Making "The Secret" work for YOU!

Achievetheimpossible
I've been involved with online communities

since the "Foggy" days late in the last century.
I was the primary force in the creation of John
Fogg's first "Greatest Networker" website.
Later... I created the Powerful Intentions community
with "Marcy From Maui" and a team of 11 others.
This community was based on the "Law of Attraction"
as introduced by Abraham-Hicks.  Later it became
the Official online community for "The Secret"
movie. 

Jumping back to the "Foggy" days, I met Stuart
Lichtman who had over 40 years had developed a
unique and effective personal growth system.
I became the webmaster for his ebook site
and private coaching program. 

This year, I have been working with Stuart to
create a new and improved "multimedia" version of
his program that will be released in just over a week.
I'll talk more about this in subsequent posts...
In the mean time, Kory on our team has posted
a really great introduction video about why
"The Secret" may not be working for you. 
Go ahead and watch it and see if it is a
Vibrational Match for you.

https://svpi.infusionsoft.com/go/RIG/mainebob/?Love

After you watch it, you can post your comments
here or under the video you watched.

Thank you!

MaineBob

PS: Yes, even as the webwiz for Stuart
I am participating as an affiliate.
Don't cha just Love my link! :-)

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Harvest Potluck Hope Maine

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I plan to be at this transition town event tonight in Hope Maine to celebrate the 350.org 's  10/10/10 global work day.
YES!   Bob OConnor

From: Anna Abaldo

Hello Transition friends,
Attached is an invitation to a Harvest Dinner in Hope, held this Sunday from 5-7 at the Hope Public Library, as part of the worldwide 10/10/10 events.
Please join us to meet and mingle with like-minded community members!
 FMI: contact Willow Hall, 763-3047
 
Greetings, Anna McGregor / Anna Witholt Abaldo
Co-Founder of Earth & Soul Institute,
supporting personal and global transition

"The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by sceptics or cynics; we need people who can dream of things that never were."
- John Kennedy

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Putting Hope into Blessed Unrest

The Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream
workshop explores new ways of seeing the big sustainability,
spirituality and social justice challenges and opportunities.

Why: To bring hope and possibility
through new perspectives, new tools,
and new connections.

How: Through live and interactive multimedia
presentation featuring major community leaders along
with our own discussions, reflection and more...

This is a way to understand what
is happening and to consider how we can all play
a part in addressing these challenges by creating
a world that works sustainably for us and for future
generations.

Video Trailer:
http://awakeningthedreamer.org/content/view/115/135

When: [THIS] Saturday July 10th,
from 1pm to 4pm.
Potluck supper to follow,
out on the deck overlooking China Lake.  

Where:* It will take place on the Big Screen in
Bob OConnor's living room at the edge of
China Lake.

Fun: The weather will be nice. Bring your
swim suit and enjoy a dip in China Lake
after the event.

Yo!... YOU!: Space is limited
Please call:  2 0 7 - 5 1 8 - 8 6 7 7
or
email Bob@MaineBob.com
to
reserve a place for this event
and/or ask questions!
-Bob OConnor
 Linda Silvia
 co-facilitators

* Getting Here: Upon registering, 

directions will be emailed to you.
Donations welcome,  $10. suggested.

Namaste!

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Awakening the Dreamer...Facilitatator

I am very excited to be going to Blueberry Cove
in Tennents Harbor, Maine USA to learn to become
a Facilitator for  "Awakening the Dreamer"

Check out this trailer for the Symposium:

I have been to the Symposium put on by volunteers
Jean Matlack, Tom Hopps and Aimee Moffitt-Mercer
in Camden Maine.

Now, I'm going to Blueberry Cove to become a volunteer
"Awaken the Dreamer" Facilitator.

Check out the Awakening The Dreamer website and
see if it's a match for YOU.

I will be doing my first symposium here on China Lake
tentatively set for Sunday,  July 11, 2010.

Contact me here MaineBob/Contact

ENJOY!
-Bob O

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Seth's Book and Recommended Blogs

Linchpin

Today Seth's book was released to the public

LINCHPIN -- Are You Indispensable?

He also published this blog post.  It's much
longer than ususal and it lists other blogs
that he finds worthwhile... AND it's organized
like the chapters in his book... I recommend
following the links that inspire you and subscribe
to the  RSS feeds.   I recommend the Google Reader
as a great agrigator of various site
blogs and changes.

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The 2.0 media tour

[I'll be updating this post all day, just fyi, click through to see the latest update]

You know by now that I haven't gone to any traditional media for the launch of my new book - no pitches to newspapers, magazines, or television. Instead, I went directly to my readers and the many intelligent voices online. I sent review copies by request to my readers - who were generous and creative in their reviews, and now we'll hear from the bloggers and other online denizens. This is the short head of the new long tail, the group of professional and semi-pro writers and journalists that are increasing in influence daily.

I spoke to over 40 different people from various industries and blogs about Linchpin. I was given a warm reception by artists, business blogs, marketing sites, brand innovation sites, and creative blogs. It was a blast. My interaction with them reminds me that the the online world is quickly becoming even more human and connected everyday. The page summarizing all of the links is right here.

There are a lot of people on this list, and I respect every single one of them, for their insights, their generosity and for plugging away at a medium that's just getting started.

Here's what we talked about, organized by general theme and topic. There are some overlaps, but I figured rather than talking about my book on this blog, I'd let them lead the conversation.

Thanks to each of these big thinkers for sharing some time with me, and thanks to you for reading! If you find a blog you like, don't forget to subscribe to it.

What is an Artist?

  • Michael Hyatt: Over the top generosity from the head of one of the largest book publishers in the world. Michael interviewed me about making a difference. Visit his site if you'd like to win a free copy of the book.
  • Tom Peters: A guest post on the blog of one of my role models and heroes. I take on the idea of 'excellence' and what it means now.
  • Good Experience: Mark practically invented the science of simplified web design. I do a guest post about why artists break things.
  • Gaping Void: Your favorite cartoons-on-the-back-of-business-cards provocateur generously asks me ten (hard) questions, and I generously answer them.
  • Pilgrimage of the heart: Jeff and I talk about breaking rules, technology and art.
  • Art of Non-Conformity: Chris is at the forefront of rethinking work. We talk about the courage needed to do it. And plumbers. It keeps coming back to plumbers.


Shipping and The Resistance

  • Behance: I first launched the ideas in Linchpin at their conference last year, and here's a guest post about shipping.
  • Steve Pressfield: The godfather of the resistance, the five-star general in the war against fear, Steve takes on the ideas in Linchpin and asks me some hard questions about my personal creative habits and the idea of making a ruckus.
  • White Hot Truth: Danielle takes on the burning questions of pushing yourself to do art that matters.
  • Ruzuku -Another Step Forward Rick is leading a tribe of entrepreneurs. We talked about why I wrote the book and how entrepreneurs can use it. And I talk a little about golf.

Creativity and Art

  • Dan Pink: Dan's new book is really terrific, and he let me interview him about it. 
  • Derek Sivers: The man who re-invented music distribution for indie bands. We talk about good vs. great music and why there's already plenty of good.
  • Merlin Mann: Merlin is well-known for inventing inbox zero, and we did a podcast together about creativity.
  • Martha Beck: One of the most well-known coaches, Martha is a leading thinker on how individuals can make a difference. We talk about jazz and writing...
  • Jennifer Lindsay: What keeps one writing, a video conversation.
  • B.L. Ochman: I did an interview with BL about what keeps marketers (and people) from being creative.
  • Richard Pachter: Richard is a regular reader. He tracked me down and we did an interview about curiosity for the Herald.
  • Cool Hunting: A cutting edge site about the changes driving our culture. A podcast about my take on art.


Be a Linchpin, Be Indispensable

  • Duct Tape Marketing: John is the Peter Drucker of small business tactics. In this podcast, that's what we talk about (small business, not Peter Drucker).
  • The Happiness Project: Gretchen dives into how you can become indispensable (and whether it will make you happy).
  • WebInkNow: David Meerman Scott is the Charles Darwin of new media marketing, tirelessly chronicling how it works. In this video, we talked about becoming indispensable.
  • Tonic.com: Where are the good things in life? That's what this site is about, and we talked about making change.
  • Fuel Your Creativity: On the intersection between digital arts, graphics and becoming someone they can't live without.
  • Marty Wilson: You can see a picture of me when I was 18. We talk in depth about learning to be a leader, canoeing and how you can choose to make a difference.
  • Crazy Engineers: Not so crazy, actually. Driven, but not crazy. This is an interview about how a cube-dweller can make a big impact.
  • IQ Partners is an executive search and retention firm. We talked about the new standard for people worth hiring.
  • Gail Goodwin: Gail writes about non-traditional thinking and opportunities. We talked about creativity and being remarkable.
  • Charlotte AMA: Some very sharp marketers in Charlotte. We get tactical on this podcast.


Entrepreneurs, Money, Art and Balance

  • Lee Stranahan: Lee often writes for Huffpo and we discussed (via podcast) the power a Linchpin has to change things. We all live in Detroit now.
  • Joi Ito: If you don't know Joi, you should. I interview this cutting-edge linchpin on his blog.
  • Personal MBA: Josh and I did an interview on entrepreneurship and stepping out of the status quo.
  • Writing on the Web: Patsy and I talked on this podcast about coaching and making a difference.
  • Ladies Who Launch: Shipping and marketing with the ladies who know how to do it.
  • Mongezi Mtati: This video interview wins the prize for longest-distance by Skype. Mongezi called in from South Africa to talk about the struggle between giving it away and making money.
  • Mixergy: A podcast with the always interesting Andrew Warner. (Transcript too)
  • Twist Image: Mitch is at the cutting edge of what it takes to succeed in new media. He lives it every day (in Canada even!). We talked about What Matters Now on this podcast.
  • Fearless Business: Mediocre obedience and being remarkable are covered in this video.
  • Be The Media: David and I use this podcast to talk about how innovative thinking impacts distributed media. And he has a great logo.
  • Self Growth.com: Brian interviews me on self improvement and becoming indispensable.
  • Untemplater: Jun and I talk about the value of an MBA and entrepreneurship.Hint: not so much. We do a video chat.
  • Careerealism: Because every job is temporary.
  • Site Visibility:  Kelvin and I talk on this podcast about remarkable products and their place in a world of SEO and clicks.
  • Neville Hobson: A podcast about innovation and marketing.
  • Mark Ramsey: Mark is a visionary about the future of radio. In this podcast, he's his usual insightful self, and I try to keep up. This is the new normal.


Connecting, Being Human, and why it matters

  • Flowerdust.net: Anne Jackson understands the power of faith, regardless of religion. She's worth learning from--and she was kind enough to give me a guest post.
  • Sasha Dichter: Sasha works for Acumen Fund and writes a powerful blog about giving and philanthropy. We talked about whether there will be a surplus of linchpins and my early history in working for not much money.
  • Marketing Over Coffee: Just like it sounds, except I had tea. We use this podcast to talk about the death of the factory.
  • First Friday Book Review: Robert Morris, an inveterate Amazon reviewer and journalist, interviews me about the book.
  • John Moore: One of his classic (and very funny) video readings, this time of a little bit of Linchpin. Horrifying.


Education and Giving Gifts in the new economy

  • Personal Branding Blog: The power of applying linchpin thinking to your own brand. This is a PDF magazine for download.
  • ArtBeat of America: On Rick's podcost, he and I talk about artists who can't draw.
  • Rethinking Learning: Barbara asked some startling questions about whether higher education has a future.
  • Book Blade: Randy and I talked about education and the broken school system in this video interview.
  • Goose Educational Media: Chris Taylor interviews me on video about changing education and being remarkable.


Shenpa, Emotional Labor, and Fear

  • Pam Slim: Pam wants you to quit your job. I did a short guest post on her blog about why that might be hard for you and how to get started.
  • Communicatrix: More than communication, insights that turn things upside down. Colleen will make you think.
  • Innovate on Purpose: Jeff asked some hard questions about mediocre obedience and being a cog.
  • Church of Customer: Jackie and Ben pioneered the idea of the 1%, and in this interview we cover five questions that matter to marketers (and artists of all stripes).

Thanks to each of these big thinkers for sharing some time with me, and thanks to you for reading! If you find a blog you like on this list, don't forget to subscribe to it.


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LINCHPIN: Are you Indispensable?

Seth Godin just published a new book:

LINCHPIN -- Are You Indispensable? (available Jan 26th)

I got an advanced copy.  It's Seth's best work yet.  

Godin writes:

"Every day I meet people who have so much to give but have
been bullied enough or frightened enough to hold it back.
It's time to stop complying with the system
and draw your own map.
You have brilliance in you,
your contribution is essential,
and the art you create is precious.
Only you can do it, and you must."


If you get this book, and you already have a sense of the
problems with schools and the work
world, skip forward to page 101. 

This is where you meet "The Resistance":

"So, why is this so hard? It turns out that it's biological.
Deep within your brain lies the amygdala, the lizard brain.
It sets out to sabotage anything that feels threatening, risky,
or generous.  Until you name, recognize, and deal with the resistance,
you will stay frustrated."

There are great chapters on "The Powerful Culture of Gifts",
"There is No Map", "Making the Choice", "The Culture of Connection"
"The Seven Abilities of the Linchpin", "When It Doesn't work".

The summary chapter can be summarized thus:

"Today is a turning point, a once-in-a-lifetime moment 
in time when you get to make a choice. Every day,
people like you are choosing to go down a less
well-defined path, one in which they make choices 
and make a difference. 
It turns out a that not only does this fulfill our potential
as workers and citizens, it is also precisely
what the marketplace demands.  Instead of focusing
on complying with management as a long-term
strategy for getting more stuff and being more secure,
we have a chance to describe a powerful vision
for our future and to actually make it happen. 
This new dream isn't about obedience,
it's about vision and engagement."

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I am becoming Indispensable... Are you?

I have changed my facebook picture to include the new Linchpin Symbol.
It's a reminder to me that "Real Artists Ship"  Yes!

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New Years Goals...the Contrarian view

Are you getting ready to set some new intentions
for TwoThousand and Ten-sion?
I've discovered a new blog mnmlist: the essentials
and specifically this post:

Minimalism’s logical extension: Break free from goals

"By letting it go it all gets done.
The world is won by those who let it go.
But when you try and try.
The world is beyond the winning." - Lao Tzu

This is a great contrarian post to the usual success and
productivity literature.  After checking out the above link,
see if  any of these best mnmlist posts strike a cord with you.

"A good traveler has no fixed plans,
and is not intent on arriving."
- Lao Tzu

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Move Your Money [VIDEO]

Move Your Money from Big Banks to Local Banks or Credit Unions...

Watch this great moving video based on
"It's a Wonderful Life" then go to

www.moveyourmoney.info

and check for well rated local bank by zip.


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Holy Mystical Baboons

There was a great story on the radio about Baboons 
who appear to Meditate....  
"Holy Baboon! And An Amazing 'Mystical' Moment"
 
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121713610

What do you think? 

Is there something here we can learn from Baboons? 

BTW, I love stories by Robert Krulwich

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Holiday Rap from BraveNewFilms

I really love the video work that Robert Greenwald
of http://BraveNewFilms.org/ He puts the visual
into issues that are important to us all.  
This is his Holiday Rap.

Issues?
What Issues?  You ask?
Here are two major  
ones they covered:
Health Care ... For  All
Rethink Afghanistan... and get out ASAP

This is "Progressive" thinking... the kind that I love.

Filed under  //  Environment   Global   Health   Peace   War  
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