How to Be a 10-Year "Overnight Success"
Ever since I went full-time in my ghostwriting business this past summer, I've had a lot of conversations about how that happened. People have been very interested in the mechanics of my transition from a college professor to a full-time writer.
They've asked me questions like:
- How do you make a full-time living as a ghostwriter?
- How long did it take you to build up your business?
- When did you find time to build your business?
Those who have been following me for a while knew this transition had been coming for a while. But to many others, this seemed like it came out of nowhere.
Just the other day, someone commented that "It must be awesome to be living your dream... I wish I could do that." Yes, it's awesome to be in charge of my own schedule and income. However, that person's comment seemed to be a way to suggest that I basically got lucky.
As a result, I thought I'd take this opportunity to share the journey of how all this actually happened. It has definitely not been an "overnight success." In fact, it's been a long, long time in the making.
In this episode, I share my story, as well as a few practical tips if you're on the same journey (WARNING: Long episode ahead!).
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