The Starting Line

by Walt Carvalho

Businesses are waking up to the fact that other businesses, including their competition, have gotten ahead of them, in the world of social media.

They are beginning to feel the effects of being left behind in the new market place, which has been forming and steadily gaining momentum. They are recognizing the benefits these other companies have been reaping, due to their positioning. By getting in early, with sound strategies, many of these companies have gained great market share by participating in platforms in social media ways. Read more

2010
04/13
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Reflecting into the Future


by Walt Carvalho

The masses always look back on greatness, while greatness can see the future.

As people and the ways of doing things change, human potential gets tested to accommodate that change.

In early days, many years ago, humans would roam great vast lands waiting for something to appear. Hunting was a random chance, a way of life with two daily outcomes, eat or starve. While most were focused on the daily struggle, some viewed their situation as something to improve. The next phase might have been as simple as hunting with others so they had the ability to surround their game. It probably took time, but eventually, more and more solo wanders became team hunters. Read more

2010
04/05
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Ideas Are for Everyone


by Walt Carvalho

I have an idea.

Let’s take a look at ideas we’ve all had in the past.

Let’s take a look at the book we have heard so many people talk about. You know, the one that they always thought they would write and have published.

Let’s talk about the short film, which up and coming screenwriters envisioned. You know the one, with the great, compelling story line, set in an intriguing location, but never produced. Read more

2010
03/29
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Puppy Tweets


by Walt Carvalho

Yes, it is true. The days of people being the only travelers on the social media landscape is over.

Mattel apparently has a different idea. The toy manufacturer has come out with a new dog collar, which allows your four legged buddies to tweet with best of us. They apparently have designed a device that translates dog’s different barks into comments which gets posted onto their very own twitter site. Read more

2010
03/24
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The Dream Stealers


by Walt Carvalho

I am so grateful for all of the family members and friends throughout the years who have offered recommended readings on the topic of success and the roads traveled by the great leaders and innovators in their respective fields.

Normally, we see the great accomplishments of these people as a snap shot representing the entire process. In reality, that moment of realization only represents the culmination of great vision, determination, conviction and passionate dedicated work. Read more

2010
03/19
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Social Media For Special People

by Walt Carvalho

I know I have discussed many things dealing either directly or indirectly with the social media phenomenon, which we are witnessing today. We’ve discussed the potential and changes we are all experiencing in communication, whether it be business associations, family reuniting or friendly meet-ups, just to name a few.

The way we share is changing. Read more

2010
03/16
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Granite Walls

by Walt Carvalho

I spent many weekends as a young man in the Yosemite Valley. It started as a personal goal of overcoming the fear of heights and eventually led to probably one of the biggest personal growth experiences of my life.

The Yosemite Valley is known for the quality of it’s rock (the walls are made up of a high grade granite), the creative routes which have been established by some of the best climbers in the world, as well as the cross section of people who venture their from all over the world. Read more

2010
03/12
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Vision Beyond Ordinary


by Walt Carvalho

There are so many who believe that opportunities lost in their lifetime would be taken advantage of, the second time around.

They believe if given the opportunity, they would take advantage of investing today in prospects that hit the forefront, years or even decades before.

They believe if given the opportunity to go back in time, they would have invested in companies like ebay, apple or google when they first went public. They believe that going back in time would seal their success.

This mindset lives in the world of hindsight, not vision. Read more

2010
03/10
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The Big Picture


by Walt Carvalho

I find myself at times, absorbed by details. It’s not that focusing on the fine points are bad, it’s just that being detail oriented has a tendency to give me a restricted view of the overall plan. Read more

2010
03/07
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Thinking Big


by Walt Carvalho

As we move toward spring, some great people lives have crossed paths with mine. They have brought with them great enthusiasm, vision and passion. They are fascinating in the things they discuss, as they share dreams as a prelude to their reality.

They are the Big Thinkers. Read more

2010
03/01
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