Go MAD Giveaway

Andy Gilbert, Group Managing Director of Go MAD Thinking, entered the Poker Face TV quiz show to demonstrate the power of the Go MAD Thinking System. From over 10,000 people he successfully made the final three. Now he has decided to make a difference and give away his £65,000 prize winnings to help 1,000 people with £65 each.

However, you cannot ask for money to help yourself or support other charity fundraising, religious or political activities. This blog is about challenging you to use your thinking skills to make a positive difference, preferably sustainable, and help others to "Pay It Forward". What difference could you make? Please post your requests and comments.

Saturday 30 June 2007

The young and the old - lots to live for

One of our current family goals is to persuade my father-in-law, who is 81 and has lived in his house for nearly 40 years, to move into a lovely new warden assisted complex near where we live. Whilst this is a big move for him, late in life, it got me thinking about how £65 could make a difference to both the young and the old - so this is my theme for the next month or so.

Come on what difference could you make to help someone who has still got lots to live for?

Saturday 23 June 2007

When lightening strikes

Last week my house got struck by lightening whilst I was away speaking at a conference. It certainly made an electrifying difference, as it short circuited our power supply, though thankfully it only caused repairable material damage. Anyway, it got me thinking about power surges and what causes some people to have flashes of inspiration and brilliant ideas and others to be scared about thinking big or differently.

So this week, I am seeking people who have got an idea for £65 that is different - it can be fun, wild, wacky - as long as it makes a positive difference for others. Send me your thoughts and let's Go MAD.

Sunday 10 June 2007

Listen, Learn & Take Action - Or Tell A Friend

First the good news. My latest free development podcast, "How to win £65,000", is in the i-Tunes top 10 downloads in their business section under the series "Thinking For Business Success". (Thanks for the positive feedback received so far - I invite you to download it if you haven't already at www.apple.com/itunes/download/.)

Now the not so good news. People are still not swamping me with requests and I am only writing 3 - 5 cheques per week. So if you don't want the money to help others, please tell a friend who might.

Lastly, for this week, it was a really pleasant surprise to receive a colourful hand drawn thank you card from the recipients from one of the first £65 giveaways providing 12 patients from a mental health care trust with fish & chips and a day at the seaside.

What difference can you make?

Friday 1 June 2007

Post a comment if you want £65

Come on, don't just read this blog - post your comments. I know plenty of people are reading this blog, but I am getting frustrated by the lack of comments and requests for £65.

PLEASE post your ideas, suggestions and thoughts on this blog by clicking on where it says "comments". Then others can get ideas. Or, tell a friend that there is this MAD bloke giving away money to people who want to make a difference and get them to post their comments.

First person to post a comment gets £65. Just do it.