Sam Brown, a national speaker and bestselling author, discusses his book 'Grow Through What You Go Through' and his journey as an author. He shares his writing process, including repurposing content and creating a schedule. Sam also talks about his future goals, such as turning the book into a curriculum and impacting college campuses.
He emphasizes the importance of personal development and the flaws in the education system when it comes to preparing young adults for life. In this conversation, Sam discusses the importance of seeking help and providing help. the symbolism behind the cover of his book, the process of growth, repurposing content to reach different demographics, motivation and drive, overcoming imposter syndrome, breaking limitations and creating your own path, the impact of sharing your story, finding balance and unwinding, and creating purposeful and impactful content.
Takeaways
Repurpose existing content to create a book
Focus on the most important topics and provide practical value
Create a curriculum to have a long-term impact on youth development
Support young adults beyond the age of 18 It's important to seek help and provide help to young people who may be struggling
The cover of Sam's book symbolizes the process of growth, with the rose representing true growth and the concrete representing the resistance faced during growth
Repurposing content allows for reaching different demographics and expanding the impact of the message
Motivation and drive are essential in pursuing goals and making a difference
Overcoming imposter syndrome is crucial in realizing one's potentia l
Breaking limitations and creating your own path is key to personal and professional growth
Sharing your story can have a profound impact on others and save lives
Finding balance and taking time to unwind is important for overall well-being
Creating purposeful and impactful content can inspire and educate others
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Background and Book Release
04:05 Writing Process and Content Selection
07:06 Repurposing Content and Writing Schedule
10:16 Creating a Curriculum
12:06 Book Cover and Target Audience
13:32 Impact of the Book and Future Goals
16:04 Continuing to Set Goals
19:58 Selling Out Books and Impacting College Campuses
20:23 Passion for Youth Development
22:11 Flaws in the Education System
25:21 Supporting Young Adults
30:09 The Importance of Seeking Help and Providing Help
30:53 The Symbolism of the Book Cover
34:16 The Process of Growth
36:28 Repurposing Content and Reaching Different Demographics
37:56 Motivation and Drive
38:24 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
44:12 Breaking Limitations and Creating Your Own Path
45:30 The Impact of Sharing Your Story
53:20 Finding Balance and Unwinding
57:06 Creating Purposeful and Impactful Content
58:08 Where to Find Sam and His Book
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