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Title: Top Ten Quiz: Is Book Coaching For You?
Author: Judy Cullins
Copyright 2004. All Rights Reserved.
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Top Ten Quiz: Is Book Coaching For You?
Judy Cullins ©2004 All Rights Reserved.
Athletes get top dollars because they use coaches. So can you who want to write a book to get the good word out to help others, to illustrate you are the savvy expert in your field, and to create ongoing monthly income that boosts your speaking or coaching business.
Number 1-10 on a separate piece of paper. On a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being high rate each of the following statements:
Not applicable 5
Don't agree 1 2 3
Somewhat agree or 5 for not applicable 4 5 6 7 8
Totally agree 9 10
Score 1 to 10 on each point below. Then add them up to see if you are ready for Bookcoaching.
1. I will learn the latest from a book coach professional on self-publishing that frees me from assuming it's too much time or money.
2. I want to short cut my problems and blocks by creating a savvy coach partnership.
3. I am willing to let go of my self-limited beliefs about the book.
4. I am willing to take action and finishto add at least one high level activity (HLA) per day toward finishing this project. (10 hours a week)
5. I will show up to my committed coaching times via the phone and email.
6. I will finish and email the "field work" assigned by my coach before our next session.
7. I am willing to learn more about the business side of books.
8. I will listen to feedback and improve the book to sell well.
9. I will have fun with the project and know it's easier than I thought.
10. I know I'll benefit from someone helping me stay on track.
Check out Your Score:
Under 30
Book Coaching is not for you right now.
31 to 60
Remember that book building takes time although through mini steps, you do finish. You may want to look at what you need to let go of to make your book dream a reality. You can only work so many hours a week. However, if you decide to work with a book coach now, you should decide and commit that you will do the high level activities necessary to finish and reap the benefits.
Over 60
Congratulations! You are ready for a Book Coach! You are willing to put your book dream near the top of your priorities and do whatever it takes to finish it.
Remember any journey is easier with a partnerand much faster to the finish line, too.
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