Authenticity
As I’m thinking about the release, some thoughts of being authentic come to mind. I’m curious if others have been willing to show “how the sausage is made while it’s being made.” The docuseries “The Last Dance” was released about two months ago depicting the final season of the Chicago Bulls dynasty in the late 1990s. Entertaining as it was, it was released nearly thirty years after the events.
After achieving success, people become curious about the journey. I’m not certain if people want to read about the journey as it’s happening. My success, I believe, has already been achieved. I’m simply walking the path needed to arrive at the chosen destination. I’m willing to document most of the journey for others in an effort to show that “If he can do it, so can I.”
Most, if not all, stories I’ve read of high achievers have been told in a retrospective manner. After greatness is achieved or once accolades are documented, then verification is offered via documentaries and biographies. As a writer and businessman, I’ll do both.
I’ll document my successes and failures. I’ll also publish those works, for those interested to read. And in doing so, I’ll provide some authenticity and credibility for those seeking my counsel in the present and future.
Today, Wednesday, May 27, 2020, I am grateful that:
D.C. and I had a conversation today about business and some of the services I provide. He informed me of how he’d like to incorporate my services into his business and how we’d both benefit. We discussed a myriad of subjects but it was great to have a conversation about business endeavors, in the future and the present.
I’m nearing a point of reciprocity. I’ve given and given freely, for the most part, of my time, experience, and expertise. I’ve done so with no sort of ulterior motive. I’ve wanted to be helpful and of service. Now, I’m nearing a stage where others can do the same for me and my endeavors. My purpose is so much bigger than me and I’m now willing to ask for help in achieving my success, but only because I was willing to offer with no regard to payment before.
Sometime today or tomorrow at the latest, I’ll complete formatting for another book. I’ll get to have another title published.
I purchased more than one ISBN. About two years ago, before I’d published my first work, I purchased 10 ISBNs. I hadn’t finished one book but knew there were more to come. Now as I’m nearing completion of two more with another two or three to follow this year, I’m really happy about not having to spend additional money for something that will be needed.
I’ve been granted some “forecasting” abilities. From the ISBNs to licensed photo packages and several other tools I’ve needed for business. I’m happy I was able to see the need for those tools, if not immediately, and acquire them. Now that I’m in a situation where those items are needed, I don’t have to start to search for them. I simply grab them from the “tool kit” and put them to use.
“If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.”
What two or three things will you need later that you can acquire today?
How will you “pay it forward” today?
How can you leverage what you’ve already done to fu
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