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How to Create a Table of Contents for Your Book

You’ve researched your book and become an expert in your field. You’ve done the hard work of slogging through your first draft, getting words on the page. And you’ve finished editing the manuscript and adding those final touches.

But as you glance back through your book, you suddenly realize you forgot one extra-important step: the table of contents! 

It’s important to add a table of contents to your book. This page gets your readers excited about what’s coming up and helps them stay organized a...

How to Use the Power of Positive Thinking to Change Your Life

The power of positive thinking is remarkable.

In fact, the idea that your mind can change your world almost seems too good to be true.

I can assure you, however, that I have experienced AND witnessed the good that having a positive mindset can bring.

Both positive and negative thoughts are powerful but have opposite results. Today I want to talk to you about how both can impact you, and how the power of positive thinking can truly transform every aspect of your life.

The Power & Benefits of Po...

Get Others to Take Action: Why and How to Write a Persuasive Speech

Has someone ever persuaded you to do something?

Maybe a commercial on TV convinced you that you had to have this certain type of shampoo. Perhaps a guidance counselor talked you into pursuing a certain degree path in college.

Or maybe you heard a speech that persuaded you to shift your viewpoint on an important subject.

We all have had moments where we’ve been persuaded to do something. But what would it look like if you flipped the script?

Imagine yourself in front of an audience. They’re hangi...

Start Achieving All of Your Goals – How to Plan for Success in Every Way

Have you ever heard the phrase “success comes to those who work”? 

This is most likely true. But there’s one other ingredient that is absolutely crucial to success: planning. 

When you create a plan, the likelihood that you will be successful skyrockets. Your plan will act as your roadmap to success. Once you’ve created a plan, you will know exactly what you need to do in order to be successful and how you’re going to do it.

If you don’t have a plan, you will be stumbling around working on tasks...

How to Write an Author Bio

You’ve written a book that’s about to be published or an article that’s going live online. Congratulations! But although this is a big accomplishment, your job isn’t done: You also need to write a short author biography — otherwise known as an author bio– so your readers can get to know you.

An author bio shares information about your education and experience. This proves your credibility, showing that you know what you’re talking about. It also allows your readers to connect with you as a perso...

What is Your True Calling in Life? How to Find Your Passion

Some of the most important questions that you ever ask yourself on your journey through life are, “Why am I here?” “What do I really, really want in life?” “Where am I going?” “If I achieve all my goals, what would it look like?”

The most successful people are invariably those who spend the most time thinking about who they are and where they are going. They then constantly evaluate and re-evaluate their progress in light of who they are and what they really want.

To have a fulfilling life, you ...

How to Create a Time Management Matrix to Keep You Accountable for Achieving Your Goals

Almost every one of us wastes significantly more time than we know. Whatever your occupation, the majority of people prioritize the tasks that relieve the sense of urgency over the duties that are truly the most important.

We also spend a significant amount of time thinking about the big tasks we need to accomplish, usually pushing them aside until we have “more time.”

President Eisenhower said that we are too prone to focus on the important and urgent matters, resulting in reactive behavior bas...

117 Leadership Quotes for Inspiration

Becoming a great leader is more about the inner qualities you possess than the title you are given. While a person may be in charge of managing people or heading a project, a genuine leader is one who can inspire others to accomplish something important.

Being a good leader is something you learn and perfect with diligence, compassion, persistence, and experience. 

True leadership is about striving to become better in all areas of life and empowering everyone around you to become the best versio...

How to Become a Thought Leader in 5 Steps

Do you know what a thought leader is? Chances are, you follow several thought leaders in your industry or in other spaces you’re interested in. But have you ever considered becoming a thought leader yourself?

There are a lot of benefits to being a thought leader. You can set your own schedule, and people will value your time. However, this career path isn’t for everyone — there are drawbacks to being a thought leader, too.

This blog post breaks down helpful information on thought leaders, includ...

Speak Like a Professional: How To Stop Using Filler Words

So, like, umm, and yeah.

In conversation, most people use what are called filler words like these, also referred to as “crutch” words.

Excessive use of these words, however, can make whatever point we’re trying to get across sound less important or meaningful, and may even tune your listeners out.

While using filler words occasionally isn’t necessarily a big deal, too much use of them will hinder your ability to position yourself as a fluent speaker.

What are Filler Words & Why People Use Them...