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		<title>We are all teachers; we are all students</title>
		<description>Discuss We are all teachers; we are all students</description>
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			<title>Marc says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I feel ya Dave. I've attended speaking panels and have wondered if there were more deserving (or qualified) people who should be in their place. Much like with anything out there, marketing and hype can cloud someone's credentials or accomplishments . Anyone who's been in this space for a while probably already realize who they should "hear" vs. who they should listen to. I kind of miss the days of collaboration and sharing in forums. Instead we have the constant broadcast mode we have today.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Marc</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Life's paradox</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dave, It's interesting. I spent the first 13 years in this industry focused on one thing - client solutions. Then, a couple years ago, as I began paying more attention to the places I'd been visiting as I gathered knowledge online, that some of what was shared was golden, and some was a pure crock. That was when I felt a nudge to join in - both to be more a "part of" as well as of the belief that I had something that might be worth contributing to the community. And this year, I made the decision that after pouring my heart and soul into my clients success for so many years, that I wanted to honor me for a change- to treat myself, literally, to attending conferences, while at the same time, increase my hourly rate so I could work less hours on client projects. That was a huge shift for me. And I did that because I love blogging. I love sharing my own take on this industry and diving more fully into the dialogue others start. Yet your feelings about the cliques and the egos is absolutely dead on as well. Because there is a significant amount of that. (and in my "it's all about me self-worth lacking observer, I wonder if I've crossed into that ego roll also) I think part of it is the human condition, part is the fact that we're a business industry that's flourishing more than ever - and power comes as a result. And we all know what happens when enough people taste power right? Very difficult concept to address. Not sure if it's even possible. Heck, six months after my first SEO cesspool cleaning article and uh, it's not much cleaner yet... :-)]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Alan Bleiweiss</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:45:15 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>What a great post!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[This post is great. I have been encountered a lot of smart asses during my career in IT which is over 10 years now and many claim they know a lot (and they do) but they don't know everything. Great post brilliant!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Al Sefati</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:53:41 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Me, too!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Gosh, so much to say and don't want to repeat what has already been said. My personal takeaway and agreement with the following: "There is no greater feeling to be part of a strong group of peers pushing beyond merely 'getting the job done'." Having attended many conferences, I do agree that it's hard to do it all. I often wonder, sort of marvel, how some people balance real life with constant online life and the speaking circuit. I'm wiped after each conference just to check my snail mail. Then when I meet with IRL friends who don't know a lot about this industry, they pronounce SEO as "seeoh" - Point, they surely don't worship our so-called rockstars nor care that something got retweeted XX times. Back to the point, if there was one, I appreciate this community. I no longer feel like a long ranger as a freelancer. Thank you, Dojos!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Dana Lookadoo</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:23:32 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Dave says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[@Melissa - hullo M, nice to cya as always! It is certainly a true thing that so many of the best and brightest don't actually write. Being talented at something and being a writer don't generally go together actually. As for Sphinn, I am slowly running out of ways to say kind things about the place. I may put my 2c in on that front in the coming days. Stay tuned. And YES, that has been the mantra I have had since my days teaching martial arts. Everyone has something of value to offer and should be given the chance to do so... ha! They should be required to actually..]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:16:20 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Dave says:</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[@Justin - yea it is funny, I talk to people as closely realated as the web design world and they (by and large) have no idea who Matt Cutts is, never mind the rest of us. Thanks for the kind words and help in building the Dojo into what it now is mate... together we are a force. @Robert - hehe... yea, have the hair, tats and even play a mean guitar over here, but like SEO, few would know me anywhere on that level. The SEO community would be better served with less egos and cliques. It should be about furthering the art... about passing along the knowlege, not about 'whos who' garbage. If I never make a 'Top X SEOs' list in my life, I shall be happy. Because it is the kind words I get from those we help out that really matter. The small business person whos life has been changed from successes gleaned from our efforts. That's what matters more.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Thanks for writing this!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[My web designer and I have been discussing this for the last two weeks. There are "rock stars" it seems in every industry...I do learn from these "popular" people. However, some of the coolest and most useful things I learn are from non-"rock stars". I also see that some rock stars, in several industry, are out of touch a bit. I am not saying all... My biggest issue with Sphinn is that the "rock stars" are always hot even when the articles offer me nothing. Then I can look at what is "new" and read really great articles, but they may never get past 2-3 Sphinns. I have also stated I that I don't know how people can go to all the conferences...when do they work? For many I know the conferences are how they make their money or enhance how they make their money. I also know that it is a lot of fun to be at conferences and hanging out with everyone, but I took 3 days off to attend Search and Social in Tampa and it took me two weeks to catch up! I do completely agree with you on the fact that we are all teachers and students. This industry requires it. Fantastic article!]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Melissa - SEO Aware</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:53:32 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Well... I am a Rock Star</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Okay, so people get that idea because of the body piercings, long hair and weird beard. But hey, at least they never forget me. As for being an SEO, the market is so small here in South Africa that it's more a case of just working with clients for results. No ego... not enough space for it.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>About time</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Its definitely about time someone said it. Industry Leaders? Rockstars? A-Listers?...get over yourselves please. Im in agreement. In the Dojo I have met more intelligent, generous, and successful on line SEO /marketeers (or whatever you want to call them) who lack one major thing - ego and that suits me down to the ground. Cheers Guys, and Girls I'm sure it will continue to be a pleasure working with you all.]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Justin Parks</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:39:51 +0000</pubDate>
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