Thursday, February 25, 2010

Google Case in Italy Has Serious Implications for the Web - by Chris Crum

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A judge in Milan, Italy has convicted three Google executives over a video uploaded to YouTube in a case, which could have serious implications for social media and ultimately, the web in general, at least in Italy. The video, uploaded back in 2006, featured a group of school kids bullying an autistic child. Google says it worked with Italian authorities to help ID the person responsible for uploading it, and the uploader and other participants from the video were sentenced to community service.

Now, in 2010, Google executives David Drummond, Peter Fleischer and George Reyes (3 out of 4 defendants) have been convicted for "failure to comply with the Italian privacy code." They were all found not guilty of criminal defamation.

Should these Google execs be held accountable?


"In essence this ruling means that employees of hosting platforms like Google Video are criminally responsible for content that users upload," writes Matt Sucherman, VP and Deputy General Counsel - Europe, Middle East and Africa on the Google Blog. "We will appeal this astonishing decision because the Google employees on trial had nothing to do with the video in question."

This is a case of a business being held accountable for user-generated content. Isn't the entire web generated by users? What if Google's search engine (algorithmically) indexed something illegal. Should company execs be penalized, even if they comply with authorities' requests for removal of such content? Ask yourself these questions:

- What if YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc. had to shut down because it couldn't control the things users post?

- What if every blogging platform had to do the same?

- What if you went to jail for comments posted on your blog?

You're invited to become a Facebook fan of WebProNews!

You're not likely going to go to jail for comments posted on your blog, but the point is, that by allowing people to post comments on your blog, you are allowing user-generated content, that you can't necessarily control until after it's been posted, unless you don't let them go live until approving them. Google is being held accountable for content that users uploaded, which was not in their control until after the fact. YouTube users upload 20 hours of video every minute, according to Google.

You can see why this case is much bigger than just the specific instance it involves. The case is subject to appeal, but if it is not overturned, what will this mean for the web?


"The video was totally reprehensible and we took it down within hours of being notified by the Italian police," says Sucherman.

"To be clear, none of the four Googlers charged had anything to do with this video," he says. "They did not appear in it, film it, upload it or review it. None of them know the people involved or were even aware of the video's existence until after it was removed."

He goes on to talk about how the case "attacks the very principles of freedom on which the Internet is built," also mentioning that European Union law dictates that hosting providers have a safe harbor from liability as long as they remove illegal content once they are notified of its existence. "If that principle is swept aside and sites like Blogger, YouTube and indeed every social network and any community bulletin board, are held responsible for vetting every single piece of content that is uploaded to them — every piece of text, every photo, every file, every video — then the Web as we know it will cease to exist, and many of the economic, social, political and technological benefits it brings could disappear," Sucherman says.

If rulings such as the one against these Google execs were to become commonplace, how much do you think that would affect the social media industry? Companies like Google, Facebook, MySpace, etc. couldn't let users upload content, which essentially means social media couldn't exist. User-generated content couldn't exist. How could you blog? How could you leave a status update on Facebook, or upload a family photo to Picasa? There is always the possibility that some user could make a death threat or upload a murder video, so if the companies behind the services that were used to commit these crimes were held accountable, how could their businesses continue?

That's why Google is not only upset about the ruling against its executives, but calls it a "serious threat to the web."

Should Google (or any other site) be held responsible for content that users upload (even when said content is removed)? Share your thoughts.




About the Author:
Chris Crum has been a part of the WebProNews team and the iEntry Network of B2B Publications since 2003. Follow WebProNews on Facebook or Twitter. Twitter: @CCrum237




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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

There's not much difference between prostate and prostitute, is there? - by Sanjay Chabra

When doing business with people and companies from other lands, you can sometimes run into a wall known as "cultural inconsistencies." At least that's what I call it. As an example, I know my husband and I always used to laugh when passing our favorite Vietnamese restaurant (now defunct) called "A Dong."

When Sanjay's story crossed my desktop, I knew I had to share it with you, especially since our economy has speedily become a global one, and as the Beatles once sang, "Hands across the water." - Patty


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The flight attendant at Heathrow airport said something to me, and I had no clue what she was saying. I knew she was speaking English, but for the life of me, I could not figure out a word she said. Another English speaking person had to ‘translate’ her English to my English. “You caan’t take the babe buggee insaaide th aeroplane.” It appeared, I wasn’t allowed to take the baby stroller inside the plane.

What? That’s what she said?!

This incident should have been an eye-opener for me (and an ear opener too). It’s not only what comes out of our mouths, but also what goes into our ears, that determines our ‘accent’. By the age of 8 or so, the way we speak and understand a language, is set for the rest of our lives. The muscles in the larynx are formed.

Ironically, I was on my way from Washington DC, where I now live, to India, where I originally come from, to start my transcription and closed captioning office. Outsourcing was the buzz word. The idea was to get US shows captioned there inexpensively and save money, and get rich fast!

I hired the best brains in India to start transcribing documentaries, sitcoms, movies, you name it. Even some Playboy videos. Nudity on screen is illegal in India so we would send only the audio files. You’d think that in the land of ‘Kamasutra’ things would be a bit more relaxed on this front. (There's still a standing arrest warrant for Mr. Rupert Murdoch, whose channel once showed a glimpse of female breasts. So what if this happened 12 years ago, we Indians don't forget breasts when we see them).



Anyway, we got started with the transcription. This is how it went:

“Hey, what ya doin’?” turned into, “Hey, what goes on there?”

“Hanna Montana isn’t Hanna Montana,” turned into, “Hanamon Tuna isn’t Hanamon Tuna.”

You f* piece of s* I’ll f* kill you”, turned into, “Sir, this is bad language, I can’t transcribe it. I am a good Indian.”

“What up, bro”, turned to “What’s up there Brooke?”

Uncle Harvey, I ain’t gonna do no boogie-woogie”, turned into, “Hey uncle Harvey, I’m late going to the Bookie Wookie.”

And so on… you get the drift.

Trying to run my company from my Washington DC office, I was pulling my hair by now. But, India was my country and these were my people. I had to deal with them with patience and compassion. So I hired an American accent expert and organized a training session for the transcribers.

It did improve things to some extent. ‘What up, bro’ became ‘What up Brow’, but things on the whole remained unacceptable for the captioning world where we strive for 100% accuracy. Compound to that, the difference in spellings: Colour, harbour, favourite, honour, analyse, centre, ageing, arguement, counselling, programme. By the end of it, I was ready to jump of an aeroplane in my pyjamas eating chilli, signing cheques and land on my brown coloured arse!


Some things did go well. Transcribing for Playboy was a breeze…after all, there aren’t too many ways you can misspell Aaaah, or Ooooh!

I felt such a relief when I threw in the towel and moved the transcription operations to Bethesda, Maryland. (We ONLY do captioning in New Delhi now WITH ALL TEXT TRANSCRIBED IN USA). Now the result is perfect, and my hair has come back (naah, not the hair).

So, the moral of the story? If you get your transcriptions done in India, or any other foreign country, then ‘Congressman in bed with enlarged prostitue' can get in a lot of trouble.

Do please have a look at our still amazing low rates (transcribed in USA and captioned in India).

Many thanks,

Sanjay Chabra
President
Talking Type Captions

Email Sanjay at sanjay@talkingtypecaptions.com

Thursday, February 11, 2010

The Best Thing I Ever Did For My Career - Part 2


Having the opportunity to work in promotion, advertising and cable television in N.Y.C. before I went to law school - which all helped me become a better entertainment attorney years later. So I agree with the person who said earlier, that learning as many skills as you can, and venturing out into areas that are unfamiliar to you, helps in everything you do. And whether you work in a company or are your own boss, becoming that person who is not afraid to take on new challenges and learn new things opens amazing vistas, and may lead you on a path to a career that you never anticipated.
Best of luck!
Judith Dornstein


One of the best activities was to interview countless industry professionals at Sherwood Oaks College events and Scriptwriters Network meetings. After I picked the brains of all those Oscar winners, Emmy winners, and A-list writers, I learned a great deal. My screenplay consulting business has increased substantially, too, because my clients benefit from my advanced understanding.
James Jordan
Owner at Candid Coverage


The best thing I ever did for my career was to leave my "staff" producing job and jump into freelance production. Working for myself for over 5 years has created endless opportunities.
Remember: JUMP AND THE NET WILL APPEAR!!
and to love.....always!
Jill Richardson
Broadcast Producer


The best thing I ever did was to quit my job as an office manager for a local union (essentially this was like turning off a money faucet) and joining my husband as the partner of his video production company back in 1994. At the time it was such a leap of faith, but I AM SO HAPPY I DID IT!!!!!!!! Sometimes I feel like "The most interesting woman in the world." :)
Patty Mooney
Partner, Crystal Pyramid Productions


Watered the rose beds of a line producer 2 times a week while he was on summer vacation in London. Upon returning to LA he hired me to work for Arnold Schwarzeneggar, who in turn signed my papers to join the Film Editors Guild. I met the editor who hired me show after show on that job... best move ever on my part... to smell the roses!
Eric Wiler Producer


I'm about to do it. Two days ago I decided it was time to finally stop giving in to daily distractions and procrastination and I traded in a timeshare week for a week alone in Sedona to finish my script. I leave Saturday, on a seven hour drive. I intend for this time away to be not only a chance to focus 100% on my writing but to send myself a signal that I am serious about my talent and my career. Everyone else believes in me; my manager, my agent, my teachers, my fellow writers, the contest judges who have given me prizes... but none of this amounts to anything if I don't believe in myself, and that means giving my work the time, attention and respect it deserves. Stay tuned for the results of this experiment!!
Lisa Rothstein
Award-winning screenwriter Freelance Copywriter & Consultant "The DaVinci Coach" for Creative Professionals


While being a subeditor in a district level newspaper in southern India (Mysore) which paid a paltry salary, I chanced upon foreigners who started frequenting the cyber cafe where I spent almost all my evenings. With a nose for news and to fill my columns in the paper, I started inquiring about their presence. This led to a chance of a lifetime when they led me to meet their Yoga teacher. The group had come to learn Yoga from him. The teacher in his 70s had started the Yoga classes only for foreigners and his elder son was heading a centre in New York where Gwyneth Paltrow, Sting and others were his students. Madonna was also a student and the Yoga teacher showed me pictures where she frequented his London centre. The photo was with Madonna and the Director's grandson standing together wearing a T shirt with 'Mysore Centre' inscribed on it. I wrote a story on the centre with the pictures of grandfather, grandson, son and the one with Madonna. It was for the Times of India Bangalore edition in their Backbeat page. I wrote under my other name 'Sinchana' and the title read "Madonna's Mysterious Mysore Connection". This article created a big furor in Mysore and my popularity soared. I got offers to write scripts for educational documentaries for the local media centre affiliated to the University under the UGC funding. Though money did not rake in as it does in commercial cinema it gave me tremendous knowledge and excellent network. I was assigned with a Producer and we brought out films with important personalities in India with international acclaim. This move helped me get a good position in a corporate sector in Bangalore. Two years later I moved out from Bangalore with my children following my husband to the West of India. It took me 7 years from 1997 - 2004 where I moved from one company to another continuing my work with print and electronic media, which became my hobby. Today I continue to make films as an alternate career. I must confess that my struggle and despair in those years paid off and I always thank God for whatever I have learnt and gained through the years.
Chitra Ramesh
Assistant Director at HMP CDC


It is only when we face difficulties and challenges and take them in a charishmatic manner, not buckling under pressure, we will definitely come out victorious. And we'll be better professionals than those who have been born with a silver spoon.
Sally Blake
Voice On Fire


Best thing? I'm not really wired to think that way as anyone's life is made up of many many choices, each one intertwined with the rest. Although there was no one "best thing", I followed what I loved and it led me here. I had no intention of being a Writer, much less a Producer. I had no real knowledge of that side of the business and no connection whatsoever. But I allowed myself the freedom to stay open to opportunities my life offered.
Steven Sears
Writer/Producer in Television and Film


Quitting my dayjob! It took me seven months of unemployment, but now Im no longer a teacher, but a graphic designer and sound engineer. And I am loving every single second of it! It's hard work and a difficult industry, but if you follow your heart, it will lead you...
Mark Simon
Owner, Sell Your TV Concept Now


Worked for a Non-Profit Theatre showing Films. One I selected for the series was a personal favorite - "Mon Uncle," a French Comedy. Two people came to see it, myself and Noel Paul Stookey! It was one of his favorite films, also. We became friends and I got my first job in the Industry! And a lot of good things came from that meeting.
Louis Mitchell
CEO, Sunset Productions and Entertainment Consultant


First, in order to move from off-line editor to on-line editor, I took a step back to assistant editor at an on-line post house in order to learn to be an on-line editor. Then I moved to LA (from Miami) to go from big fish in small pond to little fish in big pond. That was really hard but the right thing to do. Then I gave up my side acting career when it began to interfere with my editing career. (That's a whole other story). Then I moved from LA to NY where I seem to feel more at home (my entire family and wife and her family are from NY, so I guess I have NY blood and heritage).
Chaz Shukat
Avid/FCP editor


I would have to say, going out on a dream and writing my first screenplay.
James Adams, BSIT, MBAIB
Editor-in-Chief at The Adams Commentary


The best thing I ever did is something I do every single day - remind myself of the power of positive thinking.
Munaf Husain
President, Dancing Light Pictures


DECIDING. Anyone can dream all they want about what they can do or how unique and important their voice is. There is absolutely nothing special about dreaming. Actually deciding to do something about it, to take action to attain a goal, is the ONLY way to make a dream into a reality. This goes for making movies, this goes for quitting smoking, this goes for living the life that you think you should be living. In short, it's called walking the walk. If there's something that you've always wanted to have but don't have or you've always wanted to be but aren't, it's because you've haven't decided yet. Decisions lead the way. Everything else follows.
Simon Fraser
writer / producer / director at sifr4 digital media


Took some business training and learned how to build a "sales pipeline". Haven't looked back since...
F. Tyler Shaw
Composer and producer of custom original music for film, TV and multimedia.



Well, the "soundtracks" of my life have been to "Dream the Impossible Dream"...to be thankful for the "Wind Beneath my Wings"...and, in the end, to know that I lived life "My Way". Taking leaps of faith have defined my career, and so far, it has been a rewarding experience. Now, that's not to say there aren't trade-offs (I still don't have kids for instance) but like other modern women, I seek balance to define true "success". My career highs...so far? In my early 20's, I worked in the music business and watched the launch of careers like Mariah Carey, Arrested Development, Janet Jackson...and others...up close. In my mid 20s, I decided to go back to school to pursue my love of science and spent years living and working in the Caribbean and Central America studying people in remote fishing communities. That experience led me to spend the next 10 years of my life working as a "small fish in a BIG pond"...as an Environment and Science news producer at CNN. After 9/11, I spent two years on the "war desk", then the next 2+ years covering natural disasters. In the aftermaths of all those events, I noticed a growing number of orphaned kids who were falling through the cracks of international systems...and many were disappearing. So, I decided to research the plight of orphaned kids with a goal to help them meet their needs. I left to pursue my doctorate in Anthropology 3+ years ago. When I graduate this year, I plan to merge my skills in anthropology and investigative journalism to identify some of the most vulnerable members of the global orphan population and generate support for them with the help of the media. So, "career highs" in my view, are all the steps I've made that have taught me something new about myself and allowed me to grow. Some of the steps were rough...but so far, all have been rewarding. I wish everyone a peaceful and blessed journey as you also follow your dreams!
Camille Feanny
Independent Program Development Professional, Former CNN Producer

Thursday, February 4, 2010

The Best Thing I Ever Did For My Career




As a member of LinkedIn, there are a few groups to which I belong. Sometimes I'm fortunate enough to stumble across a great discussion regarding business or in particular, the field of broadcast production and multimedia. The following discussion, in which professionals share their own personal stories of how they found the road to success, I felt was worth sharing with you..... Interspersed are some production stills we have shot over our years of producing and shooting video here in San Diego. - Patty Mooney

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I'm curious, if anyone is so inclined to share what the best thing they ever did for their career was? - Sally Blake, Voice On Fire


I spent three years of my life working on an incredibly rewarding project called EAST 182nd STREET. It was a dramatic television series which was completely created by Bronx teens and pre-teens. It featured a cast of 45 non-professional teens and pre-teens and was by far the most challenging and rewarding program I've ever done. It was life seen through the eyes of a teenager and was completely unpredictable. It has been a lot of fun for viewers who have seen it in a variety of venues. We couldn't sell it to American television, so we were only able to complete four episodes, but it was a crazy, wild, creative ride and that is the best thing I've ever done. And of course there was a whole personal mentoring side to the project which was incredibly valuable and rewarding for all of us. Thanks for asking.
Mark Gasper
Independent Motion Pictures and Film Professional & Business Television & Multi-Media Creator


Did you know that statistics show that we have more than one career in a lifetime? Years ago when I was trying to become a full time firefighter is was and still is VERY competitive. (Especially for a woman) I would say to NEVER give up. If you believe in yourself you can accomplish your goals. If you have a selfless
mentor it helps. I am now trying to incorporate what I learned in the fire department into my voice over career. Warmest Regards,
Sally Blake, Voice On Fire


I got laid off from a good, steady job and went freelance. There have been a lot of ups and downs, but I'm working right now with my 2-year-old son on my lap and it's hard to beat that. (Don't worry, I'll get more work done soon when his mommy takes over.)
Tor Kingdon
Co-owner / Sound Guy, Hear Kitty Studios


Great question! Not sure how to answer it, though. The best thing I suppose was being dogged in my pursuit of work when I lived in Colorado which landed me at High Noon Entertainment which is one of most prolific production companies for non fiction TV. I guess the worst thing was walking away from that after I felt I was burned out. But... it led me back home to Maryland where I have found the love of my life so... hard to say. :-)
Gay Pinder
Production/Communications Specialist


Two things -
1. left my "safe" staff job and went freelance
2. Stopped letting other people define who I was and what I did and went after
projects that added different skills to my resume
Mike Stivala
Show Runner at MY Tupelo Entertainment


I moved across country - I left my steady job as a the BIG fish in a small pond to join a BIG pond where I was a smaller fish. I increased my knowledge and my job skills to a level I would never have reached if I didn't make such a big move. In terms of being out of work - try doing freelance- if you write - write for a local blog or newspaper - if photography is your thing .. shoot and showcase your stuff to local outlets. Always remember - there are always NEW things to learn and you should always choose the harder path.... it's the one that's more rewarding in the end.
Danya Levine
Supervising Producer at CNN


Interesting question. I can't NOT do what I do so I've pursued every opportunity to do it with great enthusiasm and, as a writer, written and written and written. I've been writing since I was 5. When I'm producing, I make sure that I'm the best at whatever I do. I produce from the front and find that being willing to run out to McDonalds for 150 cheeseburgers at 4 in the morning gets far better work from my cast and crew than driving up in a limo on the day we get steak.
Deborah Osment
Filmmaker

The best thing I ever did for my career was starting my own Production Company after being laid off from my software development job. I was so miserable there and I had been wanting to move into filmmaking and video production for a LONG time but was a little worried about the money situation. I got laid off and used the unemployment money to support myself while I was building my business. Best thing that's probably happened to me on the job front. Now I've had the chance to work on so many interesting projects as well as direct my own movies and commercials, which has been amazing. =)
Paul Del Vecchio Film & Commercial Director
Triple E Productions


Best thing I did: marry my "bride" of 16 years this coming April. I was drifting at the end of a long radio career and just getting into voice-overs; she encouraged me and (emotionally) supported me as I moved from Connecticut to the New York metro - I thought I'd grow old with a loyal audience in Hartford/New Haven and retire from there. But life is what happens when you're making other plans (John Lennon said that), and life has been good so far. I've been freelancing at voice-over without a fallback for 20 years this month (plus a couple of years part-time previously). Adding a dimension: the strangest thing in my career is about to happen. I was in a college band that decided to go pro and make it as serious progressive rock artists; needless to say, you never heard of us (unless you lived in Providence RI and knew a band called Benefit Street). We broke up, I returned to radio and then voice-overs. Last April, someone wanted to digitize our demos and would-be masters for a project on RI music of that era, which occasioned the band reuniting by e-mail and recording one more song (adding parts live or virtually) for our album, which I expect to release on my label, Presence, in the next few months. The strange and wonderful part: the writer/lead singer, Rob Carlson, who has been professionally active musically throughout, is releasing a new album himself - "Pieces of Paradise" - and has asked me to join his band and tour with him again after 39 years! The release party/concert is set for Saturday, March 20th at Stage One in Fairfield, CT. Sorry for going on so long. Thanks for letting me "be amazed in public" about this. I'm still doing voice-overs - and having fun - but the reality of this additional new adventure is beginning to sink in, and I'm still getting used to how amazing it is!
Paul Payton
Voice talent at Paul Payton Voice-Overs & Narration


The best thing I ever did for my career was to take a break (while I still really enjoyed it) to raise a family. When I climbed back in, I had grown in ways I never could have foreseen. My passion for my work and my skills were only heightened by the time spent fully engaged elsewhere. I'm privileged to be have a career that I thoroughly enjoy and in retrospect, leaving it made the return even sweeter. I am a full believer in the notion that you can have it all but not all at once.
Kelley Rugg
Principal, Producer/Writer Rowboat Productions, LLC


Being at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival (where I am now) as a composer to represent and support the film CLIMATE REFUGEES. Just got an offer to do another film and enjoying the festival tremendously. This was a great decision!!! I love the screenings and the panels and talking "film and music" which is part of my soul.
Michael Mollura
Composer/Writer


I believe the best career change that I made over 4 years ago was when I relocated to Spain. I have always remained in production, 16 years or so now, but working in a completely different environment and in a different culture enabled me to have a broader sense of production in the global sense. Many doors have opened throughout the world and continue to do so.
Andrew T. Keech
Executive Producer / Partner at Team Works Production, Only Nine To Five



What a great thread!
I think my best move was quitting my well-paying job when they wanted to move me to another state and take my studio away. I started my own shop in 2005 and never looked back. It's afforded me numerous growth opportunities that never would have happened otherwise. Growth can be scary and uncomfortable, but when you look back you realize how much you've changed and your smile is a little brighter. Now I'm making commercials, documentaries and creative video projects for businesses large and small. Next up will be a short film just for the love of it.
Steven Washer
Principal, TotalView Media

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

How Do You Define Success? - by Iyabo Asani

Do you know that the more successful you feel now, the more success you will experience later?

What is something you always wanted to do but never took the time to do? For example, surfing, attending cooking classes, taking a photography class. Think of something fun and childlike and not something work related.



I suspect that you have spent many years pursuing knowledge and education while focusing on your career. There are parts of yourself that you have neglected and are now crying out for attention. That is why I ask you what is something you always wanted to do but never did. Those parts of you are crying out to be heard.

You have such a depth of wealth, inside wealth, that you can tap into and create a wonderful life from. That wealth is part of the fullness of who you are. Living from the fullness of who you are is critical to your success. Success is not a partial or compartmental phenomenon but we all treat it like that.

Everyone wants to be successful. Success is encoded in our DNA. One of the critical human needs, is the need for significance in our uniqueness and individuality. This need for significance drives us to pursue success. However, something gets mistranslated in this pursuit of success. The point is that success is already ours. It is not something elusive that we want to chase after. Instead, it is something that is already ours as it is encoded in each of the cells in our body.

Therefore, our objective is to practice success, not pursue it.

Let us redefine success. If you look up “success” in the dictionary, you will find a definition that says: the attainment of wealth, position, honors or the like. What is missing in this definition?

“Happiness!”

Ingrained in our psyche is a definition of success that includes wealth and honors but not “happiness.” Maybe this is why you have felt unfulfilled in your “successful” job. Our entire educational system and socialization is about achieving success and wealth and position and honors. Now, your happiness is asking for some space in your life.

Did you know that happy people make about a million dollars more in their lifetime than unhappy people? Marci Schimoff in her book, “Happy for No Reason” teaches us that happiness is a habit that is worthwhile creating. Some people are naturally happy and some are not. You can cultivate habits that will help you create more happiness in your life. As you focus on creating more happiness in your life you will find that you are also making more money.

Think of it this way, unconsciously have been waiting for your knight in shining armor to ride in on a white horse and “he” never came. You thought your job, your partner, your car, your accomplishments were your “knight.”

Well, I have breaking news for you. “He” is not coming but you do still get the white horse! Except, you are riding into your life on your white horse and you have been riding it for a long time unaware. You are your own heroine!

For men, you thought you would experience grand satisfaction when you were able to provide for your family. And you did. But that feeling of satisfaction fizzed out and remains elusive. Now what? Your manhood is not tied into how much money you make. I promise you. This is a myth that men share. You are far more precious to your family and kids than how much money you make. You are far more precious to yourself than how much money you make.

So take the time to redefine success for yourself. Include in your definition of success play and laughter. Include happiness in it. Include feeling content and satisfied now in it. This is how you attract and create abundance. And finally, enjoy success now! Not later.

Iyabo Asani is a Business Mentor and Money Coach at Inner Genius Coaching
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