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Published February 19th, 2009
A reader of The Go-Giver, citing Law #4, “The Law of Authenticity,” asked if there are books written specially on that topic. My unresearched reply was, “Regarding books on authenticity, I’m not sure how many are out there on that topic, though I’m sure there are some. However, you’ll probably happen to find the authenticity [...]
Published January 27th, 2009
After reading The Go-Giver, P.J. from Florida felt compelled to share with us the following story . . . and we’re glad she did! I sincerely want to thank you for the gift of The Go-Giver. I saw myself clearly in Deborah Davenport. I’m exactly where she was, in my early stages of a real [...]
Published January 24th, 2009
Just had to share another letter with you — again, from a reader willing to share his story, showing us all how being a Go-Giver is not only a nice way to live life . . . but a very profitable way, as well. This one is from Joe Vizi who, along with his wife [...]
Published January 15th, 2009
I continue to be amazed by the letters John and I receive and blog posts around the Internet regarding people who are taking the principles contained in The Go-Giver and consciously applying them. And, I’m delighted by the results they are experiencing. As expected, many of them talk about Law #3, The Law of Influence, [...]
Published January 1st, 2009
One of the best things about co-authoring a book entitled The Go-Giver is that John and I constantly receive stories from people about Go-Givers they either know personally or have learned about. Such is the case with our friend and “Personal Walking Ambassador” Becci Hall, who sent us a link to a great story written [...]
Published December 23rd, 2008
Cameron Johnson, entrepreneur extraordinaire, author and former schoolboy millionaire (not former millionaire, just former schoolboy, he’s now a mature “twenty-something”) J and John David Mann, another hugely successful entrepreneur and author of many books (including The Go-Giver) have just been honored in Taiwan. Cameron and John are co-authors of the book You Call the Shots, [...]
Published December 5th, 2008
Different Go-Givers tend to focus on adding value to others in different ways, often in alignment with their own values, likes, etc. For example, as an avid reader, I love to add value to others by referring books — books that I love, books that have made a huge difference in my life and, mainly, books that [...]
Published November 25th, 2008
Here’s a fifteen-minute video you don’t have time to watch . . . but please watch it anyway. I can almost guarantee you will find it to be as worthwhile as I did. It is the essence of being a Go-Giver, not because the protagonist is so intent on adding value to the lives of [...]
Published November 13th, 2008
Just one-third of the way through Seth Godin’s newest book,
Published October 14th, 2008
In today’s day and time of government-caused financial crisis and media-caused panic, the basic fact still holds true; if you can find a way to add value to people’s lives you can make money. If you can find a way to add value to lots of people’s lives, you can make lots of money. Just [...]
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