My book is close to being available on Amazon, in both eBook and paperback formats - a special landmark!
However, I am very keen to spread the 'Motivation: The Manual message', not least because I know that it is a book that can change people's lives. Also, the deeper I get into this book promotion stuff, the more I realise just how many supporting activities there are for me to do, such as continuing this blog, running a podcast, LinkedIn Learning seminars...the list could be a long one, and I could quickly become even more overwhelmed (feeling a bit overwhelmed already, considering my 'day job' demands, family priorities, staying healthy, etc.).
How should I view the 'next chapter'? As a challenge, or as a threat to my sanity and wellbeing...? My instinctive response is squarely the latter as I type. I am already doing a lot, have a significant mental burden, for a variety of reasons, and a part of me wants to say "just hit the brakes for a moment" - and that is an entirely logical thing to do.
That said, having seen an Instagram Follower say that they are "thrilled to be part of this inspiring community", it got me thinking that this is exactly what I want to build: a community, in which I can be a central hub, providing support and inspiration for its members. I am proud of my book for many reasons, including the fact that it is really good: I know it will help people to get the very best out of themselves, and to find personal fulfilment as a result.
So it's very much a challenge: I feel a slight sense of responsibility - but in a good way. The next chapter is about developing that community - but not in a "let's see how many books I can sell, and how many followers I can accrue" way. It's about achieving what I set out to do several years ago: making a tangible difference.
Watch this space for more discussion of challenges versus threats...
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