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Getting motivated is a big part of the life of any author, and if you can overcome this challenge you are well on your way to publishing the book that only you can! Today we are joined the wonderful Derek Doepker, to talk about his experiences writing and publishing and the lessons he tries to impart to his clients and readers around habits, momentum, strategy, and more! Derek is the perfect person to motivate you and get you going on a project, as he has walked the path himself, transforming his life into a big success along the way. Listeners can expect to receive a whole host of valuable nuggets related to writing, and hear some important insight into tricky areas such as imposter syndrome, writer's block, and marketing. Derek shares his three magic words for getting out of stagnation, as well as talks about his favorite self-help book and the lessons from it that he still carries. We talk about small steps, something Derek knows all about, after humble beginnings writing a blog, and how these manageable chunks can lead to bigger success over time. If you are still needing that little push to get your engine revving, this is truly the episode for you, and the mindset and motivation tips that Derek shares are literally life-changing!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Connecting with your own motivation and dealing with the hurdles that you encounter. 
• Derek's beginnings in writing and how he transitioned from a life in music.
• The first book that Derek published and the idea of 'one hand up, one hand down'. 
• Imposter syndrome affects everyone — it's not about your knowledge, it's about your experience!
• Derek's NLP studies and how this ties into his marketing strategy for his books.  
• The three magic words that Derek believes can cure many issues facing authors.
• The power of tiny habits, micro-commitments, and momentum!
• Starting with the easiest thing and freeing yourself from linear processes.
• The two non-fiction books that Derek believes changed his life.
• Lessons around relationships from How to Win Friends and Influence People! 
• Mentioning your influences in your book directly and the benefits of cross-promotion.
• Connecting with Derek online and how to get a free copy of his book!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Write the Book Inside You

Derek Doepker 

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