Re: With humble, deeply sincere apologies...

Gordon,

As it sounds like you are still in recovery mode, I don't know if you will have the chance to read this, but here goes anyway....

Whether or not you realize it, you have profoundly influenced hundreds (If not thousands) of people with your writing in this forum alone. Your intelligence, wit, humor, and wisdom, makes all of us pause and consider your words. Many of us choose to follow them. Others store them for further use.

The times you have chosen to take difficult positions on certain issues only makes me respect you even more, for I understand that those who wish to walk their own paths are the ones whose voice should be heard above the noise and confusion of everyday life.

I read everything on this board voraciously. I post VERY infrequently. You don't know me. I wish you did. I have purchased one of your products. It was well worth the money. I listen to every word you say, because you are kind enough to share with us. You continue to grow and learn daily, and you choose to share that with us. Others wish they knew more about you. I do too. But when looked at objectively, you already give more than most of us ever could....or would.

You made a comment in your post that Mike McGroarty and Yanik Silver can provide a person with all the tools they need to be successful. I agree. I'm going to listen to your advice and purchase the few items that I haven't bought from them already, to complete my library (for now). I've logged over 1000 hours of study in the internet marketing arena. It's time to go off into the world and use what I've learned.

Gordon, you stated that you want to leave the world a better place then you found it. I just hope you know that - you already have.

Get well soon. We miss you here and look forward to continuing to learn with you, and from you.

Respectfully,

Mike Long

P.S. This note is REALLY choppy, and doesn't flow well. But it's written from the heart, so I choose not to edit it. Hope it makes sense. :-)