Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug shares a personal lesson about how he turned his twenty-year dream of writing his own book into a reality and how you can too. About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others. 3 Key Takeaways: 1. Having a daily writing practice makes all of the difference. 2. We cover the importance of having a strong 'why' and how the right kind of encouragement can make all the difference in achieving your goals. 3. We also discuss how investing in a  “who” is instrumental in bringing your dreams to reality. Quotes From the Episode: “Maybe you need to stop asking how, and start looking for a who.”  “Just get in the habit of writing every day.” "Encouragement matters." Resources Mentioned: Annika’s Website Email Annika Connect with Doug: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram Register for our L3 One Day 2024 Leadership Conference at L3OneDay.com!