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CN Tower Update
Apr 30th
I would like to thank those of you who sponsored me for the CN Tower climb. I managed to climb the 1,776 steps (144 flights) in 17 minutes and 24 seconds. Then they proceeded to tell me (as the lactic acid burned through my legs) that I had to climb another 10 service flights to get to the glass floor-level! Needless to say I was not impressed…
Dave Howlett Live!
Apr 24th
Last night I had the chance to see Dave Howlett give one of his famous “Knocking Down Silos” talks; it was a networking event not to miss. He has a way of working the crowd by telling story after story to keep people’s keen attention! Oh, and he keeps his crowd on their toes by bringing them into his talk when they are least expecting it…
Dave said that if we should only remember one phrase, that it should be “Watch your weekend challenges” to symbolize 3 ways to begin a meaningful conversation with another. I could easily post what its supposed to mean, but I would rather instill mystery and send you off to find out for yourself. So, check out his website at www.davehowlett.com and take one of his seminars – it’s a worthwhile experience! It’s the morning after, and I have already received one email from someone looking to follow up on a chat we had last night. It’s all about people.
Off to California!
Apr 13th
It’s about time! Everyday I’m reading about the next big thing coming out of California, all the VC money in California, all the great networks in California, and the wakeboarding … well I’M COMING, TODAY!
I’m flying into San Francisco, where I will be attending the Web 2.0 Expo @ Moscone West on Sunday, and possibly some of Monday if I can’t resist going back. I mean seriously, take a look at this schedule; it looks sick, right? If you are going to be in the Bay Area and want to check out the Expo part only, you can get in for free by using the discount code “webex07wbr” which gives you $100 off the $100 expo pass price! If you’re going to be around the expo, fire an email to jsookman [(at)] sooknet.com and we can grab a coffee.
I’ll be flying south to Orange County, yes “The O.C.”, to go to the World Innovation Forum which I spoke about at length in my post trying to recruit others! In any case, hopefully I’ll learn a thing or two … if you’re interested but can’t make it, I’ll give you a summary when I get back to T.O.
Special Note: If you are reading this, and you (1) live in San Francisco, (2) own a wakeboard boat and wakeboard, and (3) are free on Saturday morning (April 14th) — fire me an email at the address above, because I can’t wait to get back on the water!!
Climbing the CN Tower
Apr 12th
Global Warming, also called climate change is the single biggest environmental threat facing our world today! In order to help World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Canada fight global warming, I’ve decided to climb the 1,776 steps of the CN Tower. While I will do the climbing, I need you to help me raise needed funds. Remember, for every pledge of $20 or more you will get a tax receipt.
Its ME vs. CN Tower! Place your bets on the winner …
To sponsor me, please go to: www.sooknet.com/cntower
