"You have to be willing to take the arrows and the bullets, because you're gonna get plenty of them."

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he sits down with Anthony Raman to discuss the importance of making bold claims, thinking bigger, and embracing fearlessness in business. Learn how to identify your strengths and weaknesses and how to persist through frustrations with determination and willpower.

Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about how they leverage what makes them different to make a difference in the world.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - Niiamah introduces Anthony Raman

00:02:21 - Anthony's background in publishing

00:04:04 - Why Anthony started publishing

00:06:16 - Doing what brings you joy

00:08:25 - Advice on reading books

00:12:03 - Chasing success vs offering value

00:14:04 - 90 hour work weeks

00:16:15 - Scaling and frustrations in business

00:18:00 - Accepted vs unexpected wisdom

00:21:04 - Confidence vs arrogance balance

00:22:09 - Revising and editing books

00:24:41 - Evolution of what a book is

00:26:50 - Book as a marketing tool

00:28:18 - Collaborative writing process

00:29:46 - Defining a book in modern times

00:32:23 - Making bold goals and claims

00:34:14 - High ticket vs low ticket sales

00:35:49 - Importance of gratitude and feedback

00:37:50 - Extrapolating positive influence

00:38:51 - Website as a complex tool

00:40:30 - How to contact Anthony

00:41:03 - Time capsule question

00:43:13 - Reminder: it's about the people

00:45:48 - Niiamah's appreciation for Anthony

00:46:55 - Anthony's openness to opportunities

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