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Comment on Tod Maffin: Recruiting the Facebook Generation preview HRPO by Rodney Molina

Rodney Molina — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:48:06 +0000

As always, great work Todd!
I sent you a lengthly message in the comments when you were looking for a retreat. I was laughing at the comment you responded to me and I sincerely thank you for it, because I really needed a good laugh after what I had just went thru. Please take a look at it.

I am going to be placing you’re work on my Facebook profile, so that all of my long lost friends can see for themselves you’re excellent work. The only problem I have Todd is that I am not very computer literate in which I’m embarrassed to say. I would like it very much if you would read what I wrote to you in that comments posting; this way you would know exactly what I am talking about!

I thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide me with.

Best,
Rodney

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The Weekly Might Have Missed List (11/16/08) | Breaking Murphy's Law — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:48:31 +0000

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Comment on Great news release I received today by Tanya (aka NetChick)

Tanya (aka NetChick) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:22:58 +0000

heh

I think you should come over and enjoy my Sharp AQUOS! It’s not an inch deep, but it is 52″ Let’s play some Xbox! (or WII! — I just bought one for myself for an early Christmas present)

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" » Blogger Outreach: Sharp Aquos Thin Panel HD TV" from Pro PR — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:13:09 +0000

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Comment on Great news release I received today by Michael O'CC

Michael O'CC — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:36:26 +0000

Heh. Thanks, Tod. Glad you liked it.

Comment on Great news release I received today by Don

Don — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:19:50 +0000

Gee, Tod, you forgot to mention that the 52-inch version is a steal at just under $12,000.00!

Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by Rodney Molina

Rodney Molina — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:43:04 +0000

Oh, I almost forgot. I’ll cut you the break this time, but next time I am going to give you a time out. LoL. God Bless You Todd, keep up the fantastic work!!!

Rodney, N.Y.C.

Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by Rodney Molina

Rodney Molina — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:33:40 +0000

Hello Tod,
As I wrote earliear, I hope you found the right retreat and recieved the best treatment possible for you’re mind, body, and soul. Also, I can’t wait to get a hold of you’re book and recommend it to all of my family and friends. I just read you’re comment to me and I am still laughing : ) I thank you for that. I had a bad car accident on Friday evening and I’ve been dealing with a case of the blues. I’m o.k. “Thank God” but my car is totaled and my insurance company is not compensating me for any of the damages; my dad did not place collision under my policy. The day I asked him to do me the favor and get the car insured for me because I was extremely he forgot the type of coverage I would have gotten.

Todd, I was hoping that perhaps you would be kind enough in showing me how to create my own Website, Blog, URL, etc. It would be an honor to learn from the very best; I truly mean that! Bernard Shaw once remarked that “If you teach a man anything, he will never learn” Learning is an active process. We learn by doing. -Dale Carnegie. I say that I truly mean that because Todd, you and I both know we live in a very cynical world and we don’t know who one really is until we really get to know their true intensions. I quote to you again from Dale Carnegie’s book, How to Win Friends & Influence People; The difference between appreciation and flattery. “One is sincere and the other insincere. One comes from the heart out; the other from the teeth out. One is unselfish; the other selfish. One is universally admired; the other universally condemed.” Todd, I say that to say this, and I repeat; it would be an honor to learn from the best. I thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide to me. I also know that thing’s of such nature do not come for free. I’m not a wealthy man YET, but I am willing to pay a reasonable price for you’re time and effort.

Best,
Rodney

Comment on Great news release I received today by Michael O'CC

Michael O'CC — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:29:27 +0000

Tee hee. Glad you liked it, Tod. Thanks.

Comment on Great news release I received today by julien

julien — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:50:18 +0000

ha! that is great.

Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by Tod

Tod — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:05:08 +0000

Thanks!!

Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by Kelley Jo Burke

Kelley Jo Burke — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:03:35 +0000

Add my vote for Hollyhock, Tod, I’ve been, and it is like Disneyland built by hobbits, but it is very beautiful, very quiet, the food is awesome, and you can go on a basic retreat, and then join the morning yoga session informally, plus go kayaking, hiking, and get a relexology session and massage, without having to go to any classes,

Kelley Jo

Comment on ProSpeaking: Audio Slides and the 50% Trick by Steve

Steve — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:11:21 +0000

Great tips! Here’s another quick way to avoid the Mac chirping when you adjust the volume - just hold down shift while pressing the volume up/down keys, and the volume will be adjusted silently.

Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by Ivan

Ivan — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:10:58 +0000

Not sure if either of these meet your exact requirements, but I have seen some media coverage of the Hills Health Ranch, and it looked pretty good.

http://www.hellobc.com/en-ca/sightsactivitiesevents/restrelaxation/spas

Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by Tod

Tod — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:14:31 +0000

Thanks everyone!

Uh, and Rodney… it’s because I was still sleeping and hadn’t approved your comment. Cut me a break!

Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by Vancouver Guy

Vancouver Guy — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:36:04 +0000

I can personally recommend hollyhock, I’ve been there. It’s small, comfortable, healthy and laid back.

If you want to be more rigorous, spiritual and disciplined, THE MOUNT BALDY ZEN CENTER is/was the path chosen by Leonard Cohen.

Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by Charlie Galan

Charlie Galan — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:29:35 +0000

I know of a few folks that instruct at The Haven http://haven.ca/ on Gabriola island.

Charlie

Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by Robb

Robb — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:12:19 +0000

Check out the Hoffman process, it’s pretty incredible.

http://www.hoffmaninstitute.ca/

Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by todd

todd — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:05:26 +0000

Hi Tod,
got to agree with hollyhock suggestions, and it’s closer to your home. A visit there over a decade ago was the inspiration for our little retreat in Ontario: http://www.northernedgealgonquin.com

Though we’re not hippy dippy, lots of experiences you might find interesting.

Comment on ProSpeaking: Audio Slides and the 50% Trick by Breaking Murphy’s Law » Blog Archive » The Weekly Might Have Missed List (11/02/08)

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:47:56 +0000

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Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by Airdrie

Airdrie — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:51:04 +0000

Westminster Abbey
http://www.sck.ca/pages/vocation_liveins.htm

I think they have weekends for lay-people, too.

Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by Rodney Molina

Rodney Molina — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:04:12 +0000

Mr. Maffin,
I don’t know of a particular retreat for you, but I know of someone who can direct you to exactly what you are looking for. Her name is Susan and she has her own catapult fitness blog. You can contact her at susannyny@gmail.com her blog address is catapultfitness.blogspot.com I have been a huge fan of you’re work and I think it’s a great idea that you are searching to better yourself by attending a soul searching retreat. I wish you the best of luck in your spiritual endeavor.

Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by Rodney Molina

Rodney Molina — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:44:53 +0000

Todd,
I sent you a message first thing this morning about your request and it has not been posted. Is there a particular reason why? If so, can you please let me know what was wrong with it. Thank you.

Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by Donna

Donna — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:57:26 +0000

http://www.xeniacentre.com/

I wasn’t there for any official program, but had a wonderful personal retreat… was awesome.

Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by Darren

Darren — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:59:19 +0000

Hollyhock on Cortes Island. Not cheap, and quite, uh, hippy dippy, but that will probably be present at any retreat centre. A beautiful setting, though.

Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by Carol Hama

Carol Hama — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:36:00 +0000

Check out Hollycock Retreat in British Columbia.

Comment on Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre? by Jeremy

Jeremy — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:47:32 +0000

Try the 10-day meditation session at the Dhamma Surabhi centre near Merritt, B.C. All who’ve tried it tell me it’s changed their outlook on life.

Comment on ProSpeaking: The Pre-Event Call by colleen

colleen — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:28:39 +0000

These have been great pieces. Am really enjoying them.

Comment on YOU can help me shape the ebook! by Terry

Terry — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:40:13 +0000

Hey Tod–hope you don’t mind me filling out your survey: I’m an academic–and I’ve learned a couple of useful tips for speaking: we rarely get paid to speak. It’s often considered necessary for academics to give as many papers, at a variety of conferences, as very much part of the ‘publish or perish’ world of modern academe. But hey, academic papers need not be boring, or amateurish, so I’m been taking notes for use in later presentations: don’t ignore us. Cheers, Terry

Comment on ProSpeaking: Flight Tips Your Mother Never Told You by Michelle Sullivan

Michelle Sullivan — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:45:36 +0000

Do you seriously do this, Tod? Sheesh

Comment on ProSpeaking: Working With an Agency by Monica Hamburg

Monica Hamburg — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:30:55 +0000

Thanks for these posts, Tod! Great information.

Comment on ProSpeaking: Outsourcing Your Research by Life as a Professional Speaker

Life as a Professional Speaker — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:57:34 +0000

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Comment on ProSpeaking: Outsourcing Your Research by Mark

Mark — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:03:24 +0000

Thanks for the great information. Your approach to this topic on your blog will be helpful for many people.

Comment on ProSpeaking: Outsourcing Your Research by allan

allan — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 03:24:57 +0000

I’m feeling fine, Tod, thanks for asking.
I thought your other “book” was very good. I viewed it from the perspective of a broadcasting student looking for straight to the point information and an abundance of tips to get the mind in gear. There was no denying it was A+ if you were my student.
It was also evident that you had put a lot of work into it.
I wonder if you can pull off the same quality and depth in this presentation stuff.
I do, of course, have grave misgivings about the actual content of your “lectures” but I’ll readily give you credit for your improbable success with all these speaking engagements that you get.
And I’m not above saying that your observations are of interest to me, since they never fail to bemuse and astound me at the same time.

Comment on ProSpeaking: Outsourcing Your Research by allan

allan — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:36:33 +0000

great post Tod.
If I were doing a presentation I’d want to read your book for sure

Tod says: A compliment, Alan? You feeling okay?

Comment on ProSpeaking: Outsourcing Your Research by Deano

Deano — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:09:46 +0000

Hey -welcome back - I missed you! Hope you are well. With all your talent, intelligence and special presence, you deserve many good things, including good health.

Comment on ProSpeaking: Outsourcing Your Research by Dwight Williams

Dwight Williams — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:15:15 +0000

Trivial detail: “Kilometrage” works for me, usually. I suspect it’s a matter of personal taste and some debate, though.

That said, it’s good to see you getting back into blogging. I’ve missed seeing the occasional posting from your own good self.

Comment on ProSpeaking: Outsourcing Your Research by Benoît

Benoît — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:10:32 +0000

Excellent advice.
One related question: to prepare a typical keynote, how many research question do you post, on average?

Comment on ProSpeaking: Outsourcing Your Research by Scarborough Dude

Scarborough Dude — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:11:33 +0000

Hey Tod - I’m not commenting on What you just wrote- which btw I found interesting - but on How you wrote/write. I really like your delivery style; it’s professional, clear and inspires confidence, so that What you say always rings true - and you never fail to inject a little humour with your Maffinisms. You also have a ‘direct to me’ kind of style that feels personal and never smells corporate; it’s a fine balance and you pull it of perfectly. I hope to read more - and hell, while you’re at it, how about putting out a podcast or two?

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