Books, is intended to inspire kindness and wonder in children, through rhyme and colourful, enchanting artwork.

Written by Gord Laws, Illustrated by Danae Botha. First published, November 2021.

http://www.turtlebirdbooks.com
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(c) Gordon Laws, 2021. All rights reserved.

And now for a word from a pleased reader called Ryan Mcleod, he gave the book a 5-star rating.  You’re the man Ryan.

“This is a book that should be purchased for anyone with a child that loves stories. Illustrations are amazing and a wonderful rhyming storyA bargain for what it actually provided. The author is a genius.”  RM

What are you waiting for? Pick up a copy today. You won’t be disappointed.

That’s for Shure.

I have a Shure MV51 microphone, my girlfriend gifted me this awesome piece of equipment & it’s one of my favorite things ever. I love it almost as much as I love her & my boy Eddie. It’s smartphone & computer compatible, so you can record anywhere, anytime. Sometimes I just like to stare at it. It’s a beautiful piece of tech.

Hi, I’m Gideon & as you know this is my blog & my business. What you didn’t know is that I own another business called ‘I record audio’ https://irecordaudio.com/. The name says it all, I do voice-overs & I record audiobooks.

The shure mv51 is the only microphone that I use, it has a built-in interface that allows you to record vocals, instruments, etc. No need to buy an additional interface. The microphone delivers a crisp, clean, high-quality sound & it never disappoints.

It has a kickstand making it very convenient as a desk microphone. Perfect for quick recordings or zoom calls.

If like me, you need to do standing recordings or record audiobooks & act, you can easily mount the shure mv51 on a microphone stand.

I’m not sponsored by Shure, I just love their products, they are reliable & they are well built & very affordable. Go pick up a mv51 for yourself at https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv51 trust me, you’ll love it.

Everything will work out.

I’m always learning. At the moment I’m studying for a diploma in dog grooming, I’m learning about mixing audio, vocal techniques, German, French & a little Indonesian, Gaelic & I’m studying psychology. I study for 5 minutes here, 15 minutes there, an hour here, half an hour there. Consistency is key. If you dedicate a little bit of your time here and there every day, everything will come together. Just keep at it, just do it.

Pneuma

If you haven’t realized it yet, you’ll realize it eventually. Life , the energy that you hold within you, the thing that makes you, you , never dies. It just goes on to exist on a different wavelength. Every living thing is connected to you in some way , shape or form.

Warren Buffet does this & you can too.

At this stage, everyone knows about bitcoin. I am not going to explain it. I’m going to tell you that it works. Bitcoin is an investment. Usually, the mere mention of the word investment will make some people anxious. Immediately you see yourself forking out thousands of dollars of your hard-earned money, investing it in stock & you have no idea if it will pay off. Calm down, it’s not like that with cryptocurrencies. Let me explain.

When purchasing stock, the minimum buy-in amount is usually $500- $1000. With Bitcoin, you can buy a piece of that golden pie for $2. However, there are fees included when you’re buying or selling bitcoin. It is advisable to start buying at around the $50 mark. $50 is chump change, seriously, it’s $1.60 a day. I’m sure you can make more than $1.60 a day if you put your mind to it. Babysit, recycle glass bottles, wash cars, etc. Anyone can swing $1.60 a day, it’s easy.

I’d start investing $50 a month. Invest, then, sit back & relax. Learn about Bitcoin as much as you can. The price of Bitcoin goes up & down every single day. Don’t worry, whatever you do, don’t sell. The prices will go up again & when it does, you’ll be happy that you held on to it, I promise. Just be patient.

Pro tip: When the price goes down a lot, if you can & are able to……..buy more. You’ll get a lot more for your money when Bitcoin is at a lower price. When the price goes up, what happened? Yes, that’s correct, you made money.

Do this every month, when you can afford more, buy more. Keep an eye on your shares. Learn about the currency & the markets. You won’t be disappointed. There’s no time like the present, start now. Before you know it another year will have passed, another year where you could have made money. The choice is yours.

What did you say?

There are 7139 languages. I know, that figure surprised me as well, that is an astronomical number. When you think of languages, German, English, French, Japanese, Spanish & Chinese probably come to mind. You have to consider the local dialects of each country, when you do you’ll most likely see how one could end up with 7139. Most people can speak two languages. There are guaranteed benefits to learning a third, fourth or fifth language.

1. Learning another language may improve your memory. It’s the best exercise for your brain. When you’re learning a new language test yourself, see how much of yesterday’s lesson you can remember, try to make your own sentences, try to translate words from one language to the next. Try, cháng shì und wiederhollen.

2. Connect with people. To learn another language is to learn something about the culture of a country. It helps you to understand things better, because, you’ll most likely end up learning about their history. This means that you’ll not only understand what is being said to you, but you’ll understand why culturally things are done in a certain way. You’ll have something else to discuss other than the weather

3. Advance your career. There are many countries in the world. You might find yourself unable to further your career. You’re a key accounts manager in London, you want a raise, a change of scenery, you need a challenge because you feel stuck in your current situation. Did you know that one of the highest-earning careers in Austria, is that of a key accounts manager? A key accounts manager can rake in €80000 per year.
You’re welcome.

4. Boost your confidence. Because of population, two of the most spoken languages in the world are Spanish and Chinese. Apparently, 75% of the global population can either speak Chinese, Spanish, or both. Imagine if you’re able to converse in one of them. You’ll be able to travel to Singapore, Spain, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, or Mexico. Make loads of new friends in different countries or find work. Imagine how this lifestyle of jet-setting & popularity will make you feel.

In 2010 I moved to China, I’ve been living here for the past 11 years, I can speak & understand a little of the language now. In 2009 I knew that I was going to move, I wish I studied the language before I moved, it would’ve made a huge difference in my life. In this day & age, there are plenty of apps & platforms where you can learn a language, all it takes is 15 minutes of your time, dedication & willpower.

What are the easiest languages to learn?

1: Norwegian
2: Swedish
3: Spanish
4: Dutch
5: French
6: German
7: Portuguese
8: Indonesian

Qu’est-ce que t’attends?