You’re Closer Than You Think | Your Next Breakthrough
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Welcome to the Thursday edition of my newsletter, Your Next Breakthrough. This week: Don’t let that voice hold you back.
Want more actionable ideas every week? Join millions of readers and subscribe to Your Next Breakthrough newsletter below. Your information is protected and I never spam, ever. You can view my privacy policy here. The book that launched Stephen King’s career almost didn’t exist… because he threw it in the trash. In 1972, King wrote three pages of “Carrie” in a cold trailer laundry room, surrounded by cigarette smoke and exhaustion. He hated the idea. Didn’t connect with the character. Thought it was unrelatable, unsellable, and just plain bad. So he crumpled the pages and tossed them.…
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