Today was a blur, as the Agile Book Launch pretty much dominated my mind even when I was trying to get some work done! We had a great lunch where the 3 reviewers got to see the finished product for the first time, after which I handed out - and even sold a few copies of - The Real-Life Adventures of AgileMan (Lessons Learned in Going Agile) to folks at the office. Under any other circumstances, all of my free time would've been occupied by considerations of last night's big Rangers win and the NHL playoff picture in general, but as it was, Boneman and I barely had time to compare notes on that topic throughout the day.
I had hoped to sell 2 or 3 of the 10 extra copies I had on Launch Day, but in fact sold 6 of them, with 2 more requested on my way out the door home. AgileBoy insisted upon paying for his free copy, despite my protestations, and so I actually made 7 sales today. (Thanks again, little buddy. But you definitely didn't need to do that!) The fact that my inventory is now down to 2 copies prompted me to order another 10 tonight, which could mean that I end up stuck with a bunch when today's flurry turns out to be short-lived. I can think of at least a couple people at work who I figured would want a copy and yet didn't buy one today, so maybe they'll come a-shopping next week. Whatever happens, today was a great day and I thank everyone who contributed to it, including Vicki who brought the books downtown (so that I could bike to work), presented me with a brand new Sharpie with which to sign copies, and prepared a special dessert to go with dinner tonight!
Those who have the book in their hot little hands now will finally appreciate why it's sub-titled "Lessons Learned in Going Agile" and my reason for always referring to "chapters" within quotes.
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I really enjoyed the book. I think you presented the material in a way that shouldn't offend too many people. After all, the point of the book is to reflect on the growing pains we went through as a company.
Hopefully this will spark a new age of Agile.
Agile Man 3.0??? Anyone anyone?
The Boneman finished the book in less than a day. Anyone will be able to attest to the fact that me finishing a book in that kind of record time (by far a record for when you discount pop up books and Thomas the Tank Engine books) is a testament to the content!!
Great job!!
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