Help Write a Wall Street Classic

Earlier in the year (or late last year) I told you guys I was focusing on only two goals for 2011: getting in shape and finally writing the book you've been asking me to write for over a year now. Well, I'm 25 pounds lighter now and, lo and behold, I've been working on the book almost non-stop over the past couple months. Now I need your help.

Do me a solid and take a minute to answer the following two (or three, if you wish) survey questions about the book. I really want to make sure it's something you guys want to read and your feedback could go a long way to making it a bestseller. I promise you I will use your feedback, so it's not a waste of time. Give me an idea of whether you're looking for more funny stories, more career insight, more strategy, etc...

Thanks in advance, guys. Your feedback means a lot to me. I'm working hard to make this one of your favorite books. When you've answered the questions, be sure to hit the SUBMIT button rather than leaving your answers in the comments section. But you're free, of course, to leave any comments you like!

38 Comments
 

Done and done. Hook me up, I missed my true calling as a writer because I sure can't do math for shit.

I am permanently behind on PMs, it's not personal.
 

Same here, can't wait to see what you've got coming out Eddie!

"You stop being an asshole when it sucks to be you." -IlliniProgrammer "Your grammar made me wish I'd been aborted." -happypantsmcgee
 

Looks really interesting, is it going to be similar to Monkey Business? Also would love if you could point to your post " How I Landed a Front Office Gig Without a Degree ", couldn't find it.

 
bigimotLooks really interesting, is it going to be similar to Monkey Business? Also would love if you could point to your post " How I Landed a Front Office Gig Without a Degree ", couldn't find it.

Yeah I would be intersted as well, I don't even think you can get a backoffice gig w/o a degree lol. But all the stuff that you talk about happened to you? like suing you for 14Mil?

You give me a gift? *BAM* Thank you note! You invite me somewhere? *POW* RSVP! You do me a favor? *WHAM* Favor returned! Do not test my politeness.
 

Well could you at least say a few words? Not about how you got it rather what kind of job was it and do you have a degree now?

Also being sued for 14M sounds interesting too..when are you planning to finish the book?

 
Tar Heel BlueDone with the survey. I'm really excited about this, as I know your story will be much different than some of those already out there.
YES - most of what's already out there is from the silver spoon crowd. This would be written by a guy that had to fight his way into the system and then did very well.

Good luck, and please let me read the advance........

Get busy living
 

Eddie,

This just crossed my mind, but are those who are getting a Free Review Copy getting it autographed by as well for "Book Collector" purposes?

 

Sounds good Eddie, answered your survey. Congrats on slimming down 4HB style too - awesome to hear it worked for you. Would love a review copy of the book when it's ready.

- Capt K - "Prestige is like a powerful magnet that warps even your beliefs about what you enjoy. If you want to make ambitious people waste their time on errands, bait the hook with prestige." - Paul Graham
 

Done with the survey. Judging from your WSO posts, this book will be an interesting read. Would really love a review copy.

 

Guns hookers and fire trucks was the theme of my bar mitzvah. Good chapter title.

If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses - Henry Ford
 

Really hoping to get that sneak peak via email! Really looking forward to it Eddie.

Quick Question though. Is there going to be a "moral to the story" at the end, or a personalization to it, rather than just a collection of stories. Just curious as to the nature of the read.

"Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish"
 

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