From Manuscript to Movement

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People often ask what it’s like to write a book. My honest answer? It’s equal parts inspiration and spreadsheets.

Yes, writing a book takes time, but it also takes a lot of lists. The story may be finished, but the work doesn’t stop there. Copyedits, graphics, endorsements, outreach, business development — every stage feels like building something new from scratch.

Our kitchen wall has officially become mission control. It’s where I track each milestone for Redefined: Finding Purpose and Power After Job Loss Amid AI Disruption and Market Uncertainty. My family loves to ask, “What’s happening now? What’s next?” and the wall usually has the answer.

Every checkmark means progress — another piece of the dream becoming real. Because at this point, Redefined isn’t just a manuscript anymore. It’s turning into something that can reach, encourage, and empower others who are in the middle of their own redefinition.

That’s the exciting part. The book isn’t just being written — it’s becoming.

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