Success Made Simple in FAST COMPANY today

ByErik Wesner
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What an honor–the book is leading off the Fast Company website today (no joke)!  Check out the Amish customer tips slideshow they put together.  And thanks to Cindy, Rick, and Pop for chipping in a few photos!

 

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  1. Brad Moore
    April 2, 2010 at 11:34 am

    You hit the big-time, dude! Congrats!! (although it’s very un-Amish of me to be giving you so much attention)

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  2. Erik/Amish America
    April 2, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    Thanks Brad, I do appreciate it. It is also un-Amish of me to be seeking the attention! But I guess that’s Part B of doing a book 🙂

    Reply