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In the Incredible Secret Money Machine, one of his tips was to cut off the power cord to your TV. (Pre Internet era!) The solid advice to not let yourself get distracted is invaluable. And harder than ever in today's world.

He also welcomed people contacting him directly with questions. Amazing. (Derek Sivers does than now: amazing).

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Back around 1997 or so I had just bought a copy of The Incredible Secret Money Machine and I called him at the number he posted in his Nuts & Volts column just to see what would happen. He actually answered and we had a short, but interesting conversation. He really seemed like he'd be fun to hang out with.

And as he predicted, my copy of ISMM disappeared. Lent it to my business partner and never saw it again :-(

> And as he predicted, my copy of ISMM disappeared. Lent it to my business partner and never saw it again

I bought a handful of copies used (they've been out of print for a while), because I kept wearing them out.

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