The November issue – and the “plastic bottle debate”:
“Man, the last three topics in the issue hit me like a freight train! Talk about a roller coaster of emotions!! Challenges of Charity: Kicked my ass!!! Inertia: Inspired me!!! Lifelong Lessons from Arnold: Reminder not to take things for granted!!!
“Here we go again!!!! Thank you!” – BW
“Your piece about water in plastic stuck in my highly vibrational brain. As you might recall, I’m a molecular water guy, so I advocate for glass whenever possible. Google says drinking from plastic is safe, and at the same time says: ‘Most plastic water bottles are made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic. At least 150 chemicals are known to leach from PET plastic beverage bottles into the liquid inside, including heavy metals like antimony and lead, and hormone-disruptors like BPA.’” – KM
“I’ve had a similar debate with my husband. Question: Does K approve of your solution? I would guess that she prefers the ‘guest’ bottles to be sealed.” – AC
My Response: Sorry, AC, I should have been clear. The reused bottles are strictly for me. Guests continue to drink from unsealed bottles.
I don’t want to read about politics!
“I know the political situation is on everyone’s mind these days… but, frankly, ‘both sides’ of this past election weren’t worth my time to write about [in my blog]. I know you try to focus on the ‘issues.’ I only wish they could.” – BK
My Response: I’ve tried to disassociate from politics, but I am just so drawn to the prospect of being able to irk so many readers at the same time. It’s irresistible! However, in response to similar and other comments I’ve received from readers, I’ve once again reinvented my blog in a way that I hope will be easier and more enjoyable for all.
Starting right now, I’m going to be publishing not twice a week or once a month, but once a week. Four “mini” issues per month. See “Inside This Issue,” above, for details.
Kind words about my books:
“I wanted to reach out and personally thank you for your book Ready, Fire, Aim. It’s truly transformed my life and my approach to business. I can honestly say that much of the growth of my company has been guided by the principles I learned from this book.” – EJ
“Ten years ago, I was deeply disappointed that I had not reached my potential in business, health, relationships, and my hobby of music. After a lot of searching, I came upon Seven Years to Seven Figures and The Pledge. These books changed my life. And you are right. Reaching seven figures in net worth in seven years is totally doable. (Three and a half for me!) I wanted you to know that someone out there followed your stuff verbatim and it actually worked! I have six of your books and they have been a continued source of growth and inspiration to this day.” – RD
My Response: Thanks EJ and RD – and congratulations on your impressive success!
Staying connected:
“It’s been a while since I last reached out, but the inspiration I continue to draw from your books and emails has kept me connected to your ideas.” – JV
My Response: Thanks for your note JV. One of the rewards of writing this blog is staying connected with so many people like you that I’ve met and worked with all over the world.
