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Reading Time: Holiday Missive (59.82 seconds) You’re closer than you think to holding your book in your hands -- and you don’t have to take my word for it. Let me tell you about one of my authors. For about 15 years, Joe wanted to write a book. He thought about it. Talked about it (a lot). But he didn’t take action — until he picked up a copy of You Must Write a Book and realized it was finally time. He followed my process step-by-step, and within 11 months, he held his first proof in his...
Reading Time: Postcard (25 seconds) Happy Saturday! Since it's the weekend before Thanksgiving, I thought I'd share something I'm grateful for: the power of intentional rest. I mentioned taking my foot off the gas on Day 101--and I'm definitely looking forward to that. But don't get this part wrong about intentional rest--it doesn't mean doing nothing. Strategic rest is actually part of your work. When I rest after completing my 100-days, I'm not just lying around, counting my chickens. I'm...
Reading Time: Postcard (40 seconds)ICYMI: If 2026 is the year you'll finally write your book… make sure you’re on the Priority List by midnight. Yesterday I promised to share how I am thinking about next year, even as I make the most of the current year. I'm 83 days into my third and final 100-day sprint this year, which means I've got 17 days before this 100-day cycle is done. Each day equals 1% and should get me at least 1% closer to each of my goals. I'm a big believe in sprinting through...