Hello dear friends and readers,

Today I wanted to write a short note to all of you to just say “Thank You”.  Thank you for coming to the site, subscribing and being a faithful reader of Personal Finance Notebook.  I’ve been on this journey of sharing ideas related to personal finance officially since November of last year.  Time sure flies when you’re having fun.

I have met so many wonderful people.  Many of you have sent emails of encouragement, subscribed to receive articles as they are posted, commented on articles that have been of interest and joined the small community on Facebook.  For all of that I am truly grateful!

Now to show my appreciation for all of you, I’d like to do a little giveaway.  I have an Amazon Gift Card valued at $25 in my Amazon shopping cart.  In order to participate in the giveaway, please leave a comment stating a reason or reasons why you read Personal Finance Notebook.  On Wednesday, I’ll number each comment (in order) and use a random number generator to choose the winner.  The announcement of the winner will be made in Thursday’s post.  It’s that simple!

Ok, well that’s all for now.  Thanks again and I look forward to reading what you all have to say.  But before I go, I’ll just leave you with a statement that I’ve taken as my unofficial motto:

“Education is a social process. Education is growth. Education is, not a preparation for life; education is life itself.” ~John Dewey

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Thanks to everyone who entered this weeks contest the Excuses Begone Book Giveaway.  This was the first contest ever on PFN and I appreciate all those who took a few moments to enter.

The competition closed on Wednesday night and the winners were numbered according to the time they entered the competition (via Facebook and Twitter).  The winners were then chosen by a random number generator.

So, without further adieu, I announce to you the winners of the book Excuses BeGone:

1. Ms. Freeman, the writer and author at Freeman Legacy
2. Anilia Arneus, the writer and author at Motivated Sista

Congratulations to the both of you and you should be hearing from me soon to get your address info.  Enjoy your new books!

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Hello Readers and Friends,

Well, this day marks the start of the very first giveaway here on Personal Finance Notebook.   Needless to say, I am very excited!

The prize is one of the latest books written by best selling author Dr. Wayne Dyer entitled – Excuses Begone.  This book is very transformational in that he reveals 18 self thinking habits that are keeping us from reaching our full potential and how to overcome them.

Even though you may know what to think, actually changing those thinking habits that have been with you since childhood might be somewhat challenging. – Dr. Wayne Dyer

I have the hardcover and audio versions of the book and refer to both frequently.  After gaining so much inspiration from them, I have decided to give away not one, but TWO copies of this book to TWO lucky people.

How to Enter  THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED

To enter the giveaway, become a fan here at Personal Finance Notebook Facebook with Patrenia Spears AND and say under the thread for this article “I want the book Excuses Begone!” .  You may even state why you would like to have the book (optional). 

* If you’re already a fan, giving the short statement will include you in the giveaway! 

To double your chance for winning – feel free to send me, @patreniaspears, a tweet on Twitter saying “I want the book Excuses Begone!”

Only one entry via Facebook and one entry via Twitter is allowed and you must get your entries in by Wednesday, March 10, 2010.  I’ll choose a winner with a random number generator and make the announcement on Friday, March 12, 2010.  I’ll make contact with the winners shortly thereafter and will send the books out at my expense.

Good Luck to Everyone!!!

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If you’re just visiting here today, I wrote an article on Monday that ties in very well with this theme – What Can We All Learn About Financial Contentment?  Take a moment to read it and also join the conversation there.  Thank you so much and I really appreciate the time you spend here.

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