Aspiring Dragon Slayers Wanted

The Dragon Hunting Task Force Needs You.

I’ve had it with the Dragon. I’m sick of his taunting, I’m sick of his smug grin. Most of all I’m sick of the way he picks on individuals. I decided enough was enough. It was time to go out Dragon Hunting. In a group. That way, we can watch each others backs. And, when the time comes, a coordinated strike will make short work of him.

The time for action is now

Thus, the Dragon Hunting Task Force was born. Currently, the task force is in the training phase, and I’m looking for aspiring Dragon Slayers to add to the ranks of the recruits I already have. If you wish to join, just mail me and I’ll contact you with the details.

Be warned though. Dragon Hunting is not for the faint of hears or potato of mouse. It requires commitment. Commitment to take action. Commitment to learn, Commitment to be great.

I’m not going to send you out on the dragon hunt unprepared and ill-equipped. That would be foolish and irresponsible of me. No, I’m going to train you in all the skills you need to hunt and slay the Dragon and when the time comes, I’ll be by your side, distracting the Dragon, so you can land the fatal strike.

The training will comprise of at least 2 group calls, 2 extremely targeted worksheets, and a one-on-one follow up session every month. There may be additional skills training in the form of ninja focus or lance wielding, but I’ll need to evaluate the skill set in the task force before moving onto advanced techniques.

If you’re ready to take the leap, To stand up and be counted, To become an Arch Angel, to mount that dragon head on your wall, just click and send. I’ll take care of the rest.

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