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UPDATE #1: This post reached Digg’s homepage and has received over 100,000 visitors from around the world! (Welcome, everyone!) Thanks to anyone that ‘diggs’ the post — you can vote for it here. Also read-on (and see new photos) where I address the people that cried “FAKE!” To Those Calling Me A “Smug Rich Assh*le”: Yes, I am rich. Quite rich, actually. Should I be ASHAMED of it? Should I be ashamed of the fact that I have busted my butt and through nothing but HARD WORK (17+ years) have made a lot of money? GIVE ME A BREAK. I wasn’t “bragging” I was merely sharing something that I thought made for a funny photo. I’m sorry if that rubbed people the wrong way. This blog is all about HELPING PEOPLE MAKE MONEY. That’s one of the things I do — help other entrepreneurs succeed. So before some of you continue to judge me, please realize that this actual site is setup to help empower others to build wealth for themselves. I have helped THOUSANDS of people during the past 5+ years and will continue to do so. I will also not make excuses or feel ‘ashamed’ for having a lot of money. If I was being a ’smug rich assh*le’ I’d be posting photos of my Lamborghini Murcielago and my other ‘toys’. I give a small fortune to a number of charities every year and do A LOT of great things with my wealth. So I would appreciate it if some of you could chill-out on the bashing comments. UPDATE #2: There have been a lot of comments to this post and some have said this photo is FAKE. It’s not fake! I have added a 2nd photo that is another view of Andy (the guy cleaning the tank). I also added a photo of me (6 feet tall) standing in front of the tank. I’ve also added some other photos… AND to address some of the comments… The corals in the tank are REPLICAS, they are not live. This cleaning took place during a major water change; hence the reason the water is a bit low and Andy is able to submerge himself in the water without it overflowing. The tank weighs 8,000+ lbs when full; inside the cabinet (that you can’t see) is a strong steel frame that the tank sits on. It is capable of supporting the weight of a large TRUCK. The fish are actually in the tank; they are just hiding from Andy. The tank contains two eels (a pretty large green moray), a lionfish (yes, poisonous), some ‘look-downs’, a large puffer (can be see in lower left below his cleaning hand on the bottom of the tank), a stingray (you’ll see him in the photo with the puffer) and some others. Andy isn’t worried about getting bitten or stung (which I think is crazy) and so far he’s been fine. He’s a professional and knows what he’s doing — he doesn’t have anti-bacterial soap on his skin (or any other chemicals). HOW DID HE GET IN THERE? The top cabinet opens and there are 4 large ‘covers’ that can come off. He entered the tank through one of the them. I moved the ladder he used to get into the tank to take the photos. As I mentioned in the previous post, I’m taking a break from blogging and will resume in mid-August. But there’s a guy here right now in my house cleaning my 1,000 gallon saltwater aquarium. I already knew it was big (I designed it and had it custom-built) but seeing it being cleaned today really reminded me how freakin’ big it actually is… I just snapped this photo and thought others would enjoy it.
Additional view: Me (6ft tall) standing in front:
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July 25th, 2007 at 9:37 am
That’s a not small aquarium…
The wife has already told me that we aren’t allowed to get one, even in a smaller model.
July 25th, 2007 at 9:54 am
You’re funny John. That tank is HUGE. Looks like that guy is having fun. LOL. Have a good break from blogging. Don’t be gone too long now.
July 25th, 2007 at 11:43 am
I thought it was a picture of a Sea World trainer
July 25th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
I feel sorry for the fish!
July 25th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
LOL! That’s too funny.
July 25th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
NEMO!
July 25th, 2007 at 3:39 pm
Now that is a tank I’d gladly show to anyone mildly interested in marine life.
July 25th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
Excellent pic! What do you keep in there, whales?
July 25th, 2007 at 8:30 pm
Wow that’s huge! We had 2 tiny turtles in an itty bitty tank & I made my husband bring them back to the pet store ’cause I couldn’t handle the cleaning.
July 25th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
Thought that was Frank trying to catch a wave! That thing is HUUUGE.
July 25th, 2007 at 9:06 pm
Is that for real!? I can’t believe you can hire someone to come swim in your fishtank! LOL
Angela Wills
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July 26th, 2007 at 6:18 am
That is a really nice looking aquarium. I would love to hear some more specifications about it, can see a bit into the sump area but would love to know more.
Great picture by the way - makes my aquariums look like puddles!
July 26th, 2007 at 9:20 am
Reminds me of a James Bond movie where he is swimming in a small space with sharks brushing passed him.
Thanks for providing the youtube link to Eben Pagan’s videos in your email. A lot of marketers will say “my friend…” and you think it’s BS, but when Eben Pgan mentions you in the video, you’re obviously on the level.
:o)
July 26th, 2007 at 9:46 am
http://mademelaugh.com/funny-pictures/what-is-that-sound-i-hear/
July 26th, 2007 at 10:16 am
Hmmm…nice looking “scenery”. Wasn’t Deuce Bigalo an aquarium cleaner?
July 26th, 2007 at 10:29 am
I hope to have a tank that big some day!!! Looks like it takes a lot of looking after though! LOL
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July 26th, 2007 at 11:19 am
It would be cool to get a remote control submarine
and chase the fish around in that bad boy.
Geez, it looks like Kevin Costner (from Waterworld) is
in your tank.
Have fun on your break.
PS: Don’t schedule any work for Andy during World Series
time. We gotta go see the Cubbies play.
July 27th, 2007 at 6:45 am
wow… “the aquarium that info-products built”…. awesome!
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July 27th, 2007 at 3:52 pm
That’s an awesome tank. And I thought my 55 gallon was big! I wanna know what he did with the fish while he cleaned it, and how many chemicals had to be put into the water to clean IT up after he got out?
July 27th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
“Who Else Wants to Know the Insider Secrets to Cleaning and Snorkeling in Your Own 1,000 Gallon Aquarium?”
New infoproduct coming soon???????
P.S. Anyone wondering where all the fish were during the cleaning hasn’t been to one of John’s “Friday Night Fish Fry Fantasy” Dinners.
July 28th, 2007 at 3:12 am
Now I can see why you didn’t want to clean your own tank. So where are the fish?
July 28th, 2007 at 11:52 pm
haha, John, I got to tell you, although that guy is fake, you can tell, the picture is pretty darn funny. Right on man, great aquarium. Love it! I am planning on getting one this coming summer.
July 29th, 2007 at 10:42 am
When I stumbled upon your site, I was wondering… What the heck is that…
Really funny, it’s the first time I see someone clean an aquarium like that.
July 29th, 2007 at 11:35 pm
That is a georgous tank! I hope that you will post another picture with the actual fish in it.
I’m glad to see that you are enjoying your hard earned wealth.
Thanks again for sharing with us.
Regards,
Mocha
July 30th, 2007 at 6:21 pm
WOW! Makes me wonder what kinds of fish inhabit that tank. Lots of little ones or some really big ones.
July 31st, 2007 at 7:33 pm
I once saw a “cribs” special on cable where they featured Missy Elliot’s home with glass waterfall walls…some of the walls had fish in them.
I guess financial independence also means “designer indepandence”
July 31st, 2007 at 11:58 pm
you’d think that dude would just use a ladder and a long pole, but i guess sometimes swimming is just easier
August 1st, 2007 at 9:54 am
Yeah my parents have a 5,000 gallon built in that requires the cleaner to wear a S.C.B.A. to clean. That 1,000 is pretty big too. They keep large Paco in theirs as a crown pleaser.
Best Regards,
Rich
August 1st, 2007 at 1:39 pm
Wow, I can’t imagine having a guy swim around to clean my fish tank… too funny!
Just stumbled it.
I am looking forward to your return to blogging…
August 1st, 2007 at 1:41 pm
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August 3rd, 2007 at 12:39 am
Life is good.
Diving a a job you can’t go wrong. He looks like he is having fun.Enjoy your time off.
August 3rd, 2007 at 1:00 am
Wow that really big aquarium .. hope I could get these big aquarium someday. Thanks for sharing John.
August 4th, 2007 at 5:16 pm
If that photo is real (and it appears to be), then that guy is swimming around in a bunch of fish “dookie”. Flash on the dirty tank scene in “Finding Nemo.” Pee-yoo!!
Either way, that is a fantastic tank, John. What size tank is needed to hold the fish while this one is clean??
Cheers!
August 4th, 2007 at 9:38 pm
Too funny. Is that for real?? If I had put as much time and money into an aquarium setup like that I sure wouldn’t let anyone swim in it! That’s a very fragile environment in there. Being a saltwater even more fragile.
So either this is a joke or your aquarium cleaner isn’t a pro and you talked one of your buddies into going in and cleaning it that way lmao.
Either way I cannot even imagine what a 1,000 gallon tank would look like in person. Mine is only 55 gallons.
August 5th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
You could just forget about putting the fish back in, add in a couple more humans, and THEN you’d have a conversation piece when company comes over!!!
Harris
August 6th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
As I mentioned in email to you, I may attempt to put my cat into my 40 gallon tank. JK, of course…I wouldn’t do that to my cat or fish, but there’s no way any human is fitting in my teeny-weeny tank. But the saltwater hobby IS addicting!
August 6th, 2007 at 10:25 pm
LOL, Mark. He probably has to go to “Camp Wanna Hock a Loogie” when he’s done cleaning.
August 7th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
how did he get in there?
August 7th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
LOL! Harris (or Sal?) is right.
A tank of humans would make a great picture on a business card. Heh…
Keep it up ‘Mr Secrets’!
August 7th, 2007 at 1:05 pm
Absolutely fake. Any aquatics person worth their salt (no pun intended) would never contaminate an aquarium by crawling in it cleaning it. There are much more professional ways of cleaning an aquarium.
Just the water displacement alone would have made a huge mess when he attempted to get in, which, as mentioned by peter, how DID he get in there if it’s real?
Waste of my time even clicking through to this.
August 7th, 2007 at 1:11 pm
It’s not the size of the tank… Seriously, how much do you have to LOVE fish to keep a tank this big?!?! Even if was a billionaire, I don’t think I could see the point in having the expense.
August 7th, 2007 at 1:28 pm
That is awesome. If only I didnt have a piddly 5 gal. tank.
August 7th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
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August 7th, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Bigger:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicwise/90771150/
August 7th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
That’s incredible. Photoshop much? You’d think the water would spill out when somebody submerges their entire body.
One Man. One Year. $100,000 online. So I can buy a bigger tank.
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August 7th, 2007 at 1:45 pm
Guessing the tank is between 200-300 gallons. Based on assuming the cabinet door width is ~18″. 4×18″ = 72″ plus ~12″ for space to the side of the cabinet doors. So estimate tank is 80″ or 7ft. Tank dimensions of 7′ x 2′ x 2′ make for a 200 gallon tank. I used to have a tank this size and it was large enough to swim in if you were crazy enough to try. I would be afraid of breaking the tank getting in or out.
August 7th, 2007 at 1:58 pm
I would be greatly concerned with a few things.
Any chemical products on his body or hair, yea its 1000 gallons but its a very small eco system compared to the ocean. Who knows what that could do to fish/coral. Lets hope he didn’t pee because thats one heck of a ammonia dose. Plus I sure hope there isnt any fabric softener etc. in the trunks.
No thanks, if I could get into my 180 i still wouldnt. Id get some kids and a few magnetic scrubbers and have them go to town.
August 7th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
great more conspicuous consumption - how much did you pay the kid to clean your tank?
August 7th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
yay! an inhouse pool!
August 7th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Who is that? Ace Bigelow, Aquarium Cleanerâ„¢???
August 7th, 2007 at 2:31 pm
Assuming the guy cleaning it is roughly average height, that would make the aquarium 10′ wide and 4′ high. Probably has square ends, so 10×4x4. So, yeah, that works out to just over 1000 gallons. The entire unit is at least 9′ high, just based on what’s visible in the image. Probably more than that.
A bit of googling found places that’ll make 1000 gallon tanks that look a lot like this one. Pretty impressive. The water alone would weigh something like 4 tons and they manage to mount that on top of a cabinet.
August 7th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
Dude! Get some coral or something in that desert!
August 7th, 2007 at 2:42 pm
For all of you who thinks this picture is real…. Do the rest of us a favor and go jump your gullible ass off a bridge. You aren’t doing anything but consuming oxygen anyway…
August 7th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
LOL…thats Andy that’s cleaning the tank. I work for the business that is cleaning John reese’s tank. The business is called Exotic Abyss (aka The Saltwater Reef). I can’t beleive I found this. How funny.
August 7th, 2007 at 2:44 pm
Adam, the picture is real my friend. Our business services this tank so you stop being naive. lol
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August 7th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
The fish are still in the tank, they are just hiding form the Great White….. Dude that just splashed into the water. (fish don’t like stuff bigger than them, i.e. fish that could eat them) You can see a few fish faces poking out from behind the rocks.
Saltwater is a pain to keep clean. Algae blooms like crazy if the tank gets any sun, and you can’t put a plecostomus in saltwater. I really don’t know how else you could keep it clean.
As far as water quality goes, it’s cleaner than any beach you’ve ever swam at.
This article made Digg, so expect more comments from people you don’t know.
Funny stuff
August 7th, 2007 at 3:17 pm
It’s obviously a stunt, since it would’ve been much easier to put whatever scouring pad he’s using on the end of a stick.
If you’re going to pull a stunt like this, at least get a good-looking GIRL in a skimpy swimsuit instead. That would get you a lot more web hits.
August 7th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
Notice there is no P in our “Tank”. We would like to keep it that way.
August 7th, 2007 at 4:04 pm
Do dumb people really enjoy filling your head with dull comments like; “your funny, John”, and “that’s a big tank!”. You are a brat for showing off your big fish tank, but not who you really are. I hope the superficial women flock all over you like you obviously want
August 7th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
This is a horrible idea. Think of the amount of balanced salinated water this guy had to displace to get in the tank. They make brushes with strong rare earth magnets in them that the intelligent tank cleaner can use to to scrub from the out side. without contaminating and displacing water. nice photo, dumb idea.
August 7th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
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August 7th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
I imagine that there was a water change taking place when this picture was taken.
A saltwater aquarium should have approx. 25% water change monthly or up to 15% on a biweekly basis? If there are any illnesses or medications to flush out, the amount of water change might be even greater.
Although, John’s tank might be smaller than some of the examples I’ve seen, I’ve seen plenty of professional saltwater aquarium books showing people entering the tank for cleaning, maintenance and tending to the creatures in the tank. Whether getting into the tank is the best solution or not, I don’t know, but it does happen.
To clean or work on my own 40 gallon tank, I often stick my whole arm into the tank and by some thoughts posted here, I’d be taking a huge risk in that.
August 7th, 2007 at 5:55 pm
This might look amusing, but what if he didn’t have any arms?
August 7th, 2007 at 6:19 pm
Oh My.. that was a big fish you had there..
August 7th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
you smug rich cunt. no one cares about your fucking fish tank you faggot. even the emoticon you use at the end of your blog looks like a smug rich fuckhead, fuck you.
August 7th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
That’s too funny!
I don’t know why but it reminds me of Deuce Bigalow.
August 7th, 2007 at 7:11 pm
I can barely keep my corals alive and I don’t swim with them.
This is totally fake. The chemical inbalance created by swimming in your salt water aquarium would kill everything. no one would do this.
August 7th, 2007 at 7:44 pm
Dangerous. If the fishtank isn’t designed to accommodate the additional pressure due to his body weight, then … boom!
August 7th, 2007 at 7:46 pm
I stick my arm in my aquarium too but it’s a lot different than sticking in all your parts, soap, perfume and all
I remember the very first tank I had as a teenager. It was a 10 gallon and it was my newest pride and joy and I wanted to keep it sparkly clean. Well I cleaned it real good and yep you guess it, all the fish died lol.
Of course I knew someone who had a 20 gallon and used bleach to clean the filter etc and I was like OMG don’t put bleach in that tank and well her fish never died. Go figure.
August 7th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
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August 7th, 2007 at 9:24 pm
Hi I’m a rich asshole that like to gloat about all the shit that I have. haha look I have a fish tank so big I have to pay some poor dick to swim in it to get it clean. Don’t worry, I’m not overcompensating for anything else I’m lacking at all.
August 7th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
Lol definately someones rich! That’s a huge tank, what kind of fish do you have though?
August 7th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
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August 7th, 2007 at 10:24 pm
Meh Mines Bigger
August 8th, 2007 at 1:31 am
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August 8th, 2007 at 5:32 am
I want a tank like that - Does the cleaner come with it
August 8th, 2007 at 8:10 am
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August 8th, 2007 at 8:10 am
That is a huge! Fun though for the fish, not for the cleaner, lol
August 8th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
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August 8th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
Yeah, I’m calling BS on this one.
For one, nobody wants your nasty crappy sweaty armpits in their tank. It’s not the ocean. It won’t dilute.
For pete’s sake, the phosphorus coming off this guy’s ‘clean’ swimtrunks alone would kill everything in the tank.
You left the lights to burn him? Or they’re still down so that they’ll explode all over the place when he splashes?
And, like a previous poster said, nice desert you’ve got there. There is no way that I’d get into my tank to rub up against the livestock with their spikes and the coral with their neurotoxins and all. Forget it.
And, nobody’s worried that he’s gonna kick over a column back behind his feet? If this is real (and, I find it highly likely that this blogger is a liar), this blogger is st00pid for letting anybody ‘get in and swim’.
Oh, and enjoy his hair in your filters and pumps.
Liar.
August 8th, 2007 at 3:15 pm
MG:
Dangerous. If the fishtank isn’t designed to accommodate the additional pressure due to his body weight, then … boom!
You float in salt water. There’s no additional pressure. You float because you displace the water. I suppose if you were made of uranium, and drove your elbows into the tank, you’d run the risk of breakage.
That guy’s biggest breakage problem would come from the fool knocking over one of those tall columns and having it smack into the bottom.
Either way, this is bull.
August 8th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
And, the ‘bigger’ flickr image that somebody posted above, you’re looking at about 5000 gallons. And, from the looks of it, freshwater. You’re not going to kill all the invertebrates in that with all the nasty that the guy brought with him. That’s assuming that they have about 1000 gallons of replacement water ready to go and can produce another 1000 in the next day or so.
August 8th, 2007 at 4:46 pm
I wish I had a tank with a hot guy like that in it. It seems natural, I have fish since they are calming and pretty to look at. He, on the other hand would excite.
August 8th, 2007 at 7:51 pm
I knew this photo was real! I defended it on Reef Central. The actions of the lookdowns hidding the way they were is what really told me it wasn’t fake. Some people just like to argue when they are jellous I guess.
August 8th, 2007 at 7:52 pm
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August 8th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
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August 8th, 2007 at 9:14 pm
This is real. I have had saltwater tanks for many many years. I have several close friends that own fish stores and have tanks that big in there store. They get in there tanks just like the guy in the picture and clean the tank the same way he does. His corals are fake just like he says and the fish will be ok even with the guy in the tank. His body will not put any chemicals or crap in the water that other chemicals can’t fix when he is done cleaning. And to whom ever said hope he does not pee in the water come on he is not a baby he is a man you really think he is going to pee in the water? Give me a break I hope you were just kidding. I have seven fish tanks and my biggest is a 150 reef tank so trust me this is real, I have seen it in person with other tanks. Good for you John Reese I am glad you enjoy spending your money no one should even make a comment about the way you spend your money. I have 13 g’s invested in my 150 reef. My whole family enjoys it so to me it was money well spent! Take the Georgia Aquarium anyone see tonights special on Discovery Channel it was all about the Aquarium and they were cleaning tanks smaller than his by getting in the tank to clean it. Best of luck to you John Reese and your big a** tank!
August 8th, 2007 at 11:09 pm
That is SO awesome! I’ve always wanted one of those. I love the depe rich wood casing best, though - I could sit and stare at that for hours. Have you ever gotten in for a swim? LOL!
tiff
August 9th, 2007 at 12:51 am
reminds me of deuce bigalow john, that’s nuts man!!
from the looks of “that” part of the mansion, i bet your house is nice man!
definitely inspiring!
alejandro
August 9th, 2007 at 2:35 am
Hey John,
There’s nothing wrong with being rich! For many years, generation after generation have been taught that rich is bad and greedy etc. you name it, the list goes on.
That’s simply not true. I believe you have read Rich Dad Poor Dad, and in this book it talks about the principle of growing into a wealthy person. And everything starts from within. (Recommended Book)
There people that are going to be against you and others with you. Its just how it goes, for me, I won’t entertain people that are holding me back. I rather spend time with people that celebrate me.
(But of course, you deserve to fend for yourself about the things that are not true)
Your huge tank is a inspiring picture. I look it in a different way, it inspire me and probably others that there are much more to achieve and have. All we need to do is to JUST DO IT.
I enjoy visiting your blogs once in a while.
I dropped some questions on the “Struggling Series” but I’m way below. Hope to get your advise later.
Anyway have a great break!
Think and Win Big
Terry Tay
August 9th, 2007 at 3:26 am
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August 9th, 2007 at 5:41 am
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August 9th, 2007 at 7:32 am
“If I was being a ’smug rich assh*ole” I’d be posting photos of my Lamborghini Murcielago and my other ‘toys’.â€
Apparently, you’ve forgotten that you not only HAVE posted pictures of your cars over the years, but you have written about how impressed people have been when you’ve given them rides at seminars.
And I was looking forward to your wedding at the castle where you were going to marry your 20-year-old girlfriend alst year. I was really disappointed when it didn’t happen. You are truly the Tom Cruise, Eva Longoria and Madonna of the IM world!
“I give a small fortune to a number of charities every year…”
I am sure you do and I think that rocks that you help others. But it distubs me that as a “good Christian”, you tend to broadcast that fact constantly.
“Yes, I am rich. Quite rich, actually.â€
I know you have a religious background, so pull out your Bible and read this passage:
James 4:16 - “As it is, you boast and brag. All such boasting is evil.”
August 9th, 2007 at 8:48 am
wow. cool..
August 9th, 2007 at 9:06 am
You don’t need a pool or any trips to the ocean.
August 9th, 2007 at 9:11 am
John, that is one cool tank. Also, I’m 100 percent with you about the people who blasted you as a rich assh*le. I am far from rich (though also far from poor), but I am also never jealous of those who earn their money. I respect that immensely, and hope to succeed as well. You do have nothing to apologize for.
August 9th, 2007 at 9:11 am
Jeremy,
You should read up on what the Bible has to say about judging others. A judgmental attitude presupposes the fact that you have taken the same place as God (in your own eyes) and are therefore somehow worthy of placing judgment.
In fact, you’ll find a rather pointed passage right at James 4:11-12, a few verses before your quotation.
According to scripture, that’s a lot more dangerous than talking about things that you own - which, by the way, is only “wrong” if your motive is one of trying to be condescending or expressing that your acquisition of them was entirely independant from the overall provision of God.
For example, King Nebechednezzer, who was reduced to life as a madman for 7 years because of his persistent attitude of pride without an acknowledgement of God’s involvement; as well as King Herod, who was destroyed because he did not acknowledge God as a source of wisdom.
The reality is that there’s nothing wrong with being rich OR poor in scripture - at all. The problems arise from the individual’s own heart and their disposition (relationship) towards God.
Consider this: If being rich can potentially cause you to rely less on faith - then is it not equally dangerous to be poor and in danger of losing faith due to a lack of physical needs being met in visible ways?
I’ve been guilty of both, as my life has consisted of being an imperfect human in a position of both poverty and wealth.
All I can say is that the POINT is that the focus is not about the external conditions - as Ecclesiastes puts it: those are meaningless.
The point is that whether you’re rich, poor, right, wrong, tall, short, sleepy, awake, mad, happy, sad, angry - ANYTHING - you are always at potential “risk” of falling short of the glory of God and his purpose for you.
And in the same breath - you’re always one instant away from total restoration and forgiveness.
And so in conclusion - who are we to judge?
Sincerely,
Chris Rempel
August 9th, 2007 at 9:24 am
Great Post John,
Love the tank and look forward to finishing the extension on our house so we can get a nice tank also.
Great to see you aren’t sweating the opinions of the knockers.
Kind Regards,
Shane
August 9th, 2007 at 9:42 am
haha Alice! Yes John where’s Nemo?
Those fish are so cool looking.
August 9th, 2007 at 9:51 am
Oh yeah - almost forgot to say it…
Nice fish tank
Looking forward to when this site goes live in 2045
-Chris
August 9th, 2007 at 10:04 am
LOL HATERS LOL
I think it is cool that John show us a little of his wealth to prove that what he teaches is THE RIGHT WAY To MAKE BIG MONEY.
And this all about, doesnt it?
John thank You for all your feedback and big support to success of others.
I have learn a lot from you. Thank you.
P.S. These fishes are incredible.
August 9th, 2007 at 2:19 pm
Great update, John. Your fish/tank must be a great source of relaxation when you need a break from the day’s activity.
As for the haters, understand this… it’s not about you. It’s about *them* because they are forced to confront their own (perceived) shortcomings. Many people mix up their identity and equate their self-worth with their net worth.
You already know where your worth comes from (and it isn’t on this earth for those wondering). For any Christians that struggle with this, please *read* the book “Victory Over The Darkness” by Neil Anderson. It will change your view of who you are and how God sees you.
Cheers!
August 9th, 2007 at 2:25 pm
Jeremy,
You said, “Apparently, you’ve forgotten that you not only HAVE posted pictures of your cars over the years, but you have written about how impressed people have been when you’ve given them rides at seminars.”
Please show me ONE place where I wrote how people were impressed with rides I’ve given them… I’ll save you the trouble, you won’t find any because I NEVER did. Other people have posted on their blogs or sites about it (Jon Atwood comes to mind) but *I* never posted about giving people rides.
And, Yes, I used a photo of the Porsche I used to have in a sales letter in 2004 for my workshop, and I showed photos of some of my cars in the recent StomperNet keynote, but there’s a big difference in “flaunting” and “bragging” and showing something to illustrate an example and help tell a STORY. As others have even posted, it INSPIRES people to see what’s possible for them.
As for the “charity” comments, I mention it because it’s TRUE. If you think that’s a “sin” then you have some serious issues and need to see a psychiatrist.
August 9th, 2007 at 3:36 pm
Inspirational as always, John - thanks for setting the bar higher… hey I like those marble columns, too. Gotta get an updated home theatre pic someday too, I’d like to see what you’ve done with it. Congratulations on your success; you’re one of the authentic “good guys” out there. Thanks for setting the bar higher w/TS and more.
getting back to work,
-ken calhoun
August 9th, 2007 at 3:51 pm
Bleep those idiots.
You don’t have to explain
yourself to them.
By the way, nice fish.
August 9th, 2007 at 3:52 pm
Wow, great pics, John! Your tank is absolutely beautiful! I had a puffer fish when I was a teenager. He only ever puffed up once, when I startled him, but it was SO funny!
August 9th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Looks like you have a beautiful house!
August 9th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
John,
I appreciate you and your blog and hopefully those who slander you will one day see the value you have provided to everyone in the affiliate marketing community and life in general. You have always been a motivation to me with your success and willingness to help others and I look forward to your return.
Thank you.
Marko Nikolic
August 9th, 2007 at 6:34 pm
John, an amazing aquarium. Don’t let the second handers get your down.
August 9th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
I don’t have time to wonder if you are or are not an A**H, I am too interested in learning how to market myself on the Internet. I hope you can help me learn how to make money, so one day someone can call me a rich A**H,
Being Broke Ain’t No Joke!
August 9th, 2007 at 7:56 pm
John,
As I see it you have had a lot of comments- 99% of them positive- its a pity some people have a problem with success, which is 100% there view of the world.
Congratulations of your success - I have sure you have served a lot of others along the way, providing value to others.
When you have indepentant comments on here about being one of the “authentic “good guys†out there -you must have helped others succeed and made a difference in this world -thats what really counts- not the minority comments
Paul from NZ
August 9th, 2007 at 8:31 pm
John,
Good Lord. we are always gonna run into folks who bash everyone & everything in sight. It somehow makes them feel better about themselves.
The good news is almost anyone here knows better.
I have personally bought your products. I have read your emails. I have watched you live with complete integrity. Some people just don’t get it.
If I ever get the chance, I would be honored to buy you a beer.
Rex
BTW Reeeeeally nice aquarium!
August 10th, 2007 at 7:11 am
Great picture of the guy in your fish tank. Just one question…
What do you feed him?
John, screw the negative comments. Some folk just look for the bad in everything.
Chris W
August 10th, 2007 at 10:10 am
That is a great tank! And I for one am very thankful for the help you have given me in my Biz! Been a RR subscriber for a good while now, and will continue to follow your mentoring. Thanks John!
August 10th, 2007 at 11:23 am
Isn’t Andy the name of your affiliate manager? Is cleaning the fish tank another one of his duties?
August 10th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
dude that is a beautiful tank. i was just wondering if i could take a swim sometime?
August 10th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
Could everyone please stop sharing their wealth, it provokes my envy
Seriously John, thanks for these great photos. It must be great to have these beautiful fishes zooming in on you every day. It’s like a mini scuba diving.
Hope you share more of your toys,
Christian
August 11th, 2007 at 12:29 am
LOL @ the haters.
August 11th, 2007 at 1:21 am
I’ve got aquarium probably 1/8 from yours but after daytime work and stress I’ve found really enjoy to watch the fish and feed them.
Btw, nice house though.
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August 12th, 2007 at 11:44 am
Hey John,
Thanks for the explanation. I was having a tough time selling my wife on the idea that we would have to start stocking our aquarium with live humans once our business takes off…
Seriously, you probably already know this, but don’t listen to people who don’t know you and what you really do and who you really are. And never forget that it’s much easier to complain than take action.
And if it weren’t for people like you and me, those “diggers” wouldn’t even have a voice because they wouldn’t be able to pay for their Internet connection because they wouldn’t have a job — a job that people like you (and soon “me, too”) makes possible.
Best regards,
Tom
P.S. — I can’t show that picture to my four year old son…!!!
August 13th, 2007 at 4:46 am
Wow thats possibly the best home aquarium i ve ever seen !
So is that the cheapest and best way to clean it ? Maybe i could hire a midget or dwarf to clean mine do they cost less ???
August 13th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
Ok. Fish…..
What happens if you don’t clean your tank?
What type of fish can you keep in an aquarium?
How often do you feed fish?
How much money should you spend on your fish?
What affiliates sell anything related to fish for review?
What to do with your fish when you go on holiday?
Why fish are calming?
How do you choose a fish tank?
When is a fish tank too big?
Should you keep dangerous fish?
Are fish good pets for kids?
Where can you go visit fish? London Aquarium, Seaworld etc.
Fish Colouring Pages
Fish Tank Cleaning services
Fish Tales DVD’s and Books…. Nemo etc.
Reef holidays
Fish information pages
Fish shop directory
A blog about fish.
Is there a shortage of fish pages or something?
Sure must be easy to do a 50 - 100 page web site on fish but would it monetise?
Now I want to go on Holiday to the Keys and snorkel in the sunshine with beautiful fish and swim with the dolphins.
Enjoy the break and I’ll keep on dreaming.
August 13th, 2007 at 7:19 pm
Dude what a wicked house - lets see some more photo’s of that.
August 14th, 2007 at 8:36 am
Nice tank John. Interesting how many haters have to be so negative and are just “convinced” it is fake. People can be so ridiculous. Thanks for the pic, it is very motivating.
August 14th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
I thought I saw some gold coins in that there tank! Wait …it’s a gold bar!
August 15th, 2007 at 1:58 pm
Hi John,
Enjoy you break from blogging.
I love that fish tank! When you come back I have a question for you:
Have you gotten a chance to check out: Yuwie ( http://www.simplemethods.net/yuwie )?
It is like a cross between MySpace and Agloco. Do you think this service will catch on?
I would be interested in your take.
FJ
August 15th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
Great fish tank. And hey, you get to do whatever you like with your money same as everyone else. If you get enjoyment from sitting in front of it for hours then good for you!
You gave up the best years of your life to make money so enjoy every moment you get to slow down and smell the roses. Life is about being not doing after all.
August 15th, 2007 at 11:48 pm
Hahahah this rules! I saw this before, but having it dugg is just perfect.
Big John working on his “tipping point” before the official launch…. Keep it up, I love looking at this stuff, hey I wouldn’t mind seeing your Murcielago either - will digg that one too!
August 16th, 2007 at 11:50 am
Anyone who thinks you are fake John is ovbiously a RETARD!
Theres only a handful of people that I look up to and learn from when it comes to marketing on the internet. You, The Late Corey Rudl, Michael Cheney, Yanik and stuff.
Basically if people are not learning how to market online with you guys, they aint making $HIT for money and will never get FUK ALL!
I just want you to know that IM is a skill and its VERY RARE. So charge the crap out of your customers and it still won’t be unfair.
MORONS. Bow Down to John Reese.
June Beezy
Founder
WDclub
August 17th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
This so great. I wish had soooo big and butifull saltwatherakvarium. But i have lot to do with cleaning my akvariums so in the mean time before i get me big one i have to stil do that the old fasjon way…….
Say hei to the swimmer and tell he is great…..
Best regards from Reykarvik Iceland
August 17th, 2007 at 9:07 pm
John,
Be careful, there is a guy hiding in your fish tank. Probably waiting until you go to bed so he can sneak out and clean out your place. If I’m not mistaken, he has already ripped off your fish!
August 18th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
Your first instinct was right — it’s a great photo, and thanks for sharing it!
The people with the negative comments are random people from the internet, not your target audience that appreciates the good you do. Ignore them.
August 19th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
I loved the first picture you showed us, and I love the rest even more. You like so small standing in front of that tank. Just goes to show you how big it really is.
August 19th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
Hello Mr.John,
As usual honest, down to earth and simple…I know how it is in this world of jealousy and malice. They just cant stop feeling inferior and total failures in life.
If they would only focus more on their businesses the way they do negativity they will experience the success in abundance.
Best Regards,
Sajjid Manuel
August 19th, 2007 at 7:43 pm
Hi John,
Can’t wait for income.com to debut. We are going to help a lot of like-minded people improve their financial situation.
All post bashers won’t get invited to the pool party (lol). Misery loves company.
Love to stop by and take a look at those fish, I’ve got a nice setup myself.
Lucky
August 19th, 2007 at 11:06 pm
John,
I’m glad you don’t care what the haters have to say. I am seriously jealous of your fishtank and apparently so are a lot of others.
It is ironic that I found this post today because I just listened to a recording last week of you telling your story about selling a domain for $1000 and then finding out the guy you sold it to turned around and sold it for a million. That story literally made my stomach hurt. So it is incredible to see such a solid image of your success.
Sara
August 20th, 2007 at 12:13 pm
John ~
I don’t yet know much about you, but, by the bit I’ve read here on your blog, it seems to me you may have some of the kind of knowledge I and others like me can find useful. And, frankly, I appreciate your not charging for it (yet).
As for the upcoming ‘income.com’, I, too, look forward to whatever further useful info may be available, there.
Warm Regards to you and your readers,
Carlos Whitfield
August 21st, 2007 at 6:37 pm
I am very surprised at the response to this. John just thought it was an interesting experience, to have someone inside your fish tank, so he shared it. I find it very sad that there are so many unhappy people in the world that cannot appreciate someone else’s joy. THOSE THAT CANNOT BE MOTIVATED BY THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS WILL NOT SUCCEED THEMSELVES. I love your fish tank John. I am happy that you have such a beautiful tank to relax you. You deserve it!! I know the lifetime you have put into your career, and the things you have sacrificed to get there. You have earned every bit of your success. I know your heart is always in the right place. I know that you do not just give people ways to succeed in marketing, but you share your values and wonderful character traits with them. To me, that is of greater value.
I love you Johnny. Your sis, Kel
August 22nd, 2007 at 4:52 am
Hi John,
Can you imagine a video version of your tank being done the next time?!
keep doing what your doing!
August 22nd, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Testing…!
August 22nd, 2007 at 7:15 pm
John
I had already returned the package more than a month ago and have not heard anything about my refund yet. My ticket (Ticket ID: ZLV-87908) has been deleted from your helpdesk as it is showing non-existence when I tried to check the status. And, I submitted a note via the contact form here 2 days ago and have not heard a reply from you.
Please tell me this is not how you treat your customers! If I don’t hear from you within 3 days, I will get my bank to chargeback the purchase.
Yvonne
— quote —
# John Reese Says:
July 15th, 2007 at 2:12 am
Yvonne - Rest assured that your request will be handled as soon as possible. Don’t worry about any deadline. We’ll take care of it. But please know that it’s the weekend and even my hard working staff can’t work 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
— unquote —
August 22nd, 2007 at 8:56 pm
John,
AMAZING tank! and as for the ‘John Wannabe’s’ who are
trying to bring you down because they are too lazy to do
what you’ve done (and continue to do) I would ignore them
because they are more poisonous than the lion fish!
Keep climbing and blazing a trail of success to give those of us not afraid to work
something to shoot for.
By the way, I’d bet the people bashing you can’t even pay
for the water bill required to fill your tank!
Thad
p.s. Controversy works as well as fame. Keep climbing!
August 22nd, 2007 at 9:43 pm
so funny !!!
i’d like it !!!
August 23rd, 2007 at 4:52 am
Thad Wheenie
Maybe if JOhn starts acting properly, people won’t be trying to bring him down.
As for your bet, try harder. Don’t assume… It might just make an ASS out of U.
August 23rd, 2007 at 4:52 am
John
I had already returned the package more than a month ago and have not heard anything about my refund yet. My ticket (Ticket ID: ZLV-87908) has been deleted from your helpdesk as it is showing non-existence when I tried to check the status. And, I submitted a note via the contact form here 2 days ago and have not heard a reply from you.
Please tell me this is not how you treat your customers! If I don’t hear from you within 3 days, I will get my bank to chargeback the purchase.
Yvonne
— quote —
# John Reese Says:
July 15th, 2007 at 2:12 am
Yvonne - Rest assured that your request will be handled as soon as possible. Don’t worry about any deadline. We’ll take care of it. But please know that it’s the weekend and even my hard working staff can’t work 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
— unquote —
August 23rd, 2007 at 4:55 am
John Reese
I had already returned the package more than a month ago and have not heard anything about my refund yet. My ticket (Ticket ID: ZLV-87908) has been deleted from your helpdesk as it is showing non-existence when I tried to check the status. And, I submitted a note via the contact form here 2 days ago and have not heard a reply from you.
Please tell me this is not how you treat your customers! If I don’t hear from you within 3 days, I will get my bank to chargeback the purchase.
Yvonne
— quote —
# John Reese Says:
July 15th, 2007 at 2:12 am
Yvonne - Rest assured that your request will be handled as soon as possible. Don’t worry about any deadline. We’ll take care of it. But please know that it’s the weekend and even my hard working staff can’t work 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
— unquote —
August 23rd, 2007 at 5:00 am
Thad Whinnie
By the way, maybe John Reese needs my $377 to pay for the water in the tank…
August 23rd, 2007 at 11:33 am
Why would you care what others think about you? Especialy on internet!!! You could be rich poor president but there will be always some as**les that has something to brag about. (jealousy)
I think you could write more on this blog thats my opinion, if you got time of course.
Visit my blog if you could we share same topic and we are both rich as well hahahaha
My Blog Or Not To Blog is my blog from many others.
August 23rd, 2007 at 8:08 pm
You Have Just Given a whole New Meaning to “THINK TANK”
If he has a brain fort it may be his last….
August 24th, 2007 at 5:38 pm
That’s sweet bro I like the tank and neat colors of fishes keep up the good work my bro. God Bless
Rom 10:9
August 25th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
“Taking a break until mid-august”
This post was created 1 month ago, what happened?????
August 27th, 2007 at 3:20 pm
I have a feeling this income.com site is never going to launch.
August 28th, 2007 at 2:39 am
Mattghew…
It would be great help if I could get some clarity on the real issues…
August 28th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
This delay is only a marketing trick. Anticipation is a great tool.
August 28th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
Hi John,
Nice aquariums! My restaurant has some large ones - my brother was in them in his scuba equipment to clean them, before we figured out that you can actually get a magnet/brush, and you clean them from the outside of the tank…the brush is pressed against the inside, and the magnet pulls it….so it’s like buffing the outside, and inside.
Jim
http://www.landinggrill.com/
September 2nd, 2007 at 4:02 pm
this is TOTALLY WICKED!!!!!!!!! and i think it is also very awesome!!!
September 3rd, 2007 at 9:44 am
There are a lot of jealous people out there, and they hate the fact that John is rich. I don’t know John Reese, but I get his newsletter and one free report he offered me once and he seems to be an honest businessman. — That’s why he is rich — He seems like the type of guy who shares his views and anecdotes about his life openly so it might seem that he is bragging. — I am sure he wasn’t — It is a beutiful tank and an unusual way of cleaning it. I definitely enjoyed seeing the pictures.
September 3rd, 2007 at 10:16 am
May your successful achievements provide you with more wealth to build a sea-quarium in your home if you want it.
As for your critics… Most will criticise to make make up for their own inadequacies in life. Others provide constructive criticism, and offer a solution to a problem or dilemma which may help the cause.
Fortunately, many more of us are grateful for your contributions to increasing our knowledge and wealth.
Much success and wealth to you and yours.
September 5th, 2007 at 4:41 am
Hi John,
I just stumbled onto your site and some of your stuff John. Love your attitude in the brief bit I’ve been exposed to.
And I hope you don’t mind, but I just downloaded those pics of the tank, diver, fish and you in front of it.
A couple of those are going up on the Visualization Board. I really can’t wait to see myself in standing in front of my own tank like that. I think that might really say, “Yeah, I’m here now bitch.”
Hope it is ok to swear a little bit there. (although if you talk to dog breeders at all, they say it all the time and man is it funny) Just sometimes, the masses of doubters are the only things that keep you going. And so you know, I am a 37 year old married adult with two kids, not a crazy, swearing 20 year old. (Although I was that kid and miss him sometimes)
Anyways, thanks for sharing and have a great day.
PS. You have my email, if for some reason you are looking for a REALLY ambitious young guy to help you with something. I am creating Life on My Terms as we speak, but would love to speed up my learning curve helping someone like you get wealthier while learning from you at the same time…
(I am right on the cusp with all the knowledge recently attained, the ultimate end game defined and now I am TAKING ACTION!)
September 13th, 2007 at 11:53 am
I love your fishtank and appreciate your passion, not only for what you do professionally, but for reveling in the benefits of the fruit your investment of time, money and energy creates.
I think for every 1 negative, jealous person who attacks you for your massive success, there are thousands who are inspired by it. Thank you.
Live Your Dreams,
Jill Koenig
Author, Coach, Motivational Speaker
http://www.GoalGuru.com
September 17th, 2007 at 2:54 am
Wow. I always wanted one that big
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