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What follows is a true story
of the Klondike Gold Rush.
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This is a condensed version of a
fantastic reference book I read called The Klondike Quest. I
assure you that there are a ton of lessons in this story – that
apply just as much today as they ever have.
Also, a very generous surprise
will be announced
somewhere in this article.
On a chilly July morning in 1897,
the whispers began. Rumors had started that there was something
going on – something big. As the first miners staggered off the
Excelsior steamboat, wrestling with their luggage that seemed
extraordinarily heavy… the rumors were proven true.
There was GOLD in the Yukon…
lots of it.
And the Klondike stampede began
with explosive force.
These were the times of a
depression – and riches beyond comprehension was available…
somewhere. Most of the men that became infatuated with the big
dream had no clue where they had to go – they just knew they had
to.
Blinded by the prospect of gold,
they thought little about what lay ahead or what they had to do
to come home with the treasure.
To those blinded by the dream
– it seemed too good to be true.
And it was.
They fought tooth and nail to
board the first leaky boats that were headed up to Skagway. They
all had crazy schemes on how they would get their gold. From the
divers who were convinced they could swim under water and scoop
up all the gold into their bags… to the compressed air idea that
claimed they could suck the gold out of the water… to the
trained gophers who could dig for it… everything seemed feasible
for the gold-crazed adventurers.
They were optimistic beyond belief
– and the air took on a mystical aura.
The boats were barely sea worthy –
the conditions on the boats beyond deplorable. Men slept 5 to a
bed (if they were lucky to get one), and food was almost
non-existent.
Many gave up when they landed at
the one stop – only to discover they had to hand carry all their
gear for miles to the next rickety old water logged
flat-bottomed boats for the next phase of the journey.
Those that persisted went through
even more hell to get all the way up to Scagway. A town had
popped up out of nowhere in 2 months – saloons, kitchens,
shoemakers and news stands. Gunfights were common – and law was
not strictly enforced here.
Here is where the men
discovered
that the REAL tough part of the
journey
hadn’t even begun!
Now they had to pack all their
gear for the actual gold prospecting, all their clothing, all
their food, all their possessions they would need for the next
12 MONTHS – either on their backs or on the pack horses.
What lay ahead is what movies today are
made of.
A narrow footpath, slippery with
slime and shale, snaked upward toward the summit of the
mountain. They made their way slipping and sliding, sometimes
tumbling back down.
It didn’t look all that bad at first…
until the pathway started to narrow
– ending up at a 1 to 2 foot sliver
that carried on, twisting and turning
up the mountain for 45 MILES.
Many men and horse died along the
way. Some from the shear torture they were putting themselves
through. Some from falling off the shear cliffs to their left.
They started dropping like flies from the rotten horsemeat they
had to eat, the pneumonia that overcame them, and the complete
exhaustion they now faced.
The pathway became cluttered with
corpses.
[SIDE NOTE: this had taken
them a full two and a half months to get this far – it
was now winter with snow piling up fast, and the weather
getting cold]
Many stuck fast to their dreams.
One man strapped together a number
of reindeer and rode them up the pass carrying all his
belongings. Another, a woman (one of the few who made it
this far) had strapped dough to her back, which – after it rose
with the heat of her body was made into bread – she sold it at a
VERY healthy profit. Another prided himself in taking the most
ghoulish pictures of dead men and horses and proceeded to make a
tidy profit selling them later at a Broadway emporium.
Those that then reached the summit
– experienced what could be called an endless blizzard.
From snow blindness, to avalanches
that buried everything they had hauled so far – this was not for
the thin-skinned.
5 months later, they arrived at the next
stop.
Now they had to build boats out of
trees – and embark upon what became know as “the great
flotilla”. 7,800 boats took off on the final leg of the race
for gold. They battled rapids, cold, and starvation – but they
were close – too close to turn back now.
June 8th, 1898
(almost a full year from when
the first whispers were heard about gold).
The first boats of the flotilla
started to arrive at the Klondike’s river mouth. And they
continued to pour into Dawson day and night with no break for a
full month. Men poured off the boats onto the shore and
collapsed with exhaustion (30,000 men made it this far).
It was here that the most
bizarre spectacle
of the entire Klondike phenomenon
happened.
Rather than rushing off headlong
for the gold creeks, which they had come for, they did nothing.
Thousands of men started to wander around aimlessly. They
appeared dazed, confused, listless – and without direction on
what to do next. They wandered around for days on end in an
aimless parade.
For whatever their reason – they
had given up on the gold dream – and were now content to do
nothing. The gold was right there for the taking – but few men
went after it.
How is this possible?
How is it that thousands of men
(and women) could go through 12 months of torturous hell – only
to give up at the very last step of their journey?
There are many theories around
this… but the fact is these men gave up on their goal. So close
– but ultimately headed home with nothing to show.
Which brings me to my point
Having worked with many
entrepreneurs in the past, and attended a large number of high
priced seminars... what is happening in 2007 is no different
than it was 109 years ago!
Many of the entrepreneurs I worked
with, some of them used to be the "in" gurus of the day - gone.
Nowhere to be seen or heard from. Seminar attendees that
heard the same content I heard - still working at jobs they hate
- or still trying to figure out what business they are in.
Again, I ask you - how is this
possible?
My belief?
There are two reasons why this happens
to those with gold in their eyes.
First, they have no plan in
place to get the gold. They wander about blindly -
with shiny little objects gleaming in their eyes - the mere
mention of another shiny object sends them running off in a new
direction. They have no clue on what it takes to get there.
The challenges they will face. The obstacles they must
overcome. How long it will take - and how hard they must
work to even come remotely close to their dream.
And then there are those who
stumble through all the unplanned hurdles and ultimately make it
to the summit - just a few more steps away from making
everything they have dreamed of so far to come true.
They sit there - wandered around - appearing lost with what to
do next.
Some seem just plain old tired out. Others fall to their
health. A few may make the final steps - and THOSE are the
ones who reach the gold.
Well, I want YOU to be one of the
ones who makes it to the summit AND makes it to the gold.
This is the reason the Wild West Wealth Summit was created.
To give you a balanced approach to building a business from the
ground up - or from 1 million dollars to 10.
I have done some serious soul
searching on how I can make this event the best one you have
ever seen.
With that in mind, I have
prepared for you a package that should honestly make attending
the Wild West Wealth Summit both a necessity and a step-by-step
blueprint to getting as much gold as you could possibly want.
[if you haven't seen all the details, all
the speakers, everything that you get - please have a look here
http://wildwestwealth.com]
I realize that July seems like a
ways off. It is only 3 months away and approaching fast!
You know as well as I do how fast 3 months goes.
Here is what I
am doing to "up the ante" for you...
First,
you will take part in a series of pre-planning teleseminars.
One-a-month for the next 3
months. For 60-90 minutes a call, you will be shown
immediate strategies you can use to prepare yourself for the
Summit AND to make more money in my business. If you
honestly put the advice given to you into action as it is handed
to you - you will make far in excess of what the Summit costs.
YOU CAN PAY FOR THE SUMMIT
IN INCREASED SALES
BEFORE THE SUMMIT
EVEN TAKES PLACE!
Each month we will tackle one
strategy to put immediate cash in your pocket before the July
event.
You will also learn (on the
last call of the series), exactly what you need to do and have
prepared for the Summit to not only get the most out of it
from what you learn, but also from who you meet. The joint
ventures you can make, the people you can work with, the
deals you can make - I will show you strategies to make sure you
get the highest value from your investment.
Second, I am going to pay for your lunch on the 4th and
your breakfast on the 5th. One of the big mistakes people
make at seminars is to not network with those in the room with
you. They go off and do their own things at the lunch
breaks and after the day ends - HUGE MISTAKE. You will
have lunch provided by a professional catering crew that ensures
you not only get fed properly, but you also get a chance to meet
some potential profit partners. On the 5th, you will be
treated to an official Calgary Stampede Pancake breakfast with
live music, fun, and a great time to meet others who are as
passionate about their success as you are.
PLUS, I may have a surprise
guest or two in store for you during these lunches (in other
words - missing out on the lunches could mean you miss out on a
million dollar idea).
Third, you have the
opportunity to take part in a very exclusive July 4th
Independence day celebration!
I heard from quite a few people in
the US that are hesitating due to the July 4th holiday.
While we are in Canada for the event - you still get to party it
up! This is an additional charge - but you will be fed a
beautiful celebratory dinner. You will have entertainment.
You will have the chance to mix and mingle with people all
throughout the night.
PLUS, bring your family with
you! This is open to outside guests. We have lots of
things planned for them while you are at the summit during the
day - and now they can have dinner with you at the big party.
More details on the travel packages can be found at
http://wildwestwealth.com/travelling.htm
Fourth, a 2-part series
of post-event training calls. For 60-90 minutes a
call, you will be shown immediate strategies you can use to
prepare yourself for the Summit AND to make more money in my
business. If you honestly put the advice given to you into
action as it is handed to you - you will make far in excess of
what the Summit costs.
Fifth, for the next 25
people ONLY. This is my final ethical bribe to
move a few people to action. Seats are going fast - but I have
spoken with quite a few of you that are waiting until just
before the price increase to make your decision.
Here's what I am willing to do
right now for those who understand the power of taking action:
go right now and reserve your seat...
If you beat out the others, and
are one of the first 25 to make a decision right now, I
will also give you a half hour profit boost consultation call.
We will discuss your biggest business challenge, and I will
guarantee you at least 2 strategies you can put to immediate use
to put some cold hard cash in your pocket. If you follow the
advice given - your seminar ticket will be more than paid for.
So, all that said and added, do
you see how serious I am about this event being a
once-in-a-lifetime experience for you?
Do you understand that an event
with speakers of this caliber usually goes for 4-8 TIMES the
price?
Do you realize that the bonuses
ALONE are of immense value to you if you put them into use?
Do you realize that I am "handing
you everything but the kitchen sink" (and that'll be given away
in a draw at the event :o)?
I want you to
be the one who not only goes after the gold - but the one that
goes the distance and comes home with a bag so heavy with gold,
that you need a pack-mule to carry it for you.
Everything is guaranteed - and I
fully intend to make sure you give me a testimonial when you
uncover not one or two BIG AH-HAH breakthroughs - but as many as
you need to implement to make your golden dreams come true.
It may seem cliché - but the
speakers - the content - and the value are as serious and as
profitable as they come.
Make your decision now! Be
one of the next 25 wise entrepreneurs.
And I'll see you at the Wild West Wealth Summit in July!
Later Partner...
Troy "Saddlestrap" White
PS: Don't forget - I also added in
a payment option to make it even EASIER to make that single
decision that could change your future. |
