Tag: Book

Two things we can organize but rarely give a second thought

Young boy with teddy bear and suitcase at Church pew
Began writing as a way to be prepared in case something bad ever happened to me

 

Sent two paragraphs to Xulon Press a minute ago at their request so they can create a video trailer for the book, Mid Life Celebration: rethink • reprioritize • recommit.

Expecting the first 10 copies of the book any day now.

Three people know the book is almost in my hands: Chapin, the book designer, and me.

Challenging to keep a lid on it.

This requires significant organization. Not of files, but of patience and humility.

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After all, a promise is a promise

jeff noel at Gold's Gym
Exceeding your own expectations is a great feeling

 

The original email offer from Xulon Press promised a book by Christmas. Part of being organized and focused is to reap additional benefits not directly specified, nor promised.

Should have the first 10 books by mid-October. Once approved (which theoretically will be instantly) production and shipment could be the first week of November.

We’ll see. After all, a promise is a promise. No?

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Five year dreams are decently realistic

Mall mannequins always have very low BMI's
Mall mannequins always have very low BMI’s

 

iPhone 5S display anomaly was fixed by the Apple's Genius Bar
iPhone 5S display anomaly was fixed by the Apple’s Genius Bar (a white line for each year?)

 

Everybody at the Mall of Millenia wants to be cool. Okay, well, we can’t say everyone for sure. But for sure, it sure looked like it yesterday. Yeah, went back to the Apple Store for something.

Sat in the same place as the night before.

Will be ordering a bunch of books later today.

Five years ago I predicted it would take five years.

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The paradox of being an author – saying a lot without writing a lot

Mid Life Celebration book table of contents
Simplicity is a core value – demonstrating it is harder than it looks

 

Infinite wisdom:

I would have loved to have written you a shorter letter but did not have the time.

The paradox of being an author – saying a lot without writing a lot.

PS. Sent an email to the publisher last night (a Sunday) green lighting the whole project: manuscript, front/back covers, spin, copyright page.

This is a big deal and one that fear is shouting, are you sure you want to do this?

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