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What happened to “Human” in Humanity?

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Percy Kwong

I really do need to ask this question.  I appreciate my followers and yes, they’re a loyal bunch.  I do need to EVERYBODY one question and everyone on the Internet. We all go about our lives.  We see the homeless person at the exit ramp, on the sidewalk, etc.  Granted a lot of them are…

Well.. It turns out Kickstarter turned down my project for helping the unemployed.

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Percy Kwong

Interestingly enough, Kickstarter turned down my project, citing the reason, “Self-Help” violates their terms and conditions for projects.  I did, however get to  startsomegood.com and got the project approved. I just didn’t think the folks at Kickstarter would view a book about helping people cope with unemployment in the current economy would be a bad…

My Activism Project / My Ongoing Passion / Helping the unemployed find hope

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Percy Kwong

By now, there are quite a few of you who know me.  40000+ active feeds being read every day with 1900+ unique visitors a day with an average of 6-7 pageviews.  So it’s clear I’m definitely helping people. So I ask you help me with my activism project.  I’ve put up a project on kickstarter…

A New Video about Coping with Unemployment.

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Percy Kwong

Here’s a video of me discussing my book and the 1000 free book giveaway.  It’s about doing the right thing.  Digg it Up!  Stumble It, Get the word out! I’m doing this with the hopes that people will review this book on Amazon.  The link is here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085QZIJE The book is priced at one penny,…

I’m giving away 1000 copies of my ebook in return for reviews.

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Percy Kwong

So, I need / like reviews.  So I’ve decided to give away 1000 copies of my ebook as a promotional thing. Just go to my estore and you’ll see the book for .01 (one penny).  Just buy it.  The reality is paypal doesn’t charge for the penny.  They just let it go.  It’s a testing…

My second YouTube Video. This one about my book.

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Percy Kwong

    I put a video on YouTube discussing my book.    

My book is Available in Spanish Now as well.

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Percy Kwong

I’ve translated my book to Spanish so there are Now English, Spanish, and French Editions on Amazon. Spanish Edition here: Sobrevivir y ganar dinero en una economía de Down: Una guía para afrontar el desempleo y encontrar nuevas oportunidades (Spanish Edition)  

Why I wrote my book. Last day to download for free.

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Percy Kwong

Many people have emailed me asking me to define what a down economy is in my eyes.  So here’s my answer: When I refer to a down economy, I’m referring to an impending global problem that is currently our paradigm. The whole monetary system is in a state of distress and it’s causing corporations to…

Surviving and Making Money in a Down Economy: A Guide to Coping with Unemployment and Finding New Opportunities

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Percy Kwong

I woke up to a pleasant surprise this morning.  It turns out the book is #2 on Amazon this morning. Free for One More Day!  Download it now!  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085QZIJE    

My Book is #3 on the Amazon Kindle Store in 2 Categories!

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Percy Kwong

I didn’t think it would happen, but I woke up to a VERY pleasant surprise this morning.  My book is #3 in the Kindle store in 2 categories! Job Hunting and Careers! I also woke up to a very nice email as well to show that some of the processes employed in my book work….

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