153: Mark Victor Hansen & Preston Weekes – The Art of Storytelling

"Look at what's most important to you, what you really connect with and what gives you purpose, and write about that." Episode Summary: In this special second-part episode with the great Mark Victor Hansen and his COO of the Hansen Family of Companies as well as co-author of "How To Be Up In Down Times", Preston Weekes, they both share the secrets of a best-selling author, what it takes to be #1 and how to manifest your goals in a very competitive industry. Listen to this episode to learn how to find the book in you so that you can live forever in the heart and mind of others. In This Episode You Will Learn: How to overcome creative blocks while writing a book, a song or anything you are creating. What you need to stay motivated and inspired to continue writing. How to find the perfect title for your next book. The 3 factors to telling a great story. The "Chicken Soup" formula to convert your book to a best-selling edition. The steps to promote your work and achieve your goals. Some Questions That I Ask: Why writing a book is so pivotal and important for someone who has a message? What are some writing blocks that can happen and how can we overcome them? How to find the 'perfect idea' for a book? What makes a story a great story to tell? What are the marketing steps to take to start selling a book? What is the future for speakers and what are different platforms we can share content?