It’s Time Your Message to the World is Heard.

It's Time Your Message to the World is Heard

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It’s time your message to the world is heard. Everything around us is changing at a rapid rate. There’s so much noise and clutter that makes it next to impossible for a genuine message to be heard, these days.

Everybody has a message to share with the world. Like others, you have your message too. It represents you, your philosophy, your insights, experience or expertise, that you want the world to know. You want the world to recognise you and what you stand for. You want to reach and attract the people who resonate with your message. You want to lead. You want to touch lives at a deeper level. You want to be the beacon of progress in your field.

So, what’s the problem? Why can’t you be heard? What’s stopping you from reaching the people you want to serve?

Well… the biggest contributor is information overload. People are getting tons of new information that’s being hurled at them every second they are awake. Their attention span has narrowed down to just a few seconds. They can’t differentiate between real and fake, natural and synthetic, useful and useless pieces of information. They are misled. They are swamped with too many things.

What if this overwhelm didn’t exist? What if everything was clear and easy to understand? What if you were able to get the undivided attention of the people you wanted to connect with or serve or lead? How much of a better world could we create if people could be inspired with your message and your leadership in your industry?

That’s what I stand for. It’s time you find your message to the world and amplify it in such a way that it’s heard by the people you want to reach. The traditional ways don’t work… we’ll have to do this by disrupting the old ways with new strategies, new ideas, and new messaging structure.

If that’s you.. then come over and join us at www.raamanand.com that’s r-a-a-m-a-n-a-n-d dot com and create your own book with your own, unique message to the world. It’s YOUR time… to lead.

Hiring a Ghost Writer is the WORST Way to Write Your Book

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People think they can create a book easily by hiring a ghost-writer to write it FOR them…. But that might be the worst way to actually become an author. In the long run, it might also hurt irreparably.

But I get it… they see others who have done it this way… usually celebrities.. they narrate their story and hire a “ghost-writer” to write it. It’s like Julius Caesar hiring a bunch of “scribes” to write down his speeches. This may work if you are interested in publishing your biography or personal story.

But let me ask you… are you going to really write your biography? Who would want to read the story of your journey from the start? Maybe just your family and friends.

All other books are written differently. If every book is written by a ghost-writer, then there would be no real authors at all. The biggest problem with ghost writing is… the author won’t feel proud about the book because the author’s personality is missing in it. It won’t connect with the audience at deeper levels. Ghost-writing may get you published,….. but it’ll be like buying a degree to hang on the wall… you know what I mean, right?

So, what really works? Now, listen… this is the most important part…

Do you want to start learning professional writing skills… practice it for several years… master the art… and THEN write a book? It may take decades. That’s not the right option.

The best way is to work with a publishing coach… who will guide you through the entire process of creating and publishing a book that you will be proud to present to the world.

At Stardom Books, we work with first time authors and help them find their message to the world, fine tune it, figure out their audience, create an outline and THEN either create their manuscript on their own… using our step-by-step system OR hire one of our consultative writers to co-create it with them.

Yes, there’s definitely a lot of help and support available and anyone can become a published author without professional writing skills by working with a publishing advisor. If this is one of your ambitions, then head over to http://www.raamanand.com … that’s r-a-a-m-a-n-a-n-d dot com and choose the path to your creative expression.

You can do this. It’s Your time…. See you on the other side.

Live Limitless Life-letter: Nov 27, 2021 | To-get-done, Owning your morning, and Social posts.

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3 Big Ideas, Tips or Strategies for this week

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To Do Lists. Many people use some kind of lists to manage their tasks. Renaming your “to-do” list into “to get done” list will add more intention to it and makes it accountable. Try it.

2.

Own Your Mornings. When it comes to daily productivity, the first one hour after you wake up is the most important hour of your day. Use this to stay away from checking your smartphone and utilise this crucial hour for yourself. Create a morning routine that works for you and makes your day more productive and positive.

3.

One-week’s Social Posts in an hour. Make a list of 15 questions that people usually ask on your topic (FAQs). Make another list of 15 “Should-Ask-Questions (SAQs)” as well. Answer all 30 questions in text, video or audio formats. Now you have 30 interesting and original social media posts to share instead of copy-pasting someone else’s content or blindly forward other peoples’ messages.

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2 Stories, Quotes, or Case-Studies for this week.

1.

Start now. Optimize later.

An imperfect start can always be improved, but obsessing over a perfect plan will never take you anywhere on its own.

Source: James Clear, Atomic Habits

2.

How to Succeed This Weekend (and In Life)

  • Be Present (we can tell)
  • Be Unique (Do people sense your difference?)
  • Be Patient (slow down, Speedy)
  • Be Brave (you are bigger than you know)
  • Be Open (face the truth)

Source: Brendon Burchard

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1 Critical Question to Ask Yourself

Who can I surprise today with a quick note of appreciation or a gift to bring happiness?

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Raam Anand

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Publisher & Chief Editor at Stardom Books (USA/India)
Author of the International Bestseller, Write Now

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Having the “best” product, service, or offer doesn’t always win.

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One of the most common beliefs that’s accepted widely in the business and professional world is… build a great product or service and people will buy.

People think… I will win because I have the “best” thing.

I get it. Because that’s what the “gurus” have been preaching all these years. Build a better mousetrap… people will buy. Solve a bigger problem… people will pay… Increase your value proposition… people will come.

It’s so easy to fall into this trap. And many people invest so much time, energy and effort in improving their product, service or offering.. that by the time they look up, they have become obsolete. Things have changed… the world has moved on. No customers, no clients, no sales. Nothing. This happens with thought leaders and specialists as well. They keep buying course after course, get certification after certification, training after training… it keeps going and one day they realize they are so far away from the very same people that they wanted to reach, in the first place.

Let me ask you… do you really think only the “best” things will win? Haven’t you bought anything that was NOT the best thing… but the ‘best known thing’ ever? Listen carefully… every successful person out there can testify this… it’s not the best mousetrap, but the best ‘known’ mousetrap that sells. It’s not the best solution, but the best ‘known’ solution that reached people. It’s not the highest value proposition, but the best ‘known’ or in this case, ‘best-perceived’ value proposition that wins.

Well.. if this is the case… then how do you BECOME well-known in your field or industry?……. How do you increase your perceived value with the people you want to reach?……. How do you get their attention and trust?……. What gives you more credibility, reputation, and most importantly… the INFLUENCE to make a positive difference in other peoples lives?
This is so important… yet so easily ignored by many experts, entrepreneurs, and professionals……. Something that keeps them at lower productivity levels, lower growth, and mediocre results. And, they start blaming themselves, their team, the economy, the government, the pandemic, or even their fate.

The one thing that can give wings to your dreams is… becoming well-known. And the number one way to make that happen is… writing and publishing your own book.. on what you stand for. Not a biography, not a fictional story… but a business book that helps you become well-known and famous in your industry. A book on your expertise… beliefs… or solutions. Once you are a published author, the world will trust you… because… you are the one who wrote that book! You are the obvious expert. You are the top leader of your industry.

Now, let me ask you… do you want to keep believing in the false notion of “I will win because I am the best”… or do you want to become well-known and famous among your tribe and lead them more effectively with your products, profession, services, or offers? If you’d like the high-performance way, then don’t walk…. RUN and head over to www.raamanand.com. That’s my website. R-a-a-m-a-n-a-n-d.com and choose your path to success. I will be waiting for you over there.

Meanwhile, don’t just keep this information to yourself. Do me a favour. Share this video on your social networks, to your WhatsApp friends and other contacts. Also, subscribe to my channel so that you won’t miss other ‘breakthrough’ videos like this in the future.

Thank you.

Why You Should NEVER Self Publish Your Book

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Self-publishing or using some of those “platforms” or “courses” that teach self-publishing isn’t the best strategy if you want to become a thought-leader or an influencer in your space.

It’s easy to get lured into such arguments. Many people have taken to this method and tell you that it has worked for them.

But look at the most successful authors in the world. 99% of them are not self published. They are all backed by a rock solid publishing house because they need help, support, and a vast distribution network. Those in favour of self-publishing aren’t looking for readers. They are just happy to add the word “author” to their profile, even if no one ever reads their book ever.

Now, let me explain…. there are three ways to get your work published.

  • Number one – Self-Publish (where you do everything on your own)
  • Number two – Find a traditional publisher, easier said than done.
  • Number three – Work with a hybrid publisher… Best of both worlds!

Publishing through proper channels might save you a lot of grief now and many troubles in the future.

If you are a professional writer… which means, writing is your daily work, and you have the dedication it takes to make your writing the best it can be, THEN you have a higher likelihood of surviving the world of self-publishing. Most aspiring writers do not.
If you are an aspiring writer looking into self-publishing, here are some reasons why you may not want to.

1. Your work might not be ready yet – Each time you feel tempted to click the “publish” button on a work you completed, ask yourself: is your work really ready to be read by the world? Are you ready for the critique you are going to receive from reviewers? If the answer to these questions is ‘no’ then you and your work probably aren’t ready to step out into the word.

You want your work to be of a high quality and outstanding from the majority of self-published work. You want your work to be the best it can be. Clicking that “publish” button as soon as the work is completed without proper revisions or the proper effort shows that you aren’t ready to take on the responsibility that comes with a published author, that your work isn’t ready to be put out there for everyone to see, and most importantly, that you aren’t serious enough to work with publishers.

2. There is a chance your work will never be picked up by a publisher – Self-publishing doesn’t have the best reputation in the world of books, and neither do the self-published authors nowadays because everyone and their pets have started self-publishing today.
Some avid readers tend to not take self-published authors as seriously as they would a traditionally published author.

Why? Because traditional published authors usually have the proper amount of marketing for their book(s), they have been established by an agent and a publishing company and they have a higher likelihood to make it onto any of the best-seller lists. Self-publishers don’t have those advantages and their fan base isn’t as wide.

If your hopes are for all of your books to be picked up by a publisher, self-publishing will not be for you. When you self-publish, the book already has an established copyright that is strictly associated with you and wherever you self-published through, which essentially means that other publishing companies can’t publish that book. If they want to publish that book along with all of your future work, they would have to go through a lengthy process to get the rights to your self-published book, taking the book off of all media platforms and then having you change or add aspects to your book to make it better. This is something that no publisher wants to waste time doing.

3. It’s expensive – From having to provide your own cover design, long hours of editing and possibly buying copyright to your book, self-publishing can be costly to your bank account. There are professionals available online but the only problem is that using their services can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

So if this is your first time self-publishing, designing a cover and having your book edited, and you believe you will need those services, be prepared to pay a lot of money. Buying copyrights isn’t cheap, either. If you’re not ready to spend a lot of money with the chance you might not make that amount back, self-publishing isn’t for you.

So, do you want to self-publish your book and put in a lot of work with little or no results, or do you want to stand out taller, change lives deeper, and increase your influence by working with a coach and an international publishing house to create your book from scratch and drive it into a bestseller?

Well.. you can get access to all the resources your need, help you want, and the support that is required. All you need to do is.. show up… at www.raamanand.com that’s r-a-a-m-a-n-a-n-d dot com and choose your path… to lead.

STORY: The Monk and the Butterfly

High in the mountains lived a wise old man.

Periodically, he ventured down into the local village to entertain the villagers with his special knowledge and talents. One of his skills was to psychically tell the villagers the contents in their pockets, boxes, or minds.

A boy from the village decided to play a joke on the wise old man and discredit his special abilities.

The young man came up with an elaborate plan to capture a butterfly and hide it in his hands.

He knew that the monk would know what he was holding. But the boy planned to then ask the old man if the butterfly was dead or alive. If the wise man said the butterfly was alive, the boy would crush it in his hands, so that when he opened his hands the butterfly would be dead.

But, If the wise man said the butterfly was dead, the boy would open his hands and let it fly free.

No matter what the old man said, the boy would prove the old man a fraud.

The following week the monk came down the mountain into the village and along the way, villagers lined up to ask him their most difficult questions.

The boy showed up and asked, “Sir, if indeed you are as wise and talented as everyone believes you are, please tell me whether the butterfly in my hand is dead or alive.

For a moment it appeared as if the monk was at a loss for words. The student thought he had cornered the wise old monk.

After a pause, the monk looked straight at the boy, and then down at his closed fist. He slowly shook his head from side to side.

Son,” he said, “whether the butterfly is dead or alive, is entirely in your hands. It’s yours to choose.

Your life is in your own hands, just like the butterfly. What will you do with it?

Raam Anand
Chief Editor & Publisher
Stardom Books (USA/India)

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Live Limitless Life-letter: Nov 18, 2021 – Breathing, Climate Challenge and Feeling.

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3 Big Ideas, Tips or Strategies for this week

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Breathe. There are some bodily functions that are voluntary (like moving your hand) and many others are involuntary (like circulation and digestion). Breathing is both. It’s a bridge between you conscious and unconscious states. Take at least 10 deep breaths every hour to get energized. Try it now.

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Climate Challenge today is the speed at which humanity’s use of fossil Fues has destabilized the world. So, get ready to be a part of the change, for good. Get ready for solar, battery technology, water sustenance. It’s happening faster than you think and it’s our own responsibility because we are not leaving this planet to our children… on the other hand, we have taken it from them (the future generations) on loan. So, be ready to pay your price and return the planet to the next generation better than you found.

3.

Instead of Be -> Do -> Have (rat race)… try Feel -> Do -> Be. 

How do you want to feel? Start feeling that feeling (imagination)
What can you “do” in order to have that feeling in reality? (action/strategy)
Who are you going to “be”? (identity)

Source: A seminar from 2013.

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2 Stories, Quotes, or Case-Studies for this week

1. 

A new vacuum cleaner salesman knocked at the door….. A lady opened it. Before she could speak…. The salesman rushed into the living  room and emptied a bag of cow dung on the carpet. 

Salesman: “Madam, if I can’t clean this up in the next 3 minutes with my new powerful vacuum cleaner, I will EAT all this!” 

Lady: “Do you need Chilli Sauce with that?” 

Salesman: “Why Madam?”  

Lady: “Because there’s no electricity in the house…..!!!”

2.

A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the “half empty or half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: ”How heavy is this glass of water?

Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.

She replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn’t change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.”

She continued, “The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed – incapable of doing anything.”

It’s important to remember to let go of your stresses. As early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don’t carry them through the evening and into the night. Remember to put the glass down!

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1 Critical Question to Ask Yourself

“What’s the ONE thing that I can get excited about today?”

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Author of the International Bestseller, Write Now

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Will Trademark or IP Registration Protect My Interests?

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Registering your trademark or intellectual property DOES NOT guarantee success. It will only entitle you to take a legal recourse if someone copies your idea without your permission.

Look, it may sound contrary to what many people are saying, but let me ask you…

Does every patent, trademark or IP registration become successful or even profitable? Obviously, not. Isn’t it? It is like applying for your drivers license and believing that you will get it without a test.

It’s not just the registration… it’s the process that’s behind the registration. It’s your leadership, your vision and your personal magic that drives your success, right?

If you are a growing leader, the captain of your business or profession, it’s easy to get entangled in the web of such important but non-productive activities. So, leave the legal stuff to your legal advisor, and focus on creating a BOOK around your expertise, experience, or knowledge, which is considered to be the #1 strategy today to build personal branding and increase your influence.

Well, your own book also doubles up as a protection tool because as soon as it is published by a publisher, you get automatic copyrights on everything you share in your book. How cool is that?

It’s like protection on steroids — when you publish a book you get your copyrights automatically registered and it also becomes a powerful branding and persuasion tool for you as well.

Your book can replace your business card and brochure… and you can give your book to everyone you come across or ask them to buy. Can you do this with your trademark registration?

You can continue to struggle with copyrights, patents, and IPRs or outsource that to someone else and shift your energies on writing your own book. It’s fast and simple. You can do it even if you have never written anything before. Let me teach you how at www.raamanand.com.

Join me and thousands of other experts, entrepreneurs, and professionals at Stardom Publishing and win at work, life, and career.