There are people out there who want to sell you things they have no right trying to sell. Ironically, the most qualified experts are often the quietest voices. So how do we fix this?

I have a simple suggestion: Teach what you know. Here's why it works:

• If we all taught what we knew, we would waste a lot less time trying to impress other people, pretending to be smarter than we really are.

• If we all taught what we knew and didn't hoard our knowledge, we would all be smarter.

• If we all taught what we knew, those around us would value what we offer more.

This is harder than it sounds, though, because we all suffer from the curse of knowledge. We are too close to the things that we know to even recognize their value. So we need a little perspective.

So let's say you have some gem of an idea that you may not even realize you have. How do you get started teaching what you know? Here are a few quick tips:

1. Write a book. I’m a big fan of this, obviously, as I’ve written four books already in the past three years. I think there’s no better way to figure out what you think about something than to write a book. And just between you and me, I like writing books because it forces me to learn things better than I really know them. So even if you’re not an expert, if you have an appetite to learn, writing a book is not a bad idea.

2. Speak at an event. There’s a reason why the Greeks used to gather in public squares to debate philosophy and why politicians travel from city to city to win over voters. The best way to spread an idea is still via word of mouth. If you have something to teach or share, getting in front of an audience and telling them about is a great way to do this. I love going to conferences and events to share my ideas and stories.

3. Teach a course. It could at your church or place of worship, the local community college, or even online. I’ve made a good living sharing unexceptional things with an audience of people who find them interesting — all through online courses. It’s humbling, but also incredibly energizing.

If you don’t know where to start, here are three practical suggestions:

• If you want to write a book, you need to start writing daily. Schedule a clarity call with me so we can discuss your goals!

• If you want to speak, sign up for my free Voice Up! Masterclass!

• If you want to build and sell an online course, check out Launch Your Online Course! We are offering an awesome ebook along with a course to get you started! Go to our courses!

If you want to take advantage of one on one sessions , feel free to contact me as well!

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Talk to you soon!

kris:)

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