God created humans to be responsible individuals. This truth is manifest by how we’re usually happiest when we have responsibility and take care of it, such as handling a job well or being a loving parent. In contrast, irresponsibility usually leads to blame, which leads to conflict by blaming others or blaming ourselves. Where there’s blame,
Don’t Market Like Miley
We live in a culture where controversy sells. Just think Miley Cyrus and her recent ridiculous marketing antics. Our society loves juicy news, shocking revelations, and scandalous topics. Some of the biggest products and TV programs in the world are predicated on mocking established traditions and social mores. For example, you might remember how Dan
There is No Such Thing as an Author
Consider these riddles: If a tree falls in the forest but no one hears it, does it make a sound? If someone writes a book but no one buys it, does it make that person an author? For the past seven years, I’ve coached over 500 authors from beginners to bestsellers and reached this conclusion:
The Dark Side of Social Media
When you visit the Facebook page or Twitter account of an author or organization and see 50,000 friends or followers listed, does it cause you to feel jealous? Envy can be a normal response when someone else’s social media page displays a huge amount of supporters. However, don’t let envy lead you astray. Sometimes, those
The Mentality of a Great Marketer
Do you have the mentality of a great marketer? If not, how do you develop it? Since starting my consulting practice in 2007, I’ve trained over 500 authors and worked with numerous publishing houses, non-profit organizations, and businesses. In essence, I’ve had enough clients to see certain patterns emerge – patterns that tend to affect
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 43
- 44
- 45
- 46
- 47
- …
- 72
- Next Page »