The results are in!

WE DID IT! ??

The Kickstarter pre-order campaign for #HowToSayItFlashcards is officially over… and the results are in!

• 888 backers
• 1,624% funded
• Selected by Kickstarter as a “Project We Love”
• Featured by Kickstarter on the homepage
• Featured by Kickstarter in 2x newsletters
• Featured in CNBC Make It , NBC Chicago , and HuffPost

My wildest hopes and goals for How to Say It have already been EXCEEDED… and it’s all thanks to supporters like you.

(And, the journey is far from over! See the bottom of this post for next steps, especially if you pre-ordered decks.)

A massive thank you is in order for all 888 backers for believing in this small but mighty deck.

And, my utmost gratitude also goes out to every single person who has played a crucial part in lifting this project off the ground:

?? Early testers who offered feedback and shared first reactions with their network, including Mubina Aziz , Ellen Bailey , Jade Barricelli , Joy Batra , Van Ann Bui , Steve Bullington , Angela Burgess , Sara Dana , Al Dea , Sophia D. , Courtney Fladger , Martin Gonzalez , Laura Hammond , Daniel Horgan , Jenn Islam , Priscilla Lau , Jerry Lee ?? , Lorraine K. Lee , Amanda Liimatainen (she/her) , Christian Lin , Benjamin Ohno , Jenny So, PMP? , Meghan Titzer, CPCU , and Jerry Won

?? Graphic design magicians who transformed chicken scratch into beautiful on-brand designs, including Molly O'Neill of Fred&Co. and Renee Pearce

?? Crowdfunding / product launch / manufacturing gurus who made this journey 150% less daunting, including 雕明容 , Quinn Fitzgerald , and Rob Snyder

?? The very best air traffic controller / management maverick / chief of staff ever who has fought every fire with grace, Claire N.

?? Advertising experts who took How to Say It’s message and showed it to more people than I could ever hope to reach on my own, including Andrea Baldereschi and Malak Albaw

?? Cinema and photography wizards for putting the “show” into “show not tell”, including Jack Bushell and Lauren Tyler Brimeyer of Wicked Grit, Inc and their team of talent

And so, so many more!

Now that the pre-order period is behind us, we’ll start…

?? Finalizing our design files with our design team and manufacturer?

?? Collecting shipping addresses from our backers

?? Printing, packing, and shipping decks to all who pre-ordered

And, if you’re one of the 888 who pre-ordered, please…

?? Keep an eye on your email for a form where you’ll provide your shipping address

?? Look out for the final shipping payment link and your in-transit email notification

?? Enjoy learning and sharing HOW TO SAY IT—and let me know what you think!

Thank you again for being part of this project with me.

This story is far from over and it's all because of you.

We are only getting started!

Gratefully,

Gorick

#HowToSayItFlashcards

PS: Photo credits to my #1 fan and most incredible life co-captain, Shuo Chen , featuring my proud “dad hair” as coined by Rob Snyder !

PPS: Some FAQS while I have you here!

Q. How do I order decks for my team / organization / students?

A. Please email us at flashcards[@]gorick[dot]com!

Q. When will How to Say It be readily available for purchase?

A. We’re working on it! Please sign up for my newsletter at https://www.gorick.com/career-strategies to get the latest updates, plus even more original fill-in-the-blank templates for career development.