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📝 Show Notes

Join me and author-entrepreneur Roger L. Brooks‬ in a candid conversation about the relentless pursuit of storytelling and the courage to chart your own publishing path. Roger reveals how he built a publishing model that returns 100% royalties to authors, why perseverance outshines self-doubt, and how gratitude turned every setback into a stepping stone.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

— Why writing well often takes years—but is worth the wait

— How self-doubt becomes a powerful motivator, not a barrier

— The importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive team

— Viewing failures as valuable lessons, not final failures

— Why authenticity and gratitude are integral to creative and entrepreneurial growth

Chapters at a glance:

00:00 Introduction to Roger L. Brooks

02:15 The Publishing Revolution: 100% Royalties for Authors

03:55 The Journey of a Writer: From Inspiration to Publication

06:34 The Long Road: 14 Years of Writing a Novel

09:27 Overcoming Self-Doubt: The Author's Mindset

12:37 Balancing Business and Writing: A Dual Career

16:51 Navigating Struggles: The Importance of Team and Mentorship

19:54 Dealing with Doubts and Financial Struggles

23:20 Embracing Financial Struggles

27:12 The Perspective on Failure

31:30 Navigating External Opinions

33:34 The Power of Gratitude

35:36 Transformative Writing Journey

39:41 Lessons from St. Francis of Assisi

44:48 Inner Wealth for Outer Prosperity