For years, I harbored a dream of becoming a writer. However, a significant hurdle stood in my way—my less-than-perfect grasp of English.
This became glaringly evident during a performance review when my boss remarked, “The only thing standing between you and a senior management role is your written English.”
His words hit hard, but rather than letting them dishearten me, I took it as a challenge.
Here’s how I turned things around:
– I joined a writing group
– I enrolled in writing courses
– I mastered the art of composing minutes, reports, and discussion papers
– I honed the skill of storytelling in business writing
These efforts paid off, and I secured the senior management role I aspired to.
Inspired by this success, I decided to fully dedicate myself to writing. In 2019, I left my six-figure management job and embarked on a journey to pursue my dream.
During this pursuit, I:
– Established a website and began blogging.
– Authored a weekly newsletters and articles for online magazines.
– Engaged actively on various social media platforms.
Despite persistent efforts, progress seemed elusive.
Then, unexpectedly, I poured my heart and soul into a manuscript and self-published it. Almost overnight, I transformed from a struggling writer into a published author, gaining recognition as an authority in my field.
Over the next 18 months, I authored four more books, witnessing a substantial shift in how people perceived me. Individuals from diverse backgrounds sought my advice on writing and publishing books.
My journey has been truly remarkable, and I hold a deep appreciation for the opportunities that unfolded since then.
I share my story as a testament to the power of establishing authority through authoring a book.