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Best Posts in October - and September - With Some News!

I usually do a “Best Of” post at the end of each month, but I got so busy last month that I wasn’t able to do September’s. So this will be a Super Best Of, with two months in one.

I have to say that these last two months have been excellent for Zen Habits, thanks again to all of you, my wonderful readers. I am extremely grateful, each day, for the gift you’ve given me: giving me your time, reading my articles, giving amazing encouragement each day, helping me improve, becoming my friends, sending me emails, making suggestions, recommending Zen Habits to friends, voting for my articles on Digg and del.icio.us and and StumbleUpon other such sites to help new readers find the site.

In short, you’ve made doing Zen Habits a joy, and you’ve made it my passion. Thank you!

First bit of news: In the last month or so, Zen Habits became one of the Top 100 Blogs in Technorati (currently at 61) and passed the 20,000 subscribers milestone! That’s amazing, and I owe it all to you (and the great guest writers we’ve had recently). We’re also consistently hitting well over 1 million page views a month (1.3 million each of the last 2 months).

Second bit of news: Over the next few days, I expect to roll out the Zen Habits redesign. I quite like it, and I’m excited about it. More on this later.

Third bit of news: Once the redesign is rolled out, I will publish the Zen To Done (ZTD) e-book, which I’ve been working on for awhile. It’ll feel good to share this with you guys and complete this project.

Now on to the best posts of the last two months:

September

October

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Comments (15)

Andrew Says:

October 31st, 2007, 19:20 pm

I’m really excited for the new design & the ebook! Keep up the great work Leo!

aaron Says:

October 31st, 2007, 19:26 pm

felicidades por estar en los mejores de technorati!

Leo Says:

October 31st, 2007, 19:32 pm

Thanks Andrew, and gracias aaron!

Naomi Dunford Says:

October 31st, 2007, 20:06 pm

You’re doing a ZTD ebook? That’s fantastic! I’ve been telling my friends about it - I’m so glad I can have something to show them.

I was going to say “keep us posted” but I have a feeling you’re going to do that anyway.

As always, thank you for the fantastic site. I’m happy to be one of the 20,000.

Rudy Says:

October 31st, 2007, 20:26 pm

These “best of” list is actually a really cool idea. Especially when you have SO MANY tips — which I’m having a hard time keeping up, as a new reader.

(There’s got to be a tip on How-to-read-a-million-other-tips Sites :-)

Leo Says:

October 31st, 2007, 20:59 pm

@Rudy: I actually did a humorous list of tips on how to deal with Zen Habits overload a few months back:

http://zenhabits.net/2007/05/10-ways-to-deal-with-zen-habits/

Simon Says:

October 31st, 2007, 21:13 pm

I can’t wait to see the new redesign and your e-book!
Cheers

Kim Says:

October 31st, 2007, 21:26 pm

It is seriously the season of re-designs!

Congrats all around on everything you’re working on.

Mark Says:

October 31st, 2007, 21:29 pm

Thanks for all of your hard work Leo! Obviously your site has made quite an impact with your loyal readers and best of luck with the new site design.

Isobel Says:

November 1st, 2007, 2:39 am

Well done, Leo! Thanks for all the great ideas. Looking forward to the e-book.

johnwin Says:

November 1st, 2007, 8:05 am

Looking forward to the e-book :^)

Eugene (Editor, Varsity Blah) Says:

November 1st, 2007, 10:44 am

Definitely looking forward to the ebook. I’ve only been a subscriber for about a month now and love every bit!

Daren Says:

November 1st, 2007, 23:40 pm

Congrats Leo.

I’ve been an rss subscriber for a few months and the value your sight adds to my open time has been tremendous. Guest writers, thoughtful reader comments, links, and archives make your sight a welcome tick (lifehacker, etc.) on my home page. I am looking forward to the ebook and redesign. Best of luck.

Georgio Says:

November 3rd, 2007, 22:20 pm

That is great news Leo. You deserve all of your success and more. You have helped many of us to be much more happy and productive. Thanks. Go well. I will celebrate your success.