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- How did you hear about 48Days.NET, and what do you hope to get out of being a part of this community?
- I heard about it on 48days.com. I hope to make new friends and share the joys and frustrations of starting a business with others who also seek to make the most of the talents God has given them and want to not only make money but more importantly serve God and others and make the world a better place.
- What is your current work situation? Employee, self-employed, generating any income on your own?
- Laid off...seeking employment to make ends meet but would ultimately love to be self-employed
- And then...what is the goal/dream you are striving for regarding your work life?
- Earning a good living leading workshops, coaching, and writing
- What would you say are your core competencies? How are you 'wired' and what can you offer to the world (it's OK if you don't know yet, but knowing is key to pursuing your dreams!)?
- Writing inspirational books and articles, teaching, and counseling people in crisis.
- Do you have a website presence anywhere?
- http://www.betruetoyourself.com
- More than one website?
- http://www.createspace.com/3704296
- If you have a product or service to promote (now or in the near future) this is your shot to state it! Say all you'd like:
- I am the owner of Be True to Yourself. I feel called to use my teaching, counseling, and writing skills to help others by offering ebooks, workshops, and other resources. The second website address above is the link to my book entitled "Timeless Truths for Troubled Times." It is a book of Christian meditations based on Scripture and other ancient Christian writings, which I wrote during my own troubled times to share my faith and help others going through difficult times.
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Wendi Gordon replied to Cari Troyer's discussion Ya'll! I MADE IT! in the group Speak It Forward - REAL Success & Profit for Speakers and Trainers!Wendi Gordon commented on Kent Julian's group Write It Forward - REAL Success & Profit for Writers!"Hi everyone - I just wanted to share here that I am making the Kindle version of my book of Christian meditations, Timeless Truths for Troubled Times, available FREE to anyone who wants it on Sunday April 1 and Monday April 2. Those who have…"
Wendi Gordon replied to Anja DeLoach's discussion Self Publishing sticker shock in the group Write It Forward - REAL Success & Profit for Writers!"I just published my first book - a book of Christian meditations called Timeless Truths for Troubled Times and CreateSpace was awesome. I did everything myself - they have a cover creator free program with royalty-free stock images…"
Kathy replied to Wendi Gordon's discussion Please share your book marketing tips - I just wrote a book of Christian meditations and need more experienced authors to teach me how to market it! in the group Write It Forward - REAL Success & Profit for Writers!"Wendi,
You might like to offer a preview on line and link it to everyplace you post. Also, if you are on some groups on LinkedIn especially some christian groups, you may want to ask them to critique it. You will have to hear the good and the bad,…"
Wendi Gordon replied to Wendi Gordon's discussion Please share your book marketing tips - I just wrote a book of Christian meditations and need more experienced authors to teach me how to market it! in the group Write It Forward - REAL Success & Profit for Writers!"Thanks, Lynne, that sounds like a good book. Maybe I'll check and see if my local library has it, since finances are really tight for us right now. I also love your idea of possibly selling the books as a fundraiser for a particular…"
Wendi Gordon replied to Wendi Gordon's discussion Please share your book marketing tips - I just wrote a book of Christian meditations and need more experienced authors to teach me how to market it! in the group Write It Forward - REAL Success & Profit for Writers!"Sorry, Kimanzi, I replied to your post earlier but apparently my response didn't show up here. Yes, I am very active on Facebook and have a separate page just for my book that includes sneak previews, and I am giving away free copies as well."
Lynne Watts replied to Wendi Gordon's discussion Please share your book marketing tips - I just wrote a book of Christian meditations and need more experienced authors to teach me how to market it! in the group Write It Forward - REAL Success & Profit for Writers!"I hate to tell you to buy a book to sell books but here is a book that has most of the ideas you've heard and probably some you haven't: Sell More Books!" by J. Steve Miller and Cherie K. Miller
I think the most important…"
Wendi Gordon replied to Wendi Gordon's discussion Please share your book marketing tips - I just wrote a book of Christian meditations and need more experienced authors to teach me how to market it! in the group Write It Forward - REAL Success & Profit for Writers!"Thank you very much, Marianne! Whenever you do read it I would very much like to hear your honest review of it!
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Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 4:27am on March 14, 2010,
Maui mama said… - Aloha! Yes Wendi what a great way to connect and support each others dreams and goals... I look forward to hearing from you!
- At 1:33pm on June 1, 2009,
Tim Butler said… - I received your note regarding perfectionism and fear of failure. If you want do delve deeper, you might want to read, "Performance Addiction," by Arthur P. Ciaramicoli, Ed.D., Ph.D. Perhaps the worst part of perfectionism is that it can lead to a feeling of being beaten before you ever begin since you cannot meet your own standards. This can lead to depression. There is at least one medical model that builds on this concept -- loss of being able to control ones life because of either judgement by self or others. It's a little like "learned helplessness." The key to overcoming perfectionism is to get the issue "outside your head." Put your thoughts into actions as opposed to ruminating on them where you can easily sabotage your own ideas. I realize this is easier said than done, but if you can remain present to avoid worrying about the outcome it will help.
- At 3:32am on April 8, 2009,
Rob Clinton said… - Hey Wendi, I'm so glad to see you have everything going. Your website looks great! Great job, and tons of blessings to your success!
- At 9:00am on March 21, 2009,
Ann Musico said… - Wendi - your website is wonderful - I absolutely love the name! I wish you much continued success in all you put your hands to. Blessings,
- At 8:09pm on January 21, 2009,
Theresa said… - Hey Wendi and welcome to 48 Days! And thanks so much for your kind comment on my blog...
I'm going to go mosey over to your blog now! :) t
- At 8:28pm on December 17, 2008,
Chuck Bowen said… - Hey Wendi, glad to see you join Growing Coaches. And, 48 Days Seminars was a good choice as well to help you teach the workshop. Growing Coaches is filling up with budding coaches just like you. I'm kind of the "Head Coach" out front waving the flag, glad to share as much of it with you all as possible!
Wendi Gordon's Blog
When Pastors Need a Pastor
Posted on August 26, 2009 at 6:05pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
One of the responsibilities of pastors serving congregations is to visit members who are hospitalized, home-bound, grieving the deaths of loved ones, or otherwise in need of pastoral care. What happens when the pastor is the one in need of care, though?
While parishioners can certainly visit and pray with their pastor, this role reversal can be awkward for both. Furthermore, the pastor’s role as leader of the congregation makes it inappropriate to share too much information about his… Continue
While parishioners can certainly visit and pray with their pastor, this role reversal can be awkward for both. Furthermore, the pastor’s role as leader of the congregation makes it inappropriate to share too much information about his… Continue
Failure IS an option - a GOOD one
Posted on June 21, 2009 at 1:33am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I’m currently reading Failing Forward by John Maxwell, one of many books which address the topic of failure as a necessary step on the path to success. Of course, most of us hope to skip that step, but it is unrealistic to think that we will. In fact, Maxwell writes that he knows of only one factor that separates those who consistently shine from those who don’t... (click here to continue reading and comment)
Midlife = New Life
Posted on June 15, 2009 at 2:37am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I’m currently reading a wonderful book, It’s Only Too Late If You Don’t Start Now, by Barbara Sher. The subtitle is “How to Create Your Second Life After 40,” and the main point of the book is that midlife is the perfect time to rediscover who you really are and start a “second life” that can be better than ever.
Since I turned 40 last November, I’ve been reading quite a few books about midlife, and they all say something similar. Each acknowledges the reality of a midlife “crisis” -… Continue
Since I turned 40 last November, I’ve been reading quite a few books about midlife, and they all say something similar. Each acknowledges the reality of a midlife “crisis” -… Continue
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