PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION
When people find out I’ve written several books, the first response is often, “Gee, I’ve always wanted to write a book.”
My first question is always the same, “Why?”
People are often puzzled at the question, but it’s the most important question of all in setting and achieving your goals. You aren’t chasing this goal for the fun of it, but because you believe achieving the goal will satisfy some need, solve some problem, or provide some benefit. If you can’t clearly explain why you want to achieve the goal, there’s a good chance you may head off in the wrong direction.
Let’s apply the question to this particular goal: Why would someone want to write a book? Well, there are many possible reasons. Here are some of the ...
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