Hey Josh

Advice Show 010 // IDENTITY, Trying New Things, and Getting Girls

Episode 010! Let me begin with some shameless self-promotion: today (Wednesday, October 21), in exactly one hour (at 3 p.m. EST), the greatest thing I’ve ever made is going on sale over at grownups.heyjosh.com, and I’m giving away some amazing free stuff to some of the first parents, teachers, and other adults who buy it for the teens in their life (that’s you). The product is all about helping grown-ups and teens work together to address the issue of labels and identity, because figuring out who you are is THE most important thing—it’s pretty much foundational to everything else. So, my advice to you? Get your parents to buy this for you.

In other news, Mara just switched schools and feels torn between her past and her future, and former ladies’ man Chris fears he’s lost his mojo after breaking up with his girlfriend. No fear, my friends—the Owl of Wisdom and I have got your back:

Now get thee unto the comments section and sling your own advice at Mara and Chris. Share your wisdom; the world is waiting.

Again, make sure to send the grown-ups in your life to grownups.heyjosh.com with special urgent instructions to make a worthwhile investment in your life. Feel free to craft your own personal plea, or just copy and paste this EMAIL TEMPLATE. Don’t forget, first five people to get their parent to buy this thing get a special personalized video from me (we’ll talk details later), not to mention a shot at winning tons of free swag.

Rock steady,

// josh

P.S. Hey William, welcome to the frame! You earned it, buddy–that turtleneck/cardigan combo is beautiful. Keep ‘em coming, people–the more the merrier! Send your embarrassing childhood photos to josh@heyjosh.com, and you, me, and William will hang out together.

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How to Get Your Parents to Buy You The Most Awesome Thing I’ve Ever Made

Hey You,

**HEADS UP! Tomorrow (October 21) I’m giving some crazy free stuff, so read carefully!**

You know how I have an Advice Show? And make videos? And how they’re fantastic and brilliant and praiseworthy? Well, I’ve been working on something for the past few months that trumps it all. Seriously. It’s the sweetest thing since high-fructose corn syrup. And you can get your parents to BUY IT FOR YOU, no problem. (I don’t want your hard-earned money).

This thing is all about identity, because figuring out how to deal with being labeled and establishing a solid sense of who you are is super-freaky important. And, anyone who purchases this within the first 24-48 hours is eligible to win everything from $1000 to a whole day hanging out with me in person (Yes, I’m excited, too).

So, how do you get grown-ups to get you a copy and a chance to cash in on a bounty of giveaway goodness?

Use my nifty cut-and-paste email template below. Or flex your own creative persuasion skills.

Godspeed, young human.

// josh

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Dear [THEIR NAME GOES HERE],

Research shows that adolescents, teens, and young people like me really need a positive adult influence in their lives to succeed. I know you try really hard to be that for me…so, thank you.

Anyway, teen expert Josh Shipp is releasing this amazing interactive product about dealing with being labeled and discovering your identity. And the cool thing is he’s designed it to help young people (like me) AND grown-ups (like you) work together. I really think it would be a worthwhile investment in my development, especially since I’m planning on growing up to be president, cure cancer, and generally do amazing things.

You can order it starting Wednesday, October 21 at 3 p.m. (EST) while supplies last.

Check it out here: Grownups.HeyJosh.com

Thanks again for continuing to make an investment in me. You won’t regret it.

[YOUR NAME GOES HERE]

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