Comments on: “If you had a Gun against your Head to Double your Readership in Two Weeks, What Would you Do?” – An Interview with Tim Ferriss http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/ Blog Tips to Help You Make Money Blogging - ProBlogger Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:04:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: therapydoc http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1597906 therapydoc Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:11:14 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1597906 I love that thought, one good blog post can change the world. I love that thought, one good blog post can change the world.

]]> By: Ramakrishnaprasad http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1492469 Ramakrishnaprasad Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:10:12 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1492469 Good stuff.Clarity of the topic is evident in the answers.It is a responsible and clear explanation. Good stuff.Clarity of the topic is evident in the answers.It is a responsible and clear explanation.

]]> By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1484140 Rebecca Laffar-Smith Thu, 26 Jul 2007 03:11:15 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1484140 I really enjoyed reading this inspirational interview. Lots of great ideas and encouraging tips. I'm still very new to the blogging world but topics like this are a fantastic way to bring about awareness. Thanks for shortening the learning curve. :-) I really enjoyed reading this inspirational interview. Lots of great ideas and encouraging tips. I’m still very new to the blogging world but topics like this are a fantastic way to bring about awareness. Thanks for shortening the learning curve. :-)

]]> By: ZechAryW http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1483602 ZechAryW Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:17:33 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1483602 The headline doesn’t even need to describe the article or post. It has just one purpose: to get them to read the next sentence. This is a good point which I gotta pay attention to. Thanks, Tim. The headline doesn’t even need to describe the article or post. It has just one purpose: to get them to read the next sentence.

This is a good point which I gotta pay attention to. Thanks, Tim.

]]> By: Deb http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1483238 Deb Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:17:18 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1483238 Sorry, but I don't love this guy nor do I believe in his "system." He reminds me of too many televangelists. Sorry, but I don’t love this guy nor do I believe in his “system.” He reminds me of too many televangelists.

]]> By: Brown Baron http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1482557 Brown Baron Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:30:48 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1482557 Loved the interview. That last part really got me thinking. Thanks Darren. Loved the interview. That last part really got me thinking. Thanks Darren.

]]> By: Joe http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1482493 Joe Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:07:54 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1482493 "If you had a gun against your head to double your readership in two weeks, what would you do? I’m serious. If you absolutely had to, what would you do?" I like people like this. Most of us have the grind mentality. We just assume "long hard work". We don't seriously think about getting the most for the least. Life flies by. What the hell are we waiting for? Cool post. “If you had a gun against your head to double your readership in two weeks, what would you do? I’m serious. If you absolutely had to, what would you do?”

I like people like this. Most of us have the grind mentality. We just assume “long hard work”. We don’t seriously think about getting the most for the least. Life flies by. What the hell are we waiting for?

Cool post.

]]> By: Matt http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1482220 Matt Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:31:32 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1482220 great interview. "If you make it threaten people’s 3 Bs — behavior, belief, or belongings" is a really good piece of advice. That's pretty much what plasters the front page of sites like digg, mostly being political. Another thing I've noticed pops up on the front page of those sites are outrageous new stories that everyone can agree on and can get angry about or really happy about (such as iphone news). great interview. “If you make it threaten people’s 3 Bs — behavior, belief, or belongings” is a really good piece of advice. That’s pretty much what plasters the front page of sites like digg, mostly being political. Another thing I’ve noticed pops up on the front page of those sites are outrageous new stories that everyone can agree on and can get angry about or really happy about (such as iphone news).

]]> By: engtech @ internet duct tape http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1482176 engtech @ internet duct tape Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:12:52 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1482176 <a href="http://internetducttape.com/2007/07/25/tim-ferriss-four-minute-blog-training-the-9-rules-you-need-to-know/" rel="nofollow">I think Tim is on to something</a> I think Tim is on to something

]]> By: Dimitris http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1481999 Dimitris Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:47:11 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1481999 Well, hardly anyone's called Tim a liar in this post (basically written by him) - kind of defeats it's own purpose... Or not? Well, hardly anyone’s called Tim a liar in this post (basically written by him) – kind of defeats it’s own purpose… Or not?

]]> By: Donnie5 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1481670 Donnie5 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:38:34 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1481670 I like reading the guys blog. I also like the way he gives you a trackback link if you link to him automatically. I received a dozen readers from his blog from the link. I must say, he is a classy guy. Thanks Tim! I like reading the guys blog. I also like the way he gives you a trackback link if you link to him automatically. I received a dozen readers from his blog from the link. I must say, he is a classy guy. Thanks Tim!

]]> By: Stephen Lauder http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1480914 Stephen Lauder Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:07:46 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1480914 Thanks for the insights. It's always good to get some feedback from those with hands on experience, and success. Thanks for the insights. It’s always good to get some feedback from those with hands on experience, and success.

]]> By: NRL News http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1480899 NRL News Wed, 25 Jul 2007 05:56:54 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1480899 Yeah here here. Certainly enjoyed this post - amazing this guy has done so much in 29 years. Made me feel a little inadequate at the same age! Good motivation tho! Yeah here here.

Certainly enjoyed this post – amazing this guy has done so much in 29 years. Made me feel a little inadequate at the same age!

Good motivation tho!

]]> By: Lifesperspective.com http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1480830 Lifesperspective.com Wed, 25 Jul 2007 05:30:14 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1480830 Those are great tips from personal experience. However, I cannot help but wonder if the success of his blog is tied to his fame from his books, which makes it not so relevant for many bloggers starting out from scratch. Many bloggers, though following all these tips, will certainly not be able to replicate his success ..... Those are great tips from personal experience. However, I cannot help but wonder if the success of his blog is tied to his fame from his books, which makes it not so relevant for many bloggers starting out from scratch. Many bloggers, though following all these tips, will certainly not be able to replicate his success …..

]]> By: JoLynn Braley http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1480653 JoLynn Braley Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:15:43 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1480653 Thanks Darren, I'll put his book on my list! Thanks Darren, I’ll put his book on my list!

]]> By: WheelHound http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1480499 WheelHound Wed, 25 Jul 2007 03:08:17 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1480499 I too was initially attracted to Tim Ferriss--especially the romantic notion of his book's title. That said, I think this interview summarized exactly what Tim is good at--headlines. Substance is seriously lacking in much of his book, his posts, and his interviews. It's typical of business and "lifestyle" books. For some reason, there's some sixth sense I get about Tim Ferriss that makes me think we're onto another James Frey. Indeed, in a couple of sections, Mr. Ferriss' own book serves as a bit of a handbook on how to establish yourself as an "expert" even if your not. From a macro level and from a conceptual level, I believe there's a lot to be learned from the "4 Hour Work Week" but it fails to fully deliver the mail in my opinion. YMMV I too was initially attracted to Tim Ferriss–especially the romantic notion of his book’s title. That said, I think this interview summarized exactly what Tim is good at–headlines. Substance is seriously lacking in much of his book, his posts, and his interviews. It’s typical of business and “lifestyle” books. For some reason, there’s some sixth sense I get about Tim Ferriss that makes me think we’re onto another James Frey. Indeed, in a couple of sections, Mr. Ferriss’ own book serves as a bit of a handbook on how to establish yourself as an “expert” even if your not.

From a macro level and from a conceptual level, I believe there’s a lot to be learned from the “4 Hour Work Week” but it fails to fully deliver the mail in my opinion. YMMV

]]> By: David Mackey http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1480431 David Mackey Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:47:17 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1480431 I've just started seriously reading ProBlogger in the last two days or so...But I think its already time to add you to my blogroll - I love this stuff! I’ve just started seriously reading ProBlogger in the last two days or so…But I think its already time to add you to my blogroll – I love this stuff!

]]> By: Shine http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1480388 Shine Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:28:37 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1480388 Smart interview, smart interviewer, smart interviewee, smart ideas and very smart strategies! What I'm going to do: (1) Buy his book; (2) Read his blog; (3) Rethink my strategies accordingly. Thanks both! Smart interview, smart interviewer, smart interviewee, smart ideas and very smart strategies!

What I’m going to do: (1) Buy his book; (2) Read his blog; (3) Rethink my strategies accordingly.

Thanks both!

]]> By: CatherineL http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1480386 CatherineL Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:27:54 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1480386 Great interview. I loved the book. The funny thing is, I didn't realise how young Tim was until I got to the end of the book. If I had, it would probably have put me off reading it, which would have been a shame. It made a great change from the many business books around that encourage you to put yourself into an early grave to be "successful". Great interview. I loved the book. The funny thing is, I didn’t realise how young Tim was until I got to the end of the book. If I had, it would probably have put me off reading it, which would have been a shame. It made a great change from the many business books around that encourage you to put yourself into an early grave to be “successful”.

]]> By: Chris http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/comment-page-1/#comment-1480366 Chris Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:20:56 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/07/25/if-you-had-a-gun-against-your-head-to-double-your-readership-in-two-weeks-what-would-you-do-an-interview-with-tim-ferriss/#comment-1480366 Great interview. I really enjoyed reading this and felt like I came away with alot of good advice. I've been working on starting my own blog and progress has been slow going - most likely because of my perfectionistic nature which I'm discovering is a reall disadvantage in blogging. Tim helped to put things into perspective for me, especially the concept that it's actually good to take time between posts (posting frequency has been a huge weight on my mind). Anyways, thanks for the interview, and keep them coming. Great interview. I really enjoyed reading this and felt like I came away with alot of good advice. I’ve been working on starting my own blog and progress has been slow going – most likely because of my perfectionistic nature which I’m discovering is a reall disadvantage in blogging. Tim helped to put things into perspective for me, especially the concept that it’s actually good to take time between posts (posting frequency has been a huge weight on my mind). Anyways, thanks for the interview, and keep them coming.

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