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09-22-2008, 06:40 PM
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09-22-2008, 07:31 PM
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Hi Steve, Congrats for the book! It's out of stock in Amazon and currently #662  I applied for the bloggers review copy. I'm outside the US but sent you a US P.O. Box where I can receive the book but... If it's possible (I know it may be difficult now that you're taking care of your newborn) I'd like to receive the PDF because I really want to make it to the first batch of reviewers  Thanks! and congratulations again! Update: I just refreshed the amazon page and it's available again! |
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09-22-2008, 07:44 PM
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Amazon should have plenty of copies available. According to the figures I was sent, they should still have thousands of copies in their inventory before they'd need to re-order. I just learned that Hay House will be announcing the book in their newsletters next week. One of their newsletters has a million subscribers. |
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09-22-2008, 09:26 PM
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09-23-2008, 01:13 AM
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The first Amazon review is from a long-term reader (2+ years). The second review is from JB Glossinger, also a long-term reader. I met JB two days ago at one of the parties at Blog World Expo. He has the #1 self-help podcast on iTunes and runs the site Morning Coach. We seemed to have a lot in common and talked for hours... until the ballroom was empty and the cleaning staff had to nudge us out. He's an amazing guy -- very authentic and service-oriented. I gave him a copy of my book and told him a little about the truth, love, and power concepts. He's an avid reader and goes through three books a week. I also ran into an old friend from the gaming industry at Blog World, someone I hadn't seen in about 5 years. Small world. |
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09-23-2008, 02:01 AM
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09-23-2008, 12:38 PM
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Congratulations Steve! Finally the book is out. I'm sure there is a all mighty reason in this world why it come too soon, but so be it! And it would be nice seeing you kicking the Amazon charge for a change  Good luck, Peek |
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09-23-2008, 03:07 PM
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Wow, Way to Go! | |
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09-23-2008, 05:50 PM
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Fantastic example of collective manifestation: I'll bet there were loads of people who really wanted Steve's book to come out before 15th October? And what happens? "Ooops, we sent it out too soon by mistake." Marvellous  |
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09-23-2008, 08:10 PM
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Since I'm a first-time author, the uptake to other languages and territories may be a bit slow. Not everyone gets blogging yet. | |
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09-23-2008, 11:27 PM
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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. |
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09-24-2008, 06:00 AM
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09-24-2008, 07:30 AM
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I'm an international blogger (Spain) and I've received a PDF copy. Which, BTW, was a pleasant surprise (actually for me it's better than the printed form, and if Hay House saves money with this, even better). I've finished several chapters from the book and I can say it's awesome. So far I can see it floats at a strategic level in personal development, more than at a tactic level with specific advice. I'm kinda fascinated with it because at this point in life I don't need more specific advice, I've read tons of books on different subjects, but a philosophical approach that can make me adopt a mindset from which effective, positive habits are automatically generated, that's something! A lot of ideas are from Steve's blog (of which I'm a devote reader). That's not a bad thing. In fact I don't expect a very prolific blogger to reinvent himself everytime he writes something. On the contrary, the book serves to transmit better his usual ideas. And I think that's the whole point. The ideas that are usually explained in a post or series of posts in his blog, here are laid out in a cohesive model of personal development, which IMO is very well balanced and useful. Just by reading the first chapters you can feel that these are the key to leading a well-rounded life. I will write a more detailed review when i've finished it. So far I like it a lot and I am confident it will be a huge success. |
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09-25-2008, 08:12 AM
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Last edited by Dev; 09-25-2008 at 08:13 AM. Reason: Forgot to add the last sentence | |
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09-25-2008, 09:54 AM
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The PDF version I received has lots of words missing, for example take this sentece: "I’d just been arrested for felony grand theft. This wasn’t my first run-in with the law, so I knew was in trouble." Which should be: "I’d just been arrested for felony grand theft. This wasn’t my first run-in with the law, so I knew I was in trouble." I assume the PDF is of an older version. Other than that it has been an enjoyable read so far. |
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