Notes from a Volcano
It’s an odd thing to watch the launch of one’s own book from a distance of thousands of miles, half an ocean and a six-hour time difference. We’ve left Maui now and are camping out on Kauai, the oldest and first-populated of Hawaii’s islands and a place of untrammeled natural wildness. (Most of Jurassic Park was filmed here; when Ana and I toured the isle by helicopter Sunday, I fully expected to meet up with some dinosaurs.)
The high point came when our helicopter pilot Tobias took us down into the caldera of Mount Waialeale (reputed to be the rainiest spot on earth). Sir Arthur Conan Doyle would have wet his pants.
And while we take in the canyons, rainforest gulleys and volcanic mountains majestic, The Zen of MLM is doing brisk business over in the mainland. The blog is not yet, alas, up and functional (soon!), so I’ll use this space to record a few early comments.
Richard Brooke sent out the following note to his leadership list within a few hours of the book’s release:
John David Mann is one of the most important writers in the history of our industry. His role for several years writing for Upline magazine and Networking Times has been pivotal in enhancing our image and in the development of MLM leaders worldwide. His latest book is a must read–over and over again–and is destined to be one of the great ones you will want to always keep close at hand. Give him a few bucks and some of your personal development/MLM leadership time. You will love it.
Networking legend Frank Keefer wrote:
Thank you so much for the heads up on The Zen of MLM–I ordered it immediately! I have long been an admirer of your work. I’ve long recognized the power of legitimate third-party resources and am excited about receiving your new edition, which I’m sure I will be able to recommend without reservation. Best wishes for your continued success.
Art Jonak wrote with an interesting question:
Hey JDM: How freely can I use your audio CD? Nicely done by the way!
Art’s talking about the free MP3 file, “What IS This Thing Called Network Marketing?” that is posted on the site here. Others have written and called to ask whether we’re going to release this as an independent CD. And I have to say, we’re thinking about it.
Meanwhile, here’s the answer: By all means, use it! Fire at will! Share it freely. The audio was designed explicitly to be used as a prospecting and “third-party credibility” tool, and it makes an awfully compelling case for the genuine value of this business. Soon we’ll have a more sophisticated resource on the site that allows you to send it to friends at the push of a button. For now, you have to copy and paste the link into an email yourself. Let me know how it’s working for you!