by admin | Mar 29, 2017 | Content marketing
When we write a book, and publish it, we commit ourselves big time. We put a stake in the sand. The sheer enormity of the commitment sends bolts of fear through our body. And Wissner-Gross explains why. We fear that we are closing off options and going against everything we believe to be intelligent. Publishing a book is both dumb and inhuman because it is: a physical process that tries to limit future freedom of action and increase constraints in its own future. Right?
by admin | Mar 22, 2017 | Content marketing
Today, practicing gratitude is one of the most powerful ways I can transform my mood if I’m in a funk. Yes, it does take practice. Old habits die hard. For example, in the past, I could only be grateful for big-ticket items: a new job, for example. Today, I feel grateful for the small things: the smell of coffee, a smile, or someone offering me their seat of the crowded tram (come to think of it, that’s a big one!).
by admin | Mar 15, 2017 | Content marketing
Having a strong view without offending someone is impossible. Perhaps you take exception to my last sentence. If so, I’ve proved my point. When we talk about what we know to be true, someone always disagrees.
Most thought leaders are comfortable with this in their day-to-day work. They can look sceptics, doubters and critics in the eye and answer them with stories, and data and compassion.
When it comes to committing your views to print, it’s a different matter.
by admin | Mar 8, 2017 | Content marketing
My clients tend to struggle with choosing from too many ideas, not too few. And, since most of us (I include myself here) stew on the idea of writing a book for ages before we sit down to write one, many ideas are jostling in a queue for attention.
by admin | Mar 1, 2017 | Content marketing
When I am talking to thought leaders – coaches, trainers, and speakers – about writing their books, I can almost see the question bobbing in the front of their minds: ‘Can’t I just pay you to interview me and write my book?’
