The other day, a first-time author asked me for advice about writing a book. They caught me in an especially reflective mood, so I shared with them the following pointers, drawn from my experience writing Disrupt Yourself, Build An A-Team, and Smart Growth.

1. Don’t Rush Publication!

Don’t put your book out in the world until you’re ready to put your book out in the world. Of course, you can (and should!) have a deadline to keep yourself on track, but give yourself some grace and flex...