My process for writing my book was an interesting one for sure! I am often asked why did I choose a “little book” instead of a regular size.
The assumption is I did not have enough to say! So far from the truth. When I thought about my favorite non-fiction books that I FINISHED I realized they were ALL 100 pages or so. Here are some of them:
Besides, when I work with my Platinum Mastermind clients, I PREACH-short, sweet, powerful! Why wouldn’t I intentionally create a powerful book, that captured your attention, was packed with content, that inspired, and you finish! In addition, this allows me to expand on topics from the book in my blog and when I speak.
My goal is to build a series of books related to this first one. Remember as a child reading a poem by Shel Silverstein poem about Melinda Mae who ate the whale….
…one bite at a time
These books will allow you to take bites!
Bigger picture? Where do YOU need to start taking bites? What things do you want to achieve that feel SO BIG that you need one bite at a time?
Ann M. Evanston is a “Chief Breakthrough Officer” teaching other Business Warriors how to slow down, and find the most unique part of their business that makes them stand out among the crowd. She has been named one of the top marketing consultants by About.com, is a guest blogger for Showcasing Women and takes pride in moving you from “blah, blah, blah” to “BOOM, BOOM. BOOM!”
While networking, I got to see, not one, but two Anthony Robbins “peak performance specialists”speak. It was pretty much the same presentation, all geared to sell the event coming up. Although, Taylor, the first guy I saw said something that really stuck out for me: “when you take massive action, it becomes a part of your identity.”
I am often asked HOW I get everything done I do- this without any doubt is it. In my book,The Influence Factor, I discuss traits people who have it possess. The biggest one? EXECUTION.
People with The Influence Factor don’t wait. They know the time will never be right. They know there will always be something else.
That doesn’t stop them.
Anthony Robbins says “Take Massive Action” Don’t Wait? Do you?
Ann M. Evanston is a “Chief Breakthrough Officer” teaching other Business Warriors how to slow down, and find the most unique part of their business that makes them stand out among the crowd. She has been named one of the top marketing consultants by About.com, is a guest blogger for Showcasing Women and takes pride in moving you from “blah, blah, blah” to “BOOM, BOOM. BOOM!”
While in graduate school, I studied archetypes, and found them fascinating. In my business I even developed my own Warrior types. I recently went through an experience to re-connect with my own personal archetype. Here is what came out front:
Many assume that I am not a mother. I am a mom. I understand the power of life swelling inside me. But that is not what makes me a mom. I am a mom because I have supported and helped countless women find their voice, their dream, their life for them. I have stood by and championed them when no one else would.
I have created discipline and structure when they really didn’t want it. I have been a voice for them when no one else was a voice for them. I have taught women how to be the best women they can be. I know I am sometimes the woman she hates! I am the one that often says the things and does the things that most embarrassed her or pushed her towards the greatness that I know she had – even when she wasn’t ready.
I often find myself on the sidelines cheering them on celebrating and clapping and doing it silently because they are embarrassed when I jump in too much.
I have felt the pain and the loss when a she no longer wants that support. When they feel that they can do it themselves even though I know they need more time.
I have felt the ever deepening joy that comes from watching her walk into her life and ready to make choices and to grow and be the best woman she can be, all the while feeling deeply sad that she no longer needs me. I know what it means to be so proud overwhelming with pride and success of someone I have nurtured for time.
I know the power purpose and passion that has been given to me. I know that my calling is mother hood.
Studying your archetype can bring clarity to your purpose and Influence Factor. What is your archetype?
Ann M. Evanston is a “Chief Breakthrough Officer” teaching other Business Warriors how to slow down, and find the most unique part of their business that makes them stand out among the crowd. She has been named one of the top marketing consultants by About.com, is a guest blogger for Showcasing Women and takes pride in moving you from “blah, blah, blah” to “BOOM, BOOM. BOOM!”
I was moved by Steelo’s story, last night while watching Dancing with the Stars. If you missed it, take a peek here:
What makes someone give up? Was their heart never really in it to begin with? Was it never really their passion? If Steelo’s story was yours would you fight like he has to do what you are doing now?
Ann M. Evanston is a “Chief Breakthrough Officer” teaching other Business Warriors how to slow down, and find the most unique part of their business that makes them stand out among the crowd. She has been named one of the top marketing consultants by About.com, is a guest blogger for Showcasing Women and takes pride in moving you from “blah, blah, blah” to “BOOM, BOOM. BOOM!”
I am known for telling my clients “Don’t be vanilla” as they are building a brand message and influential voice. I frequently see it when people blog. Suddenly, they become scientific, bland, and almost robotic in the writing. There is no personality, no polarity, and no opinion strong enough to matter. When I tell people that their blog can get them business, as well as PRESS, this is a key factor.
Last week I opened my email to find this: Pete Thomas, the Season 2 At-Home winner of NBC’s The Biggest Loser. His book will come out in September, published by Penguin/Avery. Pete would like include a lengthy quote from a blog you wrote about accountability. Would you agree to let Pete use this quote (of course you would be cited) in his forthcoming book? You would have to sign something that says you give him the right to use it in any format, overseas volumes all that stuff.
I have given Pete permission of course! I love that he didn’t just pick a sentence; he chose to quote three paragraphs about what a coach’s responsibility is in coaching.
Congratulation isn’t the point. The point is what and how you write when you blog.
Are you opinionated?
Do you think bigger than “what you sell”?
Do you write from a perspective that ignites people?
Are you strong mined enough that you know someone might not like the post?
Do you keyword manage your blog and share it repeatedly?
Do you blog at least once a week?
If you answered YES to all these questions, then these opportunities WILL present themselves. If you answered no, maybe your brand message is just too safe. Vanilla.
Ann M. Evanston is a “Chief Breakthrough Officer” teaching other Business Warriors how to slow down, and find the most unique part of their business that makes them stand out among the crowd. She has been named one of the top marketing consultants by About.com, is a guest blogger for Showcasing Women and takes pride in moving you from “blah, blah, blah” to “BOOM, BOOM. BOOM!”
