• Books

    The Underestimated Power of Writing: Honing Leadership Skills

    The power of writing and storytelling is often overlooked. Teenage author Colton Fidelman is available to speak about sharing ideas/experiences through writing and how it sharpens leadership skills.

    Social media posting and publishing your own book are very different forms of writing, yet both display personal experiences and learning which are paramount to leadership. Expressing yourself, being more vocal, and sharing thoughts are more popular among leaders today. They greatly benefit from keeping journals, writing books, and sharing their stories, challenges, and triumphs.

    Colton Fidelman is the teen author of the new book The Teenage Guide to Becoming Successful – The TICK TOCK Formula for Life, Relationships, and Careers. He can share more on his journey, becoming a young author, and more on the following:

    • How to collect information, analyze it, and express it clearly and concisely to keep readers engaged.
    • How a well-written piece can boost the image of the writer.
    • How writing is underestimated, and how it can inspire people and personal growth.
    • Ways writing is an essential tool for personal communication and introspection.
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    From Manuscript to Masterpiece: The Path to Young Author Success and Publication

    Becoming an author takes perseverance and creative self-expression, offering fulfillment and many benefits along the way. Teenage author Colton Fidelman is available to speak about his journey and how to get published as a young writer.

    Publishing a book may seem like an impossible task for young writers, but regardless of age, young authors can successfully publish their own books. Colton Fidelman is the teen author of the new book The Teenage Guide to Becoming Successful – The TICK TOCK Formula for Life, Relationships, and Careers. Cole has had an outpouring of support far and wide at a recent book signing at his school, where it was announced that his book will be incorporated into next year’s curriculum, so every student will now get to learn from his story and advice. The demand for his book exceeded expectations, and he even received a certificate recognizing his positive impact through writing this motivational book for teens.

    Cole knows the ins and outs of becoming a young author and the steps to take to reach the goal of publishing a book. He can discuss more on the following:

    • How to plan your book, picking an idea backed with passion and inspiration.
    • Choosing the genre and topic of your book.
    • Writing an outline to sort out thoughts and ideas, and identifying the main points of each chapter.
    • Bad writing habits and things to avoid when writing your book.
    • Finding a comfortable writing style that will convey what you are trying to express.
    • The importance of the editing process and feedback (comments, advice)
    • Looking for an agent vs sending straight to a publisher (expenses and time).
    • Benefits of holding author and book events in your neighborhood.
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    Announcing the Launch of “The Teenage Guide to Success”

    Colton Fidelman unveils the proven TICK TOCK formula, offering teens a life raft to navigate the complexities of adolescence and unlock their full potential

    Teens today face unprecedented challenges. From social media pressures to mental health struggles, navigating a path to success can often seem insurmountable. That’s why Colton Fidelman, a young author and student at the Army and Navy Academy, is excited to introduce his empowering book, ‘The Teenage Guide to Success: The TICK TOCK Formula for Life, Relationships, and Careers.’ Join us as we embark on this transformative journey toward a brighter future.”

    Based on his own experience hitting rock bottom, Colton wrote “The Teenage Guide to Success” to help inspire teens take control of their future and guide them toward success in relationships, goal achievement, and personal growth. He distills 8 cornerstone principles that successful businessmen, athletes and entrepreneurs reveal in the book: Taming Social Media, Inspiring Hard Work, Choosing a Mentor, Knowing Your Struggles, Treasure Beyond Money, Owning Your Passion, Cultivating Relationships, and Knowledge Expansion.

    “If you’re a teenager grappling with anxiety, loneliness, or a lack of motivation, this book provides the crucial roadmap to self-actualization,” said Colton. “The TICK TOCK formula illuminates the path that renowned entrepreneurs, athletes and entertainers took to achieve a future filled with meaning, purpose, and empowerment on their own terms. I’ve had the privilege of learning from them to help prepare myself for a brighter, more fulfilling future. Now, I’m passing that wisdom on to you.”

    Here’s what successful people have to say about the book’s key lessons:

    T – Taming Social Media “Social media is sneaky. It draws you in, feeds your biases…Find other people to talk to who have opposite views and simply talk instead of arguing.”
    – Howard Marks, self-made billionaire and co-chairman, Oaktree Capital Management

    I- Inspiring Hard Work “The first six months of my YouTube career I was making two videos every day, which is kind of nuts. I was constantly coming up with new ideas and challenging myself.”
    – Levy Rozman, Chess International Master, and GothamChess Youtuber

    C – Choosing a Mentor “My grandmother overcame a lot, went to college and graduate school and the things she couldn’t apply to her life, she was intentional about making sure it applied to me.”
    – Tai Beauchamp, media style expert and co-founder of wellness beauty brand Brown Girl Jane

    K – Knowing Your Struggles “Teenagers who have been through a lot of pain and hardship that makes them angry could use it as a powerful lesson and turn it to their advantage.
    – Jim Kaplan, major shopping center developer

    T – Treasure Beyond Money “It’s not about the money, it’s about creating something.”
    – Dean Stoecker, Founder, Alteryx

    O – Owning Your Passion “It was just a hobby to start….[It’s] a little scary to make it into a company, and then to monetize.” But his passion made it happen. “I committed myself, then followed through.”
    – Craig Newmark, founder, Craigslist

    C – Cultivating Relationships “I kept getting promoted in the military because I focused on my teams. I took care of them and led them in the best possible way—and the promotions just kept coming.”
    – Retired U.S. Army Major General Peggy Combs and President, Army Navy Academy

    K – Knowledge Expansion “Be a student of the world and not just a student of the classroom. If you become like a vacuum constantly collecting information from other people you’ll build so much in your tool chest of ideas and perspectives.”
    – Jeremy Miller, social media strategist extraordinaire

    By leveraging the TICK TOCK formula, teens can get:

    A crystal-clear roadmap to success.
    Unwavering focus and motivation.
    Skill development for personal and professional growth.
    Expert guidance and accountability.

    The TICK TOCK formula is designed specifically to help teens optimize their social media habits, find mentors, identify their passions, overcome adversity and continually expand their knowledge.

    Don’t just dream about success—write your own success story. The TICK TOCK formula is handing you the pen.

    Visit Amazon to order your copy today.

    Learn about the author here.