An eternity ago I preordered Seth Godin’s Linchpin and at the same time donated to the Acumen Fund. I received my advance copy of Linchpin as did several of you. Well, I patted myself on the back, am enjoying the book and put that event behind me.
I shouldn’t have.
Surprise, I received a surprise extra copy of Linchpin with a letter from Seth. It reads:
Generosity is a key piece of being an artist. It gives each of us a chance to connect, to make a difference, and to do indispensable work.
You were generous enough to make a donation to Acumen Fund, an organization that focuses on trade, not aid, building communities that work because each member contributes more than they get.
A few weeks ago I sent you a preview copy of Linchpin, as promised. Now, in recognition of your generosity, I’m giving you another. I hope you’ll share this one with someone you care about.
Thanks for the art you bring to your work every day.
Seth
Seth, you’re still a hero. You create; you think; you share.
Seth says share so I’m sharing.
The question for me wasn’t whether to share or not, but how to share it. So I asked my Twitter buds.
They gave me the answer, MuseCrossing aka Christine Lacombe. Christine is one of my earliest connections on Twitter. Cheering me on, keeping an eye and ear out for me, sharing her joys, including me on her struggles, Christine is a friend.
Borders don’t exist online except in our minds. People like her, Glenda Watson, Liz Strauss, and more, they don’t see us versus them. They pour their energy out to those around them without regard to profit or cost.
Thank you Christine. You are a Linchpin!
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Christine is MuseCrossing on Twitter. She has a personal blog. Be warned; you will feel something when you visit.
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You can buy Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?.
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I also received my bonus from Seth earlier this week. What a welcome surprise. I was just getting ready to loan my (dog-eared and heavily written in) copy to a friend who I thought would get a lot from it, so I had no problem figuring out with whom to share.
He doesn't see himself as a linchpin, or an artist, yet, but that potential is definitely there inside. I think the book will help him realize what he's got.
Awesome that you had a person to share with as well. I need the book for me as well. Seth always brings the good stuff.
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Todd, our 1st interaction was July 23, 2007. Imagine that. I valued you then & it just keeps getting better & better. TY so much for the gift & for this post. You are a special frined.
Almost 3 years and counting!
Wish on days like this I could send myself, but my lovely wife did get the book on its way today. Sharing with you will result in many people being blessed. I'm sure of it!
and counting for sure ! TY to your sweetheart. I'll do my best, Todd.
and counting for sure ! TY to your sweetheart. I'll do my best, Todd.
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