Journey Inside My Mind ™

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Welcome to episode 126 of the Journey Inside My Mind podcast! Just in time for the new year!

Running time: 45:30

Please send in questions, comments, suggestions, feedback to daniel AT journeyinsidemymind.com

Happy New Year from beautiful Cincinnati, Ohio!

Do stop over and leave comments on the blog: http://journeyinsidemymind.com

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or on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljohnsonjr

… or follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/danieljohnsonjr

Check out my Virtual Business Card with everything that I can’t put on a regular business card here: http://danieljohnsonjr.com/main/about

2010 is gone and 2011 is here. I thought about recording this at the end of 2010 and calling it Looking Back, Looking Forward. 2010 was a great year in many ways for me and my family.

+ Theme for 2010: Be More Helpful. Later, I also added: Have Incurable, Tough-minded Optimism.

+ I also set out to read 52 books in a year. Didn’t make it by a long shot, but I did wind up reading 12 books! Still way more than I had read in 2009.

+ Public speaking: spoke at quite a few groups around town.

+ Had some great interviews and got to work at a payroll processing software solutions company, doing Microsoft Dynamics CRM for several months. Even though I was laid off, it changed the way I look at business and relationships.

+ New Media Cincinnati: urged the group to try hard enough to fail at things in 2010, to take risks. We had some great learning experiences and formed a Steering Committee to guide the direction of the group.

+ Theme for 2011: Focus – Intention – Deliver. Evaluating my attention – is what I’m doing right now getting me where I really want to go? Why am I involved in this activity? When I say I’m going to deliver on something, I will deliver. Ship and get over the “preciousness” of my work.

+ Read Seth Godin’s book “Linchpin”

+ Keep on reading at least 1 book per month.

+ Look for additional opportunities to speak in public.

+ Find meaningful work – whether it’s as a freelance/independent contractor or working for someone else. Get paid! (back to the whole focus and intention thought).

+ New Media Cincinnati: grow the Cincinnati social media community – in numbers and in digital literacy.

Music: some of the music in this episode came from Music Alley from Mevio:

MinusBlue, “Ocean Sky”

Moloko, “Pure Pleasure Seeker”

Doug Ross, “Distractions”

Eric Wilson, “Now”

Download the podcast directly here: Journey Inside My Mind – Episode #126 – Host: Daniel Johnson, Jr.

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*While this episode has been released on April 1, 2011, it was in fact, recorded on January 2, 2011.

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Five years ago, in late August 2005 I launched this experiment. I had no other name to draw from to call it. At that time my primary blog was entitled Journey Inside My Mind, so I figured this project was simply an extension of that. Mostly as a way to share some good music and serve as a creative outlet.

Thank you for listening, whether this is your first time, or this is your 124th time, or somewhere in between.  It’s always a little introspective – given the title, but knowing that there is one other person who listens also makes this worthwhile.  So I send this on up to the internet, as a sort of time capsule. Enjoy.

Some of the music in this program comes from Music Alley from Mevio. Thank you, Ed Ovett, for reminding me of my playlist over there.  If you listening to this program want to recommend some music for me to check out and play, you can get in touch via e-mail daniel AT journeyinsidemymind DOT com.

MLK and Where the Streets Have No Name. Remembering Super Bowl 2002. Dizzy Lizzy by G. Miles featuring Soul Therapy. Congratulations from Zack, Chris, and Ed.  Black Coffee. The World Is Kind. Now doing Microsoft CRM and Technical Support for ThinkWare. New Media Cincinnati update. AM – Stop. My new StarCraft 2 obsession. TED Talk – Gaming can make a better world. Come Undone.

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As we make the journey of our lives, it is not uncommon to find ourselves needing to put aside certain things in order to make other things better. In situations like these, it is okay to give up doing that one thing.

I started the Journey Inside My Mind blog in January 2002. I started the podcast in August 2005. This project, like so many others, has been highly experimental and without much more of a purpose except to provide a vehicle for me to be introspective and explore things creatively. I always wanted to be a DJ ever since my Dad showed me how to splice tape together and make mixtapes myself.

When I started the podcast in August 2005, I did it to get some things out as well as to promote some independent music I found myself enjoying. For awhile the show came out weekly. After some time the show came out less frequently as other things began. In 2009 only 9 official episodes – including this one – have come out. I expect the same to be the case in the future. While I have posted several “Another Rest Stop in the Journey” audio posts – which has made it easy to keep in touch, I find myself at a crossroads.

In the past year, you have shared with me as I’ve mentioned New Media Cincinnati and How I Got My Job.  Both of these projects, as well as my ongoing search for employment, are making it difficult to make this show the best it can be. I think it’s time for me to focus my energy and efforts where I think I can make it count.

Through this blog and podcast, I’ve been able to make some great connections with others, and these have carried over into other areas, both online and offline. I’d like to say thanks to the Association of Music Podcasting (AMP) for their support and encouragement. I’d also like to say thanks to the 5 of you who have remained subscribed to the feed, either by email or podcast subscription (*wink, wink*). I’m not going to start naming off names, because I know I will undoubtedly forget someone.

So, let’s consider episode 122 (mp3, 29:43, 27.3 MB) the last official podcast episode over here until further notice. And remember, we’re not saying goodbye here. The journey itself will continue; just not so much on this blog and podcast. So let’s just say, “Good journey.”

Please check out howigotmyjob.com and newmediacincinnati.com
Connect with me: http://danieljohnsonjr.com/main/about

Thanks for listening and being a part of the journey!

Daniel Johnson Jr
Cincinnati, Ohio

Songs played (via Music Alley):

Firefox AK, “The Draft”
Rising Sun, “The end of days trilogy (Day 1. Beginning)” (in background)
Natalie Walker, “Waking Dream”
Derek K. Miller, “You’re the Big Sky (Rock Guitar Instrumental)”
Bill deRome, “The ending before the beginning”
Kevin Reeves, “Shine”

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Tagging Daniel Johnson Jr from October 2009 New Media Cincinnati Second Saturday

In episode 121(mp3, 45:29, 41.8 MB) of the Journey Inside My Mind podcast, take a walk with me as I provide an update on what’s been going on since the last time we got together.

• Complete shownotes and additional episodes at http://journeyinsidemymind.com
• Use the Contact page to get in touch (music submissions, private comments, etc.)
• Some of the music in this episode came from Music Alley
• The Journey Inside My Mind is a proud member of the Association of Music Podcasting

Breakdown:
00:04 Pre-credit sequence
01:12 SONG: The Lions Rampant, “Let Us In! (Come On)”
03:52 What’s on the show; walking outside, recording with Griffin iTalk app
06:44 SONG: A Band Called Quinn, “DIY”
10:37 Job search update, JSFG job fair, iCAN workshops, StrengthsFinder, networking
18:59 SONG: Kelly Richey, “No More Lies”
22:53 New Media Cincinnati Update: 2-yr anniversary, NMC/NMD, final of 2009 coming
30:23 SONG: Bradley D, “How To Fall”
34:30 PROMO: How I Got My Job
35:08 How I Got My Job, media appearances, my unique call to action
41:55 SONG: Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband, “Banjo Boy”
44:53 Post-credit sequence

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Drew LaPlante being interviewed by Daniel Johnson Jr

In episode 119 of the Journey Inside My Mind (mp3, 51:26, 47.0 MB), I share insights from a hard of hearing child, music with a local connection, local social media community updates, and an update on my job search.

Breakdown:

00:40 Friction Bailey, “The Next Chapter” (unreleased)
04:19  Walking to the Library – Colorful Sounds
07:23 Matthew Ebel, “Every Color” from the album “Goodbye Planet Earth”
18:00 PROMO: Ed’s Mixed Bag
18:29 PROMO: Are You Just Watching?
18:57 PROMO: How I Got My Job
19:33 Cincinnati Social Media Open Mic Night (cincysm)
- ran UStream – recordings of each speaker
- gave a talk on 5 Qualities of Successful Job Seekers
22:25  Job search update: my virtual business card
24:30 Cincinnati’s Job Search Focus Group
26:00 Drew LaPlante interview pt. 1 and song intro – recorded at live concert at The National Exemplar
31:42  Drew LaPlante, “Mystery” from “the believe EP”
35:37 Drew LaPlante, “Radio” (unreleased)
41:54 Drew LaPlante interview pt. 2 – favorite CDs from favorite artists
43:42 New Media Cincinnati Update
47:30 Cincinnati Bass Blast
51:24 Steven Guerrero, “Archaic Techniques of Ecstasy” from his album “Deployment of Ten Wails”

Other links mentioned during the episode:

• My Virtual Business Card/Social Media Resume
• Podcamp Ohio 2
• Get That Job!
• How I Got My Job

As always, you can get in touch via the Contact page.  To call in a voicemail comment, please dial +1-513-373-4442 and be sure to let me know up front that it’s a comment for the show, so I can be sure to send it directly to voicemail.

The Journey Inside My Mind is a proud member of the Association of Music Podcasting. Please check out their weekly podcast, AMPed New Music Weekly and follow AMP on Twitter. 200th episode coming up in October 2009!

Some of the music in this episode came from the Podsafe Music Network.

Photo credit: Christiaan Todd Photography.

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On this episode of the Journey Inside My Mind, I take you to a recent New Media Cincinnati (NMC) meetup where you’ll hear from others in the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Dayton area who are passionate about new and social media.

Direct link (mp3, 56.1 MB, 1:01:16)

Here’s a rundown of what you’ll hear:

00:01 TEASER

00:33 QUOTE: The Longest Journey

01:00 Journey Inside My Mind Theme

01:57 SONG: The Fire Apes, “Hey Kate”

08:02 Listener Feedback
+ Zach from Twitter likes the music mixed with talk and wants a little more news about new media tools
+ MoShang thanks us for playing “Dragonbeats” on a recent episode and points us to his Creative-Commons licensed album, “Asian Variations”
+ Hotline number problems. Feel free to call +1-513-373-4442 and leave a message. Might reach me directly, but just say you have a comment for the show, and I’ll let you leave a message.
+ Email comments, questions, or feedback of any kind: danieljohnsonjr AT gmail DOT com

12:02 NMC – iRiver Intros from everyone at the June 2008 meetup

17:46 NMC – Announcements
+ PodCamp Ohio
+ New Media Cincinnati wiki – sign up and contribute

23:24 PROMO: PodCamp Ohio, June 28, 2008

24:15 NMC – Additional Thoughts (incl announcement from http://GSPN.tv)

31:36 NMC – Your New Media Cincinnati (what do YOU want from the group?)

57:42 SONG: Geoff Smith, “If This Geek Ruled the World”

1:01:17 No iPod Required

1:01:21 Make it a Great Day!

+ Unless otherwise indicated, music comes from the Podsafe Music Network and is used by permission from the artists
+ The Journey Inside My Mind Podcast is a member of the Association of Music Podcasting
+ Follow New Media Cincinnati on Twitter

+ Other Links of Interest:
++ Daniel Johnson, Jr.
++ Get That Job!
++ Journey Inside My Mind
++ QuotesBlog
++ Twitter.com/danieljohnsonjr
++ Connect on LinkedIn
++ Interesting Things I’ve Read

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