Wisdom For Extraordinary Living
A Free Give Away Philosopher Style: $53.85 Value
Yayuh! As i mentioned in the “suck your way to success” video, my homeboy Brian from Philosopher’s Notes hooked me up with a couple copies of his brilliant new book. Dude is a true gentleman!
Brian’s work has had a radical and profound impact on my life. It’s through his guidance that some of my most monumental moments of 2010 took place: becoming a vegetarian, meditating daily, journaling, finding my purpose, and philosophizing.
If his and my path wouldn’t have crossed, Sensophy wouldn’t exist today.
I’m super exciting to hook some Sensophizers up today. We’ve got 3 copies of “A Philosopher’s Notes – On Optimal Living” to give away.
There are 3 ways to win. You can go for ‘em all!
- Answer this question in the comments section below: What one great thing would you dare to dream if you knew you couldn’t fail? And of course, why?
- Become a fan of Sensophy on Facebook or tweet about the give-away on Twitter. Bonus points if you say/post something funny.
- Be creative. That’s right – i’m not gonna’ tell you the third way – you tell me! Perhaps a video, a picture, an email, some sky-writing outside my window or any other creative way of communicating you can come up with.
The more interesting it is, the better chance you’ve got. If you email me in relation to this, please address the title of the email “Sensophy Give Away.“
There are only a couple of days to submit entries and I will announce the winners shortly after.
For a taste of Brian’s passion and a bit more about the book, peep this video:
On Purpose,
Jacob
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37 Responses to A Free Give Away Philosopher Style: $53.85 Value
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LissyLou0507 says:
If failure was not an option, what would you dare to dream?
I would dream to be more daring, to let go of fear of loss of control even over myself, to bring forth kindness in any situation no matter what the circumstances may be. I would dare to dream to be as happy as I am when I realize I am conscious in my dreams. To take those feelings I receive when I am dreaming and create a world revolved around feelings instead of emotions drawn from how we think of things, to let myself be more creative, to be excited to be alive every moment of this life. To truly be grateful without having to think about what I am grateful for.
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I guess failure is not an option if I want to create this life. So what if I fall down a few hundred times, it only matters about how I act when I get back up. I have taken baby steps towards these goals and fallen back, but the true gift lies in that feeling of there are always as many chances as you need to create the life that you want and have expected. Life is all about expectations (to me)… I would rather expect life to bring me whatever experience I need to grow to the person I want to be, instead of expecting to see only everything that is wrong with the world and focus my energy on why I shouldn’t expect much from it.
Oh btw, please don’t enter me into the contest, I am going to buy one of his amazing authentic books myself. Thanks!!
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Like my bull?? LOL. :D
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Charlie says:
if failure were simply not possible, what I would want to do is to heal others as christ did, healing the spirit within by the power of my intention, and allowing that to, in turn, heal the projections of the physical body. I cannot imagine anything more personally satisfying. and it would reduce the suffering of the world in some obvious ways, and I would expect that at least some of those healed would be transformed in a way that would inspire them to express love in and with their lives.
I would not have to worry about income or making a living, as it would also not be possible for my needs not to be met in the moment. I would simply experience needed food, shelter, clothes, etc. at the moment I would need them.
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david knight says:
I would dream that I could make music that would cause the whole world to stop whatever else they were doing and burst into enlightenment and join in the song. Spontaneous universal liberation and bliss through tonal alchemy!
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Renee says:
check out the work of Derek Sivers. You just might be able to make it happen!
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Pily says:
Wow… I read tons of books on how to be happier, I want to learn to meditate to feel better, I want to become really happy, I want to be able to enjoy eveything and everyone that surrounds me, but if you ask me deeply, what would I want if failure wasn't possible. Gosh, you made me think, big time.
Because nothing will last forever and as soon as you have what you wanted, you will have your mind set to something else. OMG, gotta a lot of thinking to do. -
Ann Power says:
If I could fearlessly do anything in the world, knowing I would not fail, I would work on continually growing all the values that I know serve myself and in turn serve others….and grow them, well, fearlessly. On a practical level I would go back to university (where I have studied science in the past) and totally do a 180 and study art and psychology. I would then open up a spiritual healing center and put my love of art children and healing all together. I would practice reiki/intuitive services such as Tarot and oracle readings and sell metaphysical books and supplies. The center's services would entail art therapy and Shamanic work focusing on abused or mentally/emotionally challenged children and women. I would also provide educational tutoring and self esteem components for under privileged children, making this service free to all who cannot afford to pay :) This center would be one small drop in the ocean of services that are needed all around the world but the ocean would be non existent without all its little drops.
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One question…..how do I post a picture on here….ooops, a little lost at the moment :) Any assistance would be valued thanks <3
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i went to photobucket and copied and pasted the html code. :)
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Merci Lissy Lou
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If failure was not an option, what would you dare to dream?
I'm doing it now..lol..Great post. No need to dream…gotta live it.
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Let the record state- no one has attempted to beat the 14" pythons I've posted… I'm just sayin'.
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A great thing I'd dare to dream? That's an easy one!
My "fail-proof dream" is in the true spirit of this give-away!! When you say that BRIAN is one of the reasons Sensophy.com exists – I understand completely. I have my own "Brian." His name is Mark Smeby.
My amazing friend, Mark, stepped into my world during a very dark time. He literally saved my life by being the strength I needed to stand again. He's been an amazing source of inspiration, personal support and friendship (not to mention an extraordinary mentor!) He's painfully human, compassionate and inspirational.
MARK is the reason I am on this path… and, the reason I was seeking like-minded people when I ran across you & Brian. While I realize the best way to show Gratitude is to live a truly remarkable life (ie: by paying it forward, etc), I can't help but hope for Mark's dreams to also come true.
Therefore, the "dream I would dare to dream" <insert Susan Boyle flashback> is to help Mark find a national distributor or a larger platform for his endeavors. He is a talented musician, actor and writer who gives his life away to others through his work. He IS the change he hopes to see in the world.
Jacob… <insert dramatic pause here>, Mark Smeby is MY Brian. I would love to have that book, my brother! :-]
~ Craig Purcell
PS: I'm already on your Facebook. Diggin' what you do!
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Craig Purcell says:
Trying to add a photo – let’s see if this works:
If my post wasn’t enough, then I should win the book because my handwriting on this tiny inspirational whiteboard is far less legible than your “wall of inspiration.” Also, it’s just a sad little refrigerator whiteboard and it bows down humbly to your wall! (BUT, My little whiteboard has dreams of becoming a wall someday!) :-]
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Kyle says:
Hey Jacob! If I knew I could not fail I would first develop my highest level of consciousness, then help others to achieve their highest potential. I would probably open up a brick and mortar, non-profit organization dedicated to helping bring out the best in others. As the organization grew, we would become international, and eventually take over the world with conscious growth! Mwahaha!! :D Here’s to a great 2011!
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gb1509 says:
wow! that's quite a lot of inspirations up there…so,guess I'll now leave my fears behind and open up too ;-)
If I were not afraid,first, I'll definitely devote large parts of my time studying and practicing,taking those baby steps more and more often, thus growing into the highest best I can possibly be( and not cramp self-improvement into a tiny segment of my daily life having so much other works to do everyday! ).Also…a really cherished goal for me is, to study on ways to inspire and empower children and then applying that knowledge, to positively impact lives of children far and near.
I have made some plans and do hope to take some teeny-tiny steps on that path …lets see what the coming years bring forth :-D -
Jacob – My Fail-Proof Dream!
In this wonderful part of America – right here in the midwest – There is an epidemic.
I have seen the most lovable, talented, caring and funny people live out their days with a dim and shortsighted vision. The biggest hopes rest on a new plasma TV, a Tahoe for the kids and Maybe a nice vacation or two…
My Dream is to WAKE UP the masses. They are capable and deserve SO MUCH MORE out of life than the freaking Nebraska Furniture Mart commercial shows. A Deeper Awakening is possible. A Richer GIVING of oneself to others. A Lucrative Life using their special talents and gifts from God. Sharing our best energy with one another and supporting the dreams and desires to enrich our collective pool. My dream would not be that everyone here would Have the knowledge of the capability of their own spirit, but would WANT to persue that knowlege…
That, from my point of view, is a BIG HAIRY AUDACIOUS DREAM!!!
Thanks Jacob – for being a point of light in the dim-ness – You Rok Brother.
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Janet Crosby says:
Hello Jacob, Well first I am going to be honest and say that from the previous posts I am probaby to old for this crowd. I wanted to answer anyway. If I could do anything and not fail? I would create really cool art, that touched people of all walks of life especially the down and outs. The people that life everyday with mental problems,homeless etc. My message would be in each of us there is a little of ALL of us. I would like to get the world thinking that we are not separate at all. We are all connected. For a young man you are very inspiring. On my road to a more enlightened life I have learned this and everytime I go out. I look at people and try to see parts of myself in all of them. The very old, the homeless, the mentally ill, disabled, everyone. I would give every person in the world the one thing we cannot live without HOPE. Thanks for the newsletter. Janet
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Dude Jacob- great, great giveaway! Brian is aces in my book too and want to throw my hat in the ring for the book!
The greatest thing I could think of is this; Brooke, Liam and I (the fam) could travel the world so that Liam would grow up without a comfort zone or little fear of the unkown. We could show him how to ride a chute in Alaska or the Swiss Alps, we can show him where his family roots in Belfast, Ireland and Germany, we can show him the history in Washington, D.C. and all the brave people who died for our freedoms. The point being this, to show him what it is to be a "man". I think too many dudes our there are clueless to this fact and are constantly searching for their place in this world.
It took me too fucking long to find out and I don't want that to happen to my boy!
Oh and I also have 14" of pure manly guns, yeah I know, FIREPOWER- try and beat that! Here's proof of the epicly large specimens http://bit.ly/eciE1w