Each year, APSS-CT conducts a summer picnic for the members of its chapter. This year, it was held at APSS-member Chuck Miceli's lake-house home in conjunction with the CT Authors and Publishers Association (CAPA). Chuck had to make several trips with his boat to accommodate everyone who wanted a ride around the lake. 

APSS has chapters in many major cities in the US and Canada. To find one near you-- or to start one in your city -- contact BrianJud@bookapss.org

“Years ago I shared the stage with my hero Zig Ziglar. Before we went on (there were 20,000 people in the crowd and I was in way over my head), I asked, ‘How do you work with people who aren’t connected? How do you get through to those who don’t really want to be there?’ What he said changed the way I do everything: ’Instead of distracting yourself by focusing on folks who are unwilling and unhappy, give your energy to people who came to hear what you have to say.’ What I learned: Shun nonbelievers. Ignore critics. Do your best for people who want to dance with you.”  Seth Godin

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