The brilliant family therapist, Virginia Satir once said “Life is not what it is supposed to be. It’s what it is. The way you cope is what makes the difference.” Truer words have never been spoken when it comes to your credibility in your field or area of expertise. The fact is, being a published author, and having a book in print sets you miles ahead of the masses.
Many people are often disturbed by the fact that being an author makes that much of a difference. After all, many of them have attended years of college and have graduate degrees and important certifications; they feel like they should already be respected for what they have done. Whether they realize it or not, many people DO respect and admire them for what they have already done.
One fact that cannot be escaped, however, is that no matter what they have already done, once they have a book in print and published, their credibility will instantly shoot through the roof.
I can’t tell you how many times in 2009 alone, that my room was upgraded to a beautiful suite, not because I’m a Body Language Expert and keynote speaker, but because I gave the clerk at the front desk an autographed copy of my book, The Productivity Epiphany!
Ever handed someone a business card, and then silently thought, “they’ll toss that in the first trash can they come to” ? Start handing business contacts a signed copy of your book! I can promise you, they’ll have it for years and the chances of them calling you have just gone up over 500%.
If you think you don’t have time to write a book, nothing could be further from the truth. You can be in print just 4 months from now.
http://www.ThatBookYouWantedToWrite.com
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