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Dear Phyllis-Terri,
I was most interested in reading your article on Marma. Although I
personally have only limited knowledge of Eastern philosophies, I have often
observed the phenomenon you describe. I have worked with a number of people
whom I consider extraordinarily talented. But that one necessary ingredient
seems lacking - a deep down belief in themselves. If you took a poll, I
imagine most people would tell you that they want to succeed in whatever
spells success for that individual. But I've come to realize that striving
for success spells risk: "What if I put my whole heart and total energy into
this task and still don't succeed? Then I am really a total failure." So
they sabotage themselves, grind their wheels, and non-success becomes a
self-fulfilling philosophy.
I think there is an important message here for us as authors. Having gone
through the process of writing a book takes real effort and determination.
So on one level all of us already have succeeded. Now we need to believe in
ourselves and our books strongly enough to convince others that they should
buy them. Infinity Publishing Special Projects Director, John Harnish, has
said that no one can sell your book as well as you. I believe he is right.
Marketing is not an easy task. But we can each take steps toward that goal
by stepping out of our comfort zone, taking one proactive step each day and
continually telling ourselves that we and our books are worth the effort.
Good luck to all of us!
From: Lois Stern - Author of Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery
Email address = cosmeticsurgery@optonline.net
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Review for Phyllis Gold,
A most interesting article, Phyllis. As an avid student of The Hermetic
Philosophy and the Kybalion, I find all the concepts of the conscious and
unconscious mind and the Universal Energies fascinating. I will definitely
investigate the provide website. Thank you.
From: Susan Haley
I would like to read more from this author
Email address = shaley1112@verizon.net
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