Personal Development;Life Enhancement;Achievement
Writing
A Deadline and a Public Commitment
Jun 2nd
“I may not be there yet, but I’m closer than I was yesterday.” ~Author Unknown
I have been trying to write a book, actually a number of books, for nearly 3 years now. Some are nearly done, others are ready to present to publishers – title, 3 chapters or so, concept and market research; still none of them are done! Time to change that.
The reasons for completing the first book are compelling. The excuses for why the first book is not yet published are seeming trivial now. So here is my commitment: By 5pm, Central Time Zone, Wednesday September 17th, my first book will be for sale – in at least 2 versions – in at least a physical paper version and a downloadable version. That is my commitment to myself, my readers, my family and friends and my clients.
What will the book be about? I haven’t decided which one to bring out first. I will make that decision soon and you can read about it here.
Till next time…Jack
“People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can’t find them, make them.” ~G.B. Shaw, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, 1893
My Phone Number has Changed
Jun 1st
Hi everyone. Just a quick update. I closed out my last Colorado phone number last week and activated a new phone account in this region. My phone number, for at least awhile, is: (515) 360-4711
All the best and bye for now…Jack
Using my Blog to Develop and Promote my Book
Nov 13th
I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves. ~Anna Quindlen, New York Times
I intend to release 5 Ebooks between now, November 13th, 2007 and November 12th, 2008. It feels great to say that! I intend to use this blog as a way of ensuring that I continue to consistently put effort into these books. I also want to use the blog to get initial feedback from my writing and to develop an audience ahead of time.
Each book will go thru at least the following steps: More >
You don’t want to miss the first episode!
Oct 22nd
“I love being a writer. What I can’t stand is the paperwork.” ~Peter De Vries
I am going to be a best selling non-fiction author. This is going to be a significant part of my future life and my future income.
Wow! I feel the electricity running down my spine as I write those words!
I start all work with a client or with myself with this analysis:
- What do you want?
- Why do you want it?
- What will it be like when you get there? (Visceral, exciting and compelling descriptions only please!)
- How soon will you make this happen?
- How will you know when you get there…how will you measure this?
- What actions do you need to take to achieve it?
- What do you already have or know that will help you?
- What do you already know that you will need to learn?
- What do you already know are obstacles that you will need to get past?
- How will you keep yourself on track?
- What actions will you take starting right now?
So here is my own analysis for me on this goal, my analysis for me about my own fierce intention:
I just said what I want: “I am going to be a best selling non-fiction author. This is going to be a significant part of my future life and my future income.”
Here are just a few of the reasons why I want this: More >