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I have to create a perfect book in order to publish it. This is one of the most heard sentences I have heard as a publishing coach. Many leaders believe that their book has to be “perfect” in all ways if they want to publish it, although the definition of that ‘perfection’ is not clear.
Well… I understand if you are thinking that people may judge you if you publish a mediocre book. That’s completely valid.
But, this argument or… “excuse” has clipped the wings of many peoples’ dreams of becoming a published author. They go behind ‘perfection’ and it never gets done.
Think about it…. Is the world perfect? Is anyone actually perfect? Is there anything that can be called a perfect relationship, a perfect product, or even a perfect person? Although we all want to be ‘perfect’ in everything we do, it’s rarely a reality.
In fact, it’s the imperfections that makes us strive and improve each and every day. We learn, we try, we fail, and we improve and try again.
So instead of focusing on putting together a ‘perfect’ book, or waiting for a ‘perfect’ time, isn’t it more fulfilling to create something first and then improve it until you are satisfied? Isn’t this a more growth-oriented approach?
Well… the most valued organizations in the world do this all the time. For example, Microsoft… did they wait for the ‘perfect’ software to launch or did they launch a ‘good’ software and then made continuous improvements? Do you remember the first version of Microsoft Windows or the MS-Word software? I am sure you will be surprised to see the difference. And still, they are improving and releasing new versions.
If you are a perfectionist, then you will never be able to write a book. You can continue to wait for the perfect opportunity, the perfect time, or the perfect topic to begin writing your book OR you can get started by collaborating with key resources that can help you achieve your dream.
As a first step, schedule a free consultation with one of our highly trained publishing advisors and discuss. Maybe you will find something interesting or fulfilling to pursue. You can also figure out whether writing a book is the right choice for you or not and what kind of help and support you may need to accomplish this.
So, head over to www.raamanand.com and scroll down to click on the “Book A Call” link or go directly to www.stardomalliance.com/meeting to pick an available date and time that works for you, for a free, 15-minute consultation with a qualified publishing advisor.
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