A Slight Change of Plans

A Quick Message from Maya

December 12, 2025

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  • The host, Maya, is promoting her upcoming book, "The Other Side of Change," which blends cognitive science and personal narratives to help navigate life's inflection points. 
  • Pre-orders are crucial in the publishing industry as they signal demand to retailers, and listener support through pre-ordering will significantly expand the book's reach. 
  • Listeners who pre-order "The Other Side of Change" and forward their confirmation to a specific email address will receive a companion journal and be entered into a drawing to join a mini book club with Maya. 

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Book Introduction and Content
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  • Key Takeaway: The book, “The Other Side of Change,” integrates cognitive science with personal narratives to address navigating life’s inflection points.
  • Summary: Maya introduces her book, “The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans.” The content blends cognitive science with in-depth personal narratives previously unheard on the podcast. Its purpose is to equip listeners to navigate major life changes with increased possibility.
Review and Pre-order Importance
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  • Key Takeaway: The book received a coveted starred review from Booklist, emphasizing that pre-orders are critical signals to retailers about a book’s importance.
  • Summary: Booklist awarded “The Other Side of Change” a starred review, noting it is “impossible not to be moved.” Pre-orders are identified as the essential metric in publishing that signals demand to bookstores and online retailers. A fraction of listener pre-orders can dramatically expand the book’s reach to those who need it.
Incentives for Early Support
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  • Key Takeaway: Listeners who pre-order and forward confirmation receive a companion journal and are entered to win a spot in a mini book club with Maya.
  • Summary: Maya offers a specific incentive for early support: forwarding the pre-order confirmation email grants the listener a designed companion journal with specific prompts. Additionally, her team will randomly select five individuals to join a mini book club discussion about the book.