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      Deborah Major on August 16, 2011

      Very insightful and awesome lecture today for Full Sail University Internet Marketing. As a student I was inspired. I am really excited to be part of this new book project. Thanks Phil, can't wait to read it!!!

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      Megan Atkinson on July 29, 2011

      Phil - Just wanted to let you know that I came upon your project here via @coachjennie's audiciously generous word-of-tweet. Really psyched about your approach and vision here. And on a personal note: The mention of "pick yourself" from Godin was what really did it for me - that tidbit from PtB totally changed my outlook on life and I'm stoked be backing the project of a fellow self-picker.

      Your project here is a true inspiration. Keep it up.

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      Phil Montero on July 15, 2011

      Hey Phil - excited to be a part of this new book project. I know it will ROCK like your other books - can't wait to read it!

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      Phil Simon on July 14, 2011

      Thanks, guys!

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      Chris C. Ducker on July 14, 2011

      Good luck with this, Phil.

      Very happy to get behind you on this project - you always do a great job on telling it how it is.

      C

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      Mark Nowotarski on July 13, 2011

      Delighted to be a backer!

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Phil Simon is the author of three books: The New Small (Motion, 2010), Why New Systems Fail (Cengage, 2010) and The Next Wave of Technologies (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). A recognized technology expert, he consults companies on how to optimize their use of technology. He is also the president and founder of Motion Publishing. While not in front of his Mac, he's playing golf (poorly) or tennis, watching "Breaking Bad", or listening to progressive rock.

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