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Re: I Entered My Off-Consumption Blog In The Oxford Bookstore e-Author Contest

Gaurav Mishra — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:41:59 -0000

@Jinal: Here's how I look at it: the marketing insights part will be central to the book but appeal only to a small set of people, while the daily drama of being off-consumption will bring in people who won't read a marketing book otherwise.

Thanks for your wishes. :-)

Re: I Entered My Off-Consumption Blog In The Oxford Bookstore e-Author Contest

JinalShah — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:12:06 -0000

I understand. But psychologically, there is still a reward associated with this sacrifice that propels you further, consciously or sub-consciously. Anyways! You have all my luck and I am sure you are going to pull this off. Keep us updated!!

Re: I Entered My Off-Consumption Blog In The Oxford Bookstore e-Author Contest

Gaurav Mishra — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:02:17 -0000

@Jinal: But I won't get a book deal because I have given up consumption.

I'll get a book deal because, through my first hand experience, I'll get (and share) insights on why people choose to consume, or not.

Here's a small sample of what I hope to do.

As you follow my story, do wish me luck; I'll need a lot of luck to pull this off. :-)

Re: I Entered My Off-Consumption Blog In The Oxford Bookstore e-Author Contest

JinalShah — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:20:34 -0000

What I find a little ironic is that you are hoping and pegging for a multi-million dollar deal in exchange for giving up consumption. It's almost like, you are waiting for the big pay-day by giving up the tiny ones... You want to be rewarded with the loudest form of intangible consumption (money, fame etc) in exchange for giving up material consumption. It's interesting...

Not to be critical, but your stand seems a tad bit flawed. :) Nonetheless, that's brave and I look forward to following your story.