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Products for People Who Work at Home: The 1 Book
By Stephanie | January 12, 2010
Thomas Edison once said, “I never perfected an invention that I did not think about in terms of the service it might give others… I find out what the world needs, then I proceed to invent it.” I love his philosophy – his thoughtfulness – his generosity – his ability to look at the bigger picture.
As an entrepreneur, you have a huge ability to make a difference in the world – to use your influence and your company to combat poverty, injustice, abuse, illiteracy, and any number of other societal problems. Don’t forget that as you create your business plans for 2010.
Need a little inspiration? Pick up The 1 Book, published by Compendium Incorporated. Filled with incredible quotes, motivational stories, cool designs, and plenty of white space, the book is part journal/part coffee table book/part kick-in-the-pants catalyst for action. You’ll be moved – and you’ll realize that your ONE life matters…a lot.
YOUR TURN: What inspirational books did you read this past year?
WIN IT! One winner will receive a copy of The 1 Book ($14.95) by Dan Zadra & Kobi Yamada. To enter, leave any topic-related comment on this post prior to Tuesday, January 19th at 11:59 p.m. (Don’t forget to follow the rules…all generic comments like “Enter me!,” “Love it,” and “Cool stuff!” will be disqualified.).
* I received a product sample for review purposes.
*UPDATE* The winner is #11 Sarah. Congratulations!
Topics: book review, changing the world, contests | 59 Comments »
January 12th, 2010 at 4:33 am
Looks like an interesting format- I would love a shot at this book. Maybe it will help me get moving towards some life goals…
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January 12th, 2010 at 6:27 am
I DO love inspirational books, but mind is drawing a blank as to which ones I read last year. This is probably a stretch but, reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle inspired me to eat more locally grown food and grow some of my own. Several parenting books inspired me to make some changes to the way I was dealing with my son’s tantrums.
I just ordered a book about writing motherhood, since I’m hoping to do a little more writing this year (maybe some freelance!!). Hoping to get inspired from that, too!
This book definitely looks like something right up my alley!!
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January 12th, 2010 at 7:05 am
I love inspirational books, too. I wish that I could think of one right now, but I can’t. I guess they weren’t too inspirational! Maybe I will check this one out.
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January 12th, 2010 at 7:08 am
That sounds like a very interesting book.
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January 12th, 2010 at 8:17 am
This looks like a neat book. The most recent “motivational” book I read (and it’s a bit of a stretch to call it that, but anyway…) was a book about the stories behind some of the old hymns we still sing in some of our churches today. Not really motivating – I guess inspirational would be a better word for it! But still enjoyable.
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January 12th, 2010 at 8:38 am
I love quotes. Thanks for sharing about this book. I’d never heard about it.
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January 12th, 2010 at 8:59 am
I love reading quotes and books that “kick me in the pants” (you made me giggle when I read that) In our foundation,we have been working on a series that promotes teamwork. The series is taken out of the Law of The Big Picture. It has opened my eyes on how I respond and contribute to to our team and with people in general.
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January 12th, 2010 at 9:18 am
I can’t think of a single inspirational book that I read last year. I’m sure there must have been one though.
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January 12th, 2010 at 9:52 am
I have not read any inspiration books recently that is my husbands type of book. He would love this because he needs things like this to keep him going. Especially when he gets into a rut at work.
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January 12th, 2010 at 10:06 am
I didn’t read any….still in denial that 2009 is over! This one looks like fun – love the blank pages part
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January 12th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
I like the idea of using a business for good…I have a friend who started a small business about a year ago, and while it’s doing well, he is trying to incorporate the idea of challenging people to do good things for each other. I think that’s awesome!
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January 12th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Sounds like a fun read. I really enjoyed reading Free the Beagle this year.
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January 12th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
I would love this book for my husband. In an earlier post you said you thought your husband was a business genius. I feel the same way about my husband. He is all about the business world and love learning about the way capitalism works. He’s always trying to think about what’s going to be the next big thing.
And I’m like: “Dude…let’s just get these diapers changed.”
I’m lucky to have him. My life would be pretty boring without his inspirational remarks.
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January 12th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
some of the chicken soup books.
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January 12th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
i love to read mverno@roadrunner.com
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January 12th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
This sounds like a great book to give to my hubby who is a reader and often needs encouragement for the work that he does!
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January 12th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
I would love to read this! I need a little push. My youngest is going into kindergarten in the fall and I need to justify staying at home during the day. I want it to be doing something that I really enjoy! ~Lanie
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January 12th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
I could use some inspiration and encouragement. Things have been really rough lately
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January 12th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
I finally finished reading my first inspirational book by Elizabeth Gilbert, “Eat, Pray, Love”. I loved it and would love to keep the inspiration coming.
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January 12th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Pre-Levi I read coming and going. Post-Levi not so much. Being a single wham has definitely taken a whole lot of adjusting. And, I’ve only recently gotten to where I’ve been able to juggle it all and begin to read about as much as I used to. I’ve missed reading…and I’ve especially missed inspiring, food for the soul kind of reads.
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January 13th, 2010 at 12:26 am
oooh I love motivational stories – this would be a great way to start off the year!
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January 13th, 2010 at 7:21 am
WEll, I found The prizewinner of defiance., ohio pretty inspiring- it was about a woman who almost supported her family of 12 singlehandedly by winning contests.
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January 13th, 2010 at 11:43 am
I work only partly from home, but I bet this would still be an awesome book to have.
The most inspirational book I read recently is “Adrift” by Steven Callahan, a seriously amazing person.
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January 13th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Thanks for this awesome give-away! This book would be right up my alley for staying positive and upbeat. I finsihed Eat,Pray,Love. I am so excited that they are making it into a movie. I love Julia Roberts!
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January 13th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
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January 13th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
I have lately been reading a very old inspirational book “How to enjoy your life and your job” by Dale Carnegie. It is still a good one!
The book you are giving away looks interesting too.
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January 14th, 2010 at 4:15 am
Man’s Search For Meaning was my inspirational book of the year. It also inspired my father. Also, “The 1 Book” looks like a lovely coffee table book and relevant to my interests.
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January 14th, 2010 at 6:44 am
this book looks very inspiring thanks
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January 14th, 2010 at 9:41 am
looks like a cool book
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January 14th, 2010 at 10:43 am
I love that it’s a mix of all sorts of things. what a lovely gift for someone.
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January 14th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
I didn’t read many inspirational books last year, but I did re-read Parenting beyond Belief & Raising Freethinkers. Those 2 books always give me inspiration & motivation!
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January 15th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
One can never have too many journals!
I read Embracing the Struggle by Zig Ziglar and it was pretty inspiring.
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January 16th, 2010 at 10:50 am
I’ve read and reread Suzanne Somers books. She’s an icon of inspiration. I also read Permission Slips and a few others that I can’t recall at the moment.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
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January 16th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Mountains beyond Mountains was my inspirational read of the year.
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January 17th, 2010 at 11:48 am
little insiprational quotes help get me going each day
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January 17th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
“EAT, PRAY, LOVE” WAS A GREAT BOOK.
The 1 BOOK will be a great addition to my library,
whether I win it or purchase it.
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January 18th, 2010 at 2:31 am
end the fed by ron paul
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January 18th, 2010 at 5:57 am
This looks good.
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January 18th, 2010 at 9:30 am
Ambition is Not a Dirty Word was a great read!
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January 18th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
I read “Misquoting Jesus”.
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January 18th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
This book sounds awesome! Right now the only inspirational books I read are the Chicken Soup books, which I love.
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January 18th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
O’s big book of happiness
-marilyn
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January 18th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Thank you for this wonderful giveaway
fancyfeet45@earthlink.net
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January 18th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
This book sounds very motivating I feel that when you are in buisness for youreself You really need motivation because it is so easy to give up
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January 18th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
I just read alot of Dieting BOoks LOL.. Helped i lost 45 lbs
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January 19th, 2010 at 3:10 am
This book definitely looks like something right up my alley!
mightynaynay(at)cs.com
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January 19th, 2010 at 10:43 am
I would love to have a copy of this book. Thanks for the giveaway!
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January 19th, 2010 at 11:11 am
dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
i read the Shack, it doesn’t get more inspirational than that-incredible book
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January 19th, 2010 at 11:14 am
Thanks for the great contest!
bahjeep@aol.com
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January 19th, 2010 at 11:15 am
I would like to read this. I need a lot of motivation. I’d love to see what it says!
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January 19th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Thanks for sharing the contest with us. I have not heard about this one.
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January 19th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
I think John Piper’s “Don’t Waste Your Life” was the best one.
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January 19th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
I read one called Three Cups of Tea which really got to me.
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January 19th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
This book sounds great. I could use a positive catalyst in my life.
rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOt)com
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January 19th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
This book would be a great motivator for me. I sometimes wonder if one person matters in this chaotic world.
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January 19th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
I read some books by Joyce Meyer and some by Eckhart Tolle.
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January 19th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
I haven’t started it yet but I recently won a copy of The Imposter and it looks really inspirational.
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January 19th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Love quotes. Nice to give it a try
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January 19th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I really enjoyed reading memoirs this year.
My favorite was one by Quinn Cummings.
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