I’m Made From Pure Fire, What Are You Made Of?

by theinfopreneur on January 29, 2010

I admire people who can take that moment to ponder and think about a reaction. I also admire the upbringing and environment that must allow such a sedate approach to life. I like it when I see someone hit with something and they don’t retaliate instantly, they calculate a response, to me that is special.

Me? I’m pure fire, a uncomplicated, simple guy who is motivated and a bit of a lit firework. I have lived a life in which decisions need to be made instantly and your gut feeling is the only feeling. No board meetings, no deliberating, just pure rapid fire.

Tinder

I have lived my life on the edge, from a very early edge I have been pushing the boundaries, not to test the limits of authority or to be a rebel, but to see what life is all about. I suppose when I was a kid I didn’t know why I was so motivated to push myself to the limit, maybe it’s in my DNA.

I was described as a tinder box once, all it takes is one small spark and I’m off. Tinder is a fantastic thing to be made of, but you have to surrounded by long burning fuels too, which is the way I see this site.

Grain

I’m not one of these non-conformist types, nor someone who disagrees with everything he reads or hears, I just do things the way I want to and the way I think is the best or right way to do it. By doing it my own way, it always seems to be against the grain. Thinking of a different way to do everything, just to see if it can be done.

I did a 54 mile ultra-marathon in the dessert a few years ago, just to see if it could be done. I was sat around with a couple of lads one day and we got to talking about the half marathon we did the day before. We started bragging how easy it was, and before we knew it I suggested we do a Ultra-Marathon. Down the MSR (main supply route) and back. No competitions, no awards, no medals just personal pride.

Energy

Hard work means different things to different people. Hard work for me was being in the military on operational tour constantly, 18 hour days 7 days a week for a long time. These days I have a full time job (60hrs a week) driving trucks, a young family and obviously work on the site.

Hard work and busy work are two different things in my mind, but I think by living my life the way I have and continue to do, means I can keep going at the rate I am. Energy can never be lost, it merely changes state.

But is being pure fire good?

Well, that’s what got me thinking about this post. I’m not every one’s cup of tea, I get that. To be honest if I came across someone who was like ‘just get on with it’ etc etc it would do my head in, so being pure fire isn’t always the best way to be. The ability to think things through and articulate yourself properly is a fantastic gift, which I find fascinating. Just look around the comments on this site, clever people contribute here, the thinkers.

I’m a hot head, I react instantly whether it’s needed or not. This also means I doing everything at full throttle, it works for me and this site, but it’s not for everyone.

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Profiling James The InfoPreneur | Blogger Illustrated: February 7, 2010 at 23:01

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Ralph Twitter: ralphcarlson January 29, 2010 at 21:29: No tinder here. I’m more like damp moss. Hard to get that fire started and even harder to keep it going. I have to continually tell myself to stop considering and make a decision. And then I have to tell myself to actually act on that decision. I have to tell myself that ready, fire, aim is ok.
Ralph´s last blog ..The Top 10 Reasons to Post Daily

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theinfopreneur
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January 29th, 2010 at 21:44
Hi Ralph,

It’s not how I see you. You need to stop beating yourself up and keep doing what you are doing!

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Ralph
Twitter: ralphcarlson
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January 29th, 2010 at 21:51
If I don’t beat myself up, who will? Seriously, it is too easy for me to be complacent. It really is necessary. Pay no attention and move along.
Ralph´s last blog ..The Top 10 Reasons to Post Daily

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Matthew Needham
Twitter: bigredtomato
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January 31st, 2010 at 21:22
stick to the write and promote conveyorbelt and you’ll do just fine!
Matthew Needham´s last blog ..Aliens have landed

theinfopreneur
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January 31st, 2010 at 21:38
yeah man, write and promote, write and promote!
Karen Twitter: kruby January 29, 2010 at 21:52: Hmm, you got me thinking, James.

While I don’t think I’m a fire, maybe I’m more of a slow and steady burn. Or maybe that’s just wishful thinking

I hope that I have a steady burn for those things in life that call for it. While at other times, fire is needed to burn everything down so that, like a phoenix, something better will come from the ashes.

I like this “Energy can never be lost, it merely changes state.” Very true!

I’ll be interested to read some of the responses you get to this.

Karen
Karen´s last blog ..Just For Today Challenge, Day 28: Just Say No

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theinfopreneur
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January 29th, 2010 at 22:59
yeah i thik there is a post title in that! lol

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Karen
Twitter: kruby
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January 30th, 2010 at 16:48
Glad to inspire you, James (again)

Lord knows you’ve inspired me, and so many others, too

Karen
Karen´s last blog ..Just For Today Challenge, Day 28: Just Say No

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Ray Twitter: theblog_log January 29, 2010 at 22:28: I can get fired up pretty quick myself. Like during yesterday’s little “incident.” In general I would have to say that a more considered reaction is a superior way to react…more in keeping with the spirit of the old Chinese saying, “revenge is a dish best served cold.” You’re less likely to commit to an action from which there is no recovery. Devise a strategic reaction, rather than a barfight.

Ray
Ray´s last blog ..How To Profit From The New Goldrush

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theinfopreneur
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January 29th, 2010 at 22:58
hey Ray,

Yeah in most cases strategy is right. I can’t help thinking I’ll never change though lol

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Travis Twitter: travisamorgan January 29, 2010 at 23:52: Well, in my case, knowing a hot-head like you has been very beneficial for me!

Thanks bro.
Travis´s last blog ..Why Bad Things Happen to Good People

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theinfopreneur
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January 30th, 2010 at 00:01
Hey Travis,

Thanks brother, yeah I am a lit firework, but it’s people like you, the clever ones who give me perspective!

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Heather Twitter: TylinaVespart January 30, 2010 at 00:13: Hm… peat bog maybe for me. Small sparks are sometimes all it takes to cause a raging inferno underneath the surface, but they first have to survive the damp and mud to get to there… THEN they have to force their way out before they burn out. Maybe. Possibly wishful thinking there (though it’s certainly how it works with anger for me )

I would agree with the thought of you being a tinder box though; very apt. It works for you, so rock on really!
Heather´s last blog ..How to Stand Out: The Difficulty With Portfolios

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Ralph
Twitter: ralphcarlson
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January 30th, 2010 at 01:12
Peat bog and moss. Kindred souls.
Ralph´s last blog ..The Top 10 Reasons to Post Daily

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Heather
Twitter: TylinaVespart
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January 30th, 2010 at 10:14
Indeed Ralph Personally I think it’s kind of awesome.
Heather´s last blog ..How to Stand Out: The Difficulty With Portfolios

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Jeffrey Twitter: bloggersmarket January 30, 2010 at 00:54: If what you have mention is what we have to live with, take it or leave it.
I’ll take it! ……… Yes sir rea, Jim Bob!
Jeffrey´s last blog ..Whats Wrong. With Dah Postt ?

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theinfopreneur
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January 30th, 2010 at 10:11
ha ha love it!

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Eric Twitter: bluepop13 January 30, 2010 at 01:53: I would say I’m a thinker learning to be a quicker thinker and more of a doer now than anything.

I take action when I know it needs done. I feel it’s best this way. If I mess up, and I know that I will at some point as I’m not perfect, I’ll learn quicker by just getting in there and making anything happen than I will by thinking about it and then applying it.

Great article, brother!
Eric´s last blog ..Lets Help Each Other

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theinfopreneur
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January 30th, 2010 at 10:10
Hey Brother,

Yeah man it’s what this is all about for me anyway, getting stuck in and figuring it all out as I go

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Valentina Twitter: goldenkoi January 30, 2010 at 02:37: Hello …

First time here – found you via Dave Doolin’s Website in a Weekend.

I love the way you write! Not being everyone’s cup of tea is what more of us should be striving to be – to be our own person not someone else’s manufactured idea.

I come from a long line of tea grannies and like my tea black, Oolong or Russian Caravan please but whatever you might be serving here – I’ll be back for more

best…………….valentina

Will be back for some
Valentina´s last blog ..Let The Games Begin!

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theinfopreneur
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January 30th, 2010 at 10:09
Hi Valentina,

Thanks and welcome along, Dave’s got a great site, very clever guy. I’ll keep serving it as long as you keep drinking

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Gordie Twitter: KiwiGordie January 30, 2010 at 04:59: I like Bruce Lee’s philosophy about how we should try to be water. We can adapt to anything. In the teapot we can become the tea pot, in the cup we can become the cup.

BTW, water can put fire out too, man. Lol!
Gordie´s last blog ..How Passionate Speaking Can Be Deceiving.

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Ben Lumley
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January 30th, 2010 at 08:06
Yeah I agree Gordie

David Allen (GTD Man) talks about being like water. As water, we’re affected by changes around us but quickly return to our resting state.

Mind like water
Ben Lumley´s last blog ..How to be a better dad

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theinfopreneur
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January 30th, 2010 at 10:08
Water can be polluted though lol….. And I have yet to see water put out a volcano… Only kidding, Yeah I am who I am, but water is a good one!

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Matthew Needham
Twitter: bigredtomato
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January 31st, 2010 at 21:19
I read today that the Bruce Lee described achievement as not as what you add, but what you take away. Totally in line with being water. Pure and simple.
Matthew Needham´s last blog ..Aliens have landed

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Sire January 30, 2010 at 12:20: There are times when immediate action is required and there are also times when it is better to think about the paths that are available to you. There are times when procrastination means you will miss an opportunity and there are times when jumping the gun may also mean you have missed the opportunity.

Sometimes no matter what you do you’ll will stuff up. The thing is to learn, regroup and go at it again.
Sire´s last blog ..Blogging, It’s Not What You Say But How You Say It

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theinfopreneur
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January 30th, 2010 at 14:37
‘regroup’ you a military man brother? Yeah you’re right, the best is to have a mix of both, I’ve messed up tons of times because of the way I am, but I have also achieved amazing things in my life because of it. Swings and roundabouts, should have a guest post for you soon

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Ms. Freeman Twitter: freemanlegacy January 30, 2010 at 18:33: I tend to be a hot head most of the time too, I’m even worse when dealing with email. I hit send and immediately follow it up with an Oh shit! outburst. I react then think.

Over time I have mellowed a little, but not by much….
Ms. Freeman´s last blog ..Don’t Scrap Your Goals Just Re-Evaluate Them

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theinfopreneur
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January 30th, 2010 at 20:54
ha ha, Yeah me too, I sometimes need to think about things first too
theinfopreneur´s last blog ..Play This Game With Yourself

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Olusegun
Twitter: segedoo
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January 30th, 2010 at 23:33
I react insticntively too but i guess it’s because i am a LEO.

I’ve been trying a lot to slow down and think so i can always proactively react to things and be in control of my emotions
Olusegun´s last blog ..The Challenges of A Nigerian Blogger

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theinfopreneur
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January 31st, 2010 at 00:01
I always say never change you, yeah everyone can be better at certain things, but never try and change who you are man!
Olusegun Twitter: segedoo January 30, 2010 at 23:53: Hot head or not James,
I think you are the bomb.

You rock man and i have beome a better blogger by stumbling upon your blog!

Cheers,
Olusegun
Olusegun´s last blog ..The Challenges of A Nigerian Blogger

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theinfopreneur
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January 31st, 2010 at 00:02
Cheers man, you’re the one who is making yourself a better blogger dude, all I’m doing is pushing you !

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Linda Wolf January 31, 2010 at 03:18: Before I even read the comments on water, that’s what I decided I am. Of course, I’m a cancer, a water sign, so makes sense. But water, in addition to being very adaptable, flows around and encompasses all things – in my case, points of view. It’s soft, gentle, comfortable, but can also be raging, flooding, and towering. I’m generally very calm, kind, and likeable, and I also have passion that wells up from the depths to become a swirling whirlpool. I hope to pull many into my sphere of influence and help them find their own path to true self.

Thanks, James.

Linda
Linda Wolf´s last blog ..Happiness: My Guest Post on A Beautiful Ripple Effect

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theinfopreneur
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January 31st, 2010 at 08:04
You might just be the nicest person I have ever come across on the internet!

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Mick Morris Twitter: theMickMorris January 31, 2010 at 06:55: I’m a little bit fire, a little bit water, a little bit earth…. but no matter what we are we should never lose that little internal spark that can ignite a raging fire of passion!
Mick Morris´s last blog ..Success – You’re standing in it!

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theinfopreneur
Twitter: theinfopreneur
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January 31st, 2010 at 08:07
Hey Mick,

almost like earth, wind and fire!

Totally right, you need that spark to kick start everything

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Ian Twitter: iannuttall January 31, 2010 at 07:41: I’m made of sugar and spice and all things nice!

To be honest I hate authority. I can’t be told what to do, what to say and who to be.

At work I get annoyed if my manager so much as asks me to hand him the stapler, so imagine how I feel when he asks me to do something more complex.

When I go to theme parks and the guy there tries to show me where I can park I have to fight the urge to drive right down to the monorail and park when I want to!

I like to think I’m made of fire too, but I can only get lit up if I really care about something. Find what ignites your fire and just do it!
Ian´s last blog ..Lessons in Life from Rocky Balboa

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theinfopreneur
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January 31st, 2010 at 08:08
Hey Ian,

Man I know what you mean, ha ha Just like Rocky (when he’s in the ring anyway)

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theinfopreneur
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January 31st, 2010 at 08:42
Ian, do you want to guest post on here?
theinfopreneur´s last blog ..Play This Game With Yourself

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Olusegun
Twitter: segedoo
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January 31st, 2010 at 09:37
Hi Ian,

you must be the PPG – Power Puff Guy
Olusegun´s last blog ..The Challenges of A Nigerian Blogger

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Olusegun Twitter: segedoo January 31, 2010 at 09:35: Hey James,

Great Logo.

Thanks for your email. Just got it.

I’m glad you’ve crossed the 5K mark on twitter. Just 5 hours ago, it was 4,999.

Cheers,
Olusegun
Olusegun´s last blog ..The Challenges of A Nigerian Blogger

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theinfopreneur
Twitter: theinfopreneur
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January 31st, 2010 at 10:12
Hey thanks yeah inwards and upwards, travis who can found on here did the logo, he is a genius

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Matthew Needham
Twitter: bigredtomato
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January 31st, 2010 at 21:15
Hey James congrats on the 5k followers!
Matthew Needham´s last blog ..Aliens have landed

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theinfopreneur
Twitter: theinfopreneur
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January 31st, 2010 at 21:38
thanks brother
Dragon Blogger January 31, 2010 at 16:44: I have energy for sure, but unfortunately most of it has to go to my day job. The energy I have left for blogging is really just a hobby. I myself am only blogging for fun if I had to make it my career I would be too stressed to enjoy doing it. You my friend are doing outstanding and have done more in 3 months than most have done in 2 years time.
Dragon Blogger´s last blog ..Easily Spread Your Video Content with TubeMogul

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theinfopreneur
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January 31st, 2010 at 17:26
thanks brother, yeah for me it’s a must so I can leave my full time job and work from home.

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Dragon Blogger Reply:
January 31st, 2010 at 20:44
See I would feel like that, except I work from home full time for my day job already. I am very fortunate to work for a company and department that have very flexible telecommuting options.
Dragon Blogger´s last blog ..Easily Spread Your Video Content with TubeMogul

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theinfopreneur
Twitter: theinfopreneur
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January 31st, 2010 at 20:54
Yeah that’s awesome, for me working from home for myself would be the ultimate dream, well apart from being retired at 30!

Matthew Needham
Twitter: bigredtomato
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January 31st, 2010 at 21:15
I think it all depends on your goal. James is motivated as he wants to give a better life for his family so the 3 months / 2 years just reflects his motivation.
Matthew Needham´s last blog ..Aliens have landed

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theinfopreneur
Twitter: theinfopreneur
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January 31st, 2010 at 21:39
yeah man totally right, I want it now!

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Matthew Needham Twitter: bigredtomato January 31, 2010 at 21:10: James, I think as long as the fire is focussed, I don’t see that there’s a problem. I’m a bit of a paradox, I think very quickly and have lots of different ideas. I work well with people and link various ideas together to discover issues or create better solutions.

The biggest problem I have is the time to carry out my ideas.

I woudn’t say I’m pure fire, just on fire at times!
Matthew Needham´s last blog ..Aliens have landed

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theinfopreneur
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January 31st, 2010 at 21:42
Awesome brother, I know what everyone says about being water etc, but I’m me, no changing it this fire is burning!

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