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| As I was signing
books at the Walden Books CNN Center in Atlanta, another author,
Dale Haddon came into the store with CNN radio host, Pat St.
Claire. After we chatted for a moment, Dale decided to buy the
book on the spot and Pat asked me to stop by after the signing
for an impromptu interview for CNN Radio. When you are following
your passion and working toward your mission, success will find
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| A gentleman
who was studying the cultural differences between the United
States and China came to my signing at the Walden Books in Portland.
After listening to the book discussion, he felt the message
of How to Use What You’ve Got to Get What You Want would
be the perfect inspiration to find success for two of his friends
in China. The cost of shipping the books to them was a factor
and he carefully considered whether he could afford two copies.
After contemplating for a minute, he decided to buy the two
books because he knew that they would be so needed and appreciated.
He left the store beaming and thanking me for helping him and
his friends, he said he was going to read the book first before
he sent it to them. |
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trust
in something bigger than yourself |
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| A father came
to the talk at the Borders in the Puente Hill Malls in California
with his two daughters, ages 11 and 12. They listened intently
to the discussion and at the end the 12 year old girl asked
me to repeat the meaning of my Chinese name because it sounded
similar to hers. She was excited with the similarity in our
names, she, too, was destined for something great! Both girls
related to my story of my discovery of my life mission when
I was 11. I watched as they huddled together, drawn into a quiet
dialogue about their own experiences. They asked me to dedicate
the book to their whole family so that everyone could benefit
from its message. |
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ideas
are good but execution is everything |
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| At the Borders
in downtown Seattle a gentleman listened to my talk and then
asked if the principles in the book worked when other people
act unethically. We discussed how one person can make a difference.
He turned and spoke to the gentleman sitting next to him, his
boss, and they both decided to implement the principles in their
business. Their company was expanding into Europe, so they bought
two books, one for each continent! |
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get what
you want by using your resources |
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| In the Barnes
& Noble in Woodinville, Seattle a middle-aged woman listened
attentively to my talk with reddening eyes. Later she confided
that she was worried about downsizing at her company, was unhappy
at work, and having difficulty motivating herself to get there
on time. She was in fact so worried, that she didn’t feel she
could afford the book, even though she wanted to learn more
about how to find her mission and how to use the tools. However,
without knowing it, she began applying the principles in the
book before leaving. She realized her daughter would also benefit
from the book and decided to ask her to buy it as a Mother’s
Day gift, for them to read and experience together. |
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