Rick Tocquigny shares his transformative journey writing his 11th book, "Truly Significant," and how it changed his perspective on life and purpose. Through curating stories of big-hearted people, Rick discovered that true significance comes from focusing on others rather than self-promotion.
• Rick's book "Truly Significant" grew from patterns he observed in over 500 podcast interviews
• The number 40 appears significantly in both the Bible and Rick's podcast journey
• A woman from Sierra Leone who adopted her son's murderer exemplifies the power of forgiveness
• Forgiveness and love form the foundation for becoming truly significant
• Rick's perspective transformed through writing, helping him see people differently
• Early authorship was ego-driven until Barbara Bush's letter showed him the power of impacting one person
• Effective storytelling should have a beginning, middle, end, and reveal – a skill Rick now teaches his grandchildren
• Podcast hosts should have a clear mission statement and "North Star" rather than just creating content
• The "we factor" of interconnectedness matters more than individual competition
• The acknowledgments section of "Truly Significant" honors everyone who impacted Rick's life
Visit trulysignificant.com to order the book and acknowledge the significant people in your life. For extra savings, readers can buy at a special discount at www.tinyurl.com/trulysignificant
To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com
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