Today Is My Anniversary
I started writing Live Like A Fruit Fly on the ninth of February a few years back.
I called my friend Rob, who ended up making a few appearances in the book, and said, “Hey man. I know it’s your birthday, so, happy birthday. But you need to do me a favor. I’m starting to write a book today. A book that can change the world. If I’m not done in a year from today, I need you to come over and blow my head off with a shotgun.”
Gruesome, I know. But without hardcore incentive, I’d procrastinate my life away.
I wrote for a few days and then put it aside for a few weeks. I wrote for a few weeks and then put it aside for a few months.
Sometimes it flowed with ease. Other times it was like forcing water from a stone.
Finally, I typed, “The End.”
With my masterpiece manifested, I looked to the lower righthand corner of my computer screen to see the date. Without planning, it was a year later, the ninth of February.
Live Like A Fruit Fly hasn’t changed the world.
Yet.
But I’m grateful to say that it is changing lives – one by one.
For example, I became close friends with a fan of my book and I introduced her to a close friend of mine from back home. They’re now living together and she took him today for a full day at the spa.
Why today?
Because it’s Rob. And today is his birthday.
“In Live Like a Fruit Fly, Gabe Berman shares his recipe for living a more joyful, worthwhile, and abundant life in every way. A witty, entertaining, and insightful read.” —Deepak Chopra, Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
OMGabe 
It’s interesting how life turns out if we learn to surrender. Happy anniversary, and happy birthday to Rob.
Thank you 🙂
Good stuff! I plan on reading your book. I certainly understand the feeling of accomplishment when you finished the book. I literally did a happy dance when I finished mine. Working on the sequel now and hoping to do that dance again!
Peace!
Happy Anniversary… a day later. “Live Like a Fruit Fly…” has changed my life, for one. 🙂
Do tell!
It inspired me to follow the breadcrumbs and start writing, for one thing. For another thing, it made me feel connected and less fearful of being myself.
Thank you.