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Catalyst to Finish: From Mind to Shelf. An Author’s Journey of Pushing Out His First Memoir.
People have asked over and over how I have completed something like ‘book writing.’ I don’t know how to answer the question because — believe it or not — I also do not know! At times it was just happening. Something along the lines of outer body experience or tapping into pure energy — the whole energy thing is annoying, I know, but oh so true.
Many of these passionate, creative individuals who have asked me about my book journey have expressed that they cannot seem to finish anything. They have shared how their film scripts start with dynamic, complex characters with a story that would break open the box office; some have shared how they’ve always desired to start a restaurant and have the money to do so; some have smartphone apps that would appeal to millions, but then all of a sudden, their motivation deflates. They start a new idea and motivation for that idea deflates. All of a sudden, it’s been three decades of ideas intended to be experienced by others stuck in a cardboard box.
Looking back on my book experience, I tried to narrow down what worked for me. I wanted to dive beyond “being vulnerable” and look for some practicality.
I once read a quote that said, “there are people way less qualified living the life you dream of simply…
