Nature abhors a vacuum. If there’s an empty space, physically, metaphorically, or temporally, we fill it. Addition is natural, subtraction is not. This is why, over time, responsibilities add up, commitments compound, and the stuff we own tends to own us.

A hidden benefit of exploring with intention is that you cease to become intent in your complacency. Beginnings always hide themselves in ends.

In order to subtract, which we all need to do more often, we must stop. Not simply slow down, but pause.

Each end is a new beginning. A time to review and reassess one’s priorities.

2.

“Our lives are overburdened, and living often seems to us a terribly complicated affair. The problems of the world are so incredibly complex and we see that there are no simple answers. The complexity always leaves us with a feeling of helpless and powerlessness. And still, amazingly enough, we go on, day by day, always half subconsciously yearning for something simpler, something more meaningful.” - Joan Atwater

Writing this to you in the library after eating tacos. Library's are amazing, so are tacos. When I'm surrounded by books with a belly full of tacos, life is good. Hope you're good, too,
-Jon

P.S. This is how I'm picking stocks from now on

One thing many people don't know is how important preorders are to a book's success.

Book stores and publishers use preorders as a gauge of overall interest.

Based on how strong the numbers are, they'll both order larger initial print runs and put more marketing behind the book.

I guess what I'm saying is: Please preorder The Obvious Choice.

Here's the USA link. It's available worldwide on your local Amazon in hardcover, kindle, and audio internationally.
--> The Obvious Choice on Amazon USA

Aside from helping me and me loving you lots, there's three advantages you get by preordering today:

1. You'll get it first.
2. You won't have to think about ordering it later.
3. You'll lock in the lowest-ever price.*

(*If Amazon ever discounts the book, you'll be automatically refunded the difference. This means that you guarantee the lowest-ever price by preordering it.)

I've started sharing the book to get endorsements for the front and back covers.

The President of Shopify (probably the single guy with more insight in the world into what makes great advice for small business) had this to say:

"Consider this required reading for anyone running a small business - Goodman nails it when it comes to business insights. This book is filled with timeless advice, and unlike so many other business books, it's a joy to read. Every entrepreneur is going to get actionable takeaways from this read. If you're selling something, you need this book in your life. Trust me, you won't regret it!"

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. . . That endorsement was a cool email to receive . . .

I put my heart and soul into this book.

It's the best piece of work that I've ever created.

And I hope you agree and I hope it helps you find your way and make more and sell more.

I'll make it easy for you.

Preorder the book today. And you don't absolutely love it after it arrives, message me, and I'll personally refund you the entire cost of the book.

Deal?

Heck, order two copies, one for you and one for a friend. I'll refund you for both if either of you don't love it.

Here's the link to preorder:
--> The Obvious Choice on Amazon USA