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Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman

How To Achieve Your Goals In Life with Mitch Albom

Feb 16, 2024
Mitch Albom, best-selling author, journalist, and musician joins Ken for a conversation about reaching your goals and achieving greatness in life. They discuss Mitch's journey from musician to writer, negotiating a raise, the benefits of therapy, challenges of writing a book, the importance of perseverance, and following your dreams.
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  • Believing in oneself and persevering despite obstacles and criticism is crucial for success in creative endeavors.
  • Having a clear vision and a central message acts as a guiding light for aspiring writers, helping them stay focused and avoid distractions.

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The Power of Believing in Yourself

Believing in oneself is crucial when pursuing a creative endeavor. Mitch Albom shares that when he wrote Tuesdays with Morrie, many publishers initially rejected the book. Despite the rejections, he had a deep belief in his storytelling abilities and followed his passion. This belief and perseverance led to the book's massive success and it became the best-selling memoir of all time. Albom's story highlights the importance of trusting in your own abilities and not giving up despite facing obstacles and criticism.

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