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So I’m curious – which cover did you choose, and why?
Much appreciated.
David
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I liked the orange goldfish cover with the glasses. I feel it represents we peope are all the same, but it comes down to the ACTION of the individual that allows one to take a different path (hence the action of the jumping goldfish). The purpose goldfish looks unatural to me. That’s just my two cetns though- awesome covers either way!
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Great that you are choosing the purple one. To me it shows individuality, a symbol for wanting to do something different and going out there and doing it. Good luck David and it’s great to see you are still going strong.
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terry
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I liked the gold-fish better than the purple-fish, because having all the fish the same color makes everyone equal in abilities (thus leveling the playing field) with the primary difference being the fish that *does* something out of the norm being the one to get noticed/results. The purple implies that you must somehow be different (specil talents, etc.) before making the “jump”. I don’t know the contents of the book, but telling someone unique and special to do something unique and special seems pointless. I would imagine that the point would likely be that everyone has talents (thus, everyone is equally unique in their own way), and it is *how* these talents are used that matters.
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Joe
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I chose the purple fish over the goldfish. The purple definitely stands out from the other fish at first glance; plus, it shows a sense of uniqueness and individuality.
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I like the gold fish jumping rather than the purple one. The shades stand out more on the gold one, and the jumping is enough differentiation– it doesn’t need to be a different color, too. The gold is also a more lively, happy color.
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Allan
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I only had the choice between the 2 goldfish covers. Much like Sabina before me I picked the orange goldfish because it’s not what’s on the outside that makes us stand out, it’s the effort and courage we use to jump out of the tank and into the possibilities of the unknown.
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Sabina
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I chose the orange goldfish because it spoke to me of all human beings being essentially the same & that what makes one unique need not necessarily be glaringly obvious, like the packaging in the color purple.
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thanks guys – appreciate your comments. Votes were split about 100 orange fish, 100 purple fish. So I get to choose.
Purple it is!
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Ky
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Fish, purple, if I;m feeling the groove I usually come across the fresh different stuff, and if its a good time when I see it I usually get the individual thing
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Because you asked for honest feedback, and I am your market, here is my opinion. From the two choices given, I chose the purple goldfish. Because I am familiar with you, and I know the power of the subject matter you are including in the book, I will grab a copy regardless of what’s on the cover. However… I’m not quite sure if it’s the graphic or the sub title etc, but neither the cover or subtitle vibe in a powerful way for me as presented together and if I wasn’t familiar with you and your work, I can’t say I would buy a copy based upon the 2 choices you provided. I appreciate you are asking us for our feedback as I am certain it will lead to greater results.
As a coach in your field, a shot of your laptop on your lap, smoothie in hand and your bare feet with the ocean behind them would be a kick ass cover and certainly resonate with me in the context of the promise of your subtitle.
Whatever you end up with, I wish you the very best and look forward to helping promote it. Can’t wait to read it!
Live Your Dreams,
Jill
America’s Top Goals Coach
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brandi
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I voted for the purple goldfish – I felt like it was creative and fun – much how we strive to be individuals. (Oh, and purple is my favorite color. 🙂 )
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I voted for the orange goldfish rather than the purple goldfish. At first, I thought about the purple one because it stands out more, but it didn’t look natural. I liked how the other cover felt more cohesive. I like when things make a subtle point and support the branding, but are not so much in your face.
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Lynn Panther
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Hi David,
I had the option of the two different goldfish covers. I choose the one with the purple fish jumping out of the water. To me is symbolized breaking apart from the rest and making yourself stand out.
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Barbara Escher
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I only saw “fish” covers – one had an orange goldfish (just like all the others) jumping out of the water. The other had a bright purple fish (unlike the others). I voted for the one that was unusual and, in fact, unique.
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Samuel
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Yellow fish jumping out is too subtle….funky pink fish is kinda like the “ugly duckling” who turns into a beautiful swan…pink fish symbolizes our personal uniqueness of getting paid for who we are….
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Renana
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I choose the goldfish over the purpul one because although I liked the message of the purpul one more, the gold one looks more stylished.
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Drew
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Fish don’t make money. They also suffocate out of water. But, hey, if Jonathon Livingston Seagull can be who he is, why not Raymond Harvey Goldfish.
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Josh
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I voted for the orange gold-fish over the purple one. I just found the purple fish distracting and unnecessary. The orange one also stands out more.
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I voted for the purple goldfish with shades. Reason being, in your title the words “WHO YOU” is in bold letters and stands out as well as the purple fish, so I made the connection.
Also as entrepreneurs we must be bold and stand out in the crowd. I believe the easiest way of doing this is by simply being yourself. When you are comfortable with who you are there is a certain boldness that comes to the surface and demans attention, just like the purple goldfish. Hope this helps.
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Aamer
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I must say the cover design isn’t very inspiring, and having seen it in a bookshop I might have not even touched it! I voted for the orange goldfish, as the purple one represented a fish out of water gone blue…dead! That is hat it seemed to me, regardless of what else it was meant to represent.
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Helen
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The purple goldfish is not believable. I voted for the gold one, sunglasses and all.
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Jon
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The two covers that showed up were both goldfish. I voted for the purple goldfish for the sense of individuality, and I also agree with the above comments that the purple wasn’t the right shade. Of course in print it would look different.
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April
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The purple fish looked unwell. Maybe a different colour would work.
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I voted for the goldfish jumping out of water. I like the concept, and while the purple fish is a good metaphor for “uniqueness”, I felt the goldfish out of water captured this well enough. The purple fish wasn’t as aesthetically pleasing to my eye…looks unnatural, like food color.
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Joshua
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Purplse fish because it was clearly different than the others. I often find Authenticity requires acting different than others.
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Julia
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Of the two offered to me (fish bowl on the dock w/ fish jumping into lake, and fish jumping from clear water) the fish jumping had the most visual memorable impact. The message of the fish bowl on the dock was lovely and profound, but had no eye-catching value…you have to study it to get it.
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Judith
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Hi David
I chose the goldfish leaping out of the water as to me it gave me the sense of excitement, individuality, potential – all things you need to get in touch with if you are going to be paid for who you are. Loved it. Looking forward to seeing the book.:)
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you know what? Angelina, who replied before me, but whose comment I didn’t see until after I posted mine, makes an interesting point.
I disagree with her cover choice for all the reasons I stated in my earlier post, and I also disagree that the fish bowl picture evokes dreariness or scariness – I actually see it as beautiful and inviting – BUT….
I also see how someone could see it the way Angelina does, so I now suggest that the concept remain the same, but the environment outside the bowl be brightened up a bit – to ensure that folks don’t have her reaction to the pic.
Hope you’re enjoying your Sunday.
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great marketing – engage them and they will buy 😉
Oh, my cover choice – between the fish bowl and the loose jumping fish, I choose the fish bowl, by a long shot.
Visually, I love them both – but the fishbowl tells me what (I think) the book is about much more than the free jumping fish. (I’m assuming this book is some variation on the theme of the 4-Hour work week and how to break through conventional assumptions of what work and life “structures” are and should be, gaining financial and lifestyle freedom, etc.)
The fishbowl pic illustrates the confines in which most folks are working and living their lives, and the beauty and possibility of the escape from that –
The jumping fish also depicts that somewhat, but it’s more generic – I could see it on the cover of a book with an entirely different topic, as well. It didn’t immediately tell me what the book was about – the fish bowl did (I think).
There’s a lot of talk up above about a cover with money on it – I don’t see that here as a choice, thank goodness – any pic on the cover with money would make me immediately dismiss this book as a “get rich quick” gimmick. Another way that won’t deliver for most, to take someone’s money because they are dissatisfied in some way and just searching, searching, searching… is it?
Anyway, good luck with this venture – despite my cynical nature, I’m an admirer.
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Angelina
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I picked the plain white with the fish jumping out of the water because it was the most energetic, and most easily captured the essence of the message.
I didn’t see this $100 note everyone was talking about, but I’m glad that it’s not on there, as it would cheapen the message.
The one with the bridge to nowhere in the middle of the dark lake looked dreary, and didn’t make the activity you’d be taking on by reading the book look exciting or joyful.
The “cool fish” out of water shows what most people would likely want to identify with. Unlike the fish in the lake version, he looks natural and free….there’s nothing cold or scary that he’s jumping into.
I also like the fact that it shows the other fish, swimming along as fish do….freely (not confined by a bowl….just as many of us are free to do what we like whether we act on it or not)….and this one fish decided to be different. He looks at ease, and benefits from seeing things from a different perspective.
I could go on and on (why stream of thought writing is so very dangerous…LOL!), but simply put, it best puts across the message, and makes the action the book proposes something that is not only desirable, but natural and doable if you allow yourself the chance and opportunity.
Best of Luck David!
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Andres
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I voted for the first cover, because it has a stronger meaning to get out of your bowl and get into the whole lake. Besides the colors used and the landscape its more attractive than just a white cover as the second one.
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pam bailey
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I votes for the fish picture..however, it is very similar to “Getting Unstuck” by Timothy Butler.
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I voted for the fish jumping out of the bowl into the lake. The first one, although graphically stronger (less visual ‘noise’ if that makes sense!) implies in either the fish potentially coming to harm or just falling back.
The second cover had a much stronger implication of daring, making change and getting out of that comfort zone (although there are still risks with jumping into the lake!).
Perhaps a bit of clever manipulation with the second one will creater a stronger design and give the same message.
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Selena
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The fish bowl on a dock, and the fish jumping out of water were the two that appeared. Of these two, the fish one was better – brighter. I wouldn’t go with either cover though. The fish don’t really speak to the subject for me, and I wouldn’t be inclined to pick either cover from a bookshelf. Any other options?
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Rick Callus
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David – I voted for the fish jumping out of the water and NOT jumping out of the bowl. Why, because it was a brighter cover and it didn’t make me think…..then- oh, I get it now…. However, I’m not keen on the fish idea unless you make a lead-in on the cover, like “don’t swim with the fishes”…… a take-off on wisdom of the Sopranos. Then add the 5 things to take control of. Oh and put a cigar in the mouth of the jumping fish. But I’m not a PC guy. Cheers!
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the new one is ‘not exactly’, but good idea… perhaps with the right designers working it, you can make it look as solid as the original. could be that there are too many elements on the same page. something to work with
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I prefer the open feel of bookcover 2. Everyone can relate to that single fish that dares to jump out of a (in this case invisible) bowl.
As a (European….) arthistorian/ coach / corporate identity expert I ‘am quite sure I would pick up the book in the bookstore ……
best of luck!
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Richard
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I chose the cover on the left: the fish jumping out of the bowl into the open water. The other cover does not give the impression the fish is escaping from a confinement (just jumps up in the air only to fall back down again).
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ionela maria
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YESSSSSSS to the
fishes swimming in the water. and not in the bowl.
why ?
because one’s mind tends to find a symbol to associate with. even if i’m a person that is stuck in a job i dont quite enjoy, i wouldn’t want to see myself and my world limited to a ‘bowl’.
water is an universal symbol. people all over the world can relate to it.
it is also something connected to the ancestral memories recorded while we were in the womb of our mothers. a feeling of safety. of being who we are.
jumping higher/better/faster. out of the water.
i DO wanna be different. the best. but still enjoy the confort of my everyday life. with my everyday people.
lets keep in mind that this book is addressing to the beautiful normal person. with a beautiful normal mindset.
as visual identity. the colours of the text ‘5 steps to Financial Freedom… and Inner Freedom’ needs to be more emphasised. (as it is in the bowl cover)
i admire the wholistic view of the message: finance, time, location, inner touch.
this is an important part that differentiates this book from others, that are usually unidirectional: money driven, time management etc. whereas life is always a mix of all these aspects.we must consider that people’s motivations gravitate around 2 major polls:
1. safety. already discussed.
2. feeling important.
for some of us, as shown in the posts above, our source of importance gravitates more towards external incentives: money. the 100 bill, other possessions.
while others value more internal gratifications.
the book cover should find a way to meet both needs.
(money+soul)
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personally, i would pick up that book cover that has
ENERGY.
STRONG Colours/contrasts.
words related to Powerful EMOTIONS:safety (for the girl in me), power and control(for the man in me).
and gives me a cool feeling.
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as far as i know you David. your number one charactheristic is the great sense of humour you have. i would love to see that reflected in the way this cover looks like.
one hint.
your avatar mood posted on facebook some time ago.
i loved it. avatar is a worldwide known movie. everybody loved it. it made people connect more with their inner self.
dunno.
just an idea that crossed my mind. something different, a la david wood, but still common and connected to emotions.———–
best of luck ! your fb posts are an inspiration to so many of us.
we believe in you. whatever you choose, i know its gonna rock.
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Hi David,
My humble opinion as a lover of beauty is the first book on the left, the reason being it is open and spacious, a grand and glorious energy for creating money!
Congratulations on your success,Love and gratitude,
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Krystall
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I chose the fishbowl one because I think that many people feel they are limited in their choices and so on. Some may even feel “trapped” or something to that effect.
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Chose the fish without the bowl: I liked it more esthetically – the other one with the bowl on the pier is too “busy” for me.. Isn’t it fun to discuss these kind of things with so many people that are actually paying attention and putting their time and energy in. David, you are such a blessed person – don’t forget 🙂
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Anita
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Both images are pretty good to convey the message you want. The second, with a fishbowl on the pier shows a bit more connection with the human reality. While many of us live with awareness that we are capable of doing something more, with more meaning , and know where to look for it, hesitating we stay in a convenient limit, where life goes on without our total input which we are capable of… while some of us, who have guts enough… jump over the `golden cage` barrier and at least dare to try the new experience of giving and getting more. ..One never knows if it will be a good or a bad one, until he tries.
You could get that jumping fish some other color or some sparkles around or some arrows ahead or change the color of the lake so it would appear more appealing. -
Geraldo Galvão Brasil
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I chose the fish jumping out of the water because this movement give a better perception of freedom, the feeling I supose the book contents comunicate. I´m sure the book launching will be a big success.
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I chose the fish jumping out of the bowl as the whole image appealed to me more than the other one. I said to me ‘I am an individual and I am doing my own thing’.
Good luck with the book. My new book is with the typesetters at the moment and will be on the bookshelves in August. Wish me luck.
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The fish cover resonated with me and got my vote – be totally who you are no matter how different that may feel. The message is simple, honest and clear. The cover with the mixed up images I found rather ‘off putting’ and unlikely that it would attract my attention on a bookshop shelf as it didn’t resonate with me at all.
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Barry
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I voted for the $100 cover. The fish spoke to uniqueness but not to money. The C note cover grabbed my attention. Whether I like one over the other or not; the grabber is the key.
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Diego
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The $100 one goes more with the ‘Getting Paid’ part but the fish one is more kind of giving ‘Who You Are’ freedom 1st wich for me is way more important. So I go with the fish cover. Simple and clear even thou it’s more ‘normal’ than the other
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