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Self-doubt plagues even the most confident writers. In today’s Digital Age, when we’re so easily exposed to the opinions and judgments of others, it can become difficult not to let it affect our own self-perception. As a writer and author, self-doubt can be a huge obstacle in the creative process. Not only can it impede […]
Do you have a story? A story that could profoundly change the lives of others? I believe everyone has a story, and getting your book into the hands of those who need it most is the greatest legacy you can leave. Before I became an author, I didn’t know a lot about self-publishing. The biggest […]
When I first started writing my book I only knew one thing for sure: I wanted to tell my story because I knew my story mattered. I know you have a story just waiting to get into the hands to those who need it most. I want to help you share your story because it […]
It’s that time of year again! “Book Bound By The Sea” is just around the corner. Most “Book Bounders” will agree this 2-and-a-half day event will get your book OUT of your head and ON to paper. What have hundreds of authors experienced at “Book Bound,” and what’s waiting for you whenever you’re ready to […]
Whatever your goal, lack of willpower can sabotage even the best intentions. What do you want to achieve? Do you want to…. Write a book? Start a business? Get a promotion? Be a public speaker? Shed a few pounds? Buy a new car? Change the world? Goals come in all shapes and sizes, big and […]
People-pleasing isn’t always a bad thing and it certainly doesn’t make you a bad person. On the plus side, you just want others to be happy and comfortable. However, the negative side of people-pleasing could be a compromise of your values or opportunities to be taken advantage of. Take a close look at a few […]
Early in my career, I learned the most valuable piece of advice that has stuck with me decades later. “You can have everything in life you want if you’ll just help enough other people get what they want.” This lesson came, of course from my mentor Zig Ziglar. The idea that to get what you […]
Hindsight is always 20/20. Have you ever looked back on a poor decision and thought, “what was I thinking?” We’ve all been there! Bad decisions don’t happen by chance. There is almost always a driving force influencing your decision, and it’s usually not a good one. Whether you call them reasons, excuses or habits, here […]
It’s hard to feel stressed when you’re laughing. But laughter can do a whole lot more for you than just stress relief — laughter can make you more productive. Researchers have compared laughter to that of a “potent drug” with “contagious powers” and a lengthy list of benefits for both mind and body. Check out […]
It’s a phrase we’ve all heard: stuck in a rut. When I thought about being “stuck in a rut,” I became curious of where the phrase even came from. So I did a bit of research and here’s what I found: The phrase is thought to have originated in the early 1800s when the wheels […]
Maybe you’ve experienced this before (I know I have!): Knowing you want to make a change, yet struggling to take the necessary actions. Good things come to those who wait, right? But what if you want results now? Why is making a change so hard? I’m talking about long-term, meaningful changes, not switching from three […]
Here’s a question: when you hit a roadblock, do you get up, dust yourself off and try again, or stay down and give up? I have to be honest here: I’ve done both, and you know what? Staying down and giving up on myself never felt good. In the moment, it may seem like the […]
The entire course of my life changed when Zig Ziglar became my mentor! Aside from the fact, Zig was a master in personal development, inspiration and motivation, having a mentor coach me through my personal and professional life, kept me on course to achieve my fullest potential, and then some. You may have never considered […]
Loving what you do is called passion. And if you know anything about my blog or brand, you know passion is the bread and butter of my business. I was lucky enough to discover at a young age: What I’m passionate about What I love to do And, I’ve been pursuing that passion ever since! […]
Complexity is part of our every day. When things get overly complex, we often sacrifice quality for the sake of quantity; for the sake of getting more things done, regardless of how well we do them. Even as I write this post, I can think of about a dozen other things I also need to […]