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John Valadez
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I have wanted to be a dad for as long as I can remember. Most kids dream of playing pro sports or being a cop or fireman but, I just wanted to be a father. When I was challenged in school or life I would always reflect on the decisions I made and make a mental note to teach my children an easier way – I’m doing it now and have been for 6 years. I have two angelic little ladies, Isabella (5) and Emmy (3); both girls keep me very much on my toes. As well as being a father, I’m also a single parent and “figuring it out” has become a daily task. I joke with people all the time and tell them I have a PhD in “figuring it out”. I have been writing for as long I can remember and knew I had some talent when a grade school English teacher accused me of plagiarism – best compliment I ever had. Although the majority of my career has been in the business world, I have written two screenplays and directed and produced a short film. I’m a full time blogger, SEO expert and social media fanatic.
Interview
What books have most influenced your life? How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie
Who are your favorite music artists? The Who, U2, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Johnny Cash, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, Creedance and on and on and on. I like anyone who bucks the social norm really.
What are your favorite websites and why? John Chow dot com, Digg, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, delicious and Technorati are my current favorites. Why? I love social media and what it has done for the world.
Where else can people find you on the web? You can find me on singleparentplus2.com, Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Flickr, delicious, Technorati, LinkedIn, Plaxo, blogged, blog catalog, read-a-blog, plus a multiple of directories and blog search engines – too many to list.
What are your professional highlights? I wrote, directed, produced and financed a short film called, “Welcome Home Sweetheart”. When I went to apply for film school they told me I already finished my thesis and asked me if I was interested in something else – LOL!
I launched singleparentplus2.com, a single dad parenting blog with tips, and it’s as rewarding as anything I have accomplished in my professional career.
What advice do you have for the journey of life? Become a parent and do it ten times better than anything you have done in your life.
What are you most passionate about in life? Being a dad.
What ticks you off? What really bothers me is when I see a parent ignoring a child who is looking for guidance. A child doesn’t need to ask for help to receive guidance – sometimes a parent just needs to get off the bench.
Any thoughts or ideas on living a greener life? Rent “An inconvenient truth” and you’ll feel guilty enough to walk to work tomorrow. Honestly, I no longer run the water while I brush my teeth and I got rid of my truck for a small car.
What would people be surprised to know about you? I was a Bering Sea fisherman.
Philosophy
My outlook on life is real simple; so much, that it takes very little effort to encompass. Always try to tell the truth. Telling the truth applies to yourself, friends, family, strangers or anyone. Being honest with yourself and the people you love will only bring you happiness.
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