@ SM – You’re still a knob.

@ Oscar – I personally think that putting values into a specific order is not effective because each situation is unique and you can rarely apply your priorities list.

That’s fighting tal ;-)

Ordering values is critical imho. Does that mean that we always put #1 first for every minute of the day? Of course not, but knowing what is at our core is sooo important to me as a Life Coach.

It’s not bad as an idea if you already have the necessary business to support your priorities. 1,2,3 place means that you almost always choose to stay with your family over doing other things.

I personally think that putting values into a specific order is not effective because each situation is unique and you can rarely apply your priorities list.

Having said this, it’s extremely useful to define the areas of life where you want to see improvements, as you can work on each of them in the long term.

I hope I’ve not misunderstood his message and I’m sure that’s an awesome book, I just don’t buy that specific sentence :)

It cements what I was already thinking about the man I call GV.

Good work fella!

Thanks for your honest post which touched on the point that I struggled with Gary’s book. I have enjoyed his vlog & book… admire his passion, hustle and for being genuine.

The balance of work / family time is something that only we can determine what is right for each of us. He is walking the talk and it appears being there when it matters for his family, but there are only so many minutes in the day to go around.

His recent book launch I imagine has increased his volume 10 fold (at least) of e-mails, calls and commitments and his response rate to return e-mail appears to have suffered as a result. He is only one man & hasn’t yet delegated that responsibility of screening communication. (perhaps that is the solution).

I can understand how you felt considering one of the foundations of Gary’s personal brand is responding to every e-mail. As he demonstrated here he will respond when situations like these arise and I think he is genuine with his responses.

I don’t know Gary nor have I ever e-mailed him (didn’t have a reason too) yet I was fortunate to attend 2 events in Toronto in November with his book launch & I have to say I was impressed with my experience with him.

After a public talk he patiently signed copies of his book and chatted with people while being pressed for time to get to the next event. I was near the end of the line and yet he still was calm, friendly and took a moment to ask me “so what’s up?” which caught me off guard. He gladly paused for a sec for a photo then rushed off to the next event.

At the next event he stopped into the cocktail area before it started and chatted with attendees and took some more photos with people before a taping of his show. I thought to myself… most people would what to take a break from the public for 30 mins of quiet time before a 3 hour event… but not Gary.

He did the “live” wine tasting event and even with technical problems with the camera crew that would have stumped or at least pissed off the host… he never missed a beat or did his demeanor or tone ever change… he just rolled with it. In fact he still had fun with the crowd with the gift draw and threw in some of his own cash money when people in the crowd started to add giveaway items to the pot.

After the show he sat and signed another 50 or so books and again I was one of the last people in line and had a second book signed for a friend. He happily signed it & graciously took another pic as the first one didn’t turn out too good.

Later that night he did a impromptu to show from his hotel room… which was full of energy and passion… it was quite a full day for Mr. Gary V.

I submit this comment not to defend him… he did that quite well for himself! But just to share my brief yet inspiring personal experience where that it appeared to me that he gives all he has.. when he can and when he is in the room with you or chatting… he is present there in that moment and seems genuinely grateful for your time and support & I think that is something everyone can appreciate.

Thanks for everyones points, honesty and class… this has been the most interesting blog post I have read anywhere in a while which prompted me to contribute. (I am mostly a lurker lol)

Keep being real Tim, Gary & everyone :-)

PS.. Gary if you ever decide to have your e-mail’s carefully handled like they where their own… I dont sleep much or have many family commitments so I would have your back covered dude ;-)

I couldn’t resist lol

Safe journeys everyone & keep on “crush’in it” in “the discomfort zone”!! :-)

Salviss

Now…hmmm…Tim can you post something about Donald Trump so I can get a hold of him here too??