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Be Humble

May 22, 2013 — 6 Comments

Last at number ten, but not least, Zappos core value concerning humility is short and sweet. Be Humble. Humility is tightrope on which to stay centered. This trick is easier said than done, like all the core values of this company. There must be enough confidence to build self esteem and positive team spirit, and enough gravitas to accomplish intended goals. Restraint of ego mania in favor of pride in the entire workforce is a major element in delivering happiness. Hubris hoards potential joy in the corporate executive cafeteria. Zappos spreads it lavishly all over the company and customer base.

I had the idea 12 years ago when I invented Floatli that my teaching was such an important element of life that I naturally needed to create a teaching dynasty by certifying Floatli professionals. I was in a spa mentality and was influenced by my work experience. I became sidetracked by the demands of real life on this journey, and had to clarify my reasons several times for continued expenditure of time and effort on this business. Since I no longer live at spas I have a new perspective that is much more reasonable. I have reached the conclusion that Floatli is as obvious as a hula hoop or roller skates. No instruction is needed. No certification, no dynasty of teaching will enhance the fun. It is not a lifesaving device, but it is superior to other aquatic training equipment because it fits the anatomy of the user, no need to grip any thing with the hands to stay above water. It can be used in all bodies of water, but my experience says be super careful in surf or currents.

I want to work with Zappos as my marketing partner because their philosophy and values are dear to me, as is the quality of the merchandise they sell. I humbly request that the Zappsters share the joy in delivering floating happiness to zillions of customers who will have fun creating their own ways to use Floatli for training and fun. I sincerely believe we can deliver happiness in several different directions by empowering folks to find new ways to float.

All God’s Children Got Shoes

December 18, 2012 — 2 Comments

This song has been going around in my head as I focus on my goal for 2013. I plan to convince Tony Hseih that Floatli is the perfect official company sport of Zappos, so he will want to market it with me. Normally they take already developed products being sold elsewhere and market them. I want the Zapsters to partner me to refine and package it to perfection with me as well. What I can offer is an international trademark on the name Floatli, my expertise, and a fun versatile product that works for sports as well as therapy and training. It is a perfect match for Lake Mead, or the inevitable pool for employees downtown that will be in the future. When I visited them I was really happy to know they can pull off such a pure and direct match between the core values and the results. Floatli also works from the core, and is fun. I came within a few yards of Tony as I was leaving in my Zappos shuttle back to Vegas. I had a giant urge to blurt out my intentions, but I thought better of it. Now I have thought about it, and I am clear. I want to Zap, and believe I can convince the Zappsters of the merit of Zapping with Floatli. We will work this from the ground up, starting with the most important of all things, shoes. Once I know which shoes to wear, then I will enumerate the core values and how we align perfectly, fluidly, and even geographically. Yo, Tony, I am going to convince you, and you will like it. I want to Zap with you for the benefit of ALL the sentient beings. Resistance may not be futile, but Floatli is a lot more fun (one of our mutual core values).

He’s Got Shoes