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Hyperchiller · 09-25-2008, 12:18 PM

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #113 in Books

I'm sure it will be in the top 100 by tommorow!

You better add some more bonuses Steve! maybe triple the free consultations

wulph · 09-25-2008, 01:18 PM

@abcZen: The error you mentioned made it into the print edition.

Erin Pavlina · 09-25-2008, 01:21 PM

That was an error that was fixed but when we received the books we noticed it. It's very odd how that must have happened, because we know the final version of the book did not include that error.

Adrienne · 09-25-2008, 01:57 PM

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #112 in Books
#4 in Books > Health, Mind & Body > Self-Help > Motivational
#6 in Books > Health, Mind & Body > Self-Help > Personal Transformation

Almost past the 100 mark! Tonight i am ordering two more for people for christmas presents.

I am still hoping the kindle version comes out soon.

This reminds me of when Steve was talking about how there is so much pressure building up for his book that it would be a relief when it was finally released. Looks like there was so much pressure it emploded early.

Congrats Steve.

Savage · 09-25-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erin Pavlina

That was an error that was fixed but when we received the books we noticed it. It's very odd how that must have happened, because we know the final version of the book did not include that error.

Yes, that was definitely an editing slip because I remember catching that typo and reporting it.

It also looks like they based the sample chapter off an earlier edit because it still had some typos that I know we fixed. Fortunately we got that fixed a few days ago, and I replaced the old version with the corrected version. The fixes were very minor though.

They also used an earlier edit for the PDF review copy version. The content is essentially identical, but that PDF is missing several typo fixes that were made in the final editing pass.

The Typo Gremlin and I have been mortal enemies for quite some time.

seeker5 · 09-25-2008, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrienne

This reminds me of when Steve was talking about how there is so much pressure building up for his book that it would be a relief when it was finally released. Looks like there was so much pressure it emploded early.

premature explosion of sales!

supertom · 09-26-2008, 03:09 AM

in reading the book i realised that i dont even know what my passion is !!!!

i agree with what steves doing in waking people up, i would like working at hayhouse.

Savage · 09-26-2008, 03:26 AM

Louise Hay sent me a letter in the mail congratulating me on the release of my book and welcoming me to the Hay House family.

They really do treat their authors like family. I often refer to them as Hug House... probably because they're so squeezable. They're like the Jerry Maguire of book publishing.

I'm not sure if this is typical of their industry, but I'd estimate that about 80% of their employees are female. About 65% of their customers are female too.

supertom · 09-26-2008, 03:40 AM

i think hayhouse is a ideal lightworker company and money takes care of it self.
Since your part of hughouse i guess, we'll see some more books in the medium-long term future. wink wink nudge nudge

gknath · 09-26-2008, 03:57 PM

I was thrilled to learn about the early launch. I live in India and thought I'd get my sister who is in the US and visiting us this month to carry the book through for me. She advanced her travel plans and I had reconciled to getting the book by snail mail. With the book launch getting advanced too, she's going to be able to bring me the book and that too right away! This is truly the law of attraction working specially for me!

seeker5 · 09-26-2008, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gknath

I was thrilled to learn about the early launch. I live in India and thought I'd get my sister who is in the US and visiting us this month to carry the book through for me. She advanced her travel plans and I had reconciled to getting the book by snail mail. With the book launch getting advanced too, she's going to be able to bring me the book and that too right away! This is truly the law of attraction working specially for me!

Tell her she may have to visit different bookstores if the one she goes to doesn't have it. Some bookstores chains don't have it yet, while others do have it.

Joeschmoe · 09-26-2008, 07:26 PM

Min showed up today!

Niki · 09-26-2008, 09:46 PM

Just got a message that the book is shipped to me (Belgium, Proxis: Books, Music, DVDs, Games, Software and Supplies). Whoehoew

Zwynd · 09-27-2008, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PresNevins

The pre-order of Steve's book I made in June at Amazon.com was just sitting there in my account saying it'd ship in October, so yesterday I tried canceling and immediately ordering it again. And though the order page basically said "we'll contact you when we have an estimate on its shipping date," I received the email telling me it already shipped this morning. Cool!

It looks like pre-orders might not be taking advantage of the unexpected early supply.

Bah, that might be why we're still waiting for our books. We pre-ordered it way back then as well.

michael.shearer · 09-27-2008, 08:59 PM

I went to Barnes and Noble today and they didn't have it yet, but the Borders (Frederick, Maryland) had it. Last one on the shelf. Congrats Steve. You deserve all the success you've created.

Blessings,

Michael Sharer

seeker5 · 09-27-2008, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael.shearer

I went to Barnes and Noble today and they didn't have it yet, but the Borders (Frederick, Maryland) had it.

Same here - the Barnes and Nobles in my city don't seem to carry it yet.

Dive Bomb · 09-28-2008, 09:59 PM

I had the opposite happen to me. Here in NY, the Barnes and Nobles had it but the Borders did not (even though it was listed in the database as "likely in store"). I'm just glad I got it, it was the 2nd to last one on the shelf. The marketing campaign is apparently working.

Erin Pavlina · 09-29-2008, 12:13 AM

They may have only ordered 2 copies.

Our Borders here only ordered one copy. Lordy... I said under my breath, "Oh honey, that ain't gonna be nearly enough."

Serguei · 09-29-2008, 04:51 PM

I ordered the book in chapters.indigo.ca (Canada) in July, haven't received it yet. The status is "Not Yet Released".

supertom · 09-30-2008, 07:09 AM

I just have to say that hayhouse australia sucks, steves not even on the list, so it wont be on the self for a long time, and the amazon order will take 18- 30 days, more closer to 30. sucks all round

ellie · 09-30-2008, 11:34 AM

yeah I was suprised about that on hayhouse aus too.
I just ordered my book a few days ago and just got an update from amazon
New estimated arrival date: 11/06/2008 can't be shipped at the date they first anticipated - boo hoo I was hoping to get a bit after my b'day - oh well! Christmas reading it is!!!

backpocket · 09-30-2008, 01:59 PM

I'm in Malaysia, and I'm expecting it in 3-4 weeks.

...

Plus minus 28 days has never felt sooooo long.

supertom · 09-30-2008, 09:32 PM

I am going to send a email request to hayhouse australia. Everyone is welcomed to join me, i've seen this stuff work before.

I'll try and go to my borders ad order it, explain to them that it got released early and give them the ISBN number since it wont be on thier list. Upset because I know theres going to be supply problems when the sales start picking up.

TDRock · 10-10-2008, 07:38 PM

Is the book in stores yet? Can I just go hit a Borders or wherever and get it? (as opposed to online stores)

seeker5 · 10-10-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDRock

Is the book in stores yet? Can I just go hit a Borders or wherever and get it? (as opposed to online stores)

As of several weeks ago, it was in some stores, but not all yet. It might be more widespread by now.

TDRock · 10-11-2008, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seeker5

As of several weeks ago, it was in some stores, but not all yet. It might be more widespread by now.

Yay, thank you.

I'm heading up to Portland, OR in a few so I'll bet Powell's has it (and I'd rather go to Powell's than Borders anyway...)

Hmmm.... maybe if I call ahead they can get it in time for when I'm up there...

supertom · 10-11-2008, 07:01 AM

ahhhhhhh whens the book coming to australia

elbrunetto · 11-07-2008, 08:53 AM

I wonder if an ebook version of the book is going to be available soon. Or at all

09-25-2008, 01:21 PM	#33 (permalink)
Erin Pavlina Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,593	That was an error that was fixed but when we received the books we noticed it. It's very odd how that must have happened, because we know the final version of the book did not include that error. __________________ Erin Pavlina, Intuitive Counselor Connect with me on: Facebook

09-26-2008, 03:26 AM	#38 (permalink)
Savage Master Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,988	Louise Hay sent me a letter in the mail congratulating me on the release of my book and welcoming me to the Hay House family. They really do treat their authors like family. I often refer to them as Hug House... probably because they're so squeezable. They're like the Jerry Maguire of book publishing. I'm not sure if this is typical of their industry, but I'd estimate that about 80% of their employees are female. About 65% of their customers are female too. __________________ Steve Pavlina www.StevePavlina.com Join me on: Twitter \| Google+

09-26-2008, 03:40 AM	#39 (permalink)
supertom Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Homeless Posts: 3,548	i think hayhouse is a ideal lightworker company and money takes care of it self. Since your part of hughouse i guess, we'll see some more books in the medium-long term future. wink wink nudge nudge Last edited by supertom; 09-26-2008 at 03:44 AM.

09-26-2008, 03:57 PM	#40 (permalink)
gknath Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	Early Launch of the Book! I was thrilled to learn about the early launch. I live in India and thought I'd get my sister who is in the US and visiting us this month to carry the book through for me. She advanced her travel plans and I had reconciled to getting the book by snail mail. With the book launch getting advanced too, she's going to be able to bring me the book and that too right away! This is truly the law of attraction working specially for me!

09-27-2008, 08:59 PM	#45 (permalink)
michael.shearer Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 69	Got mine at a brick and mortar Border's I went to Barnes and Noble today and they didn't have it yet, but the Borders (Frederick, Maryland) had it. Last one on the shelf. Congrats Steve. You deserve all the success you've created. Blessings, Michael Sharer

09-25-2008, 12:18 PM	#31 (permalink)
Hyperchiller Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 401	Amazon.com Sales Rank: #113 in Books I'm sure it will be in the top 100 by tommorow! You better add some more bonuses Steve! maybe triple the free consultations

09-25-2008, 01:18 PM	#32 (permalink)
wulph Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 103	@abcZen: The error you mentioned made it into the print edition.

09-25-2008, 01:57 PM	#34 (permalink)
Adrienne Family Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,218	Amazon.com Sales Rank: #112 in Books #4 in Books > Health, Mind & Body > Self-Help > Motivational #6 in Books > Health, Mind & Body > Self-Help > Personal Transformation Almost past the 100 mark! Tonight i am ordering two more for people for christmas presents. I am still hoping the kindle version comes out soon. This reminds me of when Steve was talking about how there is so much pressure building up for his book that it would be a relief when it was finally released. Looks like there was so much pressure it emploded early. Congrats Steve.

09-26-2008, 03:09 AM	#37 (permalink)
supertom Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Homeless Posts: 3,548	in reading the book i realised that i dont even know what my passion is !!!! i agree with what steves doing in waking people up, i would like working at hayhouse.

09-26-2008, 07:26 PM	#42 (permalink)
Joeschmoe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 443	Min showed up today!

09-26-2008, 09:46 PM	#43 (permalink)
Niki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 565	Just got a message that the book is shipped to me (Belgium, Proxis: Books, Music, DVDs, Games, Software and Supplies). Whoehoew

09-28-2008, 09:59 PM	#47 (permalink)
Dive Bomb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 175	I had the opposite happen to me. Here in NY, the Barnes and Nobles had it but the Borders did not (even though it was listed in the database as "likely in store"). I'm just glad I got it, it was the 2nd to last one on the shelf. The marketing campaign is apparently working.

09-29-2008, 12:13 AM	#48 (permalink)
Erin Pavlina Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,593	They may have only ordered 2 copies. Our Borders here only ordered one copy. Lordy... I said under my breath, "Oh honey, that ain't gonna be nearly enough." __________________ Erin Pavlina, Intuitive Counselor Connect with me on: Facebook

09-29-2008, 04:51 PM	#49 (permalink)
Serguei Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 8	I ordered the book in chapters.indigo.ca (Canada) in July, haven't received it yet. The status is "Not Yet Released".

09-30-2008, 07:09 AM	#50 (permalink)
supertom Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Homeless Posts: 3,548	I just have to say that hayhouse australia sucks, steves not even on the list, so it wont be on the self for a long time, and the amazon order will take 18- 30 days, more closer to 30. sucks all round

09-30-2008, 11:34 AM	#51 (permalink)
ellie Family Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,432	yeah I was suprised about that on hayhouse aus too. I just ordered my book a few days ago and just got an update from amazon New estimated arrival date: 11/06/2008 can't be shipped at the date they first anticipated - boo hoo I was hoping to get a bit after my b'day - oh well! Christmas reading it is!!!

09-30-2008, 01:59 PM	#52 (permalink)
backpocket Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 189	I'm in Malaysia, and I'm expecting it in 3-4 weeks. ... Plus minus 28 days has never felt sooooo long.

09-30-2008, 09:32 PM	#53 (permalink)
supertom Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Homeless Posts: 3,548	I am going to send a email request to hayhouse australia. Everyone is welcomed to join me, i've seen this stuff work before. I'll try and go to my borders ad order it, explain to them that it got released early and give them the ISBN number since it wont be on thier list. Upset because I know theres going to be supply problems when the sales start picking up.

10-10-2008, 07:38 PM	#54 (permalink)
TDRock Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 26	Is the book in stores yet? Can I just go hit a Borders or wherever and get it? (as opposed to online stores)

10-11-2008, 07:01 AM	#57 (permalink)
supertom Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Homeless Posts: 3,548	ahhhhhhh whens the book coming to australia

11-07-2008, 08:53 AM	#58 (permalink)
elbrunetto Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 7	PDFSP ebook I wonder if an ebook version of the book is going to be available soon. Or at all

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