Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m 24 years old and have a passion to help other people better the quality of their lives. Originally, I wanted to do that through medicine but found it wasn’t the right path for me. Currently, I’m pursuing online entrepreneurship as a way to better the lives of others. I’ve written one book so far and its the first of a multi-part, non-fiction series I’m working on.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is “Weight Loss 101: A Practical Guide To Lose Weight And Keep It Off Forever.” It was inspired by my own past struggles with weight loss and my interest in nutrition. I’ve been obese and I’ve had a six pack, so I know what it feels like to be on both ends of the weight spectrum. I found a solution to not only lose weight but keep it off for the long term, and I wanted to share that with people.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When writing from home I like to dress up like someone going to work to put me in a more productive mindset.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Too many to count or even think of off the top of my head, so I’ll just list my current top 5 books:
1. How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
3. The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz
4. How Not to Die by Dr. Michael Greger
5. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
What are you working on now?
Currently, I’m working the next book in my non-fiction 101 series: “Habit Change 101: A Step-By-Step Guide to Build New Habits (and change old ones)”
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
As I’ve only written one book, I don’t have much experience with promoting my books. Hopefully, Awesome Gang will be my best method.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stop worrying about perfection. The hardest part isn’t even writing the book, it’s marketing it. If you’re self-publishing, just make sure your book is good enough and then start learning the ins and outs of marketing. Remember, you don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford
What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading “Your Best Year Ever” by Michael Hyatt
What’s next for you as a writer?
What’s next for me is to learn how to market my books effectively and release the next book in my 101 non-fiction series.
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?
I would take two non-fiction books, one teaching me how to survive on an island by myself and the other on how to make a boat. I would also take two fiction books, probably “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho and The Lord of the Rings trilogy (please let that count as one book, thanks).
Author Websites and Profiles
John Labedzki Amazon Profile