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Lurker
05-11-08, - 05:00 PM
You are walking along the beach. You meet a man washed up on the shore. He has fallen off a yacht and survived in the water, but due to dehydration, weather exposure and everything, he is dying. As you hold his head, he whispers something to you. He tells you that he has some important knowledge for you. In five sentences, he tells you how to attain immeasurable wealth, and a lifestyle that satisfies all of your needs and those of your family.

After the corpse is carted away, you carry on with your own life. Reflecting on what the man said, you figure "what the Hell" and you try to implement what the dying man told you. To your ultimate surprise, it works. You now have very arcane knowledge. Very valuable knowledge. You are set. Your family is set. In a very short time, you have elevated yourself to the point where the cares and worries of life -- the mundanities of every day living do not matter any more. You do not need your measly job or your grouchy boss. Your children are educated in the finest schools where they are safe. Your wife and kids do not have to skimp and save. You can import the freshest vegetables. You have the most comfortable of clothes. You can fill the tank of your car without worrying. When the hurricanes come, you can go to a safe place. For a romantic date, you can fly your loved one to Paris for the weekend.

Now I ask you .. what would you do with that knowledge? Would you shout it from the highest mountain? Would you write a book to let everyone in on the secret? Would you print pamphlets? Would you sell courses? Would you buy radio ads? What would you do with that knowledge?

bahamiangoddess
05-11-08, - 05:08 PM
I would share it, but knowing the mentality of some people, I think It probably would not make a difference in some lives.


A knife in the hands of a man can make him a butcher or a murderer.

Little Fisherman
05-11-08, - 05:11 PM
you wake up from your dream yet, Lurker

Lurker
05-11-08, - 07:46 PM
you wake up from your dream yet, Lurker

Thank you for the segue.

Now substitute Christian knowledge for the knowledge of how to make money and see how things change.

Little Fisherman
05-11-08, - 08:58 PM
That was my point. I knew your objective

polaka
05-11-08, - 09:18 PM
Everyone is taught that knowledge from childhood - which is basically education, hard work and honesty. And no looking for shortcuts.
But if you're talking about your belief that one religion's road to eternal salvation is better than that of any other religions', then I'd say keep that to yourself, please. We already have too many of those in the world.

canesfins
05-11-08, - 10:55 PM
Now I ask you .. what would you do with that knowledge? Would you shout it from the highest mountain? Would you write a book to let everyone in on the secret? Would you print pamphlets? Would you sell courses? Would you buy radio ads? What would you do with that knowledge?

I already communicated the secret of the Bahamian Dream in another thread - the other people have to listen in order for there to be communication.

SpamStopper
05-11-08, - 11:12 PM
who cares what they'll do, just tell us already :hammer:

Tafadhali
05-12-08, - 05:59 PM
You are walking along the beach. You meet a man washed up on the shore. He has fallen off a yacht and survived in the water, but due to dehydration, weather exposure and everything, he is dying. As you hold his head, he whispers something to you. He tells you that he has some important knowledge for you. In five sentences, he tells you how to attain immeasurable wealth, and a lifestyle that satisfies all of your needs and those of your family.
After the corpse is carted away, you carry on with your own life. Reflecting on what the man said, you figure "what the Hell" and you try to implement what the dying man told you. To your ultimate surprise, it works. You now have very arcane knowledge. Very valuable knowledge. You are set. Your family is set. In a very short time, you have elevated yourself to the point where the cares and worries of life -- the mundanities of every day living do not matter any more. You do not need your measly job or your grouchy boss. Your children are educated in the finest schools where they are safe. Your wife and kids do not have to skimp and save. You can import the freshest vegetables. You have the most comfortable of clothes. You can fill the tank of your car without worrying. When the hurricanes come, you can go to a safe place. For a romantic date, you can fly your loved one to Paris for the weekend.
Now I ask you .. what would you do with that knowledge? Would you shout it from the highest mountain? Would you write a book to let everyone in on the secret? Would you print pamphlets? Would you sell courses? Would you buy radio ads? What would you do with that knowledge?

share it if I knew what it was:duh:...but some people wouldnt do nothing witht hte golden nuggets of wisdom, wealth and prosperity even if you tell um...say for instance me I always send my e-buddies emails on hot stock tips etc...when the stocks quadruples in value and splits whose fault is that but their own?