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[Steve Pavlina]

Originally Posted by supertom

why did he use intelligence?? It should have been wisdom but i guess hes just keeping with the "smart people" thing

I considered wisdom and almost used it, but I think the word intelligence is more accurate.

Wisdom sounds too passive, like you're sitting on great knowledge but not actually doing anything with it except appearing wise and dispensing wisdom to people who consult you.

Intelligence sounds a little colder, but to me it better reflects the principle of power (i.e. action).

[wolfgang]

How does your model address striving for things and achievements that is actually a response to feeling lack in life?

That it seems many are into improvement only because they aren't happy with the way things are right now. It's a reaction to try to fix something instead of finding a way to become whole and improve from that state.

[Steve Pavlina]

Originally Posted by wolfgang

How does your model address striving for things and achievements that is actually a response to feeling lack in life?

That it seems many are into improvement only because they aren't happy with the way things are right now. It's a reaction to try to fix something instead of finding a way to become whole and improve from that state.

Self-Acceptance vs. Personal Growth

[supertom]

Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina

I considered wisdom and almost used it, but I think the word intelligence is more accurate.

Wisdom sounds too passive, like you're sitting on great knowledge but not actually doing anything with it except appearing wise and dispensing wisdom to people who consult you.

Intelligence sounds a little colder, but to me it better reflects the principle of power (i.e. action).

i agree,

btw does anybody know when i pre-order the book does amazon charge me straight away, because i would like to take advantage of the current strong AU$ vs US$

[seeker5]

Originally Posted by supertom

i agree,

btw does anybody know when i pre-order the book does amazon charge me straight away, because i would like to take advantage of the current strong AU$ vs US$

I'm also curious as to whether I can change my mailing address once I've placed the order - considering, I don't know where I'll be living in October, but I know I won't be living where I'm currently living!

[wulph]

Amazon charges when the book ships -- i.e. in October. You can change you order (including shipping address) anytime before the shipping process starts.

[RohanMitchell]

Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina

If the book generates a lot of income, I intend to use the money to help launch the non-profit foundation I've always wanted to start. I want to create a global Toastmasters-like organization for people who are dedicated to personal growth, something that would ultimately have thousands of individual clubs around the world. Small groups of people would meet regularly to help each other work on personal growth challenges. Think of it like a global network of local support groups for people who want to grow. I've already been talking with a consultant who works with non-profits to get advice on how to start one. Apparently there's a lot of red tape involved.

I'm intrigued by this idea, any chance of posting a bit more detail on it? I'm considering starting a local group with some friends along the same lines (inspired by that post).

Cheers,
Rohan

[James45]

please expand on this, I have a few ideas of my own here to get things started!

[Steve Pavlina]

Originally Posted by RohanMitchell

I'm intrigued by this idea, any chance of posting a bit more detail on it? I'm considering starting a local group with some friends along the same lines (inspired by that post).

Cheers,
Rohan

Unfortunately I have too much on my plate these days to get into the details right now.

[RohanMitchell]

No problem, looking forwards to hearing more when it's ready

Rohan

[Ron Stoppable]

Pre-ordered and looking forward to!



Q: Does pleasure/joy/excitement fit into this paradigm, or does that only constitute feedback (as in The Joy of Sadness)?

[Steve Pavlina]

Originally Posted by Ron Stoppable

Q: Does pleasure/joy/excitement fit into this paradigm, or does that only constitute feedback (as in The Joy of Sadness)?

Yup, emotions are covered. It would take a book to explain how though.

[supertom]

Based on this post and the SP e-mail, I have been puting these principles to work, powerful indeed. Do you distinguish in the book the difference between Power and the darkworker(fear) power ???


Can't wait to see where discipline, (commitment to)excellence and healing fit in, I have my assumptions already and working with those ...

[Technosmart]

Steve, i guess Richard Garriott will love to see how Ultima IV influenced you if you send him a book. But perhaps you already thought to it

[Thomas]

Anyone have any experience with the sites suggested by campusi.com? Best price is USD 18.something for me.

[supertom]

i hope hes written more on empowering beliefs

[NDavid]

will polarisation be covered at all Steve?

[Steve Pavlina]

Originally Posted by NDavid

will polarisation be covered at all Steve?

Nope, at least not directly.

[NDavid]

Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina

Nope, at least not directly.

I guess that means that you can use the concepts in the book and apply them to polarisation?

You said somewhere (I can't remember where) that the whole point of life is for us to play with the different energies and eventually choose which path we were going to polarise on. But the whole concept of polarisation seems to have this community split (no I don't mean as in darkworker or lightworker :-) I mean as in half love the idea and the other half dismiss it. Are you planning on writing anymore about polarisation?

[Steve Pavlina]

Originally Posted by NDavid

Are you planning on writing anymore about polarisation?

Yes, I think it would be a great topic to explore deeply in a future book.

[supertom]

steve remember that guy that copied your articles and put it in his book. Whatever happen with that ?? thanks

[Keith]

Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina

I considered wisdom and almost used it, but I think the word intelligence is more accurate.

Wisdom sounds too passive, like you're sitting on great knowledge but not actually doing anything with it except appearing wise and dispensing wisdom to people who consult you.

Intelligence sounds a little colder, but to me it better reflects the principle of power (i.e. action).

As the intersection of Truth, Love and Power does self-actualisation fit?

[NDavid]

Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina

Yes, I think it would be a great topic to explore deeply in a future book.

Awesome! Personally, I myself would love to see more in depth articles on it too

[supertom]

Originally Posted by Keith

As the intersection of Truth, Love and Power does self-actualisation fit?

You know latter on maslow actually put in something higher than self-actualisation "self transdence"

[supertom]

th "search inside" freature on amazon is on now, you can have a look at a few pages.

Aspects of truth are perception,prediction, accuracy, acceptence and self awareness

[Maria O]

Hi everyone!

I live in Estonia, where it is not possible to order books from amazon.com or bn.com. If there is any other way to pre-order the book online, please let me know; I just have to have it!

upd: Steve, have you thought about turning it into an e-book and making it available for downloading for those who aren't able to order the hardcover copy?

[Michelle]

Originally Posted by Maria O

Hi everyone!

I live in Estonia, where it is not possible to order books from amazon.com or bn.com. If there is any other way to pre-order the book online, please let me know; I just have to have it!

upd: Steve, have you thought about turning it into an e-book and making it available for downloading for those who aren't able to order the hardcover copy?

Hi Maria, If you copy the ISBN from Amazon and take it to your local book shop they should be able to order it for you. That is what I did.

[Maria O]

Thanks, Michelle! I don't think that our book shops are that helpful, but will certainly ask them if that can be arranged. How is it done in Switzerland, do they send the book to your home address, or do you have to come and pick it up?

[Michelle]

Originally Posted by Maria O

Thanks, Michelle! I don't think that our book shops are that helpful, but will certainly ask them if that can be arranged. How is it done in Switzerland, do they send the book to your home address, or do you have to come and pick it up?

They should be helpful - don't they want the business?

Here I can just write them an e-mail or go there personally with the ISBN (or just print out the Amazon page so they see all the info). Then when it arrives they send it to my house for a small fee or I can go pick it up. I have ordered many books that way ...

[Maria O]

Problem solved! Forum members Playlife and Mai-Liis were kind enough to send me a link to our local online book shop where I can order the book from - thanks again guys, you made my day. And Michelle, your advice is much appreciated!