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Nicholas Boothman
Chapter 7
Due diligence
My friend Eddy once guzzled a "Power Smooth-
ie" touted by a self-help "guru". The result? A month
of digestive chaos. A quick Google search revealed
the "Power Smoothie" recipe was actually a modi-
fied version of a dubious detox fad.
When writing a self-help book, doing your
homework is essential. This means double-checking
your facts, verifying your sources, and making sure
your advice is accurate and up to date.
This is important for two big reasons. First, you
want to protect your readers from bad information
that could hurt them or hold them back. By giving
them reliable guidance, you're showing you care
about their well-being and are committed to helping
them.
Second, you want to protect yourself from poten-
tial legal and professional fallout. As a self-help au-
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