Every Tuesday, I send you a quick tip on writing, communication, and how to get important projects done.
Whether you’re an author, speaker, educator, entrepreneur, salesperson, or anyone else, I hope these tips make a difference in your week.
Quick Tip
Starting a new project?
Maybe you've decided to write a book, launch a podcast, open a business, develop a new product, get a PhD, or something else.
Before you dive in, make a list of Five Reasons Why this project is deeply important to you.
Example
I want to write this book because…
I have a story that others need to hear.
I want readers to hear about my journey and feel less alone.
I want to position myself as an expert and leader
in my field.
I want the healing catharsis that comes from writing.
I want my children and grandchildren to hold this book in their hands and carry a piece of me with them, even after I’m gone.
If you can think of more than five reasons, even better. Keep going. A few of your additional reasons might be:
This book will bring new leads and clients to
my business.
This book will open the door to media and speaking opportunities.
I want to prove to myself that I can do this.
My life will feel incomplete if I don’t do this.
The world needs more bestsellers written by people who look like me.
Although plenty of books have already been written on this topic, I have something fresh to add to the conversation.
I want to hone my writing and communication skills.
I want to be an inspiration to
others.
I just want to. Period. (It's okay to do something purely because it sounds stimulating, interesting, and fun!)
When the journey gets hard, go back to your list of reasons why you are doing this.
Keep your list somewhere visible where you'll see it often. Your desk. Your bulletin board. Your mirror.
Remember why you
started.
This will propel you to finish.
xo.
-Alex
PS. What do you want to accomplish? Why is it worth doing? Make your list of Five Reasons Why.
PPS. This tip applies to any goal, not just writing goals. Fitness goals. Relationship goals. Money goals. Whatever your goal may be, make your list of reasons why it's worth doing.
PPPS. Harp music for a soothing and restful moment.
PPPPS. Unicorn Teamby Jennifer Kem is
out in bookstores everywhere today! Congratulations, Jen! YOU DID IT!
Get the book before February 8th and you get a complimentary ticket to the Unicorn Team Rally, a virtual event that's all about finding your next big idea, rallying the right people around your vision, creating your dream-team, and
bringing your idea to life.
I'll be speaking at the rally, sharing behind-the-scenes details about how Jen and I collaborated to get the Unicorn Team manuscript done. I'll talk about our creative process. How we handled obstacles that came up. How we got this very ambitious and complex project done. And, my advice for aspiring authors who are seeking a book deal.
