By Matthew Piling

I’ve spent years thinking about writing a book or two. I’ve been blessed with some unique ideas and insights that I believe could really help people. I love the process of sorting through thoughts with the written word. And honestly, I think it would be fun. But the truth is—I’ve never written a book before. I don’t know how to manage something that big, and I’m not sure I have the time or energy to figure it all out. In short, I’m not an author.

But I want to be an author.

When I shared this with Leslie (a successful author of multiple bestsellers), she didn’t zero in on the to-do list. Instead, she focused on one question: What would it feel like to be a published author? The only problem? I’ve never been a published author—I have no idea what that feels like. So how am I supposed to feel something I’ve never experienced? How do I tap into that vibration?

Because I didn’t have a good answer to that, I let myself believe that writing a book was this massive, impossible task that didn’t fit into my life right now. I told myself that someday, after I’d used the laws to build a more successful and spacious life, then I’d have the freedom to write. But looking back, even though that story involved choices within my control, I’d handed over the power to circumstances I couldn’t control. I’d made writing conditional. I was sitting in victim energy. And we all know that’s not the frequency of growth or creation.

So I tried another route: I decided I’d use the laws to create the abundance I needed first, so I could eventually work less and make time to write. I chased several ventures and new careers, hoping to “make it big” so I could finally do what I’ve always felt called to do.

Then, in a moment of prayer—maybe desperation, maybe surrender—I asked God to just make it work. And the answer came, clear as day:
“Quit trying to create the time and space to finally write… and JUST START WRITING!”

I felt it deep in my soul. I knew I was supposed to pour all the energy I’d been spending trying to solve the writing problem into actually writing. And I had this quiet confidence that if I did what I was truly called to do—instead of getting lost on side roads—things would flow. I would be supported.

Still, I was back at square one. I wasn’t an author, right? And I didn’t know how to feel like one. Again, the thought returned: Just write. Not an entire book. Just something. Anything.

So I did. I decided to write a piece just for me, to process some of my lingering thoughts about the 7 laws. I didn’t have a destination. I just started typing. And something happened: thoughts started connecting themselves. Words turned into sentences. Sentences became paragraphs. Paragraphs formed cohesive ideas—some of which I’d never clearly expressed before. The process was cathartic. Revealing. Healing.

Eventually, I leaned back and looked at the screen.

I was an author.

This—this—is what it feels like to write. It wasn’t foreign. It was actually familiar. And I liked it.

I figured I’d come back and write more soon, but for the moment, it was time to close my laptop. Just before I did, I felt a strong nudge to share what I’d written in the Mindset Mastery Facebook group. I was hesitant, but I followed the prompting and posted it.

The next day, I woke up to several kind comments from people I admire. And then—Leslie commented. She asked if I’d be willing to share what I wrote in other places. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I’d spent years convincing myself that I couldn’t be an author… and in less than 24 hours, I wrote a piece and received recognition from a bestselling author?

For so long, I told myself I couldn’t possibly know what it would feel like to be a writer. And then, all at once, the feelings rushed in—familiar, joyful, undeniable. I had stepped toward the goal… and the goal had raced to meet me.

My book isn’t finished. I still have a long road ahead to accomplish my author dreams. But here’s what I know now:
I am an author.

That one step opened doors I never could’ve planned. And I’m still in awe of what has followed.

What you want wants you.
If you don’t yet know what it feels like to achieve your goal, trust that it already knows what it feels like. Lean into that. Imagine what you hope it will be. Picture the moment you meet the person who’s been blessed by your work. Feel their arms around you in gratitude, whispering, “Thank you for reaching me when no one else could.”

And then—step into your greatness.
Even if you don’t know what it’s supposed to feel like… just take the step.
The feelings will come.

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