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It's been almost two months since The Obvious Choice was released. Lots of people have been asking me how it's been going. If I'm honest, my answer is "not great". I've been disappointed with sales and so has my publisher.

I'm sharing five crucial lessons I've learned from this experience. Not to complain, but to illuminate the path for anyone bringing something valuable into a noisy world.

Whether you're launching a product, sell a service, or creating art––these five lessons transcend any specific field.

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Who Am I?

Jonathan Goodman is the creator of the Personal Trainer Development Center and host of the popular Obvious Choice podcast, a top show for coaches, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Jon’s been featured in most major business and fitness publications including Men’s Health, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Robb Report, Inc., and many more. Over 200,000 coaches and small business owners in more than 120 countries have purchased business development materials from him. 

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Timestamps

0:00 What I learned from my book launch bombing?

0:49 Five crucial lessons I learned from this experience

1:04 Lesson 1: Positioning: The Art of Framing Value

3:42 Lesson 2: Audience: Quality over Quantity

7:24 Lesson 3: Influence: The Contextual Boundaries of Your Authority

10:15 Lesson 4: Mastery: The Illusion of Transferable Excellence

13:06 Lesson 5: Self-Reliance: The Ultimate Liberation