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Monday, 02 November 2009
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Why Pay More?
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”
The price of online education is skyrocketing out of control! The average price per credit hour is over $300.00 at schools like University of Phoenix, Kaplan, and DeVry. This totals to be well over $25,000 for an online MBA. Can somebody please explain to me what you are paying for, when the 'classes' are nothing more than guided discussions by recent college graduates, dissecting a book topic from the pages of an overpriced book?
Fortunately, one of my newest projects is in providing an affordable solution for online education, with actual top-tier professors teaching the lectures, with a price tag of only $300 per month. That means you can get an accredited online MBA for $6,000.00 Not bad!
We are still in need of people to take an online survey that will help us with our market research. Please take a few moments of your time to take this short survey!
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Wednesday, 28 October 2009
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Online MBA For $6,000.00
Chai University will be launching its online accredited MBA program in a very short time. It is very important to us that we receive your feedback.
We are planning on offering an on-line MBA program taught by good American Professors (such as the lectures you have already seen) and top people from industry at a cost of $6,000 ($300 a month for 20 months). For comparison, University of Phoenix charges $25,000 to $32,000 for an on-line MBA.
Please take our online survey to tell us what you think and get more information!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=n5OPgHKbnUiEKewSxqjq8Q_3d_3d
We believe quality education should be readily available to those willing to learn, without the burden of student loans and high tuition costs. Please help us launch this educational endeavor! -
Flames Touched
"If you don't know what you want," the doorman said, "you end up with a lot you don't."
I've recently wondered if our children will hear of these times we are in now. As they are sitting on our creaking knees, will we tell them of the unemployment rates and rock-bottom cesspool of investments? We will tell them of the days where sheriff sale notes littered the doors of expensive homes? I've wondered if we will emerge as survivors of this terrible day and age, or if we will say to them "something great happened in those times" and we can point to the leaders and innovators that have stepped forward to dream big?
There are a lot of things in this day and age that would make me question the safety of launching new business ventures and taking a leap into the relative unknown. I've been blessed to have tremendous opportunity knock on my door. However, as it seems there is a perpetual "however" in my life, the opportunities have seemed as if they could be taken away at any given moment.
Looking around, it is relatively difficult to find encouragement or motivation from my peers, as they are not in similar places in life. Nor is it easy to find this type of support from those outside of family, as it is simply expected to perform up to expectations. Problem is, I do not often know the expectations, and sweat bullets between emails or reports; wondering if it was acceptable or if I've failed. To date, I've rarely failed. However, I stress much more than I ought to with the recent endeavors I've taken on, as my partners are much more experienced businessmen than I. Every part of me wants to do things right and produce quality and unique work.
These aren't stressful times for me, though it's easy to stress. I am simply doing my best to do my best. And I hope, just hope, that one day there will be a nephew sitting on my knee asking to hear the story of how the Plaat family made it big.
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
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Online MBA Program
Please take this short survey to help me gather information for a current project of mine!
Online MBA Program For $6,000.00
Ivy League Education for the world!
Sunday, 25 October 2009
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Miss Passion
“This is not remarkable, for, as we know, reality is not a function of the event as event, but of the relationship of that event to past, and future, events. We seem here to have a paradox: that the reality of an event, which is not real in itself, arises from the other events which, likewise, in themselves are not real. But this only affirms what we must affirm: that direction is all. And only as we realize this do we live, for our own identity is dependent upon this principal.”
I found the above quote to be very interesting. In one hand, the speaker speaks a limited truth; the unique value of events in our lives may not be remarkable. However, if this ideology is to be followed and carried over the rest of our lives, it becomes essential that our entire lives are not to be deemed remarkable. This is obviously something that I have a hard time swallowing.
More later.
Thursday, 22 October 2009
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A Fair Trade
"The manner in which one endures what must be endured is more important than the thing that must be endured."
In light of the sometimes perilous times that overtake us in our life path, it is a good thing to be able to step outside of present circumstances and enjoy the life we have been given and those we can share it with. I have been doing a lot of thinking recently and have come to the conclusion that our current circumstances are the matters which much change, not only our reaction to them; I've had the best and worst of attitudes in recent days, with little to no change in circumstances.
There is one thing I can state, and that is the joy my family has been in recent times. There have been moments where small children can be frustrating. Yet, I have recently enjoyed the time spent with them. While the relationship I've had with family has not always been the best, they are truly the highlight of each and every day I have. This is a major blessing, as times have not always been this way!
Recently, there was somebody I wanted to write a letter to but was not able to complete it. Have you ever had somebody on your mind, who you constantly think about what you'd like to say if you had the opportunity, but can never find words to write when the time comes.
Sort of like this blog.
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
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Shoes
“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known G-d.”
Sitting here, I wonder when the future will become the present; when will the tidings of good things to come actually be the fulfillment of good things? When will the hope for good turns in life become the actual turn of events that change life into something that is not a heavy burden? These questions are somewhat of a constant in my mind, as recent times have perpetually become heavier and heavier on my back; life was supposed to have changed several months ago for the better, as I had planned. However, G-d seems to have other plans for me.
Some people seem to think turning to G-d for every twist and turn in life is a weakness; they claim G-d is a crutch for the weak. He is not a crutch and I am not weak. Instead, I believe it is in the revolving outcome of our circumstances that we are constantly turning to discover His hand in our lives. And it is with reluctance that we, yet again, hand over the reins to Him.
As I recently wrote, life seems to hold a large question mark for what the future will hold. I'm not quite sure what will happen in the next few months/days. However, the only thing to do is to continue stepping forward.
Maybe it's a bit bold to say this, but I believe I'm supposed to move to California this year. After a recent trip to Palo Alto, I realized a place like that is exactly where I'd like to live most and pursue startup ventures. I've been doing some heavy praying on this matter, and have put it in G-d's hands. He'll provide the way, finances, and direction if it is the right thing to do.
Sometimes the future feels like a large question mark. Other times it is comforting to know a majority of it is out of my hands.
Friday, 16 October 2009
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Word Adhere
“Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength.”
Square one. Starting Line. Clean Slate. Drawing Board. Beginning.
Is this the beginning or the end? In recent times, more events have happened that have flattened my willpower and inner-strength. Predictions have been squashed by predicaments. And the grandiose plans of success have shrunk to the shadows of circumstances and hard times. However, there is still the small voice that whispers to take another step. "Just once more" it says, urging me to take one more step into the darkness. While my body and mind are often weak, my spirit remains steadfast.
Life has not been easy for me, which has prepared me for many difficult circumstances that have taken place in recent times. What makes these times most difficult is in watching seasoned veterans also take difficult circumstances in their walk. I think of those I know who have lost hundreds of thousands (or millions) in the stock market. I know those who have been unemployed. There are many facing foreclosure and/or auto repossession. And it makes me wonder what will happen to remedy the situation. When you have put your faith and respect in an individual, it hurts to see them suffer.
As I look back on these times, many great leaders come to mind who have faced far greater trials and burdens than I. Was it their strength or greatness that carried them through these battles? No, it wasn't. It was in their ability to win and prevail through the small fights life presented them; the disappointments, heartbreaks, and even personal failures that paved the way for them to bear the weight of the world on their shoulders.
Challenges and hardship do not breed successful individuals. Rather, they take out the failures, halfhearted, and frail from the group. It is not in times of prosperity and happiness that these leaders thrive and attain their full potential. Rather, it is in the darkest hour that the capacity of a leader shines the greatest.
I am currently in the midst of such a crisis, where I am beginning to feel crushed by the weight on my shoulders. Failure is screaming its discouragement at me. And I feel too weak to fight back and take another step. I know, however, it is not my time to quit or settle for complacency. Far too many have been stopped here in these battlefields. And I know it is not time for me to buckle. Please pray for me.
Tuesday, 06 October 2009
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XXXAnga
For those of you unfamiliar with the online blogging community, you may not really understand this posting. However, I figured it's high time somebody said something about the ridiculous fact that Xanga has turned to smut, filled with endless banter about topics I don't feel comfortable discussing with children.
History of the vibrator? Posted pictures of user underwear shots? Discussion as to the pros and cons of men shaving their downstairs region? Nude pictures? Discussing your sex life publicly?
I don't care if it is even being hailed as artistic expression, I think it's dirty and inappropriate. No, I don't want to hear about your masturbation-frequent sex life. I do not want to hear about the right ways to touch a woman, or the fact that she enjoys certain places rather than others. No, I do not want to see you sans clothing.
It seems as if many users on here are resorting to slutty propaganda in order to get a response. Maybe it is a cry for discovery and attention. However, I really don't care.
Xanga, which I'd hail as an online community, needs to clean up its act. And it starts with the users! Have a little respect for yourself. Please.
Monday, 05 October 2009
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Powder-Coated
"Aaron, you know what hurts about this? It feels like I'm dismantling a dream."
Today I did one of the most painful acts of my adult lifetime. You see, as I've taken small steps that have felt like sacrifice, to pursue my own dreams and ambitions, I've come to an understanding of just what it takes to pursue a vision. When others have turned back and said "it cannot be done" there are those who say "try and stop me." who then continue on to succeed, or fail.
Today, I helped to dismantle the dream of somebody who I hold in the highest of esteem. A bad chain of events had caused his business to fall apart. And he was in the final stages of preparing his business for takeover by the banks. It felt like a Father cleaning up his daughter so that a villain can steal and ravage her. It felt like waxing a care that was destined for the hands of an unruly teenager. I saw years of hard work being prepared for the greasy hands of an uncaring moocher.
That's all.
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"I am. I think. I will." I'm Aaron Plaat. This is a look inside of my head.


