<p><a href="http://www.danpink.com/whole-new-mind" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3318" title="wnm" src="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/wnm-198x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="300" /></a>I still remember my extreme excitement when I first heard of Dan Pink's book  <em><strong><a href="http://www.danpink.com/whole-new-mind" target="_blank">A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future</a></strong></em> a few years ago.  You mean to tell me that I've felt like a right-brained artsy fartsy geek all my life, and now I'm going to take over the future!  Wahoooooo!!!! </p>

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<p>I immediately secured a copy on audiobook.  I'm a HUGE fan of absorbing non-fiction through osmosis while driving.  My little audiobook car ritual also lulls me into a calmer, gentler driver which is a great thing for a chick who learned how to drive in the urban jungle. </p>

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<p>I learned many interesting ideas through Mr. Pink's audiobook that he narrated <em>himself </em>(thank GOODNESS! )</p>

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<p>(<span style="color: #993366;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Authors!  Alert!!:</strong> </span></span> Do not, I repeat, DO NOT allow your publisher to hire an actor to narrate your audiobook!  And I am saying this as a former actor!  Pleeeaaaase read your book yourself.  It comes across as genuine and authentic vs. a performance.  This has been a free public service announcement from Audiobook Junkies of America.) </p>

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<p>Here is what I didn't learn from Mr. Pink's audiobook:  He's hysterically funny! </p>

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<p>How do I know this?</p>

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<p>Because the Noble Publishing Superpower that is my company hired him as a keynote speaker for one of our conferences.  On Day 108.  I love it when we break out of the office for uber-cool stuff.  Thanks a mil, NPS!</p>

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<p>Added bonus:  Dan Pink's hysterically funny and informative talk inspired 2 blog days.  Coming soon to a blog post near you. </p>

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<p>Today's homework:  Read or listen to his book.  </p>

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<p>If you're a right-brainer, celebrate but don't get too cocky.  If you're a left-brainer, we still love you.  But you'll need to expand your horizons a bit.  Mr. Pink is here to help.   </p>

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