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Re my series on “The COVID Response
From JJ: “Mark, you may be partially right. More important, and probably more closely a cause of lower numbers in Africa: the widespread use of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. Both were shown to be highly…
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Re my comments in last Friday’s issue about the correlation between wealth and happiness
“I attended a religious retreat years ago, given by a priest who had spent more than 30 years in the jungles of Brazil. Among the poorest people on Earth, he claimed. Yet, he told us, they were the happiest…
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About My Books — January 17, 2023
From JV: “I have been reading The Pledge, which has been incredibly helpful for me in planning my future. I know it’s not going to be easy, but, for sure, will be worth it. “My problem: There are so some many…
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Could I Have Had PTSD?
A friend wrote to say: After my heart surgery, the cardiologist talked to me about PTSD. I didn't think much of it at the time. Last week, I read an article about PTSD in stroke patients. 25% of them get PTSD…
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Re the Bill Maher video in Tuesday’s P.S
“My pet peeve on stupid woke word term requirements is that it is now inappropriate to say homeless and you must say ‘unhoused.’ I think whoever came up with this one is ‘unsmart.’” – PL
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My Response — December 27, 2022
“What have you found to be the best meeting rhythm for a copywriting team? Regular meetings to brainstorm on copy and ads? Meetings only when necessary to collaborate on new copy? As few meetings as possible…
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Re Alex Hormozi’s recommendation of Ready, Fire, Aim in Tuesday’s issue
“Ready, Fire, Aim is amazing.” – JC “It is one of the best, and I reread it about once per year.” – CH “It’s your crowning achievement. Insights on every page!” – MS Another mention from Alex Hormozi – this…
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My Response — December 13, 2022
“You have stated several times in the past year that you believe the US is in for a significant and sustained recession. You have also said that, in spite of your expectation of an extended bear market, you…
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Re “We Were Not Just Wrong” in Tuesday’s issue
“That issue on COVID was a really good one. Also really scary.” – TG “They have not learned. They are not abashed. They are lying to themselves even more than they lie to us precisely to prevent such things…
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Re Bill Bonner’s view of US politics in Friday’s issue
“Pleased to know that Bill Bonner and I concur: The bureaucratic class of both parties are having us on. We are being had.” – JM My Response: I agree with you and Bill re the balance of corruption in politics…
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Japanese POW Camps Worse Than German Ones
“The Kurt Vonnegut letter in Tuesday’s issue was horrifying and genuine. I had no idea, as I’m sure most did not…. By the way, the Japanese POW camps made the German ones look like a resort.” – AS
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Young Entrepreneur Seeks Mentorship, Gets Mastermind Advice
“I hope you get great satisfaction in knowing that your book [Ready, Fire, Aim] continues to guide the way and help thousands of people like me every year!” – RC “I am reaching out to ask if there is any way…
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Re what I’ve been saying about violence in big cities – the NYC subways, in particular
“Your Nov. 4 issue[LINK] about passion, weddings, and kale was a pleasant read until the negative New York trope. I realize that fear, real or imagined, cannot be changed by a few words. But I feel compelled…
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Readers Share How Your Advice Changed Their Habits
“Thank you! Inspired by [your ideas about time management and productivity], I created a daily task list template that I’ve been using…. It keeps me on track (something I have challenges with) while focusing…
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Re what I said in the Oct. 18 issue about the friends/relatives of writers
“I wonder if Shakespeare’s friends had comments like: This part about ‘Be not afraid of greatness.’ It’s too grandiose. Don’t flatter yourself.” – MS
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Reader Thanks Liberal Arts Education Validation
“Thanks for validating my beliefs of the liberal arts education system [in the Oct. 21 issue]! But the purpose of my message is to say I was expecting a definition of ‘autodidact’ and not the lowly ‘feisty.’…
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Reader Responses On Economic Crisis And National Defense
Re this series of essays I’ve been writing about the current state of the economy (see #3 in the series, above): “You really nailed it! Our economy is in deep trouble. What I honestly fear is war. We are as…
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Re my “Father-Son Talk” essay in the Oct. 11 issue
"I loved your piece on father-son talks. It was funny because it was so painfully true!” – SA “Once men were direct and straightforward. Sadly, slowly, they turned into pushovers.” – VB
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Readers Share How Your Words Changed Their Lives
“I don’t expect you to remember me, but I met you over a decade ago at an event in Florida where you spoke. We chatted briefly at the bar. And that inspired me. I have read and followed you for years and I…
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Re my essay about owning a piano in the Oct. 4 issue
“We have pianos in both our homes, too, for about the same reason as you do…. Two other items come to mind when I think about what used to make a house a home. The Encyclopedia Britannica and a globe. Later…
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Readers Celebrate Your Successful Surgery And Recovery
“I’m thrilled your surgery went well! Awesome goals you have and excited to see you pursue them with your newfound health!” – HG “Happy to know you are doing well – and happier to note the power of your…
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Readers Celebrate A Beloved Mentor's Return
“I just wanted to say how happy I am to see you get through your recent speed bump in life. I really love your blog and look forward to reading your observations. I’ve learned a lot over the years. Please stay…
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Breaking Into Direct-Response Copywriting Today
Emails about my surgery keep coming. (I’ll be answering as many as I possibly can personally.) As always, I’m happy to say, I’m also getting requests for my help/advice. Like this one… “Ever since I completed…
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Community Rallies Around Mark's Health Journey
“Really appreciated seeing your Friday post. A terrific message that I wish others would embrace. We each need to advocate for ourselves…. Keeping you in our hearts and prayers!” – MB “Talked to SM today… and…
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Readers Celebrate Author's Decision To Continue Writing
I’m happy to say that, in addition to many, many good wishes, I’ve been getting lots of positive feedback about my decision to keep going with this blog… “Thrilled to hear you found a better neurologist and…
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Why I keep doing what I do…
“You gave me advice when I was 19 back in 2005 in ETR that changed my life forever. While I was slow and stupid with the implementation, I wouldn’t be where I am today without it. Thank you!” – JH
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About my books
“I’m reading your book The Reluctant Entrepreneur. And just read your book Ready, Fire, Aim. Very inspirational reads. Thank you.” – DV From Bob Bly re the “Ketchup” brief in the Sept. 2 blog: “I met and…
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Thermal Expansion Explains Rising Ocean Levels
AS wrote to weigh in on something I said in the Aug. 5 issue. I was wondering why we’re being told that, because of global warming and the melting of polar ice, there will be a dramatic rise in ocean water…
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Re Tuesday’s issue
“Don’t assume the Inflation Creation Act is a done deal. We must act positive. Positive that the idiots in the House will squabble on this as they have in the past, and allow this to die on the vine.” – TM…
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Re “A Short History of the Devolution of Air Travel” in the Aug. 2 issue
“This gave me a good laugh! As my wife and I prepare to take our first international flight since 2019, my feeling of trepidation has gone from a 4 out of 10 to a 9 or 10.” – ND Re the Aug. 2 P.S. about Fred…
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Re “Understanding Gravity in Five Lessons” in the July 22 issue
“I love your research. The YouTube on Gravity was fascinating. Something I have been interested in for 50 years.” – MF Another testimonial for our book, Central American Modernism: “It's great to get an…
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Reader Shares Moving Video From Past Conversation
“One hour speaking to you is worth a year of reading books!” – TD RS sent me this little video. It’s a touching story, if I do say so myself. He said, “Not sure if you remember this.” (I didn’t. But it I’m not…
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Questions and requests
“Hi Mark, what’s your opinion on mastermind groups? I’m wanting to connect with more experienced business owners and raise the bar of my business and my skills. Do you recommend any?” – AB My Response: I’m all…
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Readers Weigh In On Subscriptions, Resorts, And Investing
Re the article in the July 19 issue about auto makers, including Porsche, using the subscription model as a new sales tool, GM sent this in: Lyrics from End of the Line by the Traveling Wilburys: Don’t have to…
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Re my mention of The Stanley Hotel in the July 12 issue
“Beautiful hotel in a stunning location. I didn’t know it was the inspiration for The Shining. A great movie, btw.” – TO Re the July 15 issue: “Three articles in this blog that were utterly fascinating: The…
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Re my essay on Cultural Appropriation in the July 12 issue
“Thanks for your recent article on cultural appropriation. It triggered me to confirm that the University of Utah also has a written agreement with the Ute tribe for use of the Ute moniker for its sports teams…
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Why I keep doing what I do — July 15, 2022
“Your blog is, as is everything you write, absolutely terrific.” – BB Re our ongoing discussion about Wokeness: “[My] business professor… told a story about a businesswoman in Japan who traveled with an…
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Why I keep doing what I do — July 12, 2022
“THANK YOU for your inspirational books. I have read The Reluctant Entrepreneur, Ready, Fire, Aim (many times), and The Pledge. Yes! You planted the Entrepreneur Bug in me. Can you please help me answer one…
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Why I keep doing what I do — July 8, 2022
“I’ve been a fan of your books for some time now…. I owe my success in financial copywriting [to what] you gave in your books (Great Leads, Copy Logic, etc.) many years ago.” – TY Re what I said about Carole…
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Why I keep doing what I do — July 5, 2022
“Mark, may I get your opinion? Last night, I had a conversation with my son [who’s in an MBA program]. He’s been offered three CEO positions…. After telling me the money side, I asked him, ‘Which one inspires…
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Re my review of Ted Chiang’s book Exhalation: Stories
“Was really happy to see you’re enjoying Exhalation. Which story was your favorite?” – SC My response: I can’t say I had a favorite. They were all great in the same way. I felt like I was reading a new kind of…
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Re my comments on gun control legislation
“Forget gun control. Start charging people $10 per bullet.” – AS Why I keep doing what I do: “I’ve come across your video about the power of one and I’m definitely going to implement it in every area of my…
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Why I keep doing what I do
“Mark Morgan Ford, thank you for being such an inspiration to the world of words and to us!” – MR “Thank you! You are my biggest inspiration when it comes to direct marketing. I study your Ready, Fire, Aim and…
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Re the P.S. in the June 1 issue about Bob Dylan
“After reading so many insightful comments from you about art over the years, I’m surprised that your column linked to this… column about Bob Dylan being the greatest artist of all time. “I’m a huge fan of…
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Why I do what I do — June 6, 2022
“Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to answer some questions I had from Ready, Fire, Aim. It’s much appreciated, and I’ve been putting your advice to use.” – EG “It’s a beautiful morning… thank you…
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Re my May 30 essay on accepting responsibility for your own life
“Your sentiments should be etched in stone.” – JM “Loved the statement you wrote [about what to think when feeling victimized]. I’ve cut it out and taped it up on my son’s bathroom mirror!” – LD
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Re my productivity system
“I love [your productivity system]. I still use it. With some modifications of my own. Would be so helpful to me and others, I think, to see how you’ve modified this to consistently get so much done.” – ND My…
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Re my concerns about the US economy in the May 13 issue
“The economic numbers you cited are scary. Have you made any adjustments in your investments in response to them?” – PL My response: No. I haven’t. Since I favor income over appreciation as a general investing…
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Re what I said about conceptual art in the May 16 issue
“You should listen to your partners about conceptual art. Nobody in the business will take you seriously if you discount it as you do.” – BB, a gallerist from New York “You are so right. Most conceptual art…
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Re my presentation at the AWAI Bootcamp in Delray Beach on May 10
“Thanks for your advice on copywriting as a ‘financially invaluable’ skill. I never fully understood how many doors it can open in my career. I’m stoked!” – CCJ “Your explanation of the ‘product development…
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