by AnnSheybani | Apr 7, 2022 | Reading
Each time I work on a book project, I not only learn about the topic, but also about myself. Catherine Rolt’s, The Pain Paradox, which is about to be released by Summit Press Publishers, is a perfect example. I knew next to nothing about Integrated Chinese...
by AnnSheybani | Mar 28, 2022 | Reading, Writing
Once upon a time (actually, in 2014), Naval Admiral William H. McRaven gave the University of Texas Austin commencement address. It was a twenty-minute speech that outlined ten principles he’d learned during Naval SEAL training. These principles helped him overcome... by AnnSheybani | Feb 8, 2022 | Reading, Writing
Years ago, and I mean yearssssss ago, Walt and I attended a Brendan Bruchard conference. That’s where we recognized that we could create a business out of just about anything we pulled out of our backends. I mean, we met people who were making money doing the... by AnnSheybani | Jan 23, 2022 | Reading, Writing
I have a problem. This problem has gotten big enough that I’ve decided I need a solution. Oh, sure, I’ve been aware of this issue for a good long while, but recently I recognized that it’s costing me big time, so it’s taken on some urgency. You see, I avoid conflict....
by AnnSheybani | Nov 29, 2021 | Reading, Writing
I received this beautiful note a while back in response to one of my newsletters. I’d like to share it and my response with you. It’s relevant to you writers out there, AND to people-pleasers. Thank you for your raw honesty. Your courage inspires me,...
by AnnSheybani | Oct 3, 2021 | Reading
Long ago, the private high school my daughter attended had a wonderful tradition. At the beginning of summer, they’d mail a reading list–a compilation of each teacher’s favorite books–to the house. Now, I’m sure the design was to...
