Which comes first: the blog content or the book?

I talk to a lot of strategic entrepreneurs. They already produce written content–mainly blog posts or newsletters–and they’re wondering if they should be focused on writing posts with the sole intention of  creating book content. I love people who...
I was 45-years-old the first time I voted

I was 45-years-old the first time I voted

The first time I voted for an American president, I was 45-years old. It was 2008– McCain vs. Obama– and I can’t remember whom I chose. I’d registered and cast my vote only because my writing group had marveled at my willingness to dismiss a right others...
How to deal with trolls

How to deal with trolls

I finished off a big Masterclass promotion at the beginning of the month. ( I probably don’t have to tell you this because you no doubt received 250 emails from me and wanted very much for me to cut the shit.) I’m amazed at all of the emotions that come up...
30+ books to make you laugh

30+ books to make you laugh

The other day I decided that I was totally sick of myself. I was tired of constantly working and holing myself off from the world and reading nothing but business related stuff. It dawned on me that what I needed was a good laugh, more precisely, a book that would...

Why we need your story more than ever

One of the biggest fears my clients have is that by telling their personal stories they will appear grandiose, self-absorbed, or narcissistic. “Who am I to tell this story,” they ask. “Really, who cares?” Or, “It’s all been written about before, so why bother?” “There...