Lessons learnt from ghost-writing books for super-busy, high-achievers in early 40s and 50s, that are helping the 33-year-old me in wonderful ways:
1. Everyone is different. In order to know someone, make it a point to know yourself daily.
2. There is no one-size-fits all.
3. Setting up a process helps everyone.
4. No matter what they do, everyone’s time is important. Treat it like that.
5. In your quiet moments, make time to vent to yourself (in a journal) and listen to yourself. So that when you work with others, you are all ears to listening to them.
6. Be appreciative of people’s biggest successes. And truly celebrate for them.
7. Love people, but don’t get attached. Be an absolute professional and even a good friend.
8. Know that your client is not your sibling. So if you have something to confront, talk to them like a professional, but don’t be passive aggressive like you do to your siblings. PS: The client is always right 🙂
9. In every interaction, make sure they are the most important thing for you. Which they are.
Lessons from superachievers
