December 5, 2009

Poker Pipe Dream

The perils of No Limit Texas Hold Em poker can make a person physically sick or bewilderingly ecstatic. But most of the time, when played “correctly”, the law of averages suggests that one can skillfully rise above all of the madness that poker creates. It’s been seen repeatedly over the past couple of years where youngsters all over the globe are starting with minimal amounts of money and over the course of a few years becoming millionaires playing poker online or offline; Peter Eastgate (Denmark), Julian Gardner (Great Britain), Michael McDonald (Canada), James Mackey (USA); and Michael Mizrachi (USA) to name a few.

Is becoming a professional poker player a luck-filled proposition or can one who studies, practices, and masterfully concentrates on the “poker pipe dream” become part of the highest tax bracket? This question and ones similar to it have become a part of a heated debate on poker, especially among parents and their adolescent children who have gained access to the wonderful world of poker via the internet.

What is the poker pipe dream?

As the millennium turned, I was one of those youngsters with a fresh pressed Wells Fargo Visa debit card and an internet connection. Party Poker was the vehicle and being a newly licensed 16 year old young man, I was ready to put the pedal to the metal…that’s exactly what I did.

My parents didn’t really know I was playing for real money because online gaming was something that had never been done before up until a few years before I started playing on the internet. There were no laws against it yet and anyone could log on with a hundred bucks from virtually anywhere in the world and turn that hundred dollars into thousands by the nights end. I and many of my friends won this kind of money plenty of times playing poker but I am definitely not yet at the professional level of playing, so I haven’t taken any real shots to date.

“In fact there are more training materials on the game of poker than any other form of gambling.”

Poker, in the minds of many, is a not a form of gambling, rather a series of calculated risks with a high probability of winning if played the right way. There are thousands of books, videos, and audio recordings that are specific to teaching the ins and outs of becoming a successful poker player. In fact there are more training materials on the game of poker than any other form of gambling.

Why has this game separated itself from the rest of the gaming world? Why has the rise in popularity, especially in Texas Hold-Em Poker, been so immense compared to the rest of casino games in recent times? And is pursuing the poker pipe dream a good bet for an individual deciding on a career path? These are all questions that will be answered in my upcoming e-book I am calling Poker Pipe Dream – A Deeper Look Into Achieving Your Dream Lifestyle Through Poker.

The poker pipe dream is an experiment. A test to see if a person can learn the game of Poker by puting their self into the top 5% of money earners in the world. Of course, this probably won’t happen over night…but it could and that’s what makes the dream feel so real.

“A pipe dream is a fantastic hope or plan that is generally regarded as being nearly impossible to achieve.”

-Wikipedia

Poker: An avenue of ups and downs with the very real possibility of skillfully advancing an individual’s financial status.”

-Danny Phee

October 28, 2009

DJ Hero: Activision Does it Again

Wow, I am extremely impressed with the Renegade Edition DJ Hero. Granted, I am a fan of Guitar Hero and the evolution of the drum sets added after it’s original version but this new DJ set up brings the heroes who are saving music (activision) to a whole new level of respect from me.

As a Guitar Gero gamer I always wished there was a way to play a wider varierty of music selections, especially from different genres like Hip Hop and R&B. Well DJ Hero from Activision has answered the calling bringing in a new Turn table accessory that makes the DJ experience seem more authentic. The music is incredible and you can tell this game was well thought out.

From old school jams with the king of pop; Michael Jackson, to the latest hits from artists like Rhianna, Kid Cudi, Jay-Z, and Eminem — DJ Hero brings you through the decades by a pioneer of the DJ community , Grand Master Flash! Personal lessons by Flash makes it extremely easy to use right out of the box. I got the Renegade edition for $199 at Wal-Mart early this morning; it was the last one but I’m sure the will be plenty to go around for the holiday season so make sure this item is on your list if you like music and video games.

Danny Phee

October 9, 2009

Growth

It all began with an idea, a seed from the tree of hope.

It was planted in their minds and watered with inspiring quotes.

As time passed about, the seed began to sprout.

From intuition came fruition all without a doubt.

DPhee

October 5, 2009

Marketers: Targeting the Las Vegas Strip?

There is a unique opportunity happening on the Las Vegas strip for marketers and business owners seeking to get ahead and have a presence on this glowing piece of real estate. It’s called Mobile Advertising and it has brought a new and powerful perspective to the millions of visitors who travel to Las Vegas, NV yearly. If a tourist were walking down Las Vegas Blvd today, chances are they will notice a mid sized diesel truck with a 10 x 20 ft. billboard fabricated on its rear with some sort of event, product, or service displayed on it. These signs are hard to miss and have proven to be relatively effective when it comes to influencing buying decisions for the people millions of people visiting the valley who spend billions of dollars each year.

Let’s be honest, most people come to Las Vegas with a fair share of cash and most of them end up leaving it all here. Why else would there be billions of dollars invested into what was just a desolate desert landscape less that 100 years ago? This city has grown into one of the most innovative and advanced cities in the world and it is becoming known for the unique marketing practices and promotions that have evolved in its rich environment. Mobile Advertising is one of those unique marketing practices and has grown consistently over the last decade or so. The reason Mobile Advertising has become so attractive is because a for a small initial investment, one can own one of these mobile billboards and offer a lower rate than the average cost per thousand (CPM) impressions charged by competing advertising mediums such as radio, television, static, and aerial.

Below are a few pictures of one of the trucks in our fleet. For more information on the cost of Mobile Advertising on the Las Vegas Strip please email dannyphee@me.com

July 6, 2009

Mobile Billboard Company on the Rise

Back in 2005, I was a young saver with dreams of becoming of a successful businessman. I saved enough at one point in my life to buy a truck off of a whim and an idea; to start a mobile billboard company here in Las Vegas. That is exactly what I did. With a partner and some brainstorming, we constructed the first truck on our soon to be fleet in February or March of ‘05.

Well, as you can see about my one of my earlier posts about partnerships….it rarely goes according to plan with partnerships and for ours it was no different. We had some early success and actually helped a few elected officials in our local community with there campaigns. You see I always knew that mass advertising was highly effective and I still do. I have been dormant in providing mobile advertising services since November of 2006 if I am not mistaking. Our business came to a sudden halt after a series of unfortunate events that left me unstable, financially, to continue on with day to day operations.

Sure, I may have been able to get some outside investing and that is still certainly an option, but for right now I have new hopes. A buddy of mine purchased a mobile billboard of his own around the same time my outdoor advertising endevors went into hibernation. He may have found some clients for the 2 trucks that I have in storage in which a contract could get thrown our way any day now.

My concern is will the promotion fit my moral standard? In times like this should I have a moral standard? When the financial crunch hits (if it hits at all, notion comes to me from the fact that winter always comes) should I turn a client down based on the content he she or it is advertising or should I take the money and provided the service regardless?

Here is a picture of the vinyl on one of the company trucks after we installed it 2 days ago.

June 24, 2009

A Dark Night in Vegas

Theses people get desperate in the recession...At least those are the type of people attracted to the highs and lows this city produces

Theses people get desperate in the recession...At least those are the type of people attracted to the highs and lows this city produces

And yet Vegas is known for it’s 24 hours open door policy, never goes dim, can be seen from outter space, lights your eyes up as soon as your inner desire gets strangled by the lumin-essence of the Las Vegas strip connotation. Yes, it was a dark and lonely night for me tonight. Careening from table to table with the feeling that ‘they’ were watching me, waiting for me to indulge.

I got the Vegas itch.
If you know what I’m sayin
Then you know that shit’s a bitch
I got some ‘extra’ cash and I thought of gettin rich
So I sat my greedy ass with the dealers in the pits
I took a few stacks and exchanged em for some chips
This is when I began feeling that feeling that addicts.
Lights Out

June 3, 2009

The Little Things

This was an awesome passage left by Mr. Samson Ojo to The Inspiration Zone, a Facebook group in which I am currently a member. The reason I am re posting this passage is because it spoke volumes to me. Sometimes we get upset over the most petty things and for most of us it happens all to often. Try to think back to the last thing that made you upset, that after a period of time wasn’t so significant after all. Now read this passage and don’t get yourself all worked up over the insignificant things in life, instead focus on the little things and I am pretty sure you’ll be a lot less upset.

If one could only learn to appreciate the little things…
A song that takes you away, for there are those who cannot hear.
The beauty of a sunset, for there are those who cannot see.
The warmth and safety of your home, for there are those who are homeless.
Time spent with good friends for there are those who are lonely.
A walk along the beach for there are those who cannot walk.
The little things are what life is all about.
Search your soul and learn to appreciate.

–Shadi Souferian.

June 1, 2009

The Magic Won and Lebron Disappeared

Bob Ryan, calm down my good sir. Everyone is human and I know we all love to see perfection in people and we may be disappointed when people like Lebron makes a fopah. But I understand why Lebron pulled a Bill Belecheck, he was simply disappointed and so upset that he felt he needed to isolate himself immediately from what had become a hostile environment, that of failure. I think Lebron could have handled the loss in game 6 on Saturday night in a more classy manner but he didn’t and that is what defined him as the individual he is. Now to my prediction….Laker’s will turn the Magic into “Bosco” Blumenfeld in his final act  in 6 games.

May 26, 2009

Attracting Success

Attracting Success

When it comes to growing as a person, I have noticed the way one presents themselves really makes a difference on how they are perceived by others. What type of thoughts come to mind when you see someone dressed in rags, lets of an awful smell, and are badly groomed? They probably wouldn’t draw you in right away. On the other hand, what thoughts come to mind when you are in the presence of someone who is well dressed and groomed, gives off a pleasing aroma, and is just “shining”? You’d probably be attracted to a sharp person like this right?

The same goes for a business, whether your looking at the architectural design from the outside or the  interior design from the inside. If a business’ physical structure is not well kept and has chipped paint, worn down windows, and is rampant with rats and cockroaches running wild…I think we can both agree that not many people would do much shopping there. On the other hand if a business appears vibrant with vivid colors, is clean, and has great energy, it would most likely attract more people than the old run down mom and pop shop.

These simple facts have to do with what has become a strong movement in recent times: The Law of Attraction. What we as people put out into the universe, is what we will receive in turn. I don’t want to get all sci-fi on you guys but think about it for a second. You have heard this concept through several sayings we all know and use. Example: “the more you give, the more you get”, “you get out what you put in and more”, or “for every action there’s a reaction”.

We all know this so called ‘Secret’; but what we don’t always realize is that we can use this law of attraction to our advantage in almost every aspect of our lives.

What am I saying? If you have dreams or goals of success; whether its dreams of being a successful mother or father, being a successful student, being a successful doctor or lawyer, being a successful teacher, or being a successful businessman, you can use the law of attraction to achieve this success by consciously sending out positive actions and vibes in order to receive back what it is that you are striving for.

For example, let’s say you want to become a successful doctor or lawyer. That thought or desire is a form of energy that is automatically sent into your subconscious mind. In turn, your mind ‘reacts’ by automatically searching for ways to take the first step to becoming a doctor or lawyer. Bingo! You ask a friend or family member, and they tell you to go to the University in order to become a doctor or lawyer! You have ‘attracted’ the answer to taking the first step in achieving your goal. You then find out how much it costs for the degree you wish to acquire, you get the financing necessary to take the courses, you take the courses, you pass the courses, you take the exams, you pass the exams, you obtain your licensing, you are a doctor or lawyer. You have attracted success through the law of attraction.

The beautiful thing is you can use this simple tool to achieve anything you desire. Beware though…unfortunately the Law of Attraction works both ways so it is in your best interest to stay positive.

Danny Phee

For More Ways to Learn How to Attract Success through positive law of attraction principles go to my website below

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May 26, 2009

The Cornerstone Principles

Principle 1: “Service to Many Leads to Greatness”

In other words the more people you help in getting what they want…. the more you will have for yourself (most people think it’s the other way around!)

Wealth Principle 2 “Profits are Better than Wages”

‘Time’ and effort traded for percentages (%) will always be better than trading ‘time’ for dollars ($). You might not see the results you are looking for at first but in the long run you will make so much more than you would trading time for money.

Percentages lead to profits and profits lead to fortunes! The way you stake out your percentages is to invest in something that people need! Remember…the first principle, service to many leads to greatness! Humans have insatiable desires and will always have needs that must be satisfied…all you have to do is find a way to “serve” those needs on a large scale…and you probably won’t have to worry about money for a long time.

Wealth Principle 3 “Knowledge is not Power; The APPLICATION of Knowledge is Power!”

You can know the two principles listed above, or know a lot of other good information for that matter…but unless you put that knowledge to use, or apply that knowledge…it is useless to you.

Remember…in order to make a gain off of what you know or learn you must put the knowledge into action!! If you start”applying” the knowledge you know, in time, you will start to see results!

Wealth Principle 4: Leverage Always Beats Linear

You might be thinking what the heck is this crazy guy talking about…well, I was told by an extremely wealthy person that crazy people make crazy money so open your mind up for this one…”because the mind is like a parachute, if it’s not open it doesn’t work!”

Leverage income is always more powerful than Linear income! Linear income is when you trade your time (hourly wages) for money…. the only way you can make more money on a linear system is to get multiple jobs. The problem with this is that you only have 24 hours in a day, meaning if you were to never sleep and work 24 hours a day, you could only get paid on 24 units in a day! I know this stuff is common sense…unfortunately common sense is the most uncommon thing!

Obviously it is impossible to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Even if you could, you still probably wouldn’t become wealthy…so linear income is not the way to go…Trust Me!

If you want to become wealthy you’ve got start doing what the wealthy people do…and that involves leveraging your time! Let me explain.

A man by the name of J Paul Getty, who created some of the largest fortunes ever, said it best…. He said, “I’d rather have 1% of 100 people’s efforts than 100% of my own.” Think about that for a second……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Let me put it in more recognizable terms. Bill Gates has thousands of employees. For the sake of easy math lets say each of those employees work 10 hours a day and there are 5,000 employees. In this case, Bill gates has 50,000 hours working for him every single day!
Obviously, that is a more powerful system than you trying to work 24 hours a day! Like I said, this concept is common sense but most people never really think about it like this, which is why only 5% of America is financially independent and the other 95% are working, dead, or dead broke by the time they reach 65 (the age we are all supposed to retire!)

If you can find a way to leverage your time through the efforts of other people in an efficient and effective way, there is a good chance you can achieve wealth…

I was lucky enough to meet some very wise people who taught me this very principle. The good news is not only did they teach me this principle, but they showed me a system in which I can start “applying” this principle!

If you are interested in how you can do the same thing…and start working on your fortune instead of working on you JOB, then contact me! You know how to reach me and don’t hesitate…NOW is the time to act!