Writing This Book Changed Me, And I Hope It Changes You Too

The Greatness Guide | 8th March

Mar 07, 2025

There’s a particular kind of vulnerability that comes with writing a book, especially one that holds the most personal stories I’ve ever told. Living a Life of Greatness wasn’t just something I wrote; it was something I lived. And now, after years of research, writing, and pouring my heart into these pages, I have released it into the world. It’s exciting, yes, but also terrifying.

For years, I was trapped in my own mind, telling myself stories that weren’t serving me, narratives of self-doubt, limitations, fear. Until one day, I realised that I wasn’t just the storyteller, I was the author. That a belief is nothing more than a thought we keep thinking. And if I could rewrite my beliefs, I could rewrite my life. This book is a reflection of that journey.

It’s filled with the lessons that helped me shift my mindset, the same techniques I now share with my coaching clients. But beyond that, it’s a book about falling, and finding the strength to get back up again. About rewriting the narratives that keep us stuck. About understanding that greatness isn’t reserved for the lucky few, but something we all have access to when we learn how to unlock it.

My family and friends were generous enough to share their own stories, too, moments of struggle, resilience, and transformation. At times, the book is emotional. At others, it’s funny. But above all, it’s real. Because life is messy, and growth isn’t linear. But if there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that we’re not meant to walk this path alone.

I won’t pretend it was easy to write. Some parts of this book cracked me open in ways I wasn’t expecting. But every time I questioned whether I should hold back, I reminded myself, if I’m feeling this, someone else is too. And maybe, just maybe, these words will land at the right moment for someone who needs them.

I hope this book finds its way into the hands of those who need it most. And I hope, when you read it, you see a little of yourself in these pages. Because this isn’t just my story. It’s all of ours.

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YOU’RE INVITED TO MY MELBOURNE BOOK LAUNCH!

I would absolutely love for you to join me in conversation with the wonderful Jane Rocca—esteemed journalist for Sunday Life and Harper’s Bazaar—as we celebrate the launch of my book, Living A Life of Greatness, at Readings in the Emporium on March 13th at 6pm. I’ll be doing a book signing at the end of the night. It’s free! Register here.