John Chow Makes a Good Post??
November 5th, 2007 | 7 commentsIf you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know that I don’t think too highly of John Chow, as stated in my John Chow dot com Review. And to this point I’ve never linked to the guy.
But after reading a post of his that Caroline pointed out, I think their may actually be an ethical bone in his body, maybe!
The post was titled “It’s not how much you make, it’s how much you give” and it was actually some solid advice that hopefully many people take action on, as it’s something many people, for some reason, do not understand.
I’m not sure if this was just something written by John in an attempt to mend his broken reputation, but nonetheless it was actually a solid post, so for the first time ever, I gave John Chow dot com a little link love.
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5th November, 2007 at 4:19 pm
I actually think there is a lot more to John than meets the eye. Every now and then he will mention things in his posts that hint at a true success story - a hard working, caring, philanthropist. Sure he makes a lot of money, but I admire him for that. The ‘evil’ brand is just that - branding. I think he sounds like a real nice guy.
5th November, 2007 at 5:47 pm
Hi Josh,
I checked the post out and I think its pretty cool.
Here’s the nicer side of John Chow.
However, I found that yes, we really
do need to give before we actually receive.
The golden advice on “serving the masses”
really hit home for me.
Cheers,
Vern
5th November, 2007 at 6:52 pm
I’ve never known John to care what people thought of him before…at least in his public persona…so I would give him the benefit of the doubt that he posted that for other reasons. And I agree with you…it’s a very worthwhile message. Now if we could not only get more folks to think that way not only about money…but also about providing value with all their online ventures…I think we could see significant changes in the web the web is used and viewed. However, I’m not holding my breath at this point.
6th November, 2007 at 6:36 am
There’re just as many people who got rich first before finally giving. That’s when they then really become ‘rich’, both in spirit and that green thing.
6th November, 2007 at 9:30 am
Yes, John seems to have made a turn around. Anyway, he has a free manual about making money online. And yes, it is filled with affiliate links, but also with sound advice.
Anyway, In the words of Wallace Wattles: “You have to give to everybody MORE in use value than you take in cash value”. Then you can get rich AND feel good about it.
6th November, 2007 at 3:05 pm
@ Caroline, he does make a good deal of money with his blog, but he’s just too arrogant for me. Alot of people like arrogance, but I don’t. I like “real” people who are honest and not full of themselves. He may have a “hard working, caring, philanthropist” side. I just wish he would show that side more often than the arrogant (I’m god and I’m better than everyone) side.
@ Vern, it is some solid advice and it’s nice to see a more moral side of him.
@ Chuck, that’s a true statement. I’d imagine he isn’t as bad as I once thought. There are still alot of things he’s said that I strongly disagree with, but I suppose just because I disagree, doesn’t make it wrong.
@YC, I guess it really all depends exactly how you’re getting right. In some cases theres absolutely nothing wrong with that and in others there is.
@ Oliver, Yep that “free” report is used to get newsletter subscribers (not uncommon) but it’s not bad. I do the same thing. Excellent quote btw.
6th November, 2007 at 9:57 pm
I find that there isn’t enough good content on his blog. For the amount he is making I would want way better content on how he is doing it.