Are you ready to, uh, Drive?
Truth be told, writing a book doesn’t yield many moments of exhilaration. But for me at least, there’s always one: When you see your baby for the very first time. That moment always makes me giddy. (And believe me: giddy is an instrument rarely heard in my emotional orchestra.)
So here, for your viewing pleasure, is the very first copy of Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us to roll off the presses. As you see, the truth really is surprising.
If you’re in the mood to be surprised yourself, go ahead and pre-order from this link or the ones to the right. You can also read what’s on the flap here and see something of a sneak preview of the book’s contents in this TED talk.
We’ll be posting details of a month-long book tour and some other cool stuff in the coming weeks. But for now, thanks for indulging me this moment.
Nick Desbarats on November 20, 2009
Congratulations! Looking forward to reading it. Listening to it, actually. Any word re if/when an audiobook version will be available?
Dan Pink on November 20, 2009
@nick — the audio comes out jan. 21. check bn.com, amazon.com, borders, or your favorite independent.
Tammy Black on November 20, 2009
Congratulations! Just pre-ordered my copy from my favorite independent bookstore. Now for that gallery of photos of readers, each with the new book in their hands!
Jordana on November 20, 2009
Oh, I’m SO excited for this one! I actually should buy another copy of A Whole New Mind while I’m at it as my copy is so worn – I’ve read it and reread it several times! Congrats!
Shelley Dolley on November 20, 2009
Love the image of you being giddy.
Congrats!
Jeri on November 20, 2009
YOu really should get this out before the big holiday… the guy in Red should be giving this as a stocking stuffer (and I don’t mean the surprised author in his “Red” easy chair looking mighty surprised!) Many are awaiting the release!
Jeri on November 20, 2009
You really should be “DRiVE”ing a release before the big holiday… the guy in Red should be giving this as a stocking stuffer (and I don’t mean the surprised author in his “Red” easy chair looking mighty surprised!) Many are awaiting the release!
Cath Duncan on November 20, 2009
Congratulations, Dan! I can’t wait to read it, and to share it with the Bottom-line Bookclub and the rest of my tribe.
Cath
laanba on November 20, 2009
Congratulations!
Amy Barr on November 20, 2009
Congrats, Dan. Can’t wait to see “your baby” up close. Look forward to seeing you in the Bay Area for the book tour.
Chris Sweeney on November 21, 2009
Stationed in Japan. Any chances to see you here during your book tour. “Dan Pink – Live at Budokan” Has a nice ring to it. Congratulations on the new book!
Chris Sweeney – Yokota Air Base, Japan
Dan Pink on November 21, 2009
@amy-I’ll be in the Bay Area from Jan. 14 thru Jan 16.
@chris-There’s a good chance i’ll be japan next year. but filling the Budokan is a taller order. the only way i could do that is if Bono reads the book aloud in between the songs of U2 concert. (which would be fine by me.)
Rachel on November 22, 2009
Dan, so excited to see your book in hand! I loaned AWNM to a colleague and she stayed up until 1AM on a school night reading it! She’s trying to get copies for our entire staff now. Educators are eagerly awaiting your new book!
Any chance the book tour includes Germany?
C. A. Hurst on November 22, 2009
Congratulations, Dan!
Serge Lescouarnec on November 22, 2009
Dan
Drive she said
It’s not a book about the Cars?
Sorry I did not realize you had a new opus in the works.
I guess I will have to mention it in my post Thanksgiving ‘Monday Work Etiquette’ piece since tomorrow is already written.
Serge
‘The French Guy from New Jersey’
http://www.sergetheconcierge.com
Lanre Dahunsi on November 23, 2009
Congratulations!!!
Looking forward to reading it.
Carla Pitcher on November 23, 2009
DAN PINK ROCKS!
Sing strong, brother!
(Good strategem not releasing book until after the holidays…well done…it will work, not that you need any help.)
Thrilled for your success, and that so many of us can hear you! Heck, thrilled to know that there are so many of us!!
Jeri on November 23, 2009
Since you are sharing tour dates – when will you be in beautiful Chicago? and where?? Thanks!
Dan Pink on November 23, 2009
@jeri — Chicago is on Jan. 19. Here are the two main events:
Tuesday, January 19; 12:00 PM
Union League Club of Chicago (Sponsored by Winnetka Bookstall)
65 W. Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 606041
847-446-8880 / http://www.bookstall.booksense.com
Tuesday, January 19; 7:00 PM
Anderson’s Bookshop
123 W. Jefferson Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
629-355-2665 / http://www.andersonsbookshop.com/
Sachit Gupta on November 23, 2009
I must say, that’s a great photo.
Sue London on November 23, 2009
Yea!! Absolutely loved “A Whole New Mind” and you are one of my favorite people on Twitter. Such interesting stuff!
Are you coming down to TJ’s town, Charlottesville? I see Charlotte on your list (not the same!), but otherwise the closest thing was Falls Church. I know people at UVa if you want to set something up.
Darin Mirante on November 23, 2009
It’s about time!! If it is half as good as A Whole New Mind then I will be loving it…I’ve had it on my Amazon wish list for months now and officially pre-ordered it 2 weeks ago…thank you Mr. Pink!!
Brett on November 23, 2009
Looking forward to seeing you in St. Louis (and to reading the book!). Any details yet?
Darin Mirante on November 23, 2009
In pursuit of my PhD in I/O Psychology I am actually doing my dissertation on whether or not there is a relationship between empathic leadership and employee motivation so your theme of motivation will definitely resonate. I look forward to seeing your research.
Sue London on November 23, 2009
Should probably also share a true story from last week. While reviewing a recent and challenging project, something that we have the option to repeat in six months, I asked the team what they really wanted out of it. Answers included “to know that we made a difference” and “to see that it mattered to other people.” We also all agreed that if the project had a high enough “coolness factor” that made it fun enough to do again. No one asked for money, time off, or anything else that is a “traditional” reward.
Yes, I’m looking forward to reading Drive!
Adam Richardson on November 24, 2009
Hopefully surprised in a good way when you get the first copy! Congratulations!
Connie Miller on November 24, 2009
Wow! You did it again! An inspiration to me – you get it out there so quickly! Like pancakes off the griddle.
Do you keep a journal as well as your blog?
Bob Poole on November 24, 2009
Forever more I will have an image in mind when I see the word giddy in print.
Congratulations Dan! I’m looking forward to reading my copy.
(And, the truth is that if there had been a camera around when I first saw my baby, I would have looked giddy too!)
Dan Pink on November 24, 2009
@connie — it sure didn’t feel quick to me!
Dan Pink on November 24, 2009
@Brett — I’ll be in St. Louis on Jan 21. Two events confirmed right now:
Thursday, January 21; 12:00 PM
Point of View Restaurant (Sponsored by Left Bank Books in conjunction with St. Louis Business Journal)
720 Olive St.
St. Louis, MO 63101
314-367-6731 / http://www.left-bank.com
Thursday, January 21
Maryville University Auditorium, 7:00 PM (Sponsored by Left Bank Books)
650 Maryville University Drive
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-367-6731 / http://www.left-bank.com
Jeff Gaus on November 24, 2009
Congratulations! i have been looking forward to this for some time and will pick it up this week. I will be adding it to the Prolifiq management team book club reading list for the end of year Holidays. Kick back and enjoy before the book tour begins.
Dennis Van Staalduinen on November 24, 2009
Just in time for me to add it to my Christmas list.
Thanks for sharing your tightly strung emotional orchestra with us Dan – this time and always.
Hoping you’ll come back to Ottawa some time soon. Shame I missed you in Seoul…
marci alboher on November 25, 2009
Gorgeous baby!! Can’t wait to read it.
Tom Nagle on November 25, 2009
Dan,
I am looking forward to the new book. Good cover art (again). I really enjoyed “A Whole New Mind” and “Free Agent Nation.”
I was just curious as to why would the book be released on December 29th, and not BEFORE the holiday season? Even a week earlier would have easily guaranteed more first-week sales and a bigger bump (from the gift-givers).
I see that Dan Roam’s book is coming out the same day (no worries, I’ll buy both), so I am guessing there is some publishing house stuff that I am unaware of.
Good luck!
Tom
Dan Pink on November 25, 2009
@tom — yes, the date choice a publishing industry thing. sigh. in any event, if you pre-order, you’ll likely have it on the 29th — which means you’ll be able to read it that final, dead week of the year and get off to a roaring start.
Pete Savage on November 26, 2009
Dan,
Congratulations!! Great picture too. Can’t wait to read Drive… loved your TED talk video.
- Pete
Shelley on December 1, 2009
Simply cannot wait! Having a book club with parent about the book! Have been a fan since before seeing you at the NAESP conference in Nashville! And hope to see you in Naperville, IL
Ed Gandia on December 4, 2009
Congrats, Dan! Really looking forward to this one. Love the TED video, BTW.
Keshia Garnett on December 26, 2009
I have been anxiously awaiting this title since I heard you speak on C-SPAN. I’ve also got my friends buzzing about it. They respect my opinion because I’m a librarian but I wield my powers respectfully