“The Power of Less” Has Launched! Free Giveaways for Book Buyers!

Evan Meagher Says:

December 30th, 2008, 7:21 am

Congrats, Leo! That’s really exciting to finally have a book on the market. Your name and message has successfully spread into print media.

Jonathan "Not the cookie ladie's son" Fields Says:

December 30th, 2008, 8:23 am

Hey Leo, Congrats, man!

It’s been amazing to watch your journey from newspaper guy to blogger to author. Truly inspiring to see what can be accomplished with vision and drive. :-)

RC@Thinkyourwaytowealth Says:

December 30th, 2008, 8:38 am

Congrats, Leo! What a great accomplishment! Will be ordering your book shortly- I could use a little “less” in my life!

Jules Ikeahacker Says:

December 30th, 2008, 8:41 am

Congrats Leo! Am so glad your book is out. Am sure it will be a runaway success. You’ve earned every bit of it.

Jerry Roberts Says:

December 30th, 2008, 8:45 am

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Leo for many years, and also working with him.

He’s a class act and an outstanding example to follow.

Congratulations, my friend. This is truly exciting for all of your friends.

Best,

Jerry

Mark Frost Says:

December 30th, 2008, 9:04 am

Very exciting stuff, Leo! It’s already in the top 500 for book sales on Amazon. I can’t wait to get my copy and I’ll be sure to review it once I finish.

Tabitha (From Single to Married) Says:

December 30th, 2008, 9:16 am

Awesome - thanks Leo!!

Alex Shalman Says:

December 30th, 2008, 9:29 am

My lil’ boy has all grown up. I’ve seen you go from blogger, to your own domain, to tackling several big goals, breaking some huge milestones, changing your themes, doing some more incredible things and NOW THIS. Greaaat!

Sheri @ EverlastingDesigns Says:

December 30th, 2008, 9:41 am

Kudos, Mazel Tov, Cheers!
You give us rank and file bloggers & would be authors something to aspire to. It’s always a treat to open the email and see your posts.

Very green and very proud~
Sheri
http://www.everlastingdesigns.net

Anita Lewis Says:

December 30th, 2008, 9:48 am

I’m very happy to find this book in Mobipocket format at Books on Board! Thanks for getting it out in so many formats.

J.D. Meier Says:

December 30th, 2008, 9:52 am

Way to go!

Walmar Andrades Says:

December 30th, 2008, 9:54 am

Congrats, man. I’m in Brazil and I already see that the book will be translated to portuguese, what’s very good news for me. But I’m thinking to buy the english version first :)

Less is More Says:

December 30th, 2008, 9:57 am

Congrats, Leo.

I was lucky enough to get my copy at Borders yesterday morning. I had to put it down last night or risk getting no sleep!

Mike King Says:

December 30th, 2008, 9:58 am

Thanks Leo, what a great offer. I’ve been meaning to order your book and I think this offer will make me do it now!

It’s great to see how you are always extending what you have to offer beyond the norm. Thanks!

Kelly Says:

December 30th, 2008, 9:59 am

Congratulations, Leo! I am so happy for you and excited to read your book. I’ve ordered two this morning. One for me and one for my Mom. Not only to add your book to our collection but to support you out of thanks for the wonderful messages you get out on this site.

Slacker Says:

December 30th, 2008, 10:15 am

Leo, you the man.

Stop by Orlando sometime and we’ll have drinks to celebrate!

- Jacques
http://www.theslackermethod.com

Glen Stansberry Says:

December 30th, 2008, 10:20 am

Leo, you champ! This should be a bestseller. I’ve read the first 1/3 and I can already say… WOW.

Every Zen Habits reader should have this book!!

Bryan (from Six to Done) Says:

December 30th, 2008, 10:53 am

I’m looking forward to picking up the book. Congratulations, Leo!

Noelle Says:

December 30th, 2008, 11:03 am

Hi, Leo. I’m very excited to get the book! I received an Amazon gift certificate for the holidays and the first thing I did was pre-order - it’ll be here Saturday and I expect I’ll be reading all weekend.

Just in general, I want to thank you for your site. I found it about 6 months ago at a time when I was going through a lot of work and personal craziness and your personal calmness and thoughtful writing (and great guest writers) have helped steady me when things seemed to going badly askew.

~Noelle

Dale Says:

December 30th, 2008, 11:51 am

Thanks for the book. I’m looking forward to it.

Will this book be available on Audible.com? If so, when?

Nav Says:

December 30th, 2008, 11:54 am

Congrats Leo.

Unf. I don’t read much, is this available for free on Audio as well?

Quyen Arana Says:

December 30th, 2008, 11:57 am

eReader format please! Great stuff. Keep it up!

Enduring Wanderlust Says:

December 30th, 2008, 12:16 pm

Congratulations, Leo.

The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. ~Hans Hofmann, Introduction to the Bootstrap, 1993

~Gennaro

I have Zen Fever! Says:

December 30th, 2008, 12:31 pm

Congrats. Leo! The book will be number one!

Heather Says:

December 30th, 2008, 12:38 pm

Leo, if I buy the book at a store rather than online, can I scan and email you my receipt? I assume so, but just thought I’d check. :)

And congrats on the book’s release!

Vered - MomGrind Says:

December 30th, 2008, 12:58 pm

Congrats! Looking forward to seeing it become #1 New York Times bestseller.

Leo Says:

December 30th, 2008, 14:08 pm

Thanks so much, everyone, for ordering and for you kind words!

@Heather: Sure, or take a picture and email it. :)

The book is available in both audio and ebook format — several versions of each, actually. Amazon has both mp3 and CD audio versions and should have the Kindle version up soon.

This site has several ebook formats available: http://is.gd/eahC

Bill Says:

December 30th, 2008, 14:52 pm

Congratulations!

Steve @ Freedom Education Says:

December 30th, 2008, 14:57 pm

Congratulations Leo,

Eric Hamm Says:

December 30th, 2008, 15:11 pm

Awesome stuff Leo! I know you’re excited and I know that many will enjoy another great book from you. I second what Vered said! :-) Eric.

Russell James Says:

December 30th, 2008, 15:32 pm

Hi Leo, congrats on the launch. Just pre-ordered my copy from Amazon.co.uk.

Looking forward to it.

All the best from the UK.

tommy fusco Says:

December 30th, 2008, 16:51 pm

Leo, I recently found your blog and ran roughshod through the archives.

I was inspired to start my blog up again which i have neglected.
But i am back and more focused then ever. I ready to write!

Keep up the awesome work and congrats!
You are one of the good ones.

tommy fusco Says:

December 30th, 2008, 16:55 pm

p.s. i subscribed to your post updater
:)

Kurt Says:

December 30th, 2008, 17:10 pm

Wait! You want me to celebrate “The Power of Less” by adding More to my library?

Does that mean the less really IS more?

What am I not seeing here??

Leo Says:

December 30th, 2008, 17:13 pm

@Kurt: Ha! Trust me, I see the irony, but for many people, what’s really needed is a place to start simplifying, and this book will help do that. So add one extra book to your library and get rid of piles of clutter — both in terms of possessions and tasks — that makes sense, doesn’t it?

If you’re already at the point where your life is extremely simplified, and you make the most of your time, achieve your goals, and fill your life with the things you’re passionate about … then no, you probably don’t need another book. :)

David Ridarelli Says:

December 30th, 2008, 17:39 pm

Congrats on getting into the Amazon Top 100 Leo. That’s a heck of an accomplishment…

Go2Wellington Says:

December 30th, 2008, 18:50 pm

I am always the believer of simple lifestyle, I have read your free ebook..it is brilliant! I will definitely get your Power of Less book.

Johan Says:

December 30th, 2008, 19:27 pm

Is there any PDF or audibook version that I can buy online? I have just finished reading your Zen To Done PDF and I liked that I could buy it online. I live in Sweden and its a little troublesome to buy from e.g. Amazon (shipping cost, shipping time etc).

Swoop Says:

December 30th, 2008, 19:39 pm

Hi Leo
I was wondering if the amazon.co.uk is available before feb 2009 ? Because on the site it says that the hardback wont be available untill then, however it is available on the US store.

I ask because i would like to buy the book, get it asap and of course take advantage of the great offer right now. But shipping from US to europe is … well customs add to the pricetag ;)

Anyhow if you have any info about it from UK (would hate to have to wait 2 months) please let me know :)

And thanks for the site! :D

Darhk Says:

December 30th, 2008, 20:53 pm

I received your book from Amazon today. It must feel completely awesome to see your work come to fruition in this form. It’s beautiful, and you’re wonderful. I can’t possibly tell you how much Zen Habits has helped me.

Congratulations.

Darlyne

Chris Guillebeau Says:

December 30th, 2008, 21:47 pm

The great (and humble) Leo -

I am so thrilled for you. Good luck! I’ll do whatever I can to support this launch.

Leo Says:

December 30th, 2008, 22:06 pm

@Swoop: The book is being distributed by a different publisher in the UK (and other countries as well). It looks like that’s their release date — my apologies!

Leo Says:

December 30th, 2008, 22:13 pm

@Johan: There are several ebook versions … search for the Kindle version on Amazon if you have that … other ebook “etailers” have different versions. This etailer has three ebook formats: http://is.gd/eahC

Thank you, everyone!

Swoop Says:

December 30th, 2008, 22:39 pm

Thanks for the quick answer Leo. I really appriciate it, and i decided to simly order from the US Amazon store and face the consequences of extra custom fees if they should arrive ;)

Looking forward to reading the book in the new year :)

Giyen Says:

December 30th, 2008, 23:04 pm

Congratulations on your book! I can’t wait to get it!

Christopher Says:

December 30th, 2008, 23:36 pm

Congrats! Once you’ve made #1 on Amazon, you know you’ve made it :)

mak Says:

December 31st, 2008, 3:33 am

Congrats from Tokyo, Leo!
Can’t wait to read it!

Peter Alicea Says:

December 31st, 2008, 4:26 am

Congratulations Leo! May God bless you with much health and prosperity in the coming year. Thanks a lot for the blog, the book, the great insight. Your life and work are very inspiring! Take care…

DKumar M. Says:

December 31st, 2008, 4:28 am

Congrats Leo, Way to go man. I also going to read it…

Helenna Stone Says:

December 31st, 2008, 6:08 am

I’m looking forward to reading your book and have already posted details about it on my blog (would love for you to leave a comment as the author). I also really enjoy getting your emails. I wish you and your family a very happy 2009 and hope that others bring you as much inspiration and support as you do to them.

Helenna
http://www.driftwoodchandelier.blogspot.com

curiousalexa Says:

December 31st, 2008, 11:08 am

i picked up the book at the local Borders yesterday, but keep getting distracted by the forum! [wry grin]

Kim Says:

December 31st, 2008, 14:26 pm

Congratulations! Not only did you follow your dreams, but you completed the book, got it published, AND its doing well. You really deserve it!

stop-biting-my-nails Says:

January 1st, 2009, 18:49 pm

Dear Leo,

Glad about this offer, but annoyed as in the UK it seems we cannot order the book via amazon. I am totally confused, and am not in a position to order from another store.

Wonder why this is - as the UK amazon site says the book’s not out until Feb!

Plus, would quite like to take advantage of your offer!

Swoop Says:

January 1st, 2009, 22:33 pm

@stop-biting-my-nails
Leo told me the reason was a different publisher in the UK and that feb is their release date.

Quote from Leo:
The book is being distributed by a different publisher in the UK (and other countries as well). It looks like that’s their release date — my apologies!

Sital Says:

January 4th, 2009, 0:02 am

Congrats Leo!

Sital

Jonathan Says:

January 5th, 2009, 14:52 pm

Congrats on the book Leo,

Last week I walked into a Barnes and Nobles store and on the very first display table by the door I saw your book. I swooped it up. I have been following your site for more than a year, seeing your book so exciting.

I finished a first read through of your book in two sittings. I loved it. I made it one of my MITs to visit your site and let you know that I will be reading your book again and again.

Samira al Thores Says:

January 5th, 2009, 16:23 pm

Math Alert!!

From the free ebook:

“Coffee. Do you buy a $4 cup of coffee every weekday? That’s $80 a month or $260 a year. And much more if you buy more than one cup, or buy a snack to go with it.”

$80 x 12 = $960
or
$4 x 5 x 52 = $1040

Iris M. Gross Says:

January 5th, 2009, 19:02 pm

There’s good news and bad news, Leo. Today, there was a front page article in The Oklahoman which referenced your book, The Power of Less. I can supply a link if you wish to see it. The bad news is that the writer described you as a mother of six and she listed your website as http://www.zenhabits.com, which is somebody else’s website! As the writer works in my building, I have e-mailed her and told her you weren’t a mother of six but that you seemed to have a sense of humor!

ED Says:

January 5th, 2009, 19:13 pm

Cool - thanks again Leo!!

Nejc Says:

January 13th, 2009, 5:40 am

It’s already available on Audible and it’s great. It took me a weekend to listened to it. Highly recommended!

Simon Says:

March 3rd, 2009, 10:14 am

Hi Leo

Congrats on the book.

=> Do you know if ther has there been a problem with publishing in Europe/the UK?

I see from the above posts that there is a different publisher on this side of the pond, but that it was due in February. I’ve had the book on pre-order with Amazon.Co.Uk since January, and they have already pushed delivery back once.

Any idea what has happened?

Cheers- Simon