Hi, this is Renuka. And if you’re reading this post you’re more than likely to have received an email from me. (I’ve posted the email below, if you haven’t already read it).
But if you have, then here’s what I’d like you to do:
1) Wish Sean for his upcoming 40th birthday by posting a comment.
2) Let him know how he’s helped you/inspired you (or anything else you wish to say).
3) Remember to post your name, city and country as well as part of the comments.
Note: Your comment won’t be visible right away, and no, Sean won’t get to see the comments too, until his birthday. All comments will go directly to my email address. Sean already knows I’m doing this, and the ‘surprise’ is him getting to read your comments on Nov. 2. So be sure to post right away 
- Renuka
The original email was as follows:
Sean’s turning 40 on November 2.
And I’d like to surprise him–with your help, of course.So here’s what I did. I set up a blog post at
http://www.psychotactics.com/blog/sean-dsouza-surprise/And here’s what I’d like you to do:
1) If you’d like to write something to Sean and wish him, it would be great.
2) He particularly likes to know about things that have worked for you, so if
you have a great story as a result of reading an article, or using a product,
please post your story.Now admittedly it’s impossible to keep the blog post a surprise from Sean,
because he’s always answering posts etc. But since it’s my idea, he’s promised
he won’t read any of the comments till his birthday on Nov 2.I’ve even changed the comments approval password on the blog to my
email address, so that he can’t sneak in and check the comments.So if you’d like to say something to Sean go to:
http://www.psychotactics.com/blog/sean-dsouza-surprise
(And do remember to put in your name and your city/country on the post,
so Sean knows who’s posted when he does get down to reading the posts.
If you know Sean well, he’ll read every single post).Thanks again.
Renuka
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Reading your material and newsletters over the past few years has completely changed the way I think about marketing…and myself.
Now that I’ve ready your stuff, not only do I know how to make a persuasive case for my own causes (whether business related or simply an attempt to change someone’s mind), I’m also much more aware of why I do things and think things the way I do – why some things appeal to me and why others don’t, why some pitches work and why others fall flat).
In short, you’ve not only taught me to be a better marketer, you’ve also taught me how to be a more careful, enlightened and aware consumer (of things, yes, but also of ideas, arguments and even my own culture) by showing me what makes the human mind tick. That may not have been your intent, but it’s a very valuable tool for me, as a human being, to have. And for that, I thank you.
Oh, yeah…HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
A phenomenal convergence of factors made 1968 the year that rocked my world like no other because it sent ordinary mankind hurtling into the control seat of life. Vietnam, Kennedy, Apollo, the moon, Mohammad Ali, Soviets, Cuba, Castro, the plight of the biafran, totalitarianism, civil rights… and Sean d’Souza forty years on and still influencing the evolution of mankind!
Love your stuff Sean, the workshops, the early morning seminars, the newsletter, the new ideas, the brilliance.
Thanks for making me look really smart in my world…and for ALWAYS answering my email messages!
Sean! Happy birthday! You sucker, I beat you to it by a little over a month (August 23 was my 40th
)
I hope you know how much I appreciate you and what you’ve done. A huge portion of my business success and personal satisfaction is a result of things I learned from you and implemented (perhaps in my own twisted, hippy-ish, spiritual-wierdo way, but they still worked!).
You rock. You totally rock. I send you love, and blessings and appreciation and gratitude, and hopes that you best and most favorite students are still to come, you teacher you.
love
Mark
Hi Sean
What a lovely thoughtful and considerate partner you have in Renuka!
I turned 40 in February and am leaving for India and landing in Kolcutta on Nov 3.
As far as what has most impressed me about your work I think it is focusing on and discussing “The Problem” when preparing materials for clients – building rapport, trust and understanding – so thanks for that.
Happy Birthday and hopefully see you after I return.
best regards
Harley M Storey
HaPpY hAPpY bIrThDaY, Sean!!
The best compliment I can pay you, Sean, is that in a crowded field of IMers, you are unique. You have a unique perspective that resonates (and works!) and you have a unique style to convey it.
Stay brilliant!
Although I only know you from your website, e-books and newsletter, I want to say that you are a true inspiration. Not only in the invaluable knowledge you bring to all parts of the world (we’re based in Holland). But especially for the way you communicate and encourage us to o things differently, with a smile on our faces. Really hope to hear lots of you in the second part of your life! Cheers! Ewald Verhoog, Amsterdam Holland
Happy Happy Birthday Sean!!
You are the best teacher I’ve ever had. When I was floundering and had no direction, you showed the path to me. And gave me clarity.
I shudder to think where I would have been today had our paths not crossed. Maybe working for some 9-to-5 boring job living a mediocre un-fun life.
You were the one who asked me to start writing. You literally forced me to write my first ebook (thank you for that). You have always been there to let me know if I’m going in the right direction or not. And you’ve always forced me to have higher standards and expectations of myself.
When times are good, you are a voice of reason. And when times are not so good, you are always giving hope and realistic advice. I don’t think I’ve ever gotten a piece of advice from you that has not been absolutely fantastic.
Thank You Sean for being an awesomely bright shiny light in my life. Thank You for all the illumination and enlightenment you’ve given – not only to me – but to thousands of other people.
You rock!
May You live a very long and prosperous life!
Sean,
Happy Happy Birthday! I hope you reached your goal!
You are really the best! You have taken our business out of the dark and into a great place. You have consistently earned my trust and respect.
I wish you much continued success and a wonderful birthday. Thank you for your wisdom and playfulness.
Warm Regards,
Penelope Melas-Lee
Two Frogs Healing Center
Happy birthday, Sean!!!!!
I don’t do marketing for profit; I am in the health promotion business but I find many of your missives enlightening and helpful. I have sent many of your missives forward to other Community Wellness Advocates who are trying to promote health and wellness in their small communities in Southeast Alaska.
I also liked the publishing / self-publishing, but only for the idea that we have so many ideas and concepts to share to change the health of the indigenous people.
Thanks for sharing what you have learned.
I hope that you have a wonderful birthday and each day that follows continues to bless you!
Hi Friend,
You have been my mentor.
But more than that I feel you are my friend.
A person who can basically I feel I can count on.
A person how basically will give me he’s best advice.
A person who cares about me, and about my success.
And the same vice versa.
You are turning 40. But to me your are turning 6.
The six years Pshychotactics has.
The 6 years since the religion started.
So, you are baby with 40 professional brain, and a heart of a grandfather.
And we are just new born babies.
You still have a long run and too much to give.
There is too much people that still haven’t meet you and they need.
Helpfully you have your three months of vacations to recharge your batteries.
Because batteries are what you need to live the next 94 years.
And I now I will spoke by myself others followers.
We need your coaching and guidelines until we became you or we became better than you.
Then you can take vacations forever.
That we will take care of spreading the religion word.
Thanks for sharing with me all your learning and guidelines to help me out became a better person and better professional,
And Happy birthday …
From the Caribbean, Venezuela.
Drinking Margarita from the Los Roques Island.
Daniel
What is this — only 40? You little punk!
Sean, I hold you fully responsible for launching me squarely into this wild world of internet marketing. With the road map that you laid out in the Website Masterclass (nearly a year and a half ago, for me), you gave me the clarity, confidence and enthusiasm I needed to take my foot off the brakes and just GO FOR IT! I’m glad I did.
I so appreciate that I met you when I did and that I was able to go to Campbell and take this journey with your guidance.
I wish you a happy, happy 40th! May you enjoy many margaritas and kiwi chocolate bars!
Becky DeGrossa
Boulder, CO USA
P.S. Now that I’m almost through it, I can say that the decade ahead of you is even better. Hold on tight and enjoy the heck out of it!
Happy birthday Sean!
Ever since I came across one of your cartoons, I’ve been an eager reader of your blog and it helps me a lot in my daily business. It’s just everything brought to the point so well, and fun to read!
Wish you all the best for your future
Hellmar
Happy birthday Sean.
You’re unique in that you genuinely seem to care about your visitors and not just making a buck… which is always nice:)
Thank you for being you, I’ve learned alot from you and hope one day to repay some of that.
Dale,
Columbus, Ohio (by way of Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.:)
Happy Birthday Sean!
Gee, with all these nice comments about you being posted by everyone, it kind of feels like a eulogy. You’re not sick with an incurable disease are you
The three problems about reaching 40 are…
1. You take more bathroom breaks.
2. Your memory starts to go
3. Umm… the three problems about reaching 40 are…
What I have found and truly appreciate is Sean is genuine. When he talks about caring for and protecting his client… he stands by it.
When he says he will give you full information… he does it.
He does it all egoless too! When I first joined the cave, I was hesitant to post a strong disagreement with something Sean had said. I emailed him privately, and gave him my opinion. He asked me to post it in the cave and made it very clear opinions contrary to what he says are always welcome.
That is a very confident leadership quality that should be emulated by everyone!
Thanks Sean!
Respectfully,
Allen
Lessons from Sean.
In 28 keywords (*) :
Frodo (behind each mountain there’s another one waiting), the magic power of three, structure, consistency, the 3 prong, target profile, plans vs. planning, generosity, sharing, ideas vs system, article writing, the Treadmill, daily reading, Calvin, positivity, calling by surprise, time off, discipline, red flag even prospects, mind mapping, business card, starting as a fraud, three core competencies, content and packaging, overcoming gravity, perseverance, the impostor effect, deconstruction.
(almost) every single day since Dec. 9th 2004
(* 70% remember!?)
Happy birthday !
Luuk, lurker, Belgium
Happy 40th Birthday Sean!
I have enjoyed reading and learning from
your articles and wisdom the past few years.
Your willingness to help others, and
your passion for marketing has been
truly appreciated.
I wish you a wonderful birthday,
and many many many more
wonderful years ahead.
Wishing you continued success,
Tresaca
Happy Birthday Sean
and thanks for all I have learned from you.
Since I aligned with your BA-Approach, I doubled and even tripled my Course- an Coaching Fees.
Your Article Writing Course changed the way I think and lead me asking better questions, writing better articles, making better business.
You’re really doing Great Work.
Thanks
Ralf from Fulda/Germany
Hey Sea
If you’re true to form and getting up at 4 am you should be waking up any minute to the fact that you’re now officially 40!
Happy birthday from the UK – I hope you’re taking time out to enjoy yourself, be with your loved ones etc.
Looking forward to the next mind twisting Infoproduct assignment!
Speak to ya tuesday – have a great day man
Paul
Thank you all, for your wonderful wishes. I was up at 6:00 am today after the party broke up at about midnight last night. Thanks again, and I’ll try and get in touch with all of you to thank you individually.
Ok, time to get the house in order now, and settle in for a nice breakfast.
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