Exciting News! My book, Grounded Confidence: 3 Steps to Transform Self-Doubt into Unshakable Self-Trust, will be published in November 2025!
This journey has been both incredibly challenging and deeply fulfilling, teaching me powerful life lessons that extend far beyond writing.
In this episode, I share 9 life lessons I’ve learned from writing my book—lessons that apply to anyone striving to achieve a big goal. Whether you’re writing a book, launching a business, or stepping into a new challenge, these insights will help you break through self-doubt and trust yourself fully.
9 Life Lessons from Writing My Book
1️⃣ Believing It’s Possible – The first step to achieving anything is believing that you can. If you don’t believe it, you won’t take action.
2️⃣ Take the First Step – Once you plant the seed of possibility in your mind, you must take action. Even small steps lead to momentum.
3️⃣ Setbacks Lead to Unexpected Opportunities – Challenges and failures often redirect us to something even better. Stay open to possibilities.
4️⃣ Don’t Fall for Quick Fixes – Success takes time, effort, and perseverance. Avoid shortcuts that promise instant results.
5️⃣ Perfection is the Enemy of Progress – The first draft (of anything!) will always be messy. Focus on progress, not perfection.
6️⃣ Trust the Process – Doubts will come and go, but if you keep showing up and following the path, you’ll get to where you need to be.
7️⃣ Support, Guidance, and Accountability Matter – No one succeeds alone. Having the right mentors, coaches, and support system makes all the difference.
8️⃣ Consistency is Key – Success doesn’t come from one extraordinary effort but from showing up consistently over time.
9️⃣ Growth Comes from Challenges – Taking on something bigger than yourself expands who you are. The journey changes you in ways you can’t imagine.
Writing this book was an emotional journey—filled with tears of pain, joy, and gratitude. But through it all, I’ve grown into a more confident, resilient version of myself. And if I can do it, so can you.
What’s a big goal you’re working toward?
If you need support in achieving your big goal, I offer a FREE 45-minute consultation. Email me at Coco@nullCocoDuanCoaching.com.
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