I’ve
read, skimmed, or read about well over a thousand self-help books. Actually, that number could be double or
triple. One loses count in the pursuit
of seeking to get their act together and gain an edge over others. But these
books – and 52 years of living with a Brooklyn-centric mentality – are what I
need to be me. What do you need to
succeed as an author?
You
must do these things – and probably dozens of others – to succeed as an
author. Here’s the secret to success –
don’t blow it:
Create
your own opportunities. No one’s looking
out for you. No one cares about you
except your mom and cat – maybe. Assume
no one knows you even exist. Now, be opportunistic
and create something from nothing. Don’t
just react to life – initiate it. You
must pounce on all opportunities and opportunities are all around you. They aren’t advertised, but they are
there. Start by asking. Ask for information – or advice – or help.
Just by asking, even strangers, someone will help you. They weren’t going to volunteer it. They didn’t even know you needed or wanted
it. But you asked. So someone steps forward. Ask more often.
For bigger things. See where this is
going?
Act
helpless, dumb, and needy. Put your ego
aside and be like an actor in a role that helps you get what you need. Let people think you are poor, weak, dumb,
alone, whatever. They will want to help
you because it makes them feel smart and good about themselves. Let them give you charity by way of
resources, ideas, support, information, or even a hug. Make use of what others are willing to give
to you.
Don’t
be rude, mean, or selfish, but be aggressive, assertive, and focused on what
you want to achieve. Be sweet as sugar,
smile, laugh, and act with a sense of decency, but be the lion when
necessary. You must go after what you
want, but you don’t have to cheat or steal.
Push
the limits – your own and those of others.
You won’t know what the limit is until someone says “no” or acts
offended. It’s worth trying for more than what you think you deserve or that
they will give. You lose nothing by
trying.
Take
a risk. Playing it safe is good if you
are crossing a highway. Otherwise, be
willing to risk something in order to get more. We rarely trade things of equal
value. You are trading fear for success
– and so you have to risk one thing to gain something greater.
Don’t
let anyone put you down, diminish your assets, dismiss your values, tear away
at your beliefs, or mock your goals. Screw them. Toughen up and know that you can achieve
great things. Put those distractors aside.
Believe in your truth and know that you need to spread it to others.
Don’t
ask for what you want. Demand it. State it as a fact. Be firm, confident, and
resilient. Negotiate out of a sense of
strength not weakness. Everyone has a
price – to pay or to get. You need to get your price, too. To negotiate well,
be willing to bluff, lie, threaten, or diminish their offer. Be willing to walk away – and know you can
always come back.
Refuse
to feel defeated, boxed in, or threatened. Act resourcefully. You will not be bullied, overwhelmed, or
dealt with like you’re a number and not a person. We’ve in a human world. Get
around corporate walls, automated machines, or policies, rules, and even laws. Appeal to a human with your story, your
emotions, their fears/needs/concerns, and whatever it is that they value. Terminator days will eventually be upon us –
but not yet. Simply act out of a code or
mantra that says: “I refuse to accept no.
I will find a way to yes.”
If
you need further, assistance, come take my Brooklyn Boot Camp. It doesn’t yet –
exist but in my mind, but it’s enough to get me through the day. You need to go all Brooklyn. Now.
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