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Re my lists of “Actors That Make the Difference” in the May 9 issue
“I don't agree with all of [your] categorizations, but it’s the type of thing where everybody will have their own likes and dislikes.” – AS “I pretty much agree on your Actors list but… Jennifer Lawrence over…
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Re what I said about war in the May 9 issue
from JM, an old friend and Vietnam War veteran: “I believe everyone underestimates the common man. When I was 17, I believed exactly as [you] did. I thought that volunteering for medic school would allow me to…
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Re what I said about honesty in the May 2 issue
“I wholly agree with your take on honesty. I thought you might like this zinger from William Inge: ‘Let none of us delude himself by supposing that honesty is always the best policy. It is not.’” – CR
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Re my interest in visiting Cape May, NJ
“Hey, Mark, I can’t say I’ve spent much time in Cape May… but I can tell you that Cape May Brewing Co. makes some very good beers. Their Belgian Ale, Devil’s Reach, stands out. At 8.6% ABV, I’d say it…
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Re my books
“I’m listening to the Goals and Vision Mastery Course on audible. Was delighted to hear them introduce Michael Masterson and hear you talk about Seven Years to Seven Figures. That’s the second time you have…
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Rental Real Estate Course Generates Half Million Dollar Returns
Re a course I published called Rental Real Estate 101 about 10 years ago. (As I said above, I’m working on turning it into a book.) “I have to thank you for your course in real estate investing. I’ve been…
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Re the video in Monday’s P.S. – “Is this woman stupid or just crazy?
“Since [the woman’s actions] seemed so, so extreme, I checked up comments and saw people mentioning that he first sideswiped her and then she hit him. It still doesn’t justify what she did, but indeed she does…
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My response — April 13, 2022
“Dear Mr. Ford (or Mark, if you prefer), I am a two-time author and have been a professional biographer-ghostwriter of over 30 clients’ books since 1999. I also write the occasional event speech. I’m ready to…
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Why I do what I do
“Following your advice to rise early. Almost done with the first draft of my second book. Wishing you a wonderful day. And thank you so much for all the great insights, wisdom and experience you share. Your…
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Re the Mar. 14 issue in which I talked about one of my experiences in Japan
MS sent in an amusing short video about some Japanese rules of social etiquette. Click here to watch it. Re Ready, Fire, Aim “Ready, Fire, Aim is the best book I’ve ever read on how to build a profitable…
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Re the Mar. 28 issue on stress
“I thought your piece on the ‘upside of stress’ was a good one. It makes sense to me that it’s not the stress that hurts you, but how you react to it.” – JP “I feel the same way when I’m preparing for my…
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Readers Weigh In On Carson, Interviews, And Film
Re the Mar. 23 issue on Ben Carson: “Good piece on Ben Carson. I thought he was the most composed of the candidates and stayed composed during his tenure as Secretary of Housing under Trump. It’s crazy that…
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A book recommendation from JW
“Mark, have you read the book Status Anxiety by Alain de Botton? I’ve been reading it and found myself wondering what you’d think. I always appreciate your rare intersection of wealth building, philosophy, and…
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A letter from a young, determined-to-become-wealthy, nephew
“I’ve been looking at a lot of art recently as I would like to expand on what I already have. I’ve found this piece and would like to know your opinion on it and if you think it would be a good investment. I…
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My response
Re Critical Race Theory: “Have you read How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi or White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo?” – AG My response: Yes. I read both of them. And I’ve mentioned both of them here on the…
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Readers Respond To Essays On Writing And Decision-Making
Re my Mar. 9 essay “Becoming a Writer… in Spite of Myself”: “Thank you for such an honest and candid essay about achieving a childhood dream. It is refreshing to hear a personal anecdote that rings true!” – BP…
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Society's Troubling Obsession With Others' Suffering
Re the P.S. in the Mar. 7 issue: “I have followed your writings from back when you started ETR. Your latest YouTube link to videos of people in embarrassing situations really turned me off. I grew up through…
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My Answer
Re my Mar. 9 essay “Becoming a Writer… in Spite of Myself”: “My son wants to improve his writing skills. He asked what books would you recommend?” – AS My Answer: Three that come quickly to mind are The…
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Readers Respond: Why Good Advice Falls Flat
Re my Mar. 2 essay on “Why Good Advice Usually Doesn’t Work”: “I so get your experience with getting your ideas accepted. I guess there’s no solution but to keep pushing.” – JR “Maybe the problem is that your…
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Readers Share Gratitude And Personal Health Insights
Re the Feb. 23 issue on Depression: “Your article on Depression and the rating system that you’ve developed are extraordinarily accurate and helpful for readers. At this point in my life I believe it is a…
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Reader Finds Clarity In Depression Coverage
From BH re the Feb. 23 issue on Depression: “I just wanted to let you know your piece on depression was the best I have read on depression since I was diagnosed last year. I have tried to make sense and…
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Readers Weigh In On Depression, Diet, And Markets
Re the Feb. 23 issue on Depression: “I want to thank you Mark for being open about a very important challenge for a lot of people. I enjoyed reading your deep dive in applying an analytical metric to this…
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Readers Share How Depression Coverage Changed Their Lives
Re the Feb. 23 issue on Depression: “I… wanted to both thank and commend you for the ranking system and the courage it took to talk about your malady. I’ve had some 3.5 days with the addition of physical pain…
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Readers Praise Business And Financial Planning Guidance
Re Ready, Fire, Aim: “As a mompreneur, I had to have this book. It showed me how to set up a plan to save for me and my business. Also, my kids can learn many ways to succeed in their first jobs, and not be…
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Readers Share Impact Stories And Book Recommendations
Re my comments about identity theory in the Feb. 11 issue: “Mark, I recently read a fascinating book that addresses the question of gender fluidity and trans people – as well as several other woke issues –…
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Reader's Tuba Trauma Resurfaces After Decades
Re the Jethro Tull video in the Feb. 9 issue: “I looked at the Jethro Tull video and had a flashback to grammar school. Sister Claire Eileen entered me in a music competition for the tuba when I was in 6th…
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An email from DP
I feel like I'm re-living many of your stories that I have studied voraciously in your books and blog posts. Thank you for being the mentor to so many that you never knew.
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An email from NB
About your essay “Being and Becoming”… thanks for the great read Mark. I am constantly saying (to my loved ones) that it’s not the achievement of the goal that matters but who I become in the process. I must…
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An email from MF — November 30, 2020
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I wanted to THANK YOU for your contribution to this day. You need to be proud of the relief work that Rancho Santana folks are doing for the hurricane relief programs…
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An email from JM
I just read your essay, “12 Things I’ve Learned About Living a Full Life.” These were excellent. All of them…. I always told my children that smart is when you can learn from your mistakes but brilliant is…
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An email from LC
Thank you Mark for your essay on Tribal Dynamics in Business. You put words on feelings that I had (e.g., loathing corporatization) but I didn't know how to deal with, in the face of entropy.
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An email from TN
Thanks again for your feedback. You gave me a HARD NO on part of it... but in a world of grays, a black and white answer is a huge relief.
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An email from BC
Your belief in me was the catalyst for never settling and forever growing. It’s the least I can do to forever pay it forward. It was the ONLY choice.
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An email from BJ
Over and over, I’ve cited this quote by you: “What we need to do in life is available to us. We come across good advice all the time – through the media and in conversation. But most of the time we do not pay…
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An email from FM
I have followed you for years! I am completely convinced that Automatic Wealth is the absolute best actionable book about personal wealth building that has ever been written, and hey, I have read entire…
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An email from OA
I just read your series on the Pareto Principle. Loved that you took the principle a notch higher with the “Masterson Mandate.” Great stuff. It’s fascinating that the 80/20 principle is almost as common as the…
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An email from RM
I have been reading and following your advice for a while now…. Thank you for not only the advice, but the honesty in your actions.
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An email from FJ
Just wanted to thank you for your book Ready, Fire, Aim. I am only midway through but I’ve already picked up more useful things than I have during my MBA and business degree combined. I am an aspiring…
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An email from TS — June 24, 2020
Please keep writing these great essays. I love the investment ideas, but you prove over and over that there’s more to success than just making money.
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A hand-written note
I wanted to tell you what a crazy kick-ass year we had – and to thank you. If I hadn’t met with you in late 2016, I doubt very much I would have ended up [here]. And studying your career & your various…
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An email from CO
I’ll read any wealth, business building, etc. book that you put out. (I’ve bought a few of them multiple times.)
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An email from GT
I'm very happy to say I've landed an exciting job straight out of university…. Thanks to [your guidance] I've seen the power of sales, and been given a wonderful foundation in my ability to sell…. My formal…
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An email from MN — May 1, 2020
I'm writing today to thank you again for your continuing and far-reaching impact on my life. Your guidance has proven invaluable time and again in more ways than I ever could have imagined. Even though I'm not…
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An email from DR
I’m a copywriter all the way from Brunei Darussalam. I just want to say thank you for all the resources that you put together through books & courses. Not only have you played a main role in the industry, but…
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An email from AD
I’ve been going through your book in an attempt to create a “course” for some rising superstars at our company. Just want to say thanks for putting that together. It’s an incredible compilation of wisdom. We…
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An email from AS
One of the few things I have to look forward to is your blog. As your dad once said to us, “Keep writing.”
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An email from AC — March 23, 2020
I really appreciate the wisdom you share on your blog. It’s the only blog I go out of my way to navigate and read.
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An email from SM — March 13, 2020
Just came across your website and wish I had done so earlier. Your writing is impactful in a way that is rare nowadays.
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An email from MJ
I’ve been a full-time copywriter for nearly 30 years, and a six-figure freelancer for 18 of those years. I’d be hard pressed to name a more potent technique in copywriting than the “What if it said” copy…
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An email from EM
I’m on step one in your book Automatic Wealth, and just had to put the book down to send you a quick email to say that we’ve come to the same conclusions about wealth. I can’t wait to implement your ideas.
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