Welcome back Maynzie! (26)
A big part of you, especially the ones that have been around for a long time, will remember Josh, a.k.a Maynzie.
For the ones that aren't familiar with the name, you probably have seen his name on the top 10 thanked on the leaderboard. Even though he hasn't been active for more than 2 years!
To me, the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Maynzie is his avatar, a big yellow smiley. That smiley that reflects exactly his personality.
Josh, is one of the first STM members back from 2011 when the forums were nothing more but Stackman's hobby project.
Heck, he was also on our first meetup in Melbourne when he was just 17.
Quickly after that meetup, where he came in as a total newbie, Josh learned the ropes of affiliate really quickly.
He went from a 17 year old boy that never had a job in his life before to a very successful affiliate.
I think we was even on the winning team of the first Hunger Games organized by STM ( good times )!
However, what set him apart, was not the amount of money he made or how successful he became.
It was the positive vibe he always had around him, his passion of helping out fellow affiliates and the big desire to see other people succeed.
I know at least of 3-4 people that got their start directly under Maynzie's supervision to later become millionaires, still active to this day.
It's pretty impressive from someone that was just 18 at the time and did it with no benefit for himself, apart from true altruism.
During that time Josh was made a moderator on STM where he helped heaps of people, as his thanks count can show.
Apart from that he quickly became a very close personal friend of mine and of the other founders and core STM group, a.k.a the STM Familia.
Someway during this time, he lost his way due to some bad decisions attribuited to his young age.
Hence his lack of activity or posts during the last couple years.
However, the good news is that he made it back from that dark period.
Maynize is back!
Back on his feet and back on STM, where it all started 7 years ago.
On top of the positivity that always characterizes him, he's much more experienced and matured compared to when he started.
I am really happy to welcome him back and see that yellow smiling avatar on the activity board every day.
Welcome back bro, good seeing you around again, helping people like always did!
Maynzie is returning? Oh wow, his threads helped me a LOT when I started to play with paid traffic. Great to see him return to the game 
The legendary Maynzie is back?
This is VERY good news for everyone! Eagerly looking forward to seeing valuable guidance from him.
Welcome back Josh! 
Amy
Welcome back Maynzie! I'll never forget your help with adult and POF back in the day.
I brought my spoon!
He helped me big time.. welcome back old friend. I hope you are well and we have your back man!
Nostalgiaaaaaa.... is real! Actually have to wipe away some tears after reading that, I've always had a super emotional connection to these boards. I wasn't quite 17 but close enough haha (19) although shout out to the real teen prodigies who I met during those years on this forum who are still flying high!
At the ripe age of 26 now, I am still that same old Maynzie inside, albeit with some difficult life challenge experiences and I like to think a lot more wisdom.. maybe
Really looking forward to getting back amongst the community and earning back the stripes, helping people always has been a passionate experience and fuel for me and so I am extremely grateful to have almost hit full circle. Everyone here on this forum are truly amazing individuals, I've met so many of them in real life, to this day many are actually key pillars of my life... and are a big reason for me still being on this beautiful planet.
... and I can't say it enough this Forum is a true life changing place if you really let go of your current situation and want to dive into the fantasy of your daydreams.
Well lads and ladettes back to business as usual, so nice seeing so many familiar names still as I went through a journey of posts, lets grow together!
Thought I'd make a little Edit to that smiley and make the smile just that tad bigger...
The legend is back. Nothing makes me happier then to see one of my best friends who was the catalyst to my first profitable campaign and who taught me to always believe in myself, doing well and back on his feet.
Can’t wait to see you in Barcelona !!
Wow, wow, wow!
I was reading through some old threads from 2011 JUST yesterday and seeing your posts there @maynzie, I thought, hmm who knows what happened to this guy, looks like telepathy works!
You was big inspiration for me when I started out back in 2013.
And you was even motivating me that I can made it shortly to $1k/day, which I totally didn't believe at the time being (I was total noob with paid traffic).
Now I also got a flashback from from AWA's CD party, I remember you recognized me and I was a bit like WTF how you even know me and what are you doing there as you was inactive all those years.
Great news for STM and all members here!
Welcome back Maynzie!
Sweet baby rays barbecue sauce, the man Maynzie is back!!
Your posts helped me out tremendously when I was just getting started with AM and running on POF and I have come a long way since then, so for that many thanks my friend! Nice to see you back!
Welcome back! Your posts helped me a lot back in the day
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The great great smiley face is back!!!!
Welcome back Maynzie !!!
Could you name 3 things you have learned from your dark period @maynzie? And glad you see the light again ofcourse. 
Originally Posted by stickupkid
1. Support System is Vital
Friends and Family or anyone else in your circles, don't be afraid to shed some weight on these people, they love you, people love to help people as long as you also make sure you listen to their help. We all turn away and want to hide away in our depths, but let that light in.
You can't go into a room of light and turn on the darkness, you can go into a room of darkness and light a candle and boom, the darkness flees.
2. Nothing is ever as bad as it seems... even when it seems Horrifyingly bad
We make up so many negative outcomes in our minds, which can make situations even worse. Also being and living truthfully is so important, people can make mistakes everyday, they have for thousands of years and will for thousands of years, its just part of being human.
The Sun still rises the next day, This world is far to beautiful with so much hope and opportunity to ever turn away from just try to enjoy the ride. Both the ups and the downs.
3. Let your Suffering and Pain Be a Catalyst for Tremendous Growth
Those tough times, they really do build character, they teach you lessons most people don't learn or if they've read about them they've never TRULY experienced how deep the darkness can go. But learning to cope in periods of pressure and stress, becoming an Alchemist and turning those situations around in the process you become someone you probably never thought you could.
Going through some experiences over the last few years was a way to shine the spotlight internally, issues that surface I've really had the chance to dive into and heal. I've never felt so strong as a person in my entire life as I do these days.
Glad you're back and standing strong!
Originally Posted by maynzie
Does it make me a stronger person? Not per se I think since I stayed the same. Or does it makes me stronger because I still didn't act differently in heavy circumstances? Personally I don't see that as growth, just me being me.
So good to see the legend coming back! And even better to see that STM is a family you will always have!
Welcome back Maynzie!
Awesome!!!
Welcome back!
The true test of a person is no matter how much they fall down, they get up, dust off and keep moving forward. I have had my own challenges in the past as I'm sure others have too, happy to see you back on track.
And certainly appreciate all your past contributions, I've read most of them. Looking forward to what comes in the future.
Cheers!
Andrew
Originally Posted by erikgyepes
I was reading through some old threads from 2011 JUST yesterday and seeing your posts there @maynzie, I thought, hmm who knows what happened to this guy, looks like telepathy works!
You was big inspiration for me when I started out back in 2013.
And you was even motivating me that I can made it shortly to $1k/day, which I totally didn't believe at the time being (I was total noob with paid traffic).
Now I also got a flashback from from AWA's CD party, I remember you recognized me and I was a bit like WTF how you even know me and what are you doing there as you was inactive all those years.
Great news for STM and all members here!
Welcome back Maynzie!
Welcome back!
WELCOME BACK TO THE FAMILY MAYNZIE!!!
Life could be tough but do not forget that the STM family will always be there for you! I'm so glad that you are back to the scene! Keep rolling bro!
Welcome back man! Really happy to see you post again.
Originally Posted by erikgyepes
We're all Guiding lights on this forum, a tidal wave of hope towards a powerful and passionate existence
Really good to see you back again man! You've inspired so many people and changed their lifes, it's amazing. Happy you're back on track <3
I really want to catch up with you in Barcelona (assuming you're coming).
Welcome back Monsieur Mayznie!!!
P.S. When are we going to have a rerun of the Venetian Hotel 70 meter velvet rope hurdles dash?!
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