Saturday, September 27, 2008

From the Heritage Makers Reunion going on right now in Anaheim, CA Guest Speaker: Joey O'Conner, Executive Director of The Grove Media and Arts Center

His family recently was able to go on a trip to Africa where they were very involved in humanitarian efforts. His eyes welled up with tears and his voice cracked - "This book captures my story. I know now that it this is now part of our story and there is no unfinished business - the story is written of our family's experience there."

"Capture the past with stories in the present to make sure there is no unfinished business in the future."

There is an URGENCY to what you are doing.

When you are writing a story, when you start page one, you are making a promise that it will be well told."

"If there are no stories - there is no heritage."

"I got to be the Storyteller AND the publisher!"

"I used it! It works!"

"You are poised at a perfect moment to capture stories of grandparents and the legacy they leave to their kids for the next generations."

YOU MAY BE ASKING...

"Should I be here? Is it worth it?"

These questions are normal and natural.

The answer...

YES!

Doubts are part of the process. It's important to remember that anything good thing is difficult.

Every person you talk to has a story to tell. Publishers usually decide which stories get to be published - you are turning that upside down! Everyone has a story to tell that can be published!

It's not about the product. It's not about the business. It's about the STORIES!

"When you have a mission, you can no longer go back to your day job!"

Join me today and become the Heritage Maker for your community!

solpro2000@yahoo.com

1 comment:

Em Edwards said...

What a great motivator too....
It forces the issue to make a decision to go after the things in life that really matter.

It is like a tap on the shoulder to remind you that your are mortal and to leave a legacy is so important to your loved ones.

Thanks, Jen