How To Fail With Elizabeth Day S13, Ep1 How To Fail: Brené Brown
Jan 12, 2022
Brené Brown, global researcher and author, discusses embracing failure, the impact of perfectionism, importance of consistency, exploring boundaries, and the challenges of fame and parenthood in an honest and humorous conversation with Elizabeth Day.
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Self-Publishing Before Getting A Deal
- Brené self-published her first book after agents ignored her and she paid to meet one at a conference.
- She invested borrowed money and sold copies out of her car before later securing a traditional deal.
When A Book Is Remaindered
- After Random House picked up her book, Brené distanced herself from promotion and it underperformed, ending up in bargain bins.
- She recalls sliding down the kitchen cabinet and crying when told the book would be remaindered.
Be Your Own Champion
- Promote your work with genuine excitement because you can't expect others to champion what you won't.
- If you invest years into something, commit to active marketing to reach the people it can help.