The release of hardbound version of The Compound Effect into retail has put me on a whirlwind media tour the last couple weeks. By the way, thanks to all your support it hit NY Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller! Thank you!

The two key messages I have been drumming are:
1) Don’t let sensational media convince you otherwise, these are the times of great opportunity (particularly for the budding entrepreneur)–if you take responsibility for your future. Stop watching the news and start making news.

2) Don’t let commercial marketing gimmickry convince you otherwise, there is no quick-fix to success, wealth and happiness. The unsexy truth is success requires hard sometimes tedious, frustrating and defeating work over a long sustained period of time. Period.

I know hard sell, right? But it’s the truth. The only truth. And that’s why I continue to need your help to spread this gospel of truth.

Anyway, a few places you can see me beating the drum of hope, opportunity and self-responsible prosperity are below.
Join me in the march!

Tomorrow, Tuesday November 22nd I will be on The Big Biz Show from 12noon – 2pm PACIFIC time. You can watch a live stream online and chat in real time while I’m on air.

I will also be on the Tavis Smiley Show on PBS the same night (Tues. Nov. 22nd). Check your local listings and set your DVRs, it’s a fun conversation!
**UPDATE** If you missed the show, you can watch clip here

Some other drum beats of inspiring ideas and useful content can be found in these fine locations:

Stop Looking For a Job, Start Looking For an Opportunity

AOL Jobs | Vault.com | Today’s Working Place | Examiner.com | Gen-X | Young Up-Starts | Dallas So. News | Under 30 CEO | Business Know How

Savvy Entrepreneurs Adopt More Good Habits

Huffington Post | Business Insider | Start-up Professionals

How to Hire Top Talent

Monster.com

Guru Review: The Compound Effect

AMEX Open Forum | Leaders Direct

Radio Shows/Audio Content:

The Real Estate Guys
Small Business Advocate
Brainstorming Online
Tavis Smiley Radio and 700 Public Radio Stations – check local listings
The Big Biz Show

Thanks again for your support of SUCCESS, The Compound Effect and me!

“It’s cool to be a tortoise.”

That’s what my friend’s son said when his father asked what he learned by reading The Compound Effect. (I just love these stories about kids. I hope you will indulge me.)

I said, “That’s neat.” My friend quickly corrected me, “No, it’s way more than neat. You don’t understand. Dillan is constantly looking for the shortcut. If he doesn’t see results almost immediately, he gets frustrated, bored or simply gives up. This book changed a critical and fundamental philosophy that will alter his future in my opinion.”

I admitted, “You are right, that’s way more than ‘neat’.”

How many times have you been like Dillan? Come on, admit it, we’re amongst friends.
How many diet books, programs, schemes, creams potions, powders or pills have you bought that promised overnight results with little effort?
How many eBay, Internet riches, real estate tax lien sales, day-trading, get rich quick books, programs or courses have you bought?

Look, there is no silver-bullet, short-cut, quick-fix or SECRET to becoming successful. It’s HARD FREAKING WORK! (someone had to say it!). It comes down to about a half-dozen fundamentals. Master those and the world is your oyster. That’s what you will find in The Compound Effect.

Only 48 hours left (no joke) to order during the pre-release period and receive these free gifts:

• The Compound Effect complete audio program (MP3)—$35 value
• Darren Hardy interview with Jim Rohn (MP3)—$9.95 value
• Jim Rohn’s Living an Exceptional Life seminar (MP3)—$39.95 value

Order now and start kicking some hare!

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That was a question someone asked on Facebook about my audio program of The Compound Effect.

I thought that was a fair enough question; so let me point out a few things that are “in there”:

• The strategy Richard Branson uses to significantly increase his luck—it’s in there!

• Donald Trump’s answer to what his competitive advantage is—it’s in there!

• Montel Williams’ method to easily eradicate bad habits—it’s in there!

• How Dr. Oz keeps mental peace of mind with a crazy, hectic schedule—it’s in there!

• Dave Ramsey’s learned technique of handling money and wealth accumulation—it’s in there!

• Brian Tracy’s strategy on how to improve any area of your life 1,000%—it’s in there!

• The tip Jillian Michaels’ mom taught her that keeps her consistent with her disciplines—it’s in there!

• Donny Deutsch’s finding of the one ingredient to success after interviewing thousands of successful CEOs and entrepreneurs—it’s in there!

• Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz’s method for building a committed team culture—it’s in there!

• Single tip a CEO I mentored used to revive his company culture and increase profits by 30% in less than 18 months—it’s in there!

• How Cal Ripken Jr. beat Lou Gehrig’s 56-year-old record—it’s in there!

• The mental trick Lance Armstrong uses in a competition to push himself past competitors—it’s in there!

Plus, the unique success strategies of these folks:

Tony Robbins, Steve Jobs, Oprah, Bobby Bowden, Pete Carroll, Tiger Woods, John Wooden, Jack Nicklaus, John Maxwell, Brian Tracy, Harvey Mackay, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Muhammad Ali, Michael Phelps, Greg Norman and of course Jim Rohn—they are all in there!

In The Compound Effect, I deliver all these success principles as an “operating system” for your life and business. During this pre-release time (ends Oct. 14), you get a FREE copy of the complete The Compound Effect audio program with each book.

Plus, only during our pre-release period you also get these super great gifts:

• The Compound Effect complete audio program (MP3)—$35 value
• Darren Hardy interview with Jim Rohn (MP3)—$9.95 value
• Jim Rohn’s Living an Exceptional Life seminar (MP3)—$39.95 value

Order your copy now and get what’s in there!

10 Ways You Can Help Share The Compound Effect on Facebook and Twitter

The strategy Richard Branson uses to significantly increase his luck: http://bit.ly/buytcebook

Donald Trump’s answer to what his competitive advantage is: http://bit.ly/buytcebook

The tip Jillian Michaels’ mom taught her that keeps her consistent with her disciplines: http://bit.ly/buytcebook

The mental trick Lance Armstrong used to push passed his competition: http://bit.ly/buytcebook

Publisher @DarrenHardy of @SUCCESSMagazine reveals what separates superachievers from everyone else in this new book: http://bit.ly/buytcebook

Success strategies of Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, Howard Schultz and more in this awesome book: http://bit.ly/buytcebook

Help Improve the Lives of 1,000 Kids. Watch video below to learn more.

Kevin and Grant’s story was so inspiring that we want (at least!) 1,000 more kids to have this same experience!

And YOU can help!

So, à la TOM Shoes model, we are doing a one-for-one (until October 14th).

Every hardbound copy you buy, we will buy and distribute softbound copy to a deserving kid (watch video for more info).

Go here to order The Compound Effect in bulk.

Each copy = one kid… and the potential to change their life forever!

Thank you for your help! – Darren Hardy and SUCCESS Team

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That is what Kevin Small, former president of John Maxwell’s company, founder of The Marcus Buckingham Company and owner of ResultSource said to me when we met for a quick cup of coffee together.

I was taken aback. Flattered yes, but I was intrigued why. Then Kevin explained the story of how he read The Compound Effect with his young son Grant.

He explained how they read the book chapter by chapter together. They each highlighted different passages and then wrote their best ideas and action plans on each flap of the book. Grant’s on the left and Kevin’s on the right. At the end of each week, they would discuss how they did on their goals. It created discussions and a connection unlike any other experience.

Kevin said, “This book (as he held up The Compound Effect) is the most treasured book in my entire library (his library is colossal!). He went on to say, “Because it is the only book that documents one of the most enriching experiences I have ever had with my son Grant.” And then he said what’s in the subject line, “If you only read one book, ever, with your child, this is the one.”

It’s a great idea. If you have kids, order copies to read it with them chapter by chapter. If you have some friends who have kids, buy them a copy and/or forward this post to them.

Be sure to come back and tell us your story. This is why we do what we do!

Buy during the pre-release period and receive (or give these) gifts too:

• The Compound Effect complete audio program (MP3)—$35 value
• Darren Hardy interview with Jim Rohn (MP3)—$9.95 value
• Jim Rohn’s Living an Exceptional Life seminar (MP3)—$39.95 value

10 Ways You Can Help Share The Compound Effect on Facebook and Twitter

This is the book that changed my life. New version, pre-release comes with free gifts. Check it out! http://bit.ly/buytcebook

Pre-release of the new hardback edition of The Compound Effect is now available. Awesome gift. I recommend it. See here: http://bit.ly/buytcebook

Publisher @DarrenHardyFan of @SUCCESSMagazine reveals what separates superachievers from everyone else in this new book: http://bit.ly/buytcebook

Success strategies of Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, Howard Schultz and more in this awesome book: http://bit.ly/buytcebook

“If you only read one book, ever, THIS is it!” http://bit.ly/buytcebook

“THE most treasured book in my entire library”: http://bit.ly/buytcebook

If you have shared The Compound Effect with a young adult and it made a positive impact, I would love to hear about it!