Words of Wisdom & Encouragement - Patrick Schwerdtfeger turns 40

[amandabikes]

I am inspired and impressed with your tenacity and positive attitude. Thanks for sharing. By the way, my sister is 40 and says it's already turning into her best decade yet. I'm not far behind, so that's good to hear. :)

[alam427]

Keep on movin don't stop Patrick! I too walk in similar shoes and made sacrifices to go for my dream as an entrepreuneur to survive the lean years in learning my trade. Remembering back I delivered a pizza to you and yet it seems like that job is still fresh in my memory because those are building blocks that fill the who, the what, and the why I am and have today. I'm encouraged and inspired by the video diary man. Keep rocking!

[trueimagism]

Patrick, I took your SEO Bootcamp years ago and still pass on some of your wisdom today to my clients as a web designer. I enjoyed connecting with you. Thank you for this message of inspiration and encouragement. Hard work and smarts does pay off. I've turned my situation around too and pulled myself out of debt twice in my life. Way to take back the power from the creditors. Keep up the momentum swapping finance charges for interest bearing accounts into a positive net worth.

[InspiredSkin]

Patrick, congratulations on your brave move to be so honest, raw, and inspiring at the same time. The career and personal rewards will come when they are meant to and they will be all the more sweet. One day you will have a pack of kids and you will appreciate and nurture them all the more due to the life experiences you have had. We are all cheering your success....Kudos to you!

[joshsauberman]

Patrick, this video was spectacular and a real testimony to your talent and ability as a professional speaker and orator. Most people watching this video would assume you spent hours writing and practicing this commentary on personal perseverance and progress. I happen be one of very few who know this entire video was planned only 5-10 minutes in advance was completely off-the-cuff. I was inspired and amazed at this video. Brilliant. Keep up the incredible.

[nooshym]

Patrick you are inspirational! Thank you for sharing your soul with us and happy birthday! Wishing you continued and growing success!

[foreverchic101]

Wow, Patrick! Excellent !

[1freedomgiver]

Patrick, simply awesome. I've been following you for years and have appreciated all your hard work in providing phenominal information. Your success do's not surprise me. Congratulations to you and Happy Birthday.

[stivibi09]

Happy for you. I can't believe I actually watched the whole video. Yep, you are doing something right. I never watched such a long video... :-) I appreciate you.

[YMendozaPhotographer]

My hat goes off to You! Thank you for opening your heart and your soul and giving us your words of Wisdom. You are on your divine path and following your passion. Thank you Patrick and Wishing you a better 2011. Y Mendoza Photographer

[DigitalWeavers]

Patrick! Wow, you've grown so much comparing your old videos to this one. I actually gave you the full 9 minutes because you were so compelling and real. I'm right there with you, perhaps a few steps behind, about to break through. It's exciting, scary, exhausting and exhilarating. Thanks for the time you spent with me on the phone last year talking shop about video. I've developed a product to help wineries with direct to consumer sales and needed to hear your message. So authentic.

[MrBjschroeder]

Happy Birthday, Patrick. Thank you for your words of inspiration. Yes, turning 40 is a milestone. Trust me, your best years are still in front of you. And thank you for being at my 65th birthday party. It was a big success. Sort of a celebration of making it in life.

Keep doing what your doing. Great things are coming for you.

Brian J Schroeder

[completelycreative]

You are brave and honest. Thank you for telling the truth. I am right here with you and it is a joy to be part of your team. I appreciate hearing that there is a way through.

Happy birthday,

Judy Baker

Completely Creative

[rosemarydesigns]

Rock on Patrick! - Rosie from Minnesota

[DEKASTRO]

This is great Patrick..Keep up the great work..Happy birthday!!! Dekastro

[KimiAvary]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are an inspiration! Happy birthday! May your year be filled with ever-evolving dreams come true!

[kathleenmelen]

OMG Patrick! - It's like dIvine intervention. You've just summed up where I am in my life - on the brink of massive financial disaster, while on the cusp of incredible and lucrative success. And I can feel each approaching at the same time. I'm looking forward to 1.5 years from now when I can record an almost identical video. Thank you so much for your inspiration. You have no idea how encouraging your video is. Thank you, thank you, thank you! P.S. - Happy Birthday!

[kathleenmelen]

OMG Patrick! - It's like dIvine intervention. You've just summed up where I am in my life - on the brink of massive financial disaster, while on the cusp of incredible and lucrative success. And I can feel each approaching at the same time. I'm looking forward to 1.5 years from now when I can record an almost identical video. Thank you so much for your inspiration. You have no idea how encouraging your video is. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[ana410lucia]

One more thing, Patrick! There is NOTHING wrong with being single!! Use this time to experience life, travel, meet people. I got married when I was shy of turning 43 and celebrating my 5 year anniversary. So there is a season for everything in your life! Have faith, it all comes together dear! Hugs!!! P.S. I can't wait to buy your new book!

[ana410lucia]

Happy Birthday Patrick - ugh 40 is young!! It goes to show people not to judge by what they "see". WE are all a work-in-progress, and as you said, each day we contribute to our own success story. You deserve the success, and you "affect" and influence me and others. I wish you many blessings - thank you for sharing so much of your tips and resources, as you can see I hit the ground running because of your book Webify Your Business. Enjoy your day, celebrate your life!!

[OneSmallStepcom]

Patrick - Happy 40th Birthday! Thanks for sharing your story; it is very inspirational. I heard it at a good time for me. I've been working hard on a new project that launches next week and am going through many of the challenges you discussed. I'm not giving up though! I'm setting my sights higher! Check it out - BoycottTheBaggie. com - Thanks, Renata

[uma3568]

Wishing you a very happy birthday Patrick. Am proud of you. Good luck to you too. I will keep following your words.

[jimcarrillo]

Wonderful. I'm seeing motivational speaker here. I'd love to have you join us in the NSA. When speakers come together to support eachother, it's like coming home again. Karen and I are using you as an inspiration for our own growth (so you better not be making this stuff up!). Just kidding, happy birthday.

Jim Carrillo

President-Elect

National Speakers Association

Northern California

[webKPI]

Patrick - Happy Birthday! Being an entrepreneur keeps us all young in spirit so we can Live the Dream. Steve Peterson

[jwbeebe]

Thank you Patrick. You ARE an inspiration. Happy Birthday!

[DivaDepalo]

This was terrific -- it was well spoken, full of wisdom, exciting and inspiring! CONGRATULATIONS on your successful journey to where you are now, I wish you much continued success with all of your new endeavors and happiest birthday greetings for a brilliant new decade in your life and many, many, many more to come!! When the time is right, you WILL meet that right person for you...

[ExecComms]

Patrick - you young whippersnapper! I'll be 59 in two weeks (mega-gulp). "Who knows where the time goes?" You have created an awesome career as a speaker and author and have the social media tiger by the tail. This is a wonderful video for transparency and honesty. Now, all you need to learn about is setting the aspect ratio on your YouTube videos :-) Go get 'em, tiger!

[dinamaria40]

Happy Birthday to both of us Patrick, as we share the same birth date. I turned 40 seven years ago. I attended your meet up group when it was in downtown Berkeley and left reenergized to keep working at my business. I gained some clients, some knowledge, and some courage from the group. I'm in the process of moving my business from my home to an actual store front, and I'm really excited, yet scared. Thanks for the words of encouragement. Have a wonderful birthday. Dina Rosales

[LifeCoachLaurenMOwen]

Patrick! This was WONDERFUL!

[bigdaddyrunninthangs]

Wonderfully inspirational Patrick! Thanks for posting!