Christopher di ArmaniPrioritize honesty, integrity, and accuracy in your writing. While that can feel daunting, it’s an effective way to build credibility and establish yourself as a thought leader in your field.
Christopher di ArmaniThe idea of staying inside your comfort zone – that safe, sheltered place where your dreams go to die – may bring a sense of security, but it stops you from growing, progressing and maturing as a writer.
Christopher di ArmaniQuitting is always a choice, no matter how badly I lie to myself in that moment. Refusing to make a decision is still a decision. It’s just not a decision that ever will turn your dreams into your everyday reality.
Christopher di ArmaniYour tribe of ideal readers – the individuals who appreciate your work and the heart and soul you poured into your book – are out there. If you face rejection today, it’s only because you haven’t identified them yet.
Christopher di ArmaniWhen you are determined to succeed no matter what roadblocks life throws up in front of you, you will write, finish and publish your book. It may feel like your dream of writing a book is an impossible mountain to climb in this moment.
Christopher di ArmaniYears ago, one young woman posted that she was terrified at the thought of hitting Publish. I asked why. ”I’m afraid nobody will read my book.”
Christopher di ArmaniLiving courageously is also one of the biggest challenges you can set for yourself. It's tough to live courageously for 10 minutes, let alone an entire day, but that's the task before us on this beautiful Fear-Free Friday.
Christopher di ArmaniPublishing your book is probably the most terrifying portion of your journey down Publication Highway. The pre-publication stuff – writing your book
Christopher di ArmaniIf the mere idea of sitting down to write fills you with dread, then you know exactly what Stephen King is talking about. And you’re not alone.
Christopher di ArmaniThere’s a great scene at the end of Boondock Saints where Connor, played by Sean Patrick Flanery, asks his father, “How far are we willing to go, Da?”
Christopher di ArmaniFear is a learned response. We’re not born afraid. That we learned how to be afraid means we can unlearn it. We can learn to be courageous instead.
Christopher di ArmaniThe problem with quitting the small things is it’s so easy. “I’ll go for a walk tomorrow.” “I’ll eat a healthy meal tomorrow.” “I’ll start writing
Christopher di ArmaniThe comfort zone is where all of my dreams go to die. That’s probably true for you too. It’s like the claim, “I’m going to write my book some day”
Christopher di ArmaniFear limits our ability to think well, which means fear limits our ability to make good choices. We make good decisions when our heart is open to gratitude, love, joy and compassion and our mind is open to possibility and courage.
Christopher di ArmaniLeaving the nest of your comfort zone is terrifying, yet it’s also the only way you will learn how to spread your wins and fly.
Christopher di ArmaniYour writing routine is your gateway to success. It’s the path from that awful blank page staring back at you, to your completed first draft and
Christopher di ArmaniWhen is the best day to give up on yourself? Tomorrow. When is the best day to give up on your dream of writing a book? Tomorrow. When is the best
Christopher di ArmaniCourage isn’t found in facing massive obstacles. Courage is found in dealing effectively with each individual small challenge you face each day.
