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I felt confused and sad as I walked along the Seattle waterfront.
I was in town for a conference, and while the event itself was great, I was caught up in my own emotions.
I thought back to sitting in the event room with 250 other attendees. I’d hoped to meet like-minded people, and there they were all around me—but I was too shy to introduce myself. Other than basic conversations with the people seated next to me, I didn't meet anyone.
I felt alone.
I noticed a group walking ahead of me. It was all the conference speakers laughing, joking, and having a great time. It looked more like a group of close friends than a meeting of the top minds. That was the circle I wanted to be a part of.
I quickened my step to join them.
But as I came within ten feet of the group, I lost my confidence and stopped. They were staying at the same hotel, so I awkwardly walked further and further behind them for what felt like a mile.
Once at the hotel, they settled into comfy chairs in the lounge while I kept walking to my room.
That's when I knew
Walking to my room was the moment I knew I wanted to become an authority. I wanted to be invited to speak at conferences, to be part of that “in” friend group, and to make a living from my writing.
I had no idea how to actually make it happen, but for the first time, I knew clearly what I wanted.
Think for a moment: why do you want it?
Everyone has their own reasons for becoming an authority.
To make it easier to:
- Make a living from your writing
- Get contract and consulting work
- Get invited to speak at conferences
- Be able to get introductions to industry leaders
- Have a group of fans who are eager to buy anything you release
- Quit your job and have the freedom to travel and work from anywhere
All of that is possible once you become an authority and build an audience.
Fast forward
Years later, I was at the MGM in Las Vegas sitting at a poker table with a few friends. The one guy not from our group said hello and asked, "Do you all work for the same company?"
We looked around at each other. I saw my friends, Ryan, Patrick, Jessica, Brennan, and others.
"No, we're just good friends all in town for a conference."
That's when I realized I was sitting with the top people in my industry. All very successful and well-known. All of them were wonderful people who I considered close friends.
I met these dear friends through building an audience, teaching everything I know, and selling books and courses.
I thought back to that evening walking along the Seattle waterfront when I was feeling alone and out of place. With that memory, I knew my journey was complete. I'd found my group.
I folded my poker hand, though. Because let's face it: I wasn’t going to make anything happen in Texas Hold ‘Em with an unsuited 2-6.
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Whatever your reason for wanting to become an authority, this book gives you an easy-to-follow process to make it happen.
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—Nathan
