Comments on: Video Update: Motivations and $32,000

By: Bob Hunt

Bob Hunt — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:22:37 +0000

Chris, I was invited by Seth. The thing is I have been following a similar path as you. The blog idea for independent life. You said two years of research on your end. Mine has been longer yet unfocused. On top of it the year you were born I graduated high school. You seem like a great guy. My concern for you is that you have set your goals too low. EG perhaps it would be better to set a goal of the second round of each country. Like a recommended bartender or hostel. Where you can bring kids etc. I just remember Ted Turner saying that he originally had set his goals too low and it had depressed him when he reached them too early too easily.
Your direction is sound and your grasp of this technology makes you a pioneer in both lifestyle and nonconforming way of paying the bills. God speed. HUNT

By: Dhrumil

Dhrumil — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:47:04 +0000

Big ups brother.

By: Sean Bossie

Sean Bossie — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:12:24 +0000

Really enjoyed your report Chris…I have been reading business and self help books for years and your guide has become one of my favorite reads. Very inspiring and helped me focus on my own goal and objectives.

Thanks so much Chris! I will be a regular visitor to your blog.

Best,

Sean

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:45:51 +0000

I just watched your video and read 279 Days. So much to digest. Thank you for taking the time to share your path to success. I will definitely incorporate a lot of what you wrote about in my blog as well. Wonderful suggestions. Thanks again.

By: Pete Wendel

Pete Wendel — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:11:37 +0000

Found you via Seth Godin. There is an old Zen saying, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” I’m the student looking to move beyond my website and newsletter (tiny mailing list) to becoming more involved in social networking and, behold, I discover you and “279 Days…”

A very useful guide – plenty to chew on to get me moving ahead for some time – and well written. Both the text and the layout are very ‘reader friendly.”

Thank you very much. I’m on the way!!!!

Pete Wendel

By: David Parsons

David Parsons — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:47:47 +0000

Great Video Chris. I found you through Seth’s link and I’m glad I did.

My work is all about human motivations so this video caught my eye.

You clearly stated “I need to make a living” and that’s an accepted fact of life. It’s not hype and it’s not at all offensive. It’s easy to take and it makes you more real and likeable.I like the fact that you don’t have any ads on your site. I don’t have any either. I’m doing what you do. Not the traveling part so much but the soft no-sell part.

For me it may take a little longer than 279 days to get to where I’m going but since I found your site I intend to use your astute observations to speed things along as much as I dare without losing the motivation of truth and benevolence that keeps me comfortable.

By: Dale Williams

Dale Williams — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:37:26 +0000

Well done Chris, got your manifesto from Seth’s blog. Thanks for the generosity and the wonderful lessons I have been able to learn from your writing.

All the best with the Haiti trip and I support you 100% in your journey as a “non-conformist”.

By: Alan Popely

Alan Popely — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:31:17 +0000

Reading your manifesto was a lightbulb moment. Possibilities of a bespoke life beckon and now I have a lot more thinking and work to do. My value or worth is not directly determined as a result of an organisation granting it to me. It is inherent in me through my experiences.
Might be time to balance the monetization and my 168 hrs each week on the planet. Time to explore. Thanks for helpng me challenge myself

By: Vicki Zerbee

Vicki Zerbee — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:17:38 +0000

Your video was great as is your writing/sharing.. thanks for what you do to help people like me out there who are writing and lifelong learners

I will be happy to spread the word.. hope your trip is a safe and enjoyable one!

By: Marie

Marie — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:43:39 +0000

Hi Chris,

Thoroughly enjoyed your Manifesto especially learning about your personal story.

All the very best
Marie