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How Ignoring Everyone's Advice Led Me To Write a Book That Changed My Life

How Ignoring Everyone's Advice Led Me To Write a Book That Changed My Life

Defying Doubts and Following My Passion Led To An Unforeseen Bestseller

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Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez
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For Big Rewards, Take Big Risks

Taking a leap of faith is scary. It means facing your own imposter syndrome and doubt, and ignoring the well-meaning but discouraging advice of others. For me, writing my first novel, The Dirty Girls Social Club, was one such leap. Despite countless voices telling me not to quit my day job to write a novel, I felt a compel…

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