I Buy Books from Dead People

I buy books from dead authors. What does that mean you ask? It means that there is no competition in the mind of abundance. Mark Twain does not tweet, Shakespeare does not have a LinkedIn account, Wallace D. Wattles does not have a like page on Facebook but I purchased books from those and other deceased authors either because their work (content) is something that interested me or something that I need.

It is easy to say that famous authors dead or alive will always be in demand because their work(s) is popular but that was not always the case. Take for example Samuel L. Clemens aka Mark Twain, he was flat broke and in need of a job when he began writing stories which depicted his distinct writing style. Once he shared what he know and what he loved, his works were well received and widely published. Though he had his own demons, which later affected his work, Mark Twain did not concern himself with the popularity of other writers versus himself he wrote about what he liked and thought was important to him. Another author Wallace D. Wattles (many of you are probably unfamiliar with him, he is considered the father of New Thought) had very little education yet studied the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Jesus, and many others he thought were significant. He turned his study and personal practice into what is known as New Thought. Many of his teachings and principles are found in current self-help books. He never saw himself in competition with say the likes of Emerson but in a purpose and service to the world.

By examining just two or three authors (deceased if possible), that you have read and like you could find the same correlation of having something to say that appeals to an audience versus what is popular or competitive. When you have something to say your voice will find an audience. For some it came close to or after death. For others it may have come later in life or after living a rather hard life. The most important note to take is that they did not write in fear of competition. They wrote because they had something to share. It was something that was within them that was compelled to come out. That goes for anything thing in life, a new business, a new product or service, a new career. Whatever is within you that is trying to come out, it is because it has something to say. Find your voice, listen to it, and trust it.

If you still are unsure then look at someone or business that is doing what you like or want to do. What makes them stand out? What are they really offering? If the answer to those two questions seem beyond your reach at this point then know that they didn't start there, they started exactly where you are, as an idea they wanted to share with the world. Now if you still cannot see it I will leave you with this, Apple and Microsoft. They both started in a garage with college dropouts. Now get to work, you have a voice that needs to be heard, the only true competition is with your fear.

DREAM BIGGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!