• Recently, I wrote an essay about why I moved to Hawaii several years ago—and what has unfolded in my life since then. If you missed it, here it is.

• You dream about writing a book? Once a year, I offer The Tiny Book Course. The 2022 session is happening now. We have around 170 beautiful people enrolled. Most of these folks are first-time authors who have never written a book before. Enrollment for 2022 is closed. But if you'd like to do this course next year—in 2023—join the waitlist.

• A few weeks ago, I finished working on a very large project: helping a client develop two audiobooks for Audible. I can't reveal details—yet—but I'll keep you posted. I love how these audiobooks turned out and can't wait for you to hear them.

• My friend & client Robert Hartwell is leading a free presentation on September 15. It's called Tell Your Story. It's about how to tell powerful stories that inspire audiences to take action. Robert hired me to help him map out this presentation. He's a brilliant teacher and it's going to be phenomenal. At the beginning of the presentation, he shares a story that will leave you in tears. You just need to hear it. Sign up for this presentation. It will touch your heart deeply.

• Hello Seven is one of my favorite clients. I love doing copywriting projects for them—helping them create newsletters, articles, workbooks, presentations, and other materials. They're doing The Make Money Moves Challenge from September 19-23 and it is electrifying! If you're self-employed and want to make more money, do this challenge. It will light a fire under your behind and get you moving.

• Dr. Sasha Heinz is a client from long ago who recently hired me again for a new project. She's a developmental psychologist—trained at Columbia and Harvard—who is wonderfully smart and hilarious. If you're interested in topics like: mental fitness, interrupting old thought patterns, and closing the gap between knowing what you need to do (and actually doing it), check out Sasha's work. I recommend this event which is a great introduction to her approach.

• Do you want more visibility for your work? But something holds you back from playing bigger—imposter syndrome, fear of rejection, or worrying that your message will be interpreted in the wrong way? My friend & client Danielle Cohen offers a beautiful program called Visibility Medicine. I recommend this program for anyone who wants to create greater visibility for their business, mission, or cause.

• Is it possible to run a successful business and find clients and customers...without being on social media? Yes. The Marketing Without Social Media Course is back, completely revamped for 2022, and launching soon. Join the waitlist if you'd like more info. I wrote and recorded this course. I hope it inspires you to think about marketing differently, take a break from social media, and generate more revenue but without all the scrolling, screen-fatigue, and exhaustion. 

• Very big announcement! My business partner, Lindsey Smith, and I...are...drumroll ...opening a bookstore! It's a brick-and-mortar bookstore with hardwood floors and such a cheery atmosphere. Located in Pennsylvania in Lindsey's hometown. We can't wait to open the doors and welcome everyone to come visit. We're planning a Grand Opening Celebration and I'll be flying into town for the occasion. I will email you more details as things get confirmed. Eee!

• What I've been reading lately: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (my second time reading this novel and it's just as incredible as I remember), By the Book by Jasmine Guillory (a delightful romance that I couldn't put down, and I loved her book Royal Holiday too), all the Virgin River books (this is how I bide my time while fervently awaiting the next season on Netflix with bated breath!), and next up I'm reading The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey and Everything's Trash, But It's Okay by Phoebe Robinson.

• What I've been listening to lately: Peia, Arno Elias, Leon Bridges, Lo Wolf, Mind Bath, and of course, the greatest song ever written, "It's Corn." May we all lead our lives with the same conviction and passion that this child has for corn. 

That's my update. I hope you are well. Please take good care of yourself. Do things that make you feel powerful. 

Whatever you are focusing on this month, I'm wishing you the greatest success.

Until soon. 

-Alex