Freedom, Money, Time — and the Key to Creative Success

| Copyblogger -- Topsy.com | January 21, 2011 CommentsRandy Kemp says: January 21, 2011 at 9:57 am

Sonia:

Wow! Not only do you give a way a free e-book that looks good, but you don’t ask for an email address in exchange.

But I think you know a thing or two about viral marketing. I remember HubSpot experts once mentioning that e-books, white papers, etc., can spread by viral marketing – without asking for an email address.

I look forward to reading this over the weekend. But I did sneak a peek at the last page. They are offering more goodies – probably at a price. Oh, well! I don’t mind!

Randy

ReplydotCOMreport says: January 21, 2011 at 12:04 pm

I am just going to download my copy Brian and I was going to do so even if they were going to ask for an email address in exchange. Now I know they’re not even asking, it makes it even better.

ReplyMichael Martine says: January 21, 2011 at 10:06 am

This is a great book and I love the Lateral Action program, there’s nothing out there like it for those with a more creative bent.

ReplySonia Simone says: January 21, 2011 at 10:22 am

I agree, I thought it was a great program even before I joined the group and added a module. I like Mark’s approach a lot for both honoring creativity and also honoring growth and success.

ReplyJohn McNally says: January 21, 2011 at 10:14 am

That’s brilliant. I think I’ve connected with the book, and I haven’t even read it. I saw myself though.

I’m an artist.

I lived off the profits of a previous business for a few years. Drank a lot of it, and now I’m skint.

Freedom is what I value. But now I’m skint I can’t afford to go down the pub as much. I thought I might have to work or something. I mean I can’t give up my drinking.

I know, I know. I could save money by drinking at home. But that’s not the point. I wouldn’t enjoy it. I drink for pleasure.

Anyway, I’ve come up with a plan. Start writing more on my blog. It might work. it might not, but I’m really, really enjoying it.

So thankyou poverty, you’ve turned me into a writer.

John
Leamington Spa, England

ReplyRahul B. says: January 21, 2011 at 10:17 am

This is exactly what I’m needing most in my life right now and I strongly resonate with the message the eBook is putting across. I’m looking forward to reading it ASAP. Thanks for sharing, Sonia!

ReplySonia Simone says: January 21, 2011 at 10:30 am

Neat! Hope you both enjoy and benefit from it.

ReplyDavid says: January 21, 2011 at 10:56 am

Great Content Thank you !

David
Blessed Warrior Inc

ReplyTito says: January 21, 2011 at 11:12 am

Creative person: “I mean someone who takes a creative approach to work and life. Someone who works
hard, but because they love what they do, it doesn’t really feel like work.”

It’s just the beginning, it looks that is going to be a great book!!

ReplyMark McGuinness says: January 21, 2011 at 11:37 am

Thank you Sonia. And if you’re in any doubt that we poets are intent on taking over the world of online entrepreneurship, just ask Mr Bruce.

Randy, John, Rahul, David, Tito – glad to hear the opening of the book has touched a chord. Hope you enjoy the rest of it!

ReplyTito says: January 21, 2011 at 3:33 pm

Mark I’ve finished your book, great lesson! Encourages me to put action on my plans.

Thank you very much!

ReplyMark McGuinness says: January 22, 2011 at 11:31 am

My pleasure, glad you found it useful!

ReplyBill Gluth says: January 21, 2011 at 1:15 pm

I have not heard of Mark’s work before. Thanks so much for bringing his eBook (and programs) to my attention. It’s a really great read.

ReplyMark McGuinness says: January 21, 2011 at 3:14 pm

Thanks Bill, glad to hear you enjoyed it.

ReplyMorgan says: January 21, 2011 at 2:23 pm

Like some of the other comments here, I have not heard of Mark, either (though I don’t know why I haven’t). I get a feeling I’ll get to know him and his journey pretty quick once I get my hands on this ebook.

Thanks for letting us know about this!

Cheers!

ReplyMark McGuinness says: January 21, 2011 at 3:15 pm

Nice to meet you Morgan, I hope you enjoy the ebook.

ReplyAndrew says: January 21, 2011 at 2:29 pm

I enjoyed that. What a refreshing read from Mark McGuinness. Sometimes I have very real doubts about whether anyone really wants to read my blog posts, but I have some kind of plan. I know content is key, so I am going to keep going, its early days for me, blog wise anyway.

Thanks Mark, some great advice in there.

Andrew Harkin

ReplyMark McGuinness says: January 21, 2011 at 3:13 pm

Trust me, we all have those doubts!

The key to succeeding is to persist in spite of the doubts, and to learn from the feedback you get.

And reading Copyblogger, of course.

ReplyMir Imran Elahi says: January 21, 2011 at 2:52 pm

Thanks Sonia for your post and the eBook.

ReplySonia Simone says: January 21, 2011 at 5:26 pm

Glad you all enjoyed it, I’m delighted to be able to introduce Mark to many of you.

ReplySasha Raskin says: January 22, 2011 at 7:48 am

Very good read. Sharing content is not only the future it is the present for a long time.
I’m a musician and I’m always eager to learn about new things that are related to music (and creative process in general). So when I understood I’m not the only one, I started my own blog, talking about music.
Music influences us so much because our body is actually OPERATED by music. You can read it all about it in my blog post YOU ARE THE INSTRUMENT: THE MUSIC OF YOUR BODY

http://ageofcountdown.posterous.com/you-are-the-instrument-the-music-of-your-body

Spread content, spread love! Sharing is caring.

ReplyMark McGuinness says: January 22, 2011 at 11:34 am

“our body is actually OPERATED by music”. Nicely put. And true.

And your post is a great read, thanks.

ReplySasha Raskin says: January 22, 2011 at 12:10 pm

Thank you so much Mark!

First, the fact that you actually care to answer the comments is a proof that you and what you say in your book are a real deal.

Second, your success is no surprise.
Honest and communicative people will inherit the earth. It’s just a law of evolution.

I’m letting the material of your first book to sink a bit, and will read the second book today.

Thank you for sharing your experience, and for your effort to make the world a better place (I know from experience that money is just a bonus).

Stay true and free.

ReplyMark McGuinness says: January 23, 2011 at 4:57 am

Hey my pleasure Sasha. And thanks for introducing me to one of the more optimistic laws of evolution.

Enjoy the second ebook.

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