For book/ebook authors, publishers, & self-publishers
Does your career in this publishing biz stump you sometimes? So much information and not sure what to do next? Need some help?
Suppose you could sit down with the most successful people in your field and just talk with them to learn what they know.
Well, here’s the deal. YOU can learn what they know – and you can probably do it for little or no cost! You just have to get your head in the game (quit focusing on only YOU), be observant, vigilant, coachable and
appreciative.
If you are a novice wanting to learn the book industry or an author needing to learn how to market books better or a business/ministry leaders looking to learn a new skill – you can get the information you need –
sometimes for free – by following the leaders.
I mean really becoming a “student” of the person. That means becoming a
“disciple” and real follower who is disciplined to learn, listen, study and DO!
It’s amazing to me to see folks struggling to do something and there are mentors online all around. In the age of the internet, a couple of clicks on Google and you can find blogs, books, podcasts, webinars and websites or the some of the best and
brightest minds on the planet.
But don’t just find their info – and email them. That’s the lazy way! That’s the way to be put in the spam and “blocked” folder for real.
So, what do you do once you find a person you feel is the next link in your destiny?
Follow them religiously. Not stalk but become a protégé by doing the following things:
Here’s what you can find out from reading, saving and keep up with your online mentor’s emails:
If they send a lot of emails, learn to manage it. You want to learn from them? Deal with it. Put the emails in a folder on your computer desktop or print them out and put in a binder so you can read during your lunch hours – whatever it takes to be a good student and stay on top of their information – do it!
If the information is coming fast and furious, maybe you’re not ready for the level that you think you are. Think about it. If you can’t read emails from your mentor, then you probably wouldn’t be able to keep up
with their pace they are on. You’re just reading – they’re doing the writing.
Anyway, why would you want to follow an online mentor if their pace was slower than yours?) So, suck it up and get organized.
4. Finally, and most important – appreciate and acknowledge your online mentor/coach. This is THE KEY to
your success. I find that most people don’t do this and consequently they
don’t get the results they’re looking for.
Most folks are so self-absorbed that they rarely take time to be
kind to others. It’s great to have
focus, but you need a team to make the dream work. If you become a good protégé or student
of your mentor/coach, you’d get favoritism. Almost like being a teacher’s
pet online. Those that endorse me
and support me, get special
treatment and get direct access to me.
Those that just “lurk” or watch and never show any gratitude or interact with me – never register on my radar. But those they buy my books, CD, take my teleclasses or listen to my
podcasts and comment publicly, are my “favorites.” And a day of favor is worth more than
years of labor – any day!
So, want to learn from those on the next level? Learn to:
Sounds easy? It is. Do people do it consistently? A rare few who are ready to get in the game and really win! Are you?
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Note: Shout out to John Kremer - he's my favorite! And Rick Frishman! I recommend their books to every single author client! I should have a commission check coming soon. LOL! Seriously, give credit where credit is due! Thank your mentors. Thank you John and Rick, I appreciate you! Hugs!
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