July 10, 2009
Here at Squidoo, we're inspired by Seth every day.
And we're not the only ones. Not by a long shot.
People who read his blog, pick up his books, hear his speeches, read his lenses, meet him on the street... hundreds and hundreds of thousands of people are inspired and moved and challenged by Seth. Probably even millions.
So as a way to wish him a happy birthday this year--and more important, to celebrate his unflagging spirit of generosity, community and innovation--we're creating this virtual birthday card.
But it's not for him, not really. It's for you. It's for you to share your own make a difference story. Because that's what Seth really wants for his birthday.
Sign it. Tweet it. Share it. Pass it on.
And we're not the only ones. Not by a long shot.
People who read his blog, pick up his books, hear his speeches, read his lenses, meet him on the street... hundreds and hundreds of thousands of people are inspired and moved and challenged by Seth. Probably even millions.
So as a way to wish him a happy birthday this year--and more important, to celebrate his unflagging spirit of generosity, community and innovation--we're creating this virtual birthday card.
But it's not for him, not really. It's for you. It's for you to share your own make a difference story. Because that's what Seth really wants for his birthday.
Sign it. Tweet it. Share it. Pass it on.
Seth doesn't know we're doing this (yet)
But here's his blog post that inspired the SquidTeam to get this going.
What should I do on your birthday?On July 4, birthday of the USA, we're supposed to blow off fireworks, eat hot dogs and buy a Chevrolet.
On Columbus Day, birthday of an early imperialist, we're supposed to shop and march in a parade.
On Martin Luther King Jr. day, marvelously, we're supposed to participate in a national day of service.
So, what should we do on your birthday?
With all due respect to Hallmark, the idea of sending people cards and presents on their birthday seems both selfish and small-minded. It seems to me that we could think bigger.
On the birthday of your company or brand, what would you like your customers to do?
On your birthday, what should your friends do? Let's say you have a shoe buying fetish. Perhaps on your birthday, your friends could buy shoes--for themselves, not for you. Share the joy, right? Or perhaps buy shoes for their friends?
On my birthday, it would make me really happy if people started a project, launched an idea or engaged in a difficult interaction that made something good happen. Make a difference day.
What's your story?
Wish Seth a happy birthday...
And share your own 'make a difference' story
Forget the hallmark cards and gift certificates and boxes of chocolate, and instead wish Seth a happy birthday here by posting your own make a difference story.
Or just one thing you plan to do or finish or create or publish or ship or write or smile about this week.
How are you going to make a difference, today?
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- inspirationmarketingundergronud inspirationmarketingundergronud Sep 21, 2009 @ 7:24 am
- Akorie wrote,
Thanks for your inspirational ideas to our generation,it has change life and transform a lot of destinies.
Happy birthday, Mr.Seth!
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- Camilla Taylor Camilla Taylor Aug 18, 2009 @ 3:17 am
- Happy Birthday Seth and may God bless your with many more birthdays to come. I was introduced to this web site today, 091709 and I already see why you are loved by so many people. I'm inspired.
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- TanituIsland TanituIsland Jul 15, 2009 @ 2:09 pm
- How am I going to make a difference, today ?
1. Giving a Shout Out: "Happy Birthday Mr. Seth !"
2. Cut my Kitties Nails !
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- lizziebeth lizziebeth Jul 14, 2009 @ 2:47 pm
- Happy Birthday, Seth. I want to thank you very much for the great ideas you are giving me right now in your book "Unleashing the Idea Virus." I also really like your book Get What You Deserve.
I also want to thank you for explaining how to see the Big Picture in our lives by being more unselfish and caring.
So... have a very happy birthday. It's what YOU deserve!
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- Jesse_Hall Jesse_Hall Jul 14, 2009 @ 10:17 am
- Have a glorious day and remember to take all you can out of life.
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- From stella From stella Jul 13, 2009 @ 5:55 am
- From stella
Dear, I saw your ad and i decided to contact you, for a business relationship please write me through my private email address for more detailed explanations (st_amah9@yahoo.com)
God bless you
stella
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- Encourager Encourager Jul 12, 2009 @ 8:37 pm
- A belated Happy Birthday Seth. Thank you for being such an inspirationto thousands of people.
What do I do to make a difference? I am part of Together we can change the world, helping to change the world one person at a time.
Another ways by interpreting dreams for people. Just followed a course on interpreting dreams.
Still another way is by helping people to have real difference in their lives by introducing them to the creator who is able to help each person to lead a totally fulfilling life.
Blessins
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- Mickie_G Mickie_G Jul 12, 2009 @ 8:23 pm
- Today I helped a friend who needed some help. That is what life is about. Being there and participating when you are needed.
I don't have birthdays anymore--I have become ageless.
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- BertBert BertBert Jul 12, 2009 @ 6:23 pm
- Happy belated birth to you Seth. You have a remarkable mind and I have learn much from your books over the year. I'm very happy to be a part of Squidoo and signing this card lens.
Bert
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- sha2 sha2 Jul 12, 2009 @ 11:44 am
- Happy belated birthday! Just saw the wishes and realise its your birthday. Thanks Seth for introducing the Squidoo, it really brings life and insight to many people. It also colors people's life by all these beautiful stories and sharing. At the same time it gives people hope as they could start to earn online. Thanks again Seth, for your detailed article on how to do well in Squidoo.
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- FrankGual FrankGual Jul 12, 2009 @ 11:38 am
- Happy belated birthday to Seth Godin. Inventor of Squidoo, one of mankind's greatest inventions. Wishing him a long happy life.
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- ajgodinho ajgodinho Jul 11, 2009 @ 11:42 pm
- Belated Happy Birthday Seth! As they say better late than never.
I wish you all the very best with Squidoo and all the other areas of your life. What an amazing Squidoo team you have and platform that you guys have put together. It's a wonderful community and one that is unique in many ways!
May this new year, for you, be blessed in everyway and may every thing that you lay your hand on be prosperous!
God bless!
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- Sylvia Scott Sylvia Scott Jul 11, 2009 @ 8:44 pm
- Wow!! Happy Birthday Seth. You are truly one lucky guy to have a staff that loves you so much to tell the world about your birthday AND then to have the world wish you a great day-I love your blog and this is my weekend to create my Squidoo lens. You're the Best!
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- SmallStepsMarketing SmallStepsMarketing Jul 11, 2009 @ 7:00 pm
- Happy Birthday, Seth! What a great month to be born to celebrate independence and be reminded of the entrepreneur spirit that you embrace. Thank you for your contributions to stimulate out minds outside of the box.
Kathy
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- Ener-G Ener-G Jul 11, 2009 @ 6:49 pm
- Whew! This was one time I wish the comment box was at the top! It's obvious, Seth, you have made a difference in so many lives, including my own. You have showed me by example how to be a better leader and create vital communities that make a difference. I plan on continuing growing in my leadership abilities and bringing my gifts to the world to be of service in whatever way I'm needed.
So Happy Birthday month, Seth, and may your next trip around the sun be as fun and productive as your last one!
gia aka Ener-G
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- RinchenChodron RinchenChodron Jul 11, 2009 @ 5:53 pm
- Happy belated birthday Seth - mine is tomorrow the 12th and I want people to donate to the Children's Global Peace Project - check causes on Facebook and Thanks
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- MaryElliot MaryElliot Jul 11, 2009 @ 5:28 pm
- Happy Birthday Seth! A bit late, but still heartfelt.
Thanks for creating Squidoo!
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- Peter.Murray Peter.Murray Jul 11, 2009 @ 2:50 pm
- Happy birthday Seth,
I hope you have a purple cow day!
Thanks for the inspiration.
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- Dkprincess6 Dkprincess6 Jul 11, 2009 @ 1:00 pm
- Happy Birthday Seth! I wish I had a big success story to share, but all I can say is other than making Giant Squid the first time I tried, my lenses don't seem to get much traffic. Oh well, I didn't start here for personal gain.
The one thing I plan to do to make a difference, is to let my son know, his mom is always on his side. Hopefully, that will make him a happy, well-adjusted child, that turns into a happy, well-adjusted adult.
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- roysumit roysumit Jul 11, 2009 @ 12:06 pm
- Happy birthday, Seth. Thanks to the Squidoo Team, I can wish you a "Happy birthday" in this page. I know, you don't need any materialistic gifts or any gift cards on your birhday. I know that you are on a different mission, a mission to create leaders out of ordinary peoples, to ignite the flare in them, which they themselves have unconciously doused off, not kowing its immense potentiality. I know, you would be much more delighted even if one single person can succeed following the path you advise. That would be a fitting birhday gift for you. I wan't to be that person Seth, and may be someday I will.
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- Mimi Mimi Jul 11, 2009 @ 11:16 am
- Praying Birthday Blessings for you today and many more!!!! Thanks for blessing us in so many ways!
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- Blossom777 Blossom777 Jul 11, 2009 @ 11:11 am
- Happy Birthday Seth and many many birthdays to come.
May God Richly Bless You
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- ClassyGals ClassyGals Jul 11, 2009 @ 10:24 am
- Happy Birthday Seth. I'll try to make a difference by thanking people that helped me succeed online. You, of course, played a big part in this, so Thank you, Seth. Hope you get all your birthday wishes.
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- Laniann Laniann Jul 11, 2009 @ 10:10 am
- Happy Birthday Seth. May this be the beginning of your most creative years. Thank you for your inspiration and wisdom.
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- Lamar_Morgan Lamar_Morgan Jul 11, 2009 @ 9:39 am
- Happy Birthday, Seth.
Here's an idea for your birthday. Let's start something that get's the world thinking "better together" rather than going solo. Let's as a world of Squidooers do something that creates a "purple cow." Let's do something truly remarkable. Let's put a strategy in place that helps California get out of debt. Let's act like a bungee cord - twisted together and strong. Let's turn that funnel on its side and give every caring person the opportunity to shout through a megaphone. Let's take Squidoo where the foot traffic is - into restaurants, coffee shops and book stores through Wi-Fi digital photo frames that can be remotely programmed from a home online computer.
I created a Squidoo lens about this. Visit www.squidoo.com/WYW. On November 19th in San Francisco, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is having his second annual Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference. We need to have a big turnout of Squidoo lensmasters there. See www.sba.ca.gov for details.
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- homeschoolentrepreneur homeschoolentrepreneur Jul 11, 2009 @ 9:20 am
- What an amazing lens!!
I was wondering why I was getting so many emails about "A Great Squidoo Lens"! So glad I checked. Happy Birthday Seth... feeling as if I really know you after reading all those comments. You have made an impact on the world, and better than that, you inspire others to do the same. You're a great role model to "my" teen entrepreneurs!
In honor of your birthday. . . I'm going to feature you and this lens in my newsletter in hopes of inspiring others to make an impact in the world they live...AND aspire to celebrating birthdays in a little different light.
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- WhiteOak50 WhiteOak50 Jul 11, 2009 @ 9:19 am
- Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Seth.
May your day bring you lots of joy, happiness and blessings.
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- kimmanleyort kimmanleyort Jul 11, 2009 @ 9:18 am
- Happy Birthday, Seth. I heard you interviewed by Dr. Oz on April 7, 2009 and found the Squidoo site during the interview. I then wrote about my top 10 heroes and three months later am going for Giant Squid. With an interest in environmental issues, I hope to make a difference through Squidoo. THANKS!
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- BigGirlBlue BigGirlBlue Jul 11, 2009 @ 9:12 am
- Here's to another year of successful birthday wishes!
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- ikoniatis ikoniatis Jul 11, 2009 @ 8:56 am
- Mr Seth, I send you my best of wishes for a life full of creativity, inspiration and many many laughs.
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- Wysiwigs Wysiwigs Jul 11, 2009 @ 8:34 am
- Happy Birthday to our very own Obi-Wan-Squidobi (and if you actually read all of these well wishes, you might actually live up to your reputation as superman ;o) Hope you have a great one!
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- RobertoLebron RobertoLebron Jul 11, 2009 @ 8:06 am
- I'm new here, but I'm hoping to become a good lensmaster, contribute to the Squidoo community and maybe even help my family a little. Thank you for Squidoo and for all you do.
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- hlkljgk hlkljgk Jul 11, 2009 @ 7:47 am
- happy birthday, seth!
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- Giacomoi Giacomoi Jul 11, 2009 @ 7:33 am
- Dear Seth,
Happy Birthday from Italy,
Giacomo
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- JesseTheCAT JesseTheCAT Jul 11, 2009 @ 7:16 am
- Happy birthday from Cape Town,South Africa....I wish you everything you could wish for yourself...and much more.. :)
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- daria369 daria369 Jul 11, 2009 @ 7:02 am
- Happy birthday Seth,
Squidoo has changed my life in more ways than I can list in this birthday wish - and for that I'm Very Grateful!! :)
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- inkserotica inkserotica Jul 11, 2009 @ 3:59 am
- Happy Birthday Seth! Thanks for bringing us Squidoo! You are the best :)
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- aj2008 aj2008 Jul 11, 2009 @ 3:43 am
- Seth, you already know what a difference you have made to my life and that you have given me the ideal platform to allow me to be creative and communicative, which is very important to me.
I am making a difference (I hope) by coaching some Lensmasters for the next Giant Squid Challenge.
Happy Birthday!
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- Spook Spook Jul 11, 2009 @ 3:20 am
- As usual I missed the boat but a very belated Happy Birthday to you and many more. I have just had my brother and sister in law staying with us and we haven't seen them for 9 years. They have just started a small business and I spent most of my time trying to convince them to follow you and all your terrific ideas and sound sense. When they get back home to New Zealand after a short visit to Texas to see their brother, I will endeavour them to follow your blog amongst other things. Hope you had a great day.
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- JustBon-Crochet-Designs JustBon-Crochet-Designs Jul 11, 2009 @ 1:37 am
- Happy Birthday, Seth!
Today, I'm planning on thanking all those that have come to appreciate my work as a lensmaster, with a lens dedicated to them - my fans :)
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- sunita sunita Jul 11, 2009 @ 1:17 am
- Happy Birthday Seth!
When God made u he was having a good day coz ur so special,so kindhearted,that its difficult 2 tell in words.......Happy Birthday.
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- sunita sunita Jul 11, 2009 @ 1:17 am
- Happy Birthday Seth!
When God made u he was having a good day coz ur so special,so kindhearted,that its difficult 2 tell in words.......Happy Birthday.
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- vbright105 vbright105 Jul 11, 2009 @ 12:04 am
- Happy Birthday, Seth (and may it be your best ever!)
Today I am planning out leading another group toward giant. Thanks for giving who you are to everyone!
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- Judy Vorfeld Judy Vorfeld Jul 10, 2009 @ 11:11 pm
- Happy birthday, Seth. You've been a profound inspiration in my life...personal and business. Blessings to you and your family.
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- Frankster Frankster Jul 10, 2009 @ 11:10 pm
- Happy Birthday, Seth. Thanks for sharing yourself with us through your blog, book and especially Squidoo. Bear hugs, Frankie
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- janices7 janices7 Jul 10, 2009 @ 10:14 pm
- Happy Birthday Seth!
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- mbrownauthor mbrownauthor Jul 10, 2009 @ 10:07 pm
- Happy Birthday, Seth, thanks for Squidoo and all that you do!
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- papawu papawu Jul 10, 2009 @ 10:04 pm
- It is not often one has the opportunity to both thank and offer wishes for a superb birthday to a genius. I found Squidoo purely by accident while looking for blog sites to promote a new auction site. However, after building the first initial lens for said site, I was caught, hook , line , and sinker. There are not too many things in this world which has captured my heart and mind the way Squidoo has, so for that I offer my sincere gratitude. Also, this being a B-Day card in your honor, I wish you a most grand and memorable Birthday with many more to come.
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- Sarah Sarah Jul 10, 2009 @ 9:26 pm
- Happy Birthday, Seth!
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- blue22d blue22d Jul 10, 2009 @ 9:14 pm
- Seth, have a wonderful birthday. Thanks for Squidoo ....such a wonderful creation. I have truly enjoyed being a part of it. Happy Squidoodles to ya.
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- The_Health_Lady The_Health_Lady Jul 10, 2009 @ 9:13 pm
- Happy Happy Birthday Seth!
I know it's small, but in honor of your BD, today I gave our feathered friends extra bird seed & treats and will continue until the end of the month.
Patricia
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- Jul 10, 2009 @ 8:51 pm
- Happy Birthday Seth!
Hmm, do something to make a difference for someone...
Everyday I just try to be there for others and make them feel loved and appreciated.
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- CoolFoto CoolFoto Jul 10, 2009 @ 8:49 pm
- Happy Birthday!
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- eclecticeducation eclecticeducation Jul 10, 2009 @ 8:34 pm
- Happy birthday!!! :) Thank you for making such an awesome company!
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- Squidster Squidster Jul 10, 2009 @ 8:28 pm
- I was lost before Squidoo showed me the path. Making a difference has been my motivator ever since. Sounds corny, I know, but it's the truth.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Godin!
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- luvmyludwig luvmyludwig Jul 10, 2009 @ 8:28 pm
- Happy Birthday Seth. Thank You For Squidoo. Today I published a lens thanking all the people who helped me make Giant Squid. (It was a long list)
I plan to "coach" a small group of Giant Squid hopefuls on the WiWon team for the Giant Squid challenge, as I work toward the 100 club.
I have looked for ways to give more since joining Squidoo, I just love the community.
So happy birthday.
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- Michey Michey Jul 10, 2009 @ 8:19 pm
- Happy Birthday Seth! This is my way to thank you for: Squidoo, your books, your conferences and Videos, and for changing so many lives. We all are a great tribe at Squidoo.
All the best for you and yours
Michey
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- Tipi Tipi Jul 10, 2009 @ 8:12 pm
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY SETH! I've a song in my heart right now, you guessed it, its that one. I have it in my heart to mentor newbies by offering help to them and letting them know that they can contact me, and that is a really joy. It just amazes me when someone's spirit and essence can touch my heart right through this computer screen. Thank you for founding and creating Squidoo and making it free for everyone.
Blessings on your head!
Susie
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- partybuzz partybuzz Jul 10, 2009 @ 8:08 pm
- Happy Birthday Seth! Thank you for Squidoo! You are the best! For your birthday, I promise to continue making lenses and donating part of my earnings to charity.
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- calicoskies calicoskies Jul 10, 2009 @ 8:05 pm
- Happy Birthday Seth!!!
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- badmsm badmsm Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:59 pm
- Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Seth. I'm a better person because of you. Thanks for all you do!
Bette
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- ronpass ronpass Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:54 pm
- Happy Birthday Seth - I want to thank you for this fabulous platform- it has made a real difference to my life. I am making a difference by continuing to inspire others to contribute quality information and resources and to build sustainable networks. Your inspiration sustains me in this ongoing endeavor.
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- CreativeArtist CreativeArtist Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:49 pm
- Happy Birthday Seth. I'm making a difference by making a party all about ice cream with a purple cow or maybe a blue one or a green one. What the hay, they all just like ice cream. Which is your favorite? I personally pick chocolate chip mint.
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- cathyfletcher cathyfletcher Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:47 pm
- Happy Birthday, Seth. Last year I didn't know you, and this year you've become important to me. I've been able to get so much out of my head and into lenses, that I'm beginning to like being empty-headed ;) Seriously, a lens I'm thinking about is my experiences in a Christian Healing Room because I saw miracles, and that doesn't come up in normal conversation! Your site talks nice to me when I'm building lenses :)
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:44 pm
- Happy Birthday, Seth. I'm so grateful for your vision and for the community you've created. My birthday is the last day of the year, so my tradition has been to set goals for the following year. I hope your day is full of love and nice surprises!
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- sandyspider sandyspider Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:35 pm
- Happy Birthday Seth!
You have inspired many of us to find our own creativity.
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- Jeff Rozic Jeff Rozic Jul 10, 2009 @ 5:39 pm
- I'm going to try to get passed The Dip in launching a brand of eco-friendly, culturally relevant soccer apparel- a venture that is HEAVILY influenced by purple cows, free prizes, tribes, ideaviruses and permission marketing.
And I'm going to continue mentoring current students as so many have helped me in the past.
Happy Birthday Seth!
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 Jul 10, 2009 @ 3:37 pm
- Happy Birthday Seth.
What am I going to do today? Today is the day I start coaching 5-7 new squids on their journey to Giant Squid.
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- BeckyBlanton BeckyBlanton Jul 10, 2009 @ 3:36 pm
- Happy Birthday Seth! Today I'm making a difference by finishing the ebook that will accompany my TED talk. It will post when my speech does on Triiibes...the 21st. Thanks for helping me get to TED. Amazing. Three years ago I was homeless, in two weeks I'll be talking at TED. What a dip that was..
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- Rajays Rajays Jul 10, 2009 @ 2:28 pm
- Happy Birthday Seth!
On My Birthday I always visit an orphanage and buy the children meals, milk, books and also make a small donation. I feel that I make a little difference in their life. It is a very satisfying experience.
I will do that again today on your birthday and Make A Difference Day.
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- surfsusan surfsusan Jul 10, 2009 @ 2:01 pm
- Happy birthday from Denmark Seth,
... and thank you for creating Squidoo it means a lot to me - actually my "beer money" is coming form Squidoo.
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- Red Maxwell Red Maxwell Jul 10, 2009 @ 1:12 pm
- Happy Birthday Seth!
My gift to you is the same one you gave me for my birthday - friendship. It's the best thing ever, and even better when it's re-gifted.
How can everyone else make a difference? Make a friend. Do something together to change each other's lives for the better. Do something together to change the world.
Happy Birthday!
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- Vikram Vikram Jul 10, 2009 @ 12:55 pm
- Hi Seth,
Wish you Many Many Happy returns of the day!!
Seth has changed the way i talk or think and has a huge influence and i'm sure will learn more from this amazing guy!!
I wish to pass on veryuseful tweets and information to my twitter tribe and also write a amazing post which i have been waiting to write.
Thanks,
Vikram
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- Lukas Lukas Jul 10, 2009 @ 12:52 pm
- Seth, thank you.
Today is the second day I try to be truly remarkable and its because of you.
You are so inspring, I just had to reag GTD again to organize all the ideas I have since reading your blog regularily.
May this day be a great day for you and your loved ones.
Happy Birthday.
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- WindyWinters WindyWinters Jul 10, 2009 @ 12:51 pm
- Happy Birthday, Seth "Celebrate it your way"! It's your day to shine! :)
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- ShellTerrell ShellTerrell Jul 10, 2009 @ 12:45 pm
- Seth, your book the Idea Virus was the 1st I received on Twitter. In much the same way Jerry Maguire was inspired to create a manifesto, I was inspired to share ideas through a blog, webinars, twitter, Linkedin, and so forth. Before the book I was not doing any of these things. My PLN thanks you and I thank you! Have a wonderful birthday full of infecting people with your ideas!
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- Karenne Sylvester Karenne Sylvester Jul 10, 2009 @ 12:25 pm
- Happy B-day Seth,
I'm making a difference by inspiring English teachers to love teaching English as much as I do through my blog. I believe that enthusiasm is contagious and this energy rubs off on our learners - helping them to learn and let go of their fears speaking another language - you've helped me to do this.
Thanks so much for everything: your books, your warm generosity and especially all the teaching you do by simply and enthusiastically sharing -
I truly hope you have a fab day!
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- Mark Frisk Mark Frisk Jul 10, 2009 @ 12:24 pm
- Seth...
Thank you so much for all the inspiring ideas you've so freely shared, with such heartfelt passion, over the years. I wouldn't be in the same place, professionally and personally, without the benefit of your insights.
A very Happy Birthday to you. May all your wishes come true!
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- NanLT NanLT Jul 10, 2009 @ 12:18 pm
- Happy birthday, Seth. Thank you for starting Squidoo.
So what am I going to do?
Continue to volunteer as a governor at my sons' school, because I believe it is a great school and I want to help it become even better.
My husband and I made our Thing 1's day even better today by showing up at his school sports day and cheering on him and the other students in his class.
What am I doing to make the world a better place? I'm helping to raise a better future generation
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- worldmegan worldmegan Jul 10, 2009 @ 12:08 pm
- Happy happy birthday!
Today is the day I start bein' an Idea Blueprint Girl, and part of that is the catalytic effect your work has had on what I do and how I think. I feel incredibly privileged to have connected with such a fundamentally good person. Know that we believe in what you do and who you are, and we wish you all wonderful things.
Much love,
Megan M.
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- Richard Millington Richard Millington Jul 10, 2009 @ 11:46 am
- Happy birthday Seth!
You gave me a fantastic opportunity to intern with you last year and you taught me a lot about developing online communities. More importantly, you taught me to think bigger, aim higher and be braver.
I stopped looking at graduate jobs and worked hard to acquire the skills for an exceptional job. I'm now online community manager at the United Nations in Switzerland.
But it very much fits your definition of hard work. There is a lot of resistance to new ideas and we're missing a lot of opportunities to empower our audiences. To honor your birthday I'm going to send out a manifesto to my bosses outlining the grand vision and the challenges we must face to reach it.
It's not going to be the most popular manifesto, but it's going to be out there. It's going to be written down on paper. Which I hope will let us talk about it.
Thank you Seth.
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- JenOfChicago JenOfChicago Jul 10, 2009 @ 11:39 am
- Happy Birthday Seth! Thanks for all of your wisdom and everything you do! I'm making a difference today by getting ready for a BBQ fundraiser tomorrow benefiting my family's team in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life!
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- chefkeem chefkeem Jul 10, 2009 @ 11:19 am
- Happy Birthday, dear Seth!
Inspired by your related blog post from a few days ago, I started a "Happy Birthday, Seth Godin" project on SquidLog.com. It's about connecting with a charity of one's choice, sending them a link to your own lens explaining Squidoo's charity system, and following up with a helping hand. (And making one 90 percent charity lens, to boot. Keep 10 percent for coffee money.)
I picked the SIMMS Foundation in Austin, TX, which provides free mental health care to musicians without insurance. I'll be working more on my project today.
As always, thank you for changing my life so profoundly.
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- Christopher_Scott Christopher_Scott Jul 10, 2009 @ 10:46 am
- I'm going to update my lens, "Ways Leadership Makes a Difference" which donates its royalties to one of the Squidoo charities, A Day of Hope.
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- Jason Jason Jul 10, 2009 @ 10:44 am
- I work for a college newspaper that faced a very tough year financially. I know that print advertising revenues are going away eventually and in my term, our team will be launching multiple projects to create diverse revenue streams - from mobile advertising to informational products.
Seth inspires me everyday to believe that even something as old and as dusty as newspapers can be remarkable.
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- RealNerd RealNerd Jul 10, 2009 @ 10:41 am
- Happy Birthday Seth!
Thank you for creating a vision and a team that truly empowers. The past year and a half have been the most fun, most creative and most inspiring of my career. Your vision and direction has blessed my life.
Most sincere thanks and best wishes!
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- j_barnhart4 j_barnhart4 Jul 10, 2009 @ 10:23 am
- Happy Birthday Seth. It is obvious by all the postings that you are loved and appreciated by all squids. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to take control of my life and have a voice on Squidoo. Being able to write on here has been a lifeline for me.
For your birthday, I promise to finally write a charity lens that I have been putting off.
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- spirituality spirituality Jul 10, 2009 @ 10:12 am
- Happy birthday Seth,
I hope to make a difference by stimulating interreligious understanding.
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- Jodi_k Jodi_k Jul 10, 2009 @ 9:49 am
- Happy Birthday Seth!
Thank you for being a continuing inspiration.
Hope you get lots of chocolate (and no bacon).
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- charlino charlino Jul 10, 2009 @ 9:41 am
- Today is your birthday. You're gonna' have a good time. So Happy Birthday To You! May this day and all your days be Happy.
(PS - Today I plant a tree in your name. )
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- kiwisoutback kiwisoutback Jul 10, 2009 @ 9:41 am
- Happy Birthday, Seth! In the spirit of this lens, I'm going to be donating some clothing and resetting the royalties of 5 lenses to benefit charities. Plus, I'm going to try and get one person to hop on board Squidoo that I know would really benefit from it. Thanks for the push, and thanks for the daily inspiration from your blog.
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- drifter0658 drifter0658 Jul 10, 2009 @ 9:40 am
- Happy Birthday Seth! Through your inspiration I pledge to help others find their creativity.
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- johnfurst johnfurst Jul 10, 2009 @ 9:31 am
- Dear Seth,
I am always inspired by your posts and your concise use of language. I will put on the Triiibes audio book later tonight.
"Happy birthday!"
Yours
John
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- Jul 10, 2009 @ 9:30 am
- I'm just getting to know Seth (via some collaboration on MadMimi) but I deeply appreciate the wisdom he has imparted in his blog posts and books I've read recently and his TED talk I watched. He inspires me to find a way to help the world and build my life's work around it.
I am going to take 30 minutes out of my day to consider a more selfless project I could start that would make the world a better place.
Happy Birthday Seth.
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- inseiffolliet inseiffolliet Jul 10, 2009 @ 9:18 am
- enjoy your day. I have taken your encouragement and have given it to others.
by the way, your back on my Christmas list. (Winnie the Pooh)
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- Paula Schuh Wagner Paula Schuh Wagner Jul 10, 2009 @ 9:17 am
- Happy Birthday Hero!!
Thank you for making a difference and for touching so many lives and making them better!!
I think so many words could describe what you are to everyone but here are some that describe what you are to me!
- Remarkable inspiration
- Courage to become
- Tutor/Mentor
- Leader
Have a very wonderful day and many happy returns!!
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- giltotherescue giltotherescue Jul 10, 2009 @ 9:17 am
- Happy birthday Seth! You're smart and inspiring and we love you. For make a difference day, I'm going to help someone unhappy find a job they truly love.
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- joshuabrown joshuabrown Jul 10, 2009 @ 9:13 am
- Happy birthday, Seth!
It is a privilege to be able to work for you. You inspire me to do great work every day... to the point where this rarely feels like work. Have a great day!
Josh
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- Sharon Huff Sharon Huff Jul 10, 2009 @ 9:09 am
- Seth, thanks for sharing yourself and making all our lives better. Your books & posts are eye-opening, heart-opening & gut-confirming. Daniel Quinn's Ismael left me longing for a tribe. Your Tribes gives hope I'm creating one. Happy Birthday Seth. This Purple Cow is for you! http://museumoflitter.typepad.com/museum-of-litter/blog_index.html
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- Susan52 Susan52 Jul 10, 2009 @ 8:40 am
- Happy Birthday, Seth! The opportunity to give (even a birthday card or present) is a blessing. Thanks for blessing all of us with Squidoo!
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- Joan4 Joan4 Jul 10, 2009 @ 8:40 am
- Happy Birthday, Seth! And thank you! Squidoo gives us so many opportunities to make a difference! I am thankful!
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- Stephanie Stephanie Jul 10, 2009 @ 8:38 am
- Hey Seth! Happy Birthday! Thank you for making a big difference in my life! Your blog, your friendship, your honesty, your thoughtfulness, your kind heart! I usually read your blog on the train in the morning. It's how I start my day and 99% of the time you say something that I carry to work and the world around me. Namaste!
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- mbgphoto mbgphoto Jul 10, 2009 @ 8:35 am
- Happy Birthday Seth! You are an inspiration. Today I will work to make a difference by helping others!
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- Allison McLean Allison McLean Jul 10, 2009 @ 8:18 am
- In honor of Seth's birthday - I wont do what is urgent but rather what is important. Hope you are having a fantastic day!
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- GrowWear GrowWear Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:54 am
- Happy birthday, Seth! Squidoo is an inspiration and an opportunity each and every day to make a difference. Thank you! May this be your best birthday yet.
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- SquidooKimberly SquidooKimberly Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:48 am
- Thanks Seth, for all your coaching and leadership over the years. It's been an amazing experience learning from you and working with you.
Have a wonderful day, Seth!
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- marymc marymc Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:47 am
- I'm just a little squid in this big pond, but I'm growing every day.
And it's all because of your inspiration and how you show the way.
So I'm going to take a second or two to thank you for all you do
And send my very sincere wishes, for a Happy Birthday to you!
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- TwinsMama TwinsMama Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:41 am
- Happy birthday, Seth! Have a fun day. Squidoo is such a great place because of the leadership that you provide.
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:40 am
- Happy Birthday Seth! You know, at our recent pool party one of the questions that Megan asked was when is Seth Godin's birthday? I was able to answer that with July 10th because it is easy to remember that day when it is the day after July 9th, my birthday. But, this is NOT about me -- it is about you, Seth Godin! So, what am I doing today? There is one thing I've already put into motion -- but that will be announced later. Today I am making a large donation to First Coast No More Homeless Pets FCNMHP -- they have a fundraising event ARTunleashed. Yes, I follow your daily blog and am awed and inspired and feel I should be doing more. I wish I COULD do MORE. A blessed day to you -- may you live forever!
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- bdkz bdkz Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:27 am
- Happy Birthday Seth!
You inspire me every day when I read your blog. I have learned so much from you am going to continue to stay motivated and inspired to work towards my goals, today and every day.
Thank you for doing what you do.
Bonnie
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- Helene Godin Helene Godin Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:02 am
- Seth - Your readers know you as an extraordinary marketer and an inspriational writer. They probably don't know that you're an even better husband and father. - 'lene
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- BevsPaper BevsPaper Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:00 am
- Happy Birthday, Seth. In honor of your birthday today, I'm going to look for 5 people that I can offer a kind word to or a compliment to. Five people who look as though they need something to lift them up today.
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- rms rms Jul 10, 2009 @ 6:53 am
- Happy Day Seth!
We couldn't do this without you!
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- sethgodin sethgodin Jul 10, 2009 @ 6:09 am
- Happy birthday guys.
What a spectacular thing to do. I'm thrilled and touched and excited.
Thanks.
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- coreybrown coreybrown Jul 10, 2009 @ 12:06 am
- Happy birthday Seth!
I've been one of your biggest fans for 10 years now, and knowing you for the last four has been the best. You're the man, and you're the real deal.
I'm going to start today by making a donation to the Acumen Fund, help some friends with a project, and read your blog for the next inspiration.
Hope you have a remarkable day!
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- GypsyPirate GypsyPirate Jul 9, 2009 @ 10:37 pm
- Happy Birthday Seth. I think for your birthday I'm going to take a box of supplies to Habitat For Humanity. I've not been able to work on a house, but have found that through their ReStore, I can make a physical donation of supplies.
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- Lisa DiMona Lisa DiMona Jul 9, 2009 @ 10:23 pm
- Happy Birthday, Seth! I told someone just last week that in all the years I've known you (a few!), I've never received feedback from you that didn't change something about what I was doing for the better. I love that so much. On your big day tomorrow, I'm going to actively engage with some very important people and make good stuff come of all the interactions. Can't wait!
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- Chip Johnson Chip Johnson Jul 9, 2009 @ 7:28 pm
- Happiest of birthdays Mr. Seth Godin. We read your blog every day!
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- MeganCasey MeganCasey Jul 9, 2009 @ 6:21 pm
- My friend Seth is indispensable. He has changed the way so many people see and move through the world. Including yours truly.
So what am I going to do today to make a difference? Thanks to Seth, I ask that every day. And sometimes, just sometimes, I might even deliver.
Happy birthday, Doc.
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