About this episode
Mark Victor Hansen shares his journey of perseverance and success in publishing, alongside discussions on life and relationships with his wife Crystal.
Mark Victor Hansen was turned down 144 times trying to get his book published. He kept going when others told him it would never work-that it wasn’t a good idea. Today with almost 500 million Chicken Soup for the Soul books sold, Mark is glad he held fast to the principles of perseverance, excellence, and belief in one’s self that have allowed him to create extraordinary achievement in his life. As one of the world’s most respected thought leaders, he is known globally as the Ambassador of Possibility... Join me for a conversation with Mark and his wife Crystal where we discuss life, charity, relationships, books and how to live an extraordinary life!
People in this episode
Host: Sean Whalen
Guests: Mark Victor Hansen, Crystal Hansen
Topics covered
- perseverance
- self-belief
- extraordinary life
- charity
- relationships
- publishing
Keywords
- Chicken Soup for the Soul
- publishing
- success
- motivation
- life lessons
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