by AnnSheybani | Nov 19, 2017 | Life, Uncategorized, Writing
I was driving along the highway in Connecticut when I fell behind a mini Cooper with one of those vanity plates that made me want to hit the brakes. It had two words on it: Xin Loi. It’s a long story how I know this, and neither of us has time to get into it, but Xin... by AnnSheybani | Nov 12, 2017 | Uncategorized, Writing
A few weeks back I sat at a conference in Dallas and listened to a young man speak on stage. He was raising money for a charity. I was blown away, as was everyone in that room, not just by his mission–bringing clean water to third world villages to prevent... by AnnSheybani | Nov 5, 2017 | Writing
Look, writing a book requires a big investment from you, not just in money, but also in time and focus. If you’re flirting with the idea of writing a book for your business, you’ll want to be able to answer the following questions, otherwise you’ll... by AnnSheybani | Oct 29, 2017 | Reading, Writing
I’m sitting in Dallas as I type this. I’m at a conference for online marketers. I’ve got to say, I love conferences like this, even though I’m an introvert, even though I always wind up back in my room at the end of the day in a fetal position, what with all the... by AnnSheybani | Oct 16, 2017 | Writing
I’m going to break out my Book Yourself Solid coaching hat and introduce you to some associated philosophy: There are people we are meant to serve, and others not so much. And our job is to do everything in our power to reach those we are meant to serve. This... by AnnSheybani | Sep 7, 2017 | Life, Writing
When I was young, I had no idea what I thought, felt, or wanted. Pressed for my opinion, I’d make an evasive or sarcastic comment instead of deciding what it was that I thought. I didn’t want to say anything that could be construed the wrong way, or held against me...