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. The Boy Behind the Gate In a gutsy move, Larry Jacobson — the boy behind the gate — trades everything: the security of home, career, and relationship …
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Category: Sales (2)
- The Audio Book is On Sale!
  August 25, 2012, 17:36
  Hurry, this week only! The Boy Behind the Gate Audio Book is on sale for only .95! This is a special promotion by Audible.com and only will last through…
- What do you think of my new website?
  October 12, 2011, 22:45
  I'm excited to be sharing my brand-new website with you today! What do you think of it? We're still polishing the edges and shining the glass... but it's…
Category: Marketing (4)
- What do you think of my new website?
  October 12, 2011, 22:45
  I'm excited to be sharing my brand-new website with you today! What do you think of it? We're still polishing the edges and shining the glass... but it's…
- Let the Buzz Begin
  March 13, 2011, 20:45
  It's called, "The Buzz." Publicity about a story, person, book, movie, or event is important in order to get the word out. In Hollywood, they call it "The…
- 8 Keys to Self-Publishing Success
  March 13, 2011, 20:22
  As seen on the blog of JOEL FRIEDLANDER MARCH 11, 2011 As his book designer, I was really impressed by the way Larry Jacobson pursued his aim of getting…
- The strange world of Amazon
  February 17, 2011, 21:20
  Selling books on amazon.com is confusing to say the least. The Boy Behind the Gate started out at retail .95 with free shipping. After it hit its #1…
Category: Publishing (3)
- What do you think of my new website?
  October 12, 2011, 22:45
  I'm excited to be sharing my brand-new website with you today! What do you think of it? We're still polishing the edges and shining the glass... but it's…
- 8 Keys to Self-Publishing Success
  March 13, 2011, 20:22
  As seen on the blog of JOEL FRIEDLANDER MARCH 11, 2011 As his book designer, I was really impressed by the way Larry Jacobson pursued his aim of getting…
- The book is coming!
  July 14, 2010, 17:41
  The number one question I hear from friends is, "When is that damn book coming out?!" I’m happy to say the manuscript is finished, the editor has given his…
Category: Entrepreneurship (4)
- Go with the Flow
  April 6, 2012, 19:42
  While sailing around the world, there were many elements that challenged the completion of our journey. There were mechanical breakdowns, weather setbacks, and…
- What do you think of my new website?
  October 12, 2011, 22:45
  I'm excited to be sharing my brand-new website with you today! What do you think of it? We're still polishing the edges and shining the glass... but it's…
- The Life of an Entrepreneur
  May 25, 2011, 04:21
  I’ve been told I live an Unstoppable Life. It seems that many people see success in many things I do.I succeeded in business, made my dream of sailing around…
- Let the Buzz Begin
  March 13, 2011, 20:45
  It's called, "The Buzz." Publicity about a story, person, book, movie, or event is important in order to get the word out. In Hollywood, they call it "The…
Category: Sailing (7)
- Departure Day... December 7, 2001
  December 7, 2012, 10:20
  From my personal journal eleven years ago today: "We're going. Up at 0500, and we are alone as we pass under the Golden Gate at 0700 to catch the tail end…
- Watch the America's Cup Events HERE!
  August 21, 2012, 11:48
  . ~ Current Event Schedule ~ Click here! ~ Map of the Event Area ~ Click here! ~ Latest Standings ~ Click Here! ~ VERY…
- Watch the America's Cup in Newport, RI
  June 28, 2012, 14:20
  Get Each Day's Event Highlights & Live Video Feed Here! . . .
- Use Fear to Your Advantage!
  November 7, 2011, 04:17
  Many people have asked if I ever felt fear during the journey around the world. The answer is a resounding yes! You would have to lack any respect for the sea…
- What do you think of my new website?
  October 12, 2011, 22:45
  I'm excited to be sharing my brand-new website with you today! What do you think of it? We're still polishing the edges and shining the glass... but it's…
- Fear of New Adventure
  April 1, 2011, 16:29
  It so tempting to write an April Fool's Day blog, but instead I'm choosing to remember a day when there was no fooling around. Exactly nine years ago today, my…
- Life is to be lived, not dreamed about.
  December 7, 2009, 22:31
  In my upcoming book, you will be privy to many of my personal journal entries that have never been published or seen by anybody except me. This is from eight…
Category: Balanced Living (10)
- The Beauty and Burden of Independence
  July 3, 2012, 13:38
  What does Independence Day mean to you? On a national scale it represents the birth of a nation. However, after 236 years, it’s difficult to relate to…
- Back to Basics... Sailing, Celebration, and Good Friends!
  May 30, 2012, 09:58
  In a world that sometimes seems topsy-turvy, the antidote for me is to go back to basics — good plain and simple fun with friends on a sailboat. Spending…
- Dear Mom...
  May 11, 2012, 20:30
  Dear Mom, I dreamed about you last night. You were dressed in your favorite color, purple. Your hair had just been done and you looked bright, cheery, and…
- Yay, Winter is Here!
  March 20, 2012, 20:03
  I’m laughing because of last week’s blog about how wonderful springtime is. With the sun shining and the flowers blooming, everything was coming back to…
- Yea for Spring! Hibernation is Over!
  March 11, 2012, 14:24
  Every year about this time, I’m reminded of the seasons of life. During the winter months, I go into a sort of hibernation, sleeping longer hours, eating…
- The Passing of Julia Jacobson
  January 30, 2012, 17:50
  For those of you who have not heard the unhappy news: it is with great sadness I inform you that my mother, Julia Jacobson has passed away. As many of you who…
- The Myth of Happiness
  January 10, 2012, 20:31
  Are you happy? I mean genuinely happy on a regular basis. Do you smile when you walk down the street? Do you greet your fellow workers with a smile? If not,…
- Thanks for Life...
  November 23, 2011, 04:42
  This week, while recording my book for audible.com, I have been locked in a recording studio reading my book out loud. As I revisited my journey around the…
- What do you think of my new website?
  October 12, 2011, 22:45
  I'm excited to be sharing my brand-new website with you today! What do you think of it? We're still polishing the edges and shining the glass... but it's…
- What's the hurry?
  April 1, 2010, 17:07
  Greetings to the Julia group which has now swelled to 450 people! It's been a while since writing to you because I'm still buried in creating the book about…
Category: Bettering Your Life (13)
- Back to Basics... Sailing, Celebration, and Good Friends!
  May 30, 2012, 09:58
  In a world that sometimes seems topsy-turvy, the antidote for me is to go back to basics — good plain and simple fun with friends on a sailboat. Spending…
- Go with the Flow
  April 6, 2012, 19:42
  While sailing around the world, there were many elements that challenged the completion of our journey. There were mechanical breakdowns, weather setbacks, and…
- Yay, Winter is Here!
  March 20, 2012, 20:03
  I’m laughing because of last week’s blog about how wonderful springtime is. With the sun shining and the flowers blooming, everything was coming back to…
- Do Something Fearless . . .
  February 26, 2012, 14:27
  To live an unstoppable life, we must take risks and face our fears. When we do, we'll experience some of the greatest moments of our lives! What "fearless…
- The Myth of Happiness
  January 10, 2012, 20:31
  Are you happy? I mean genuinely happy on a regular basis. Do you smile when you walk down the street? Do you greet your fellow workers with a smile? If not,…
- Your Journey Can Begin Today
  December 7, 2011, 02:00
  It was a cold and crisp morning. Storms were stacked up across the pacific and had been pummeling California for weeks. While the low pressure weather…
- Thanks for Life...
  November 23, 2011, 04:42
  This week, while recording my book for audible.com, I have been locked in a recording studio reading my book out loud. As I revisited my journey around the…
- Should you write down your goals?
  October 25, 2011, 17:52
  Recently, a friend asked me how I had lived such an Unstoppable Life. He remarked that I seem to achieve all I set out to accomplish. While flattered, I still…
- What do you think of my new website?
  October 12, 2011, 22:45
  I'm excited to be sharing my brand-new website with you today! What do you think of it? We're still polishing the edges and shining the glass... but it's…
- Take a Chance! The Re-Invention of Larry Jacobson...
  October 12, 2011, 17:47
  During my six-year sailing odyssey, it didn’t take long to discover that going to sea meant taking some real risks. For example, you cannot cross an ocean…
- The Life of an Entrepreneur
  May 25, 2011, 04:21
  I’ve been told I live an Unstoppable Life. It seems that many people see success in many things I do.I succeeded in business, made my dream of sailing around…
- Life is to be lived, not dreamed about.
  December 7, 2009, 22:31
  In my upcoming book, you will be privy to many of my personal journal entries that have never been published or seen by anybody except me. This is from eight…
- Still searching
  August 4, 2009, 23:14
  Today marks the two year anniversary of Julia sailing under the Golden Gate. After six years of sailing over 40,000 miles, I am still asked how I'm doing with…
Category: Living an Unstoppable Life (23)
- My TEDx Talk is Live: Passion Trumps Fear
  December 1, 2012, 12:16
  I hope you watch it and are inspired by all 16 minutes and 15 seconds. You have great potential to do anything you want—don’t let fear stand in your…
- #2 in the Epigraph Series
  November 18, 2012, 19:41
  #2 in the Epigraph Series What are epigraphs? They're the famous quotes I use at the beginning of each chapter in my book. . ~ Chapter 1 ~ "Twenty years…
- #1 in the Epigraph Series
  October 30, 2012, 20:06
  #1 in the Epigraph Series What are epigraphs? They're the famous quotes I use at the beginning of each chapter in my book. . ~ Chapter Zero ~ "Sail…
- Watch the America's Cup Events HERE!
  August 21, 2012, 11:48
  . ~ Current Event Schedule ~ Click here! ~ Map of the Event Area ~ Click here! ~ Latest Standings ~ Click Here! ~ VERY…
- Larry to Speak at TEDx Golden Gate Park!
  August 9, 2012, 09:56
  This week marks five years since our return. After a six-year odyssey, 40,000 miles, and 40 countries, we sailed back under the Golden Gate Bridge and my dream…
- The Beauty and Burden of Independence
  July 3, 2012, 13:38
  What does Independence Day mean to you? On a national scale it represents the birth of a nation. However, after 236 years, it’s difficult to relate to…
- Watch the America's Cup in Newport, RI
  June 28, 2012, 14:20
  Get Each Day's Event Highlights & Live Video Feed Here! . . .
- Dreams Can Be Risky
  June 18, 2012, 16:06
  I love getting emails from readers of my book. Most of the comments I receive are from those sharing how my story has helped them realize that they too, can…
- Sometimes you lose... and sometimes you WIN!
  April 22, 2012, 14:51
  Sometimes you lose... and sometimes you WIN! The Boy Behind the Gate wins! The 2011 eLit Awards for best e-books is proud to announce... …
- Yay, Winter is Here!
  March 20, 2012, 20:03
  I’m laughing because of last week’s blog about how wonderful springtime is. With the sun shining and the flowers blooming, everything was coming back to…
- Yea for Spring! Hibernation is Over!
  March 11, 2012, 14:24
  Every year about this time, I’m reminded of the seasons of life. During the winter months, I go into a sort of hibernation, sleeping longer hours, eating…
- Do Something Fearless . . .
  February 26, 2012, 14:27
  To live an unstoppable life, we must take risks and face our fears. When we do, we'll experience some of the greatest moments of our lives! What "fearless…
- The Passing of Julia Jacobson
  January 30, 2012, 17:50
  For those of you who have not heard the unhappy news: it is with great sadness I inform you that my mother, Julia Jacobson has passed away. As many of you who…
- The Myth of Happiness
  January 10, 2012, 20:31
  Are you happy? I mean genuinely happy on a regular basis. Do you smile when you walk down the street? Do you greet your fellow workers with a smile? If not,…
- Your Journey Can Begin Today
  December 7, 2011, 02:00
  It was a cold and crisp morning. Storms were stacked up across the pacific and had been pummeling California for weeks. While the low pressure weather…
- Use Fear to Your Advantage!
  November 7, 2011, 04:17
  Many people have asked if I ever felt fear during the journey around the world. The answer is a resounding yes! You would have to lack any respect for the sea…
- Should you write down your goals?
  October 25, 2011, 17:52
  Recently, a friend asked me how I had lived such an Unstoppable Life. He remarked that I seem to achieve all I set out to accomplish. While flattered, I still…
- What do you think of my new website?
  October 12, 2011, 22:45
  I'm excited to be sharing my brand-new website with you today! What do you think of it? We're still polishing the edges and shining the glass... but it's…
- Take a Chance! The Re-Invention of Larry Jacobson...
  October 12, 2011, 17:47
  During my six-year sailing odyssey, it didn’t take long to discover that going to sea meant taking some real risks. For example, you cannot cross an ocean…
- Fear of New Adventure
  April 1, 2011, 16:29
  It so tempting to write an April Fool's Day blog, but instead I'm choosing to remember a day when there was no fooling around. Exactly nine years ago today, my…
- Let the Buzz Begin
  March 13, 2011, 20:45
  It's called, "The Buzz." Publicity about a story, person, book, movie, or event is important in order to get the word out. In Hollywood, they call it "The…
- The Boy Behind The Gate
  May 6, 2010, 22:29
- Still searching
  August 4, 2009, 23:14
  Today marks the two year anniversary of Julia sailing under the Golden Gate. After six years of sailing over 40,000 miles, I am still asked how I'm doing with…
Category: Book (10)
- Departure Day... December 7, 2001
  December 7, 2012, 10:20
  From my personal journal eleven years ago today: "We're going. Up at 0500, and we are alone as we pass under the Golden Gate at 0700 to catch the tail end…
- #1 in the Epigraph Series
  October 30, 2012, 20:06
  #1 in the Epigraph Series What are epigraphs? They're the famous quotes I use at the beginning of each chapter in my book. . ~ Chapter Zero ~ "Sail…
- The Audio Book is On Sale!
  August 25, 2012, 17:36
  Hurry, this week only! The Boy Behind the Gate Audio Book is on sale for only .95! This is a special promotion by Audible.com and only will last through…
- Around the World in 12 Hours!
  June 8, 2012, 15:19
  Exciting News! Big Announcement! Are you too busy to read? Do your eyes get heavy and sleepy when you read? Do you spend more time in your car than in your…
- Sometimes you lose... and sometimes you WIN!
  April 22, 2012, 14:51
  Sometimes you lose... and sometimes you WIN! The Boy Behind the Gate wins! The 2011 eLit Awards for best e-books is proud to announce... …
- What do you think of my new website?
  October 12, 2011, 22:45
  I'm excited to be sharing my brand-new website with you today! What do you think of it? We're still polishing the edges and shining the glass... but it's…
- The wait is over!
  January 21, 2011, 08:49
  Dear friends, family, and supporters of Julia’s round-the-world odyssey, Can you believe it? I’m ecstatic to announce that The Boy Behind the Gate is…
- What's the hurry?
  April 1, 2010, 17:07
  Greetings to the Julia group which has now swelled to 450 people! It's been a while since writing to you because I'm still buried in creating the book about…
- Editing
  January 14, 2010, 23:56
  Editing a manuscript is a tough job. Mine started out with 700 pages of material. I thought it was done when I got it down to 600, but I am continuing to…
- Writing a book is a lot of work
  February 21, 2009, 00:46
  Writing a book is a lot of work and I clearly underestimated what is involved in the process. About a month ago, I finished the manuscript and even…
Category: Interviews (5)
- Dreams Can Be Risky
  June 18, 2012, 16:06
  I love getting emails from readers of my book. Most of the comments I receive are from those sharing how my story has helped them realize that they too, can…
- What do you think of my new website?
  October 12, 2011, 22:45
  I'm excited to be sharing my brand-new website with you today! What do you think of it? We're still polishing the edges and shining the glass... but it's…
- Kindle Author: Larry Jacobson
  June 6, 2011, 16:38
  Kindle Author: Larry Jacobson: "Larry Jacobson, author of The Boy Behind the Gate, discusses his book, his journey as a writer, and self-publishing on Kindle.…
- Dorothy's Closet: Interview with Larry Jacobson
  March 10, 2011, 03:43
  Reprinted from Dorothy's Closet San Francisco . The Boy Behind the Gate: How His Dream of Sailing Around the World Became a Six-Year Odyssey of…
- Orange County Register: Interview with Larry & Mom
  March 1, 2011, 19:09
  Reprinted from the Orange County Register March 1, 2011 If it wasn't for the shattered bones in his leg, he never would have been stuck in bed for three…
Category: Media Coverage (5)
- #2 in the Epigraph Series
  November 18, 2012, 19:41
  #2 in the Epigraph Series What are epigraphs? They're the famous quotes I use at the beginning of each chapter in my book. . ~ Chapter 1 ~ "Twenty years…
- Sometimes you lose... and sometimes you WIN!
  April 22, 2012, 14:51
  Sometimes you lose... and sometimes you WIN! The Boy Behind the Gate wins! The 2011 eLit Awards for best e-books is proud to announce... …
- What do you think of my new website?
  October 12, 2011, 22:45
  I'm excited to be sharing my brand-new website with you today! What do you think of it? We're still polishing the edges and shining the glass... but it's…
- 8 Keys to Self-Publishing Success
  March 13, 2011, 20:22
  As seen on the blog of JOEL FRIEDLANDER MARCH 11, 2011 As his book designer, I was really impressed by the way Larry Jacobson pursued his aim of getting…
- Ever wonder about turning your life upside down?
  February 13, 2011, 18:33
  I guess I really did turn my life upside down... and evidently the story is interesting to a lot of people! The Boy Behind the Gate is Book of the Week on…
Category: World Events (2)
- A big emotional day filled with sadness and fear
  February 23, 2011, 06:09
  Two big events happened that have made me rather blue today. I’m sure many of you have read the news about the four American sailors whose yacht was…
- Mark your day
  December 7, 2010, 22:22
  Every day is significant in some way. I find great satisfaction in my life looking for and finding the importance and substance of a moment, a day, or even a…
Category: Speaking (1)
- I don't know what I'll say...
  April 14, 2009, 01:21
  "I don’t know what I’ll say." If you believe that, then I’d like to sell you a bridge in Florida! I have been asked by the organizers of the Strictly…
Category: Leadership (1)
- Leadership Skills I Learned as a River Guide
  May 2, 2012, 12:45
  It all started on the Stanislaus River. It’s where I first began guiding rafts down whitewater rivers and it’s where I first began to learn how to make my…

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