Blue Collar and Proud of It!

Friday, May 1, 2009

Good Morning!

Today is an incredibly exciting day for me. I've been waiting for this day for a long time. Today, my book BLUE COLLAR & PROUD OF IT; The All-in-One-resource for Finding Freedom, Financial Success, and Security Outside of the Cubicle is released. For years I dreamed of being able to share my message and encourage others to follow their passions, their desires, and their dreams into the blue collar workforce. The skilled trades are a necessary part of society. Where would we be without our plumbers, car mechanics and electricians? Nowhere!!

It's time to restore pride in America's blue collar workforce. It's time to make sure that every kid in America feels good about what he or she is doing even if they don't go the college route. There is more than one path to success. And that's why I started this web site. Now, my book will give you first hand info on how to get into one of these skilled trades. It will introduce you to dozens of amazing skilled tradesmen and women. And it will hopefully inspire people all across the country to do what feels good and feels right for them. Remember, blue collar is America's backbone.

Join me today in celebrating the skilled trades and the blue collar men and women who keep this country running.

Oh, and pick up a book at your local bookstore, or on www.amazon.com.

Thanks for your support,
Joe

5 Comments:

KarenKellyBecker said...: I just saw you interviewed on CNN, and as soon as you started talking, I knew two things: you're from Boston (me, too, originally) and you're really on to something important. Although I have a master's degree and recently retired after a 40-year career teaching high-school English, I totally agree with your suggestion that not everyone has to attend college to be successful--and that here in the USA, we still need workers highly killed in the trades; in fact, we perhaps need talented blue collar workers now more than ever! All the best, and good luck with the sales of your book--Karen K. Becker, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082; May 2, 2009 at 1:51 PM
VictorGulotta said...: Hi, Joe, Congratulations on the publication of your book. Before I attended college and ultimately went on to pursue a career in book publishing and public relations, I did my share of physical work, including landscaping, painting, assembly-line factory work, shipping, receiving (unloading freight cars and trucks), and busing and cooking at restaurants. Since then, I’ve been immersed in the world of books, but I’ll always have a deep appreciation for blue-collar work and for the contributions workers make to American society. One of New England’s great poets, John Greenleaf Whittier, wrote a series of poems that celebrate the nobility of manual labor. They were published in 1850 under the title SONGS OF LABOR, and included such poems as “The Ship-Builders,” “The Fishermen,” “The Lumbermen,” “The Huskers,” and “The Shoemakers.” The book has long been out of print, but you can read the poems on the web. In my opinion, they still resonate more than a century and a half later. Whittier understood the pride and satisfaction that comes from good, honest work. Good luck with your timely book! --Victor Gulotta, Gulotta Communications, Inc., Newton, MA; May 3, 2009 at 12:27 PM
bluerthanblue said...: It is really good to see you on CNN, Joe. I will read your book. From one blue collar man to another, I salute you.; May 3, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Fae Knight said...: Joe,

I found your site after seeing your interview on CNN. Congratulations on the publication of your book.

I thought I would pass along some information that may assist you in understanding WHY our education system is geared the way it is. I encourage you to go to John Taylor Gatto's site (www.johntaylorgatto.com). He's an educator who has discovered that the American education system is MEANT to dumb us down, to create a compliant labor force, to produce consumers. It also enforces division of the economic classes by promoting popularity activities such as sports, cheerleading, etc. It compartmentalizes us based on age, not on ability, by culling out those who don't measure up through ostracism, and slowing down those who are more advanced. It discourages intellectual curiosity and creative thinking and promotes group-think. "Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated." (This culling process also determines from which social circles we wind up choosing mates.) He has written several books, one of which is "The Underground History of American Education" and it can be read online in its entirety on his site.; May 7, 2009 at 3:43 PM
Padmanaban said...: Job trend has changed nowadays as most of them are looking for high paying jobs. There are lots of job openings since many companies are in need of smart employers with adequate knowledge. Blue Collar workers plays a vital role in making more achievements and high salary should be given to those workers; November 30, 2009 at 6:44 AM

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Home About The Book Jobs In the Press Testimonials Blog Contact "	Friday, May 1, 2009 Good Morning! Today is an incredibly exciting day for me. I've been waiting for this day for a long time. Today, my book BLUE COLLAR & PROUD OF IT; The All-in-One-resource for Finding Freedom, Financial Success, and Security Outside of the Cubicle is released. For years I dreamed of being able to share my message and encourage others to follow their passions, their desires, and their dreams into the blue collar workforce. The skilled trades are a necessary part of society. Where would we be without our plumbers, car mechanics and electricians? Nowhere!! It's time to restore pride in America's blue collar workforce. It's time to make sure that every kid in America feels good about what he or she is doing even if they don't go the college route. There is more than one path to success. And that's why I started this web site. Now, my book will give you first hand info on how to get into one of these skilled trades. It will introduce you to dozens of amazing skilled tradesmen and women. And it will hopefully inspire people all across the country to do what feels good and feels right for them. Remember, blue collar is America's backbone. Join me today in celebrating the skilled trades and the blue collar men and women who keep this country running. Oh, and pick up a book at your local bookstore, or on www.amazon.com. Thanks for your support, Joe posted by BES at 5:00 AM 5 Comments: KarenKellyBecker said... I just saw you interviewed on CNN, and as soon as you started talking, I knew two things: you're from Boston (me, too, originally) and you're really on to something important. Although I have a master's degree and recently retired after a 40-year career teaching high-school English, I totally agree with your suggestion that not everyone has to attend college to be successful--and that here in the USA, we still need workers highly killed in the trades; in fact, we perhaps need talented blue collar workers now more than ever! All the best, and good luck with the sales of your book--Karen K. Becker, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 May 2, 2009 at 1:51 PM VictorGulotta said... Hi, Joe, Congratulations on the publication of your book. Before I attended college and ultimately went on to pursue a career in book publishing and public relations, I did my share of physical work, including landscaping, painting, assembly-line factory work, shipping, receiving (unloading freight cars and trucks), and busing and cooking at restaurants. Since then, I’ve been immersed in the world of books, but I’ll always have a deep appreciation for blue-collar work and for the contributions workers make to American society. One of New England’s great poets, John Greenleaf Whittier, wrote a series of poems that celebrate the nobility of manual labor. They were published in 1850 under the title SONGS OF LABOR, and included such poems as “The Ship-Builders,” “The Fishermen,” “The Lumbermen,” “The Huskers,” and “The Shoemakers.” The book has long been out of print, but you can read the poems on the web. In my opinion, they still resonate more than a century and a half later. Whittier understood the pride and satisfaction that comes from good, honest work. Good luck with your timely book! --Victor Gulotta, Gulotta Communications, Inc., Newton, MA May 3, 2009 at 12:27 PM bluerthanblue said... It is really good to see you on CNN, Joe. I will read your book. From one blue collar man to another, I salute you. May 3, 2009 at 4:46 PM Fae Knight said... Joe, I found your site after seeing your interview on CNN. Congratulations on the publication of your book. I thought I would pass along some information that may assist you in understanding WHY our education system is geared the way it is. I encourage you to go to John Taylor Gatto's site (www.johntaylorgatto.com). He's an educator who has discovered that the American education system is MEANT to dumb us down, to create a compliant labor force, to produce consumers. It also enforces division of the economic classes by promoting popularity activities such as sports, cheerleading, etc. It compartmentalizes us based on age, not on ability, by culling out those who don't measure up through ostracism, and slowing down those who are more advanced. It discourages intellectual curiosity and creative thinking and promotes group-think. "Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated." (This culling process also determines from which social circles we wind up choosing mates.) He has written several books, one of which is "The Underground History of American Education" and it can be read online in its entirety on his site. May 7, 2009 at 3:43 PM Padmanaban said... Job trend has changed nowadays as most of them are looking for high paying jobs. There are lots of job openings since many companies are in need of smart employers with adequate knowledge. Blue Collar workers plays a vital role in making more achievements and high salary should be given to those workers November 30, 2009 at 6:44 AM Post a Comment Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom] << Home	Previous Posts Welcome to Blue Collar and Proud of It!