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How Deesha Philyaw Built Her Writing Career From the Ground Up—and Landed a 7-Figure Book Deal

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I have spent many hours on the phone with her asking what I should charge for a certain piece of content, or where to submit my work. A seven-figure book deal is very impressive. The co-parenting book came out in 2013,” she says. If anyone knows how to make entrepreneurship and writing look easy, it’s Philyaw.

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Joshua Becker’s New Book Explores Everyday Distractions Becoming a Lifestyle—And How to Refocus on the ‘Things That Matter’

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The truth is, the distractions coming from our phones, computers and other electronic devices are far from being the whole problem when it comes to our getting derailed from the things that matter most to us and the world around us. This isn’t a book about blaming external circumstances; this is a book about looking inward.

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How to Build a Library Worth Having

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Here’s one of the books he recommended: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. Who wouldn’t need that book?” A good book to start building your library with is How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler and Charles Van Doren. History books are a must when building your library We’ve all got to have a sense of history.

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How to Make Reading Part of Your Daily Routine

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Is that book you’ve been meaning to read still sitting unopened on your nightstand? Discipline your mind to replace staring at a screen with reading a book (or an e-book). Next time you’re commuting, working out or cleaning, turn on your favorite book. Put e-books on your phone. Either way, you’re not alone.

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5 Options for Setting Appointments that Don’t Require a Phone

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If you’re someone who has done business the traditional way for years you may not be able to fathom the idea of an office that doesn’t rely on the phone to do business. The truth is, while a well-planned and scheduled phone call is still a relevant business tool, a lot of time is wasted on the phone that could be better spent.

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Escape The Desk: The Ultimate List Of Inspiring, Free Places to Work Remotely — Parks, Coffee Shops, And More!

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Libraries The idea of being surrounded by books might be very appealing to literary types. But if you do find yourself attracted to quiet corners surrounded by books, you may also start to find your productivity and mood improves when you work in that environment. Parks Some remote workers work best when they’re out in nature.

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How Using a Time Management Matrix Can Increase Your Productivity

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Stephen Covey popularized the idea in his 1989 book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Because of the book’s popularity, you may also see this productivity tool referred to as the Covey time management matrix. This could include writing a book or developing a new marketing strategy.