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core values: peace, freedom, & fun

jazzmann91 — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:16:49 +0000

Was driving back to the hotel, listening to fox radio talk. Impressed at the accuracy of their

information and the utter lack of interpretation ability. In today’s political world everyone has a voice. I believe there are 7 distinct voices in the world.

The reds seek security, they are afraid, they are easy to manipulate, and there are lots of them.

The oranges are having a good time, they are drunk, prideful, and filled with lust, and there are lots of them. Mostly do not vote.

The yellows are smaller in number, but still numerous. They have few fears, and generally think everything is a joke. They aren’t “wrong”, but they have a skewed view, and aren’t always very accepting.

The greens are growing rapidly and the reds are very worried about them getting into power. They accept reality, they know the importance of family, friends, and cooperation. Logical. Neutral.

The blues are around. Leaders, lovers, poets, sad sometimes, strong individuals who contribute to more than themselves. Generally not too interested in power. Love family.

The purples are full of joy. They don’t always know what is going on, but they know how to care for their neighbor. They seek beauty, harmony, and they ask lots of questions.

The whites are monks. They speak little. Peace is their “goal”. See if you can decipher their Kōans

Together we are a rainbow of emotional peoples. Many of us live in multiple colors, depending on which emotions we are most comfortable with. As usual, I’m going on about 7: colors, emotions, & peoples; as that is the basis of the rating system I will be putting into my product: the question collector.

I have been focusing my life on being myself. It hasn’t led to business success, but it hasn’t led to failure either. I don’t give up, but I’ve got to be the slowest idea launcher in recent history. ;-) Anyways, aside from my lame excuses, I’ve been enjoying my life. My job is okay. It does not thrill me, but it pays my debts and keeps me fed and my company lawyer paid. It is a huge distraction and takes me away from home and heart. It also helps me support my local art community. This is why I am alive. To support peace, freedom, and fun.

I want everyone to know that I am doing well and am about to thrive in amazing new ways. I have obstacles to overcome, but with the help of my friends, I know I can do it.

Thanks for reading.

core values: peace, freedom, & fun by jazzmann91; Encouraging you to Question Everything.

name change complete

jazzmann91 — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:38:07 +0000

i don’t have milestones, because i can’t carry big enough rocks alone, and i can’t afford hydraulics. if you are a tech worker in need of a life altering risk, I need Your HELP!! I only have equity to offer. Let’s talk.

recent stepping stones:

name change complete, we are now Question Collector Inc.
happy executive leadership. feeling much more balanced.
website is not mobile friendly (working on a new splash page with less prezi)
advisers keep saying focus, another place I need Your help
consultancy going well, collecting points for future pitch vacations
quarterly bonuses paying down debt
paying for the “garage”, switching to sole title soon
paying for my education
paying for my past life
paying for my last relationship
i’m supporting my local art and business community by funding startup costs and being a good customer.
about to buy our first car. custom paint job? i think so.
dance work is progressing. root healing slowly
poetry is going well. rebellion under control?
making friends, who ask great questions! check out http://SocialEconomix.com or watch
annoying hero peers with tweet mentions
not asking for enough help
not hearing ‘no’ enough
buying a smart phone soon
remodeling the office soon
new email address and hosting soon
new screenshots soon

Thanks for reading! Please sign up: http://www.questioncollector.com Peace

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our home office

jazzmann91 — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 03:38:00 +0000

Drew again the devil today. Always inspires me to do something.

Here is a short ad I just made for my friend who crafts and sells feather earrings. Check out her factory showroom.

This next video is of g-a-i-a headquarters, where the cats rule. kixxiPoo on fb

our home office by jazzmann91; Encouraging you to Question Everything.

A new phase

jazzmann91 — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:24:14 +0000

Income is rolling in steadily from the day job. I’m working more closely with other entrepreneurs in Victoria. I’m doing everything backwards, but I think it’s going to work. Everyone I talk to about my current plans, gets it within 15 minutes. I’m onto something, and I’m 110% positive.

Going to clean up and get to work soon. Can’t wait to find this magic partner anymore. I suck at finding partners. 1 divorce due to sameness, 1 split due to fear, and that’s just my personal life. I don’t talk to anyone who actually works in web development, who wants to take a risk. I have a new friend who might help open some doors, but I have to prove myself to myself. Why? I still can’t figure that out, but I know it’s true.

I like to think I do what I say I will do. Being silent makes this fairly easy. I’ve been working on the “design” of this sociopolitical game for years, without realizing any MVP prototypes. I thought I needed a partner. I probably do. But I clearly have weaknesses, and making friends out of strangers, is it for me. This may be an excuse. Or maybe it is a subconscious strategy, all i know is I have to trust where I’m going and what I can do.

The rest is destiny. or something.

A new phase by jazzmann91; Encouraging you to Question Everything.

storytime: now and then

jazzmann91 — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:15:08 +0000

i’m working my day job almost everyday now.

i know i can do a better job of it. and so i am.

for the first time in my professional career i feel very appreciated, trusted, and supported by the company i work for. which is great.

i have a hard time explaining to people what i do, because they don’t use these products … ever.

enterprise level ticketing, service catalog, change management, and process automation software, just isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. i understand it. i can figure it out. this makes me valuable. it feels good.

so i work away the days. i take this break to write this post. i’m still learning everything startup. working my online pitch. getting no feedback. my next spare time company task is v2 of prototype screens for what i’ve finally boiled my MVP down to. still wondering when my co-founder or two will show up. i need to make more friends.

speaking of friends … i keep making friends with women starting businesses. nothing like mine, but entrepreneurs all the same. hula-hoops, feathe r earrings, fashion, accessories, their ingenuity, creativity, and persistence is inspiring and i’m glad i can help them figure out stuff. analyzing their market, customer relations, recording metrics, and the pricing of top quality products (which is especially difficult for artists).

it reminds me of my first time investing in a company. as i’ve been dreaming up my own idea, i’ve also been participating in the business community. i’ve already been an angel investor, of a very small variety. 5 years ago i helped two friends fund their business making, and selling screen-printed leather belts. i’m wearing a prototype to this day and it’s still a great piece of art. i let them use my credit, i borrowed it on my low-interest credit card, and then charged them a slightly higher interest rate. the first loan went great, they made money and great products, and paid me back within a year and a half. we decided to go again, smaller loan, just to secure some hides for the next batches. which is mostly still outstanding, but it was worth it for me to take a risk and support my friends.

in the very beginning someone learned leather working, and then screen printing in the basement suite next door. then a factory lived downstairs from me for a while. then we all moved. then they got a workshop going. eventually they expanded to a much bigger and efficient space. along the way they got some employees. factory workers. assistant sales people. artists. it was going gangbusters. products in stores all over western Canada and available at select universities and many music festivals.

my biggest advice was always to raise prices. they wanted to sell to people who loved their work and it was working, but they were run ragged keeping up with demand at the price point they set. i shared ideas about creating training material, franchising their business, so it could spread organically, but i was thinking way out-to-lunch compared to their day-to-day hustle. i encouraged them to ignore my advice freely, and payments were mutually agreed to, and occurred when the money was there. i’d like to think i was a really hands-off investor, mostly i just cheered every time things went well for them. i like cheering for people.

eventually, one co-founder split suddenly. i don’t know why, but i hope she’s doing well. we never really talked about it. the remaining founder kept going valiantly for a while and then a health issue sidelined the whole thing. we still chat now and then, she’s back full-time into teaching sky-diving or working a wind tunnel somewhere.

i enjoyed being part of their success. i understand how much work it was, i helped a little here and there. it was a little disappointing when it all blew up, but i am totally proud of their products. and i bet their customers still love them. i know i do.

Thanks for reading!

prototype

storytime: now and then by jazzmann91; Encouraging you to Question Everything.

Heptogram Reading

jazzmann91 — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:43:45 +0000

I created my own tarot reading format. Using the dual heptogram from our logo.

My friend, at the tarot study group I joined, did an interpretation of my first set of cards, before I had time to do one. It was so good that I have never gotten around to doing my own.

Unfortunately the group shut down. I’ll write a my own someday.

For a closer view of the cards.

Heptogram Reading by jazzmann91; Encouraging you to Question Everything.

Re: invention

jazzmann91 — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 04:03:06 +0000

“Invention is a creative process. An open and curious mind enables one to see beyond what is known. Seeing a new possibility, a new connection or relationship can spark an invention. Inventive thinking frequently involves combining concepts or elements from different realms that would not normally be put together. Sometimes inventors skip over the boundaries between distinctly separate territories or fields. Ways of thinking, materials, processes or tools from one realm are used as no one else has imagined in a different realm.” ~ Wikipedia

I wanted to open with invention, because I am attending The Reinvention Summit; a virtual conference on storytelling. My new friend Michael Margolis has been working his ass off to make this happen and I am proud to support his efforts. I also look forward to watching and hearing all the great presentations.

I could tell you my story, but I’m afraid it isn’t one of reinvention. My story is mostly bland for the first 26 years, then I started inventing myself. It’s been 6 years or so and I’ve become attached to a variety of stories, myths, and philosophic memes. I make these attachments lightly, because of their epic nature and then wait for others to connect the dots. Thus I can’t tell you how I do it, but if you watch, listen, and ask good questions, I’m sure you can find out what I’m trying to do. It really isn’t about me and tends to come straight out of our collective imagination. By mixing characters, themes, and living my life along a path I do not own, I hope to invent myself until I die. No need for reinvention at all. One thing that never changes is my anal tendency towards wordiness and technical definitions. What is reinvention anyways? Isn’t invention good enough?

One thing is certain to me: We are all artists with differing sets of talents and skill levels, with infinite opportunity to expand both. If you want to take that next step into your own story of invention, you should sign up for the summit. I’ll meet you there!

Thanks for reading!

Also, buy stock in our influence while it’s still affordable. Find us on http://EmpireAvenue.com GAIA & GAIA7

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