About a week ago, I posted a video of a very inspiring documentary called the Lemonade movie. I was a bit puzzled because I expected comments consisting of what everyone thought about the movie. It then came to my attention that only people who live in the U.S. could watch the video since it is hosted on Hulu.
So naturally, I felt bad for leaving my international readers out of the loop. I thought to myself, “How can I make this up to them?” And then it hit me. How about I just give the movie away for free?
How to WIN
Yep, you read that sentence right. The first ever contest on the blog with feature ME giving away 2 copies of the Lemonade movie DVD absolutely FREE. ANYONE from ANYWHERE in the world can enter to win. Even if you live in Antarctica, the shipping costs are all mine. If you’d like to enter, all I ask you to do is any of these five things (the first of which is mandatory):
1. Comment on this post by answering the question, “If you could make any of your hobbies profitable, which SPECIFIC hobby would you pick and why?” (if you don’t comment, you won’t be eligible for this contest)
3. Share this post
4. Become a fan of HiLife2B on Facebook
5. Do ALL of the above
Remember, you MUST comment on this post to be eligible to win a copy of this phenomenal movie. This contest will run for the entire week (Feb. 28 – Mar. 6, 2010) and I’ll be picking two winners on Monday, March 7.
Once again, here’s a summary of the documentary from Lemonademovie.com with a trailer:
“It’s not a pink slip. It’s a blank page.”
What do people who were once paid to be creative for a living do when they’re laid off? They get creative with their own lives. Lemonade is an inspirational film about 16 advertising professionals who lost their jobs and found their calling, encouraging people to listen to that little voice inside their head that asks, “What if?”
All resources for Lemonade were donated. From cameras to lights to flights, this is a project by and for those who have been affected by unemployment.
Good luck guys!
-image courtesy of kunaki
EDIT: Contest over! Thanks to all of you who participated and left such amazing comments. The winners will be announced tomorrow. Later!
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hi..You have asked a wonderful question..and I have a wonderful answer.
The most profitable hobby in the world is to serve others.Because when we serve others it is not the RECIEVER who is blessed…but the GIVER.
But when we help others we should not think of profit but just do it with utmost happiness……
Am I not right?
I love this! First of all, that quote speaks right to my soul: “It’s not a pink slip. It’s a blank page.” I love it because it reminds us that there really are no endings, only new beginnings.
This is a great idea, John. I hope your winners are from somewhere overseas (who weren’t able to watch the film.)
HI John…I want this lemonade movie…please please pretty please. I have already subscribed to you , your blog, facebook….
As for what hobby I would love to be paid for..hmm…I think it would be Loving and healing others and Writing
why??cause i love doing these things…and it brings such good karma….to me and to the person who I heal and help. So in the being paid department..karma is already being generous with me(I hope)…so i guess money is just another thing that would add cherry on the cake
Much Love,
Z~
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If I could turn any of my hobbies into something profitable, it would be my ability to create things online. This includes websites, blogs, graphic design, copywriting, etc.
But more importantly, I would want to be able to take my hobby and make it into something that impacts the world. Forget the profits, I’d like to do something that makes a real difference. At the end of the day, I’d rather have changed the world than made a dollar.
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I would have to pick just sitting in a comfy chair and letting my mind wander. That is underrated. You can’t force ideas, even though they are about the most needed thing in the world. We can conquer just about any problem with enough ingenuity.
I saw the trailer and it looks fab!!! I also commented on Facebook…
If you want to enter, you might want to answer the important question. Hint, hint.
great trailer i might just check it out!! PEace!
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Ok, re-read the post and saw the BOLD bit!!
I love to dance… in the car, at home and it had been a huge dream of mine to one day be a dancer… but life gets in the way and the dream gets pushed out of my mind. Wouldn’t it be great to make this profitable?
I could be fit, do what I enjoy and share the pleasure of dance with many audiences. I would love to be an inspiration to others to try and learn dance….
Thanks for sharing Lemonade with your readers.
Erik Proulx
If I could turn my hobby of bringing people together in constructive groups into a profitable business I would be the happiest entrepreneur ever!
I live in New Zealand and yes, I was disappointed not to be able to view the Lemonade movie! I have started an Entrepreneurs Club and would love to be able to share this movie with the people attending!
Thanks for all your good work! Julia
I have just been laid off from the graphic design dept. of the top PR firm in Vancouver, Canada.
If I could make any of my hobbies profitable I would be a yoga teacher.
Yoga has helped me discover and unite my self with my mind and body and I want to spend the rest of my life helping others make the same discoveries.
I have asked myself this question before and always come back to the same answer… music.
Music has always been a part of my life, and recently I have taken the first steps to turn my passion into a potential career by learning the trumpet and joining a band, with a long-term goal to become a professional musician.
Any money I do make as a musician will be the icing on the cake. The real joy for me is being able to make music and sharing it with the world.
Thanks John for allowing those of us outside the USA a chance to see a great movie with a really powerful message.
I would love to get one copy of the Lemonade movie!
What would i pick? I guess one of the things I already try to make profitable.. They are sewing/fashion, drawing, design, handcrafts, my blog… I like all of these and I always wanted to do something creative. I just didn’t manage to get anything for it (yet).
I’m not in Antarctica but definitely “overseas” and the temperatures could fit
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