Ep. 552 – “From Scribbles to Published Novels at 14 Years Old” with Shanti Hershenson (@ShantiHersh)

"Technology has changed so much that the gatekeepers are no more. There's nothing stopping people from writing a book except themselves." – Christopher Greyson

“Own where you are at the moment.” – J.R. Martinez

“Every breakthrough I've ever had in my whole life came from effective communication.” – Aurora Winter

"You are far more powerful than you've been told. We have a sense of powerlessness now…I just want you to know that this power, which is usually denied by authority figures, is something you were born with." - Lynne McTaggart

“You have to create an undying, almost unrealistic belief in yourself.” – Eliot Marshall

"Luck is the ability to take the correct action in an opportunity." - Victoria M. Gallagher

“You are a lot more fortunate than everybody in the cemetery.” - Joe De Sena

“It’s one thing to know the gift, it’s another thing to nurture the gift.” – Dr. Ray Charles

Authentic Leadership

“To have a sense of humor is to be human.” – Art Bell

Kindness is and always will be important.

“Immediate gratification never creates lasting happiness.” - Douglas Vermeeren

Don’t assume that you will be a successful author without time, talent and or money.

“Don’t let fear masquerade as wisdom.” – Angel Aviles

“If you tell a story in the right way, it really has an impact.” – Ira Rosen

“Everything is a lot of work.” - Pamela Hilliard Owens

“Be radical and revolutionary about self-care.” – Dr. Ro

“The people who carry happy money are generally nice, generous, happy people.” – Ken Honda

“Worrying will get you absolutely nowhere.” – Hank Phillippi Ryan

“If you want to find the happiest place on the planet, believe it or not, it’s the pocket of twitter where the authors hang out. Especially the fiction writers.” - Catherine Saykaly-Stevens

Solve people's pain point.

Karma works both ways. Use it to your advantage by putting out as much good as possible for others.

"Every reader has more books than they will read in their lifetime, and they will still buy more books today." - Honorée Corder

“No matter what you attract in accomplishments, it means nothing unless you build your life around who will be crying at your funeral.” – Simon T. Bailey

“You cannot go to divorce court with your body.” - Kimberly Spencer

“Write as boldly as you can and don’t worry about what people will think.” – Tosca Lee