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Discuss the November 2022 Philosophy Book of the Month, In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes.

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Christopher Sublett wrote: August 21st, 2023, 8:27 am What was the most difficult or challenging part to become an author when writing In It Together ?
 
Hi, Christopher Sublett,
 
Thank you for your question! :)
 
In It Together is actually my fifth book, so I didn't become an author with it.
 
Perhaps the most difficult part for me was to stop working on it and put it out there.
 
Even after I had the first few rounds of beta-reading, proofreading, and editing done, I found myself making significant edits every time I proofread it—not to fix errors but to make significant additions or changes.
 
I realized, at that rate, I would never get the book released.
 
So eventually, I decided not to read it cover-to-cover again until after it was published.
 
Perfectionism is the enemy of getting things done, as some say. :)
 
In other words, the hardest part for me was letting go of the desire for it to be impossibly perfect before release.


With love,
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
a.k.a. Scott



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In addition to having authored his book, In It Together, Eckhart Aurelius Hughes (a.k.a. Scott) runs a mentoring program, with a free option, that guarantees success. Success is guaranteed for anyone who follows the program.
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If you haven't already, you can sign up to be personally mentored by Scott "Eckhart Aurelius" Hughes at this link.

jeminah28 wrote: September 8th, 2023, 1:32 pm I need advice on how to explain a problem in detail. I am a woman with a few words, though I have several ideas.
Hi, jeminah28,
 
Is it possible to provide some more details and context for your question?
 
In any case, may I ask if you are having trouble describing and/or explaining the problem to yourself in your own head?
 
One tip I might offer would be to test out private journaling.
 
Private journaling can be a great middle ground between (1) keeping the thoughts, descriptions, and explanations in your own head and (2) sharing them with others in writing or verbally.
 
For example, if I was preparing to write a speech (or book) that I was going to say (or publish) publicly to others, I'd often start by jotting down some notes on paper that I would never share with anyone—not that anybody besides me would understand them even if they did see them. That's both because they would be incoherent scattered half-thoughts acting more as a reminder than a full thought, but also because my handwriting is possibly the worst handwriting you might ever see. Sometimes I can't even read my own notes! :lol: 


With love,
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
a.k.a. Scott



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In addition to having authored his book, In It Together, Eckhart Aurelius Hughes (a.k.a. Scott) runs a mentoring program, with a free option, that guarantees success. Success is guaranteed for anyone who follows the program.
Favorite Philosopher: Eckhart Aurelius Hughes Signature Addition: View official OnlineBookClub.org review of In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All

View Bookshelves page for In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All
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Hyfr Zack wrote: September 12th, 2023, 6:41 am Do you believe in God. If yes, why?
Hi, Hyfr Zack,

That question was already asked earlier in the topic. Here is the link to my answer. :)


With love,
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
a.k.a. Scott
Favorite Philosopher: Eckhart Aurelius Hughes Signature Addition: View official OnlineBookClub.org review of In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All

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Budding Author wrote: September 11th, 2023, 1:14 am I'm just awestruck. You're a founder, a coder, a dad on top of that. How do manage all that?
Like, I'm a student. I just have to study and have fun. I can't even manage that.
Hi, Budding Author,

I believe that question was essentially already asked by Robyn F. Here is the link to view my answer. :)

Another variation was also asked by Lunastella. Here is the link to view that version of my answer.


With love,
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
a.k.a. Scott
Favorite Philosopher: Eckhart Aurelius Hughes Signature Addition: View official OnlineBookClub.org review of In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All

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Chinenye Sus wrote: September 12th, 2023, 7:39 am What were the motivation you had in life when you started building on your life dreams. Did you have a hard time when things didn't go as plan. Where did you draw inspiration from when you had a little trouble?
Hi, Chinenye Sus,

I think your question might be answered by my answer to Wenesha K's question. Here is the link to view that answer.

If not, or if you have other questions, please do let me know. :)


With love,
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
a.k.a. Scott
Favorite Philosopher: Eckhart Aurelius Hughes Signature Addition: View official OnlineBookClub.org review of In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All

View Bookshelves page for In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All
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You are an incredible time manager. You always have time for your children, you answer questions and tweets and you write books. I guess some of it is your young age and photographic memory. I could do so much more when I was young but at age 70, I realize I cannot do everything I want to do. How much sleep do you require?
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I agree with most of the points in your book; in fact, we see many things the same way. So, I was wondering about your views on mental health conditions.

Do you think that Autism, ADHD, Bipolar, clinical depression, and other such neurodivergent conditions are a matter of choice?

Or do you think they are conditions that cannot be controlled; ergo stop fighting them, and accept them as they are?

If you think that they are a matter of choosing, what advice or program do you recommend to assist with choosing to overcome them?

If they are something that cannot be controlled, what advice or program do you recommend to assist someone in working to achieve their goals despite the condition?
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Eckhart Aurelius Hughes wrote: September 21st, 2023, 12:26 pm
Budding Author wrote: September 11th, 2023, 1:14 am I'm just awestruck. You're a founder, a coder, a dad on top of that. How do manage all that?
Like, I'm a student. I just have to study and have fun. I can't even manage that.
Hi, Budding Author,

I believe that question was essentially already asked by Robyn F. Here is the link to view my answer. :)

Another variation was also asked by Lunastella. Here is the link to view that version of my answer.


With love,
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
a.k.a. Scott
I'm definitely inspired by your work. In It Together was amazing read I must say. A helpful one. Managing myself, my routine, my work life, my personal life. It taught me everything.
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