Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a blogger at http://www.zerotoalpha.com and author of the book “The Year Of The Alpha: 366 Lessons On Adding Meaning To Your Life”. My main goal is fighting right now and other interests include self- development, becoming the best version of yourself and philosophy. I dropped out of college to pursue his dreams and I’m currently in Thailand to make sure he can achieve those dreams. This is the second book written by me but the first one that I published on Amazon.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I had no intention of writing this book, to be honest. I was just sharing quotes on my Instagram story and someone commented on a particular quote claiming that I was contradicting myself. The quote goes as follows: “You have to be open-minded and close-minded at the same time”.
I didn’t bother explaining the quote but I challenged myself to put together a book where I share 366 of my own quotes plus the correct explanation.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I can’t write without coffee and I almost never write at night. I also reflect long on things before I write them down. I don’t really write drafts, I think about it until I feel like it’s good enough to write about. Then I write, revise and publish if I like it. I still have a lot of unpublished blog posts.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I really like the works of Robert Greene, Victor Pride, Ryan Holiday, Mark Manson and Gary John Bishop. They’re straight to the point so I guess those had the biggest influence on me since that’s my writing style as well.
What are you working on now?
Right now I’m focusing on my upcoming Muay Thai fight on the 14th of May in Samui (an island in the south of Thailand). I write a little bit in between training sessions but the main focus is the fight right now. I can’t spread myself to thin because that could result in a TKO loss. That’s something that I rather avoid.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I think social media is a great tool for promoting your book. Aside from that, I noticed that free promotion site like awesomegang give me more sales than the paid ones so I would suggest finding out which free ones are the best.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing no matter what. I faced a lot of adversity while I finishing this book. I changed training camps which resulted in a lot of drama, had trouble at home because I hate normal jobs and got dumped. All of that happened in a single month. I could have stopped me from writing but I pushed on and all those events gave me extra chapters for the books. The obstacle is the only way. Don’t shy away from writer’s block either. Keep going, you’ll break through the plateau.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If not you then who?
What are you reading now?
Right now I’m reading thinking fast and slow. It’s a very scientific book but it’s a great read.
What’s next for you as a writer?
No challenges yet, we’ll see what the future holds. I’m planning on writing some blogs reflecting on my 3 months stay in Thailand. Those will be released in July/August.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Art Of War
Book of Five Rings
Laws Of Human Nature
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