Writing a Book Through Fears
It could be that the most interesting writing never gets read. Unless the writing was a cathartic experience and not meant to be read, it is more likely that the dusty bottom drawer holds a manuscript because its writer felt afraid, out of their depth. I know what it feels like. When I wrote a book about the simple concepts of investing and saving, it was horrible to hear from my Aunt that I shouldn’t publish it as I wasn’t qualified in that area. The title was also something that people drew many conclusions from without reading a word of it (Sack Your Financial Planner). Sure, this was a knock to my confidence and determination. But it bothered me so much that plenty of Australians avoid looking after their money and just hand it over to someone else, that I…
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