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Should I Write a Book?

Published: May 8, 2017, 10 a.m.

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You hear so many people saying you should write a book. Your business may be struggling, and it\\u2019s tempting to buy into the idea that writing a book will give your business that boost you need.

The credibility and authority a book would give you are huge. Your book can get you interviews, speaking gigs, and sell more of your products, services and programs.

But is writing a book the move for you?

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Spiritual Foundations

The Bible has some interesting advice for us\\u2026\\u201cMy brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment.\\u201d James 3:1 (NKJV)

I think that\\u2019s another way of saying, \\u201cWith great power comes great responsibility.\\u201d So if you choose to become a teacher, or an author, be prepared to take it seriously and grow some rhinoceros skin because people will take a poke at you.

Tip of the Week

I\\u2019ve noticed that most people grossly underestimate the time it takes to do things.

I use Nozbe to help me overcome that challenge. It has helped me become a productivity ninja. It helps me deal with my incoming tasks, prioritize them, manage them within projects and get them done quickly and effectively\\u2026and that is a beautiful thing.

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5 Reasons to Write a Book

  1. A good book can build your reputation, authority, and credibility.
  2. A good book will be a legacy that lives on after you are gone.
  3. A book causes you to test, clarify, and strengthen your thinking.
  4. A book can get you interviews, speaking engagements, and sales.
  5. While you probably won\\u2019t make a fortune by publishing a book, you can make one explaining the book.

5 Reasons Not to Write a Book

  1. A bad book can ruin your reputation.
  2. A book never goes away \\u2013 copies will always exist.
  3. You will never be happy with it.
  4. It\\u2019s hard to do.
  5. Authors rarely make any money from writing a book.

And\\u2026you guessed it\\u2026some snippets from our conversation:

  • They \\u201cwrote the book\\u201d on that (13:27)
  • Get out of my head! (14:27)
  • Anger is an energy (16:01)
  • The pathway to the stage (17:15)
  • The hub of your business (18:07)
  • Express yourself! (19:45)
  • The toothpaste is out of the tube (21:27)
  • You can run, but you can\\u2019t hide (22:10)
  • Satisfaction NOT guaranteed (22:34)
  • You get out what you put in (23:13)
  • If you write it, they may not buy it (24:31)
  • Tell me about your platform (26:38)
  • Do you have a plan? (27:09)

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