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One Change, Big Difference for Book Authors

One Small Shift for an Author

Several years ago, an author by the name of Allan contacted me. He had written a powerful, heartfelt book about overcoming adversity. He was smart, articulate, and deeply passionate about his message, but no matter

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Focus

Learning to Focus on What Matters

Meet Dana. She’s an author with a powerful message—one that could truly help people. But you wouldn’t know that from the way she shows up in interviews. Dana spends her days bouncing between posting on

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cracked pottery patched with gold

Bad Reviews Can Be Your Superpower

Negative feedback isn’t the end—it might just be your creative breakthrough. I know this seems counterintuitive, but stay with me. Last week, I shared with you the experience of Lisa and how she was unable

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shaking-it-off

One Bad Review? Shake It Off

A couple of years ago, a client of mine—we’ll call her Lisa—was thrilled when her book started receiving reviews. Most of them were glowing. Readers praised her insights, loved her writing, and shared how much

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Waiting to Bloom

The Power of Waiting

A client of mine wanted The Wall Street Journal—badly. It was the dream media hit, the one he believed would change everything. So when his book was about to launch, I approached the perfect journalist.

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The Best Time to Build a Relationship

When Brian Tracy was one of my clients, I was constantly approached by people looking for favors. It’s natural when you’re connected to someone well-known — people want introductions, endorsements, or even just a foot

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My Biggest Mistake

My Biggest Mistake

My biggest mistake happened two decades ago, and I have never forgotten it. I watched in disbelief as my client, a seasoned CEO, unraveled on national television, his meltdown playing out before my eyes like

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