Day 32
“Sometimes we are
limited more by attitude than by opportunities.”
I have to tell you a story about me and book marketing. I
originally saw all marketing as evil. I had some bad experiences with
door-to-door marketing when I was fresh out of school that left a bitter taste
in my mouth. I saw marketing as trying to sell something to someone that they
didn’t really need, and were spending too much money on – but that’s not what
book marketing should be.
My attitude about marketing prevented me from doing ANY book
marketing for the first year and a half that my book was published. Sure, I had
opportunities, but I would recoil at them. Someone would directly ask me about
my book, and I would tell them it was just something I did – no big deal – and
refused to talk about it... As you can see, I’ve grown since then. Don’t let
your attitude about marketing, or even an aspect of marketing, limit your book
marketing ability.
Marketing prompt:
Are there areas of book marketing that you have a bad
attitude towards? If you need an attitude adjustment, research that area of
marketing. Knowledge is power and can help you overcome any misgivings you
might have.
Days to go: 333
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