What Recording an Audiobook Taught Me About Growth
What Recording an Audiobook Taught Me About Growth
The audiobook version of It’s Not Bloody Rocket Science is officially in the pipeline for Audible approval—exciting times ahead! But while the recording process was full of technical steps and detailed planning, the real takeaway wasn’t about editing tracks or perfecting my narration.
What struck me most was how much the experience pushed me to reflect, adapt, and learn. In the video below, I share the insights that came from stepping outside my comfort zone—proof that even “old dogs” can embrace “new tricks.”
I’ll also explore the value of asking Top Right Questions (TRQs)—the kind that cut through distractions and reveal what’s really holding us back. One I’ve been asking myself lately:
What is actually stopping you from taking that next step today?
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