April 3, 2008

Still Alive – thanks for asking!

Written By Patrick Mathieu — Category: Fearless Focus, Fearless Living, Focused Living, Life Is Too Short @ 2:19 pm

I know that it’s been a while since I’ve posted a blog entry or added a Podcast episode.

I recently got a message from one of my subscribers. She was concerned about the silence and asked if I was still OK. The answer is “Yes, I’m OK – thanks for asking!“. There have been some big changes underway with me lately.

I’ll share these changes with everyone on April 15th. Why April 15th? Because it is a very significant day. Do you know why? Give me your guesses in the “comments” section. The first person to give the correct answer will receive a free copy of my 365 Personal Expiry Dates. (Hint: it has nothing to do with taxes)

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So… what is the significance of April 15th?

Comments (13)

13 Comments »

I’ll play! Is it the day the doc gave you his prognosis?

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Katherine: Good guess, but not correct. Thanks for playing! (Feel free to submit another guess if you wish)
-Patrick

Comment by Katherine Reschke (subscribed to comments) »
ummmm…it’s the day you got your expiry tatoo…??

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Laurie: Another good guess, but not correct.
-Patrick

Comment by Laurie Wilhelm »
1. Its the day you wrote The Manifesto.
2. Its your birthday
3. or maybe its your spiritual birthday

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Valerie: Multiple guesses all at once – tricky! You’re close with guess #3, but I’m looking for something more specific.
-Patrick

Comment by Valerie Lopez »
Hi Patrick.
Glad you’re okay. Wasn’t that your deathday?
Cheers,
Cam

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Cam: Thanks! No, that’s not it.
-Patrick

Comment by Cameron Smith »
It is the date of you 30th Birthday and the age the Dr. told you that they hoped you would live to.

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Janet: No – that is the significance of my barcode tattoo, which translates to March 18th, 2000. April 15th is something different.
-Patrick

Comment by janet wright »
Ok I am going to have another shot – it sounds like the perfect date for a spring wedding so I am going to guess it’s your wedding anniversary.

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Katherine: I like your persistence, but sorry – that’s not it either.
-Patrick

Comment by Katherine Reschke (subscribed to comments) »
Another guess is it the day your son was born

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This is so much fun!
Janet: Nope!
Let me give everyone another hint: I discuss the significance of the date in my book.
-Patrick

Comment by janet wright »
Patrick, it is the date your book was published!

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Allan: No, sir – that’s not it, but thanks for guessing!
-Patrick

Comment by Allan Todd »
Its the day your massage therapist inspired you to share your life story with others. I think you learned what was your true calling.
“You do not get to choose how you are going to die. Or when. You can only decide how you are going to live. Now.”- Joan Baez

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Valerie: While that did happen in April, it wasn’t April 15th.
-Patrick

Comment by Valerie Lopez »
Patrick is it the date you first spoke of your experience with your massage therapist and realized the benefit in sharing that experience with others????? Come on this has to be it. Glad you are fine. Debbie

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Debbie: Thanks! You and Valerie have the same idea, unfortunately…sorry, but that’s not it. (Is it wrong of me to be having so much fun with this “scavenger hunt”?)
-Patrick

Comment by Debbie Yantzi »
April 15, 1994 you decided was your new birthday and you would never take another day for granted.
You accepted your mortality.
Debbie

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DING! DING! DING! DING!

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a winner!

Congratulations Debbie! Your copy of the 365 Daily Expiry Dates “calendar” is in the mail!
Thanks so much for playing along everyone! That was great fun!
-Patrick
PS: Everyone can read about April 15, 1994 on p.43 of the book!

Comment by Debbie Yantzi »
Thanks Patrick that was great fun. Can you tell I keep your book close at hand for quick reference????

P.S. I’m gonna be a grandma in the fall. That’s right my daughter Jamie that was in that bad accident just gave us the good news. We’re thrilled.
Chow. Debbie

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WOW! That’s fantastic news Debbie! Congratulations to the whole family!

For those of you who weren’t subscribers back in 2004… here is how I first “met” Debbie’s daughter Jamie.

Comment by Debbie Yantzi »
Great to hear you’re still alive

I’ve been wondering what you’ve been up to. I still refuse to join Twitter though – the last thing I need is ANOTHER thing to do online.

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Peter: Thanks! (FYI – I don’t see Twitter as something that I “have to do” – it’s just a way to build and maintain a sense of community.)
-Patrick

Comment by Peter »