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magi13 · 01-23-2009, 01:50 PM

Write a book for young adults and kids with a personal development theme.

^^,

Andrew Brunelle · 01-23-2009, 09:41 PM

Instead of plain old Subjective Reality, how about Personal Development and Subjective Reality? It wouldn't alienate potential buyers as much and would work as a follow-up to your previous book.

stayfly · 01-25-2009, 07:26 AM

please right more traditional Personal Development related stuff

i.e. skills to learn, habits to learn, being effective, personal transformations, achieving goals, making money etc. etc.

I personally wouldn't by a book that is too abstract or too "out there" but I would definitely by a book that focuses on core, traditional personal development

4Mind4Life · 01-29-2009, 07:37 PM

I'd really love to read an entire book about "Polarity." However, I think that all the topics are great, and I'd enjoy reading any of them...

supertom · 01-29-2009, 11:17 PM

steve right one to building skill, like the universal princples of skill building

Maluniu · 02-03-2009, 02:58 AM

Then why not just write a book with all your favourite topics? Here's what I suggest for your next book: Steve Pavlina: Time Management and then for your 3rd book, Steve Pavlina: Blogging. Your book is great. It really helped me with my life.

Maluniu · 02-03-2009, 03:00 AM

Wait, here's what I really think. Just write what's in your mind and what topics you're good at.

hunter · 02-06-2009, 02:28 PM

What about a book on journaling? I second the ideas on a workbook and creativity. There are a LOT of journaling books on the market, but they just don't work for me. I've spent a LONG time figuring out how to journal effectively and it was in my journal studies that I was led to PDSP.

I think a book on an entirely new topic would be rushing things. I'd stick to applying PDSP for now, while trying out some of your new ideas on the blog and forums first.

I'd also like an e-book. I'm currently scanning PDSP into an e-book. I live a really mobile lifestyle and cannot afford the weight of owning books.

I have a dissociative disorder (intense daydreaming) and so do a LOT of people, without knowing it. The only attention of dissociative disorders is paid to the flamboyant type of multiple personality dissociating. Many, many, many people though have a different type and are merely seperated from their feeling and senses. They function on autopilot for decades, fairly productive, but not in tune with themselves.

Journaling can help us discover ourselves and move through life with awareness and feelings. The principals in PDSP are great journaling prompts.

So far I have only really studied the chapters on Truth and Spirituality in PDSP, so far. To Truth, I had to figure out what was dissociating and what was denial. Before I could come up with an action plan and to journal my progress, I had to intimately understand the difference.

Steve you have the ability to digest HUGE amounts of literature and find links between otherwise seperated topics. I think you could contribute something significant to the area of journaling. Something that would make it WORK for people who are being left behind by the current resources.

I've been discovering tiny gems in the rough here and there. I too have a talent for digesting large amounts of literature and making unusual connections, but not to the degree that you do.

You started PDSP with Truth. Why? Think about that. For those of us who are in something just a little deeper than denial, how can we start applying the rest of the book? How can we start connecting with ourselves and the world? So very many of us are ALMOST ready to start applying PDSP, but we need something BEFORE it. Just a little something.

Truth needs to be expanded. And then we need a little handholding to get through the rest, constantly applying the expanded Truth.

abcZen · 02-06-2009, 06:20 PM

I agree with Bruce,

I don't even think you should be asking. Don't write for writing sake. Nobody told you what they wanted from the first one, you wrote what you wanted to write about. Do the same, when the time is right.

supertom · 02-06-2009, 10:08 PM

I think the book will be on the back burner, hes focusing more on personal goals this year.

DerekH · 02-10-2009, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supertom

steve right one to building skill, like the universal princples of skill building

Check out 'Mastery' by George Leonard

Savage · 02-11-2009, 12:04 AM

I've settled on doing a book on subjective reality. I'll probably draft a proposal for it next week. I imagine Hay House will like the topic since they already published a very short book with similar slant -- Lucid Living by Tim Freke.

Part of the reason I opted for subjective reality is that the topic is very suitable for the medium of plain text. It's the kind of topic that takes a while to sink in, so people can pause as they read and think about it. It also doesn't require expressing a lot of emotion.

I think polarity would work better as an audio or video program vs. a book.

supertom · 02-11-2009, 01:24 AM

look forward to it, seems you have a lot on your plate this year

Anyway can we keep this thread open, I like the ideas people are posting

Jack · 02-23-2009, 09:31 PM

I would prefer to read a book about "Subjective Reality".

Aleksander Krstic · 02-25-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack

I would prefer to read a book about "Subjective Reality".

QFT.

wolverine · 03-12-2009, 12:31 PM

After reading through all of this, I personally feel that the book I'd most like to see from you, Steve, is one that starts off with finding purpose, passion and living with love, and then focuses in somewhat on how to apply these rather theoretical concepts to actual living. Sort of a cross between the 'living with love' idea and the productivity idea.

Having said that, I realise you've decided on the subjective reality book for now. Good luck with it!

Wolverine

supertom · 12-09-2009, 10:15 PM

bump

whats the latest on the new book

Amro · 12-10-2009, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina

I've settled on doing a book on subjective reality. I'll probably draft a proposal for it next week. I imagine Hay House will like the topic since they already published a very short book with similar slant -- Lucid Living by Tim Freke.

Part of the reason I opted for subjective reality is that the topic is very suitable for the medium of plain text. It's the kind of topic that takes a while to sink in, so people can pause as they read and think about it. It also doesn't require expressing a lot of emotion.

I think polarity would work better as an audio or video program vs. a book.

Ahhhh, this is an excellent choice Steve

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolverine

After reading through all of this, I personally feel that the book I'd most like to see from you, Steve, is one that starts off with finding purpose, passion and living with love, and then focuses in somewhat on how to apply these rather theoretical concepts to actual living. Sort of a cross between the 'living with love' idea and the productivity idea.

Having said that, I realise you've decided on the subjective reality book for now. Good luck with it!

Wolverine

Personal Development For Smart People.

impaul99 · 12-14-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina

What are your thoughts? Do any of these ideas appeal to you? If you could dictate the subject of my next book, what would it be?

Personally I think a book on Time Management would be boring and useless.

I'd like to see a book that dives into way more detail on Subjective Reality and Polarity.

I think those two topics are connected anyways.

Aleksander Krstic · 12-15-2009, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amro

Ahhhh, this is an excellent choice Steve

Indeed, can't wait to buy it.

PerDev · 12-17-2009, 09:58 AM

Thats really interesting.

I hope you also write How to live Creative SelfExpression using Subjective Reality Model. And How to Apply Law of Attraction using Subjective Reality Model.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina

I've settled on doing a book on subjective reality. I'll probably draft a proposal for it next week. I imagine Hay House will like the topic since they already published a very short book with similar slant -- Lucid Living by Tim Freke.

Part of the reason I opted for subjective reality is that the topic is very suitable for the medium of plain text. It's the kind of topic that takes a while to sink in, so people can pause as they read and think about it. It also doesn't require expressing a lot of emotion.

I think polarity would work better as an audio or video program vs. a book.

kjbill · 06-08-2010, 06:07 PM

Hi Steve,
I would love to see a AudioBook for the iPod and/or a DVD video.

01-25-2009, 07:26 AM	#123 (permalink)
stayfly Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 155	please right more traditional Personal Development related stuff i.e. skills to learn, habits to learn, being effective, personal transformations, achieving goals, making money etc. etc. I personally wouldn't by a book that is too abstract or too "out there" but I would definitely by a book that focuses on core, traditional personal development Last edited by stayfly; 01-25-2009 at 07:31 AM.

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Savage Master Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,988	I've settled on doing a book on subjective reality. I'll probably draft a proposal for it next week. I imagine Hay House will like the topic since they already published a very short book with similar slant -- Lucid Living by Tim Freke. Part of the reason I opted for subjective reality is that the topic is very suitable for the medium of plain text. It's the kind of topic that takes a while to sink in, so people can pause as they read and think about it. It also doesn't require expressing a lot of emotion. I think polarity would work better as an audio or video program vs. a book. __________________ Steve Pavlina www.StevePavlina.com Join me on: Twitter \| Google+

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01-29-2009, 11:17 PM	#125 (permalink)
supertom Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Homeless Posts: 3,548	steve right one to building skill, like the universal princples of skill building

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Maluniu Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 33	Then why not just write a book with all your favourite topics? Here's what I suggest for your next book: Steve Pavlina: Time Management and then for your 3rd book, Steve Pavlina: Blogging. Your book is great. It really helped me with my life.

02-03-2009, 03:00 AM	#127 (permalink)
Maluniu Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 33	Wait, here's what I really think. Just write what's in your mind and what topics you're good at.

02-06-2009, 02:28 PM	#128 (permalink)
hunter Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 7	What about a book on journaling? I second the ideas on a workbook and creativity. There are a LOT of journaling books on the market, but they just don't work for me. I've spent a LONG time figuring out how to journal effectively and it was in my journal studies that I was led to PDSP. I think a book on an entirely new topic would be rushing things. I'd stick to applying PDSP for now, while trying out some of your new ideas on the blog and forums first. I'd also like an e-book. I'm currently scanning PDSP into an e-book. I live a really mobile lifestyle and cannot afford the weight of owning books. I have a dissociative disorder (intense daydreaming) and so do a LOT of people, without knowing it. The only attention of dissociative disorders is paid to the flamboyant type of multiple personality dissociating. Many, many, many people though have a different type and are merely seperated from their feeling and senses. They function on autopilot for decades, fairly productive, but not in tune with themselves. Journaling can help us discover ourselves and move through life with awareness and feelings. The principals in PDSP are great journaling prompts. So far I have only really studied the chapters on Truth and Spirituality in PDSP, so far. To Truth, I had to figure out what was dissociating and what was denial. Before I could come up with an action plan and to journal my progress, I had to intimately understand the difference. Steve you have the ability to digest HUGE amounts of literature and find links between otherwise seperated topics. I think you could contribute something significant to the area of journaling. Something that would make it WORK for people who are being left behind by the current resources. I've been discovering tiny gems in the rough here and there. I too have a talent for digesting large amounts of literature and making unusual connections, but not to the degree that you do. You started PDSP with Truth. Why? Think about that. For those of us who are in something just a little deeper than denial, how can we start applying the rest of the book? How can we start connecting with ourselves and the world? So very many of us are ALMOST ready to start applying PDSP, but we need something BEFORE it. Just a little something. Truth needs to be expanded. And then we need a little handholding to get through the rest, constantly applying the expanded Truth.

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abcZen Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 98	I agree with Bruce, I don't even think you should be asking. Don't write for writing sake. Nobody told you what they wanted from the first one, you wrote what you wanted to write about. Do the same, when the time is right.

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supertom Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Homeless Posts: 3,548	look forward to it, seems you have a lot on your plate this year Anyway can we keep this thread open, I like the ideas people are posting

02-23-2009, 09:31 PM	#134 (permalink)
Jack Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 577	I would prefer to read a book about "Subjective Reality".

03-12-2009, 12:31 PM	#136 (permalink)
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supertom Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Homeless Posts: 3,548	bump whats the latest on the new book

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