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This is probably a conflict of interest, but I’m going to do it anyways. This is my blog and I’m going to do whatever I want.
I’ve been working with John Chow for a little while now, writing reviews for The TechZone as well as filling in some guest blogger duties over at his blog, John Chow dot Com, wherein he mostly tries to dispense tips on how to make money online. His primary focus is not for people that do freelance writing like me, but rather people hoping to score plenty of bucks through blogging. John did make over $7,000 last month, so I’d say he knows what’s talking about, even if he has made a few enemies for trying to make too much money through advertising and sponsored posts.
He’s been called the root of all evil and for good reason. He does partake in a few activities that may be seen as slightly less than ethical. He disrespects lobsters, attacks Technorati, and even gets himself banned (and unbanned and then banned again) from Digg. His most recent evil scheme involves giving a free linkback to anyone that’ll help him with a Google bomb. Sadly, I’m a part of those evil ways.
In my experience, John can come off as arrogant and uncouth at times (his spelling and grammar are also deplorable), but at other times, he can be quite generous and helpful. He happily assists me with any WordPress woes I may have, and he continually donates to charity. In many ways, he’s a walking contradiction. But he’s mostly evil… and proud of it.
So you made this post for the Link back and help him be a Google fooler.. right..
Michael,
I think this is the most honest description that I could get about John so far. I thought what you described here is a typical trait of successful businessmen. I don’t know it first hand, but I think many people said Bill Gates for example is an evil person too. I knew some other big shots and they all have that contradictory profiles.
So, the key to success is to be a living contradiction. I guess I’m well on my way, then.
And yes, Ajith, this post was to get another backlink.
Not exactly! What I was trying to say was, most of the successful people has that contradictory profiles. Sometimes the evil part is more dominant and leave a very deep impression to others as the trademark of their personality.
I wish I could have half of your writing ability to explain it better to you.
Your road is much longer than mine (since I saw your picture with the root-of-all-evil and you look so young) but your success in not that far away per my crystal ball. 🙂
I’m blessed (cursed?) with a babyface. I’m not sure what your definition of “young” is, but for reference, I’m 24.