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Simple Ways to Master Technology and Create True Fans How many 'true fans' do you need to be successful if you are a small business? Kevin Kelly has the answer.

By Lewis Howes

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If you're a big fan of the Dos Equis commercials (who isn't?) then you'll be excited to know that I got to interview the most interesting man in the world.

No, he isn't an actor, but he has one of the most diverse and interesting life stories I've come across.

From dropping out of college to becoming a travel photographer in Asia to co-founding Wired magazine, Kevin Kelly has seen it all.

He has studied how the Amish use technology, developed a catalog of Cool Tools to improve daily lifestyle, and met Steve Jobs on several occasions.

Allow me to introduce you to the man who's lived many lives, Kevin Kelly, as we explore his thoughts on technology (and much more) in Episode 97 on The School of Greatness.

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In This Episode, You Will Discover:

  • How Kevin's article 1000 True Fans explains the power of true fans versus publicity from a third party
  • When to interact with your fans yourself and when to outsource it
  • How many true fans you need to be successful if you are a small business
  • Of all the hats Kevin wears, what his favorite is
  • Why he sees editing as "packaging ideas"
  • Editing tips from Kevin
  • The role of empathy in editing
  • Why he went on a book tour the year before he wrote his book
  • Why he dropped out of college
  • How his travels in Asia influenced him
  • How he interviewed college graduates for hire at Wired
  • His thoughts on the effect of technology on communication and what he learned from the Amish
  • Why he encourages vacations or "Sabbaths" from technology rather than rejecting it
  • Whether it's better to have money or time when you travel
  • His favorite travel guides and resources
  • What he thought of Steve Jobs after meeting him several times
  • Plus much more…
Lewis Howes

New York Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Coach

Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness and The Mask of Masculinity. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men’s National Handball Team athlete. He hosts a top 100 iTunes ranked Apple podcast, The School of Greatness. Howes was recognized by the White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. Details magazine called him one of “5 Internet Guru’s that can Make You Rich.”  Howes has been featured on Ellen, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The New York Times, People, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health and other major media outlets.

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