Hello All,
Some of you will know about this project and some of you will not. There is a section in this post for both of you.
Firstly I would like to say a big thank you for everyone that has so far submitted their 500×500px image for inclusion in the SUCCESS ebook. It is shaping up to be a quite incredible book and the depth of wisdom and creativity on show is incredible. If you have yet to submit then you need to get a move on.
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The Project So Far
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Here is what people have said so far:
We have had over 20 submissions so far from talented bloggers who have been nominated by their peers with more promised and being worked on. So far these great bloggers from around the globe have got involved:
Greg Rollet from rockstarlifestyledesign.com
Colin Wright from Exilelifestyle.com
Brian Papa from Cheerupnation.com
Lisis Blackston from Questforbalance.com
Jennifer Smith from Reachourdreams.com
Stephen Mills from theratracetrap.com
Matt Cheuvont from Lifewithoutpants.com
Carlos Miceli from Owlsparks.com
Derek Baron – wanderingearl.com
David Turnbull - Davidturnbull.com
Diggy – UpgradeReality.com
Bud Hennekes - Aboundlessworld.com
Ashley Ambirge – Themiddlefingerproject.org
Brian D. Armstrong – Startbreakingfree.com
Henri Junttila – Wakeupcloud.com
Armen – timelessinformation.com
Sid Savara – Sidsavara.com
Pete Mocksitis – mawispeaks.com
and more.
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For Those That Know About The Project Already
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For those that have already been nominated by someone and contact with regards to this project then these two points are for you.
Many of you have asked to nominate more than one blogger and if there is anyway you can get more involved. Well the answer is Yes on both accounts:
1. In order to reach the goal of getting 40 great bloggers on board before the end of January I am reopening the nominations. You can nominate another 2 possible bloggers that are not already involved as long as you get your submissions to me in the next 7 days. The deadline for all submissions is going to be Sunday 24th January to give me enough time to collaborate everything and create the Ebook.
2. I am going to need help to put the final touches to the ebook, work out a way of best distributing and marketing it. Many of you guys out there already have great ebooks and even better blogs so it would be great if you would lend your experience. You will be rewarded as everyone who helps out with getting the book onto the net will be acknowledged along with their blog on the very first inside page of the book.
Thankyou
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For Those That Don’t Know About The Project But Would Like To Be Involved
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For those of you new to the SUCCESS project below is the email that got the whole thing rolling.
Inspired by Seth Godwin’s “What Matters Now” Ebook I wanted to create a similar book to draw on the wisdom of 40 of the best “Up and Coming” Life Design Bloggers from around the net and I would be honoured if you would be share your wisdom.
SUCCESS is a simple ebook which asks two simple questions.
What is Success?
How Do You Achieve It?
The book will be freely distributed and obviously linked to every blogger in it.
If you would like to be part of this book I would ask just two things of you.
1. To answer the above two questions using just one sentence for each
2. To Nominate one other blogger that you think should be in the ebook.
This is a peer nominated project. Unfortunately you cannot put yourself forward to be included but you can nominate up to two other bloggers that have inspired you and who you admire and believe to be of excellent talent. If you are not nominated you still have a chance of being in the book by getting in contact and letting us know your best ideas for marketing and distributing the book. It will be freely distributed but if you come up with an idea that we use then you will be included, along with your website on the very first inside page of the book in the acknowledgements section.
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Gracias
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Again, thanks to everyone who has already got involved and to all those that are planning to. This started out as a small idea but it has been amazing to see how people have been excited to get involved and I know that this book is going to be a great help to all that read it and so on behalf of all the future readers I thank you all.
Look forward to hearing from you all and definitely start checking out each others blogs as there is some incredible talent in you guys.
Leave nominations below or email.
Peace.
Twitter Updates
This is a really great project and one I would love to be involved in. Glad I checked out your blog.
1. I believe success is maintaining a free lifestyle doing what I love to do and living the way I want to live.
2. I’m achieving happiness through persistence and always pushing to become more connected to helping people.
I really have so many people to credit for my lifestyle change but the two I follow the most right now are Pat Flynn and David Risley.
I’m very excited to get involved in your AWESOME project.
Hi Jason,
Glad to have you hear. If possible email me an image to use on your square and i’ll layout your text.
Glad things are moving along. Looking forward to what all these brilliant minds had to say.
Hi Greg,
Cheers mate. There really are some quality bloggers getting involved so it is going to be awesome.
Cheers on this project! Should be a very interesting read. For your marketing I can really only make one suggestion. P2P.
A few music artists have released free albums via p2p and have done very well. Let me know if you need any pointers.
Hmm P2P, tell me more of this P2P.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer-to-peer
It’s a great way to distribute files to many people with little bandwidth use. There are sites that specialize in torrent flies and ebooks. Some private some public.
If I were wanting to get my free ebook out in the world I’d create a torrent and have direct download links to the PDF ebook in one central location. Perhaps a download page on your site. Multiple hosting sources for the PDF for ease of use and no overloading of servers is recommended.
Get those links or the link to your download page in as many newsletters as possible. Ask those bloggers to put the link in their newsletter or at least plug your download page on their site. Linkbacks are key if you want google and yahoo to pick up the new page and index it.
Other than, word of mouth and keywords are were I’d go next.
If you have any questions, you know how to get a hold of me!
Good Luck!
Hey Jonny,
It’s great to see someone work on something so simple that will be so impactful while making it as such a collaborative piece. I would love to be a part of it in some way!
1) Success to me is fulfillment. Fulfillment not in the sense that you have reached a certain level of external success (money, love, etc.) but in the sense that you love who you are and are proud about what you contribute to the world. Therefore you will only truly know if you are fulfilled or successful when there is joy in everything you do and you are living life for NOW not later.
2)I achieve success by doing what I love, surrounding my self with people I love and not settling for ordinary. Everyday I make sure that I am fully grateful for the opportunity I have and do my best to make a contribution to the world.
The two bloggers who have made a profound impact on me are Jun Loayza http://www.junloayza.com/ and Austin Evarts http://fullfoundation.com
I’ll make sure to send you some ideas on distribution…
What’s your email
Hi Brenton,
Welcome on board. If you send me an image you would like to have behind your text i’ll lay it out for you man. Email is thelifething@gmail.com.
Sounds like an amazing project Jonny, can’t wait to see the finished product.
Launching 30th Jan, put it in your diary my friend.
Looking forward to the finished article Jonny.
Hi Jen,
I’ll make sure you the first to know. Thanks for getting involved.
Hey Jonny.
I’m glad to be part of this. Shout outs to Jonny for putting out some creativity to the people.
Armen you legend. One for the comment and two for your awesome answers.