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Mick Unplugged
In the episode, Salisha Thomas discussed the book, explaining that it encouraged readers to embrace their flaws, accept failure, and show up authentically in order to succeed in life. She described it as a fun, light‑hearted guide that didn’t take itself too seriously, and Mick Hunt noted how writing it brought her joy during the pandemic.
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Salisha explained that her book, titled Why Be a 9 When You Can Be a 10, encourages readers to embrace their flaws, accept failure, and show up authentically in order to succeed in life.
I talk about it in my book a lot. It's called Why Be a 9 When You Can Be a 10. And it's a fun book. It doesn't take itself too seriously.
What encouraged you to write the book? ... Why be a nine when you can be a 10? I wrote a book in the pandemic that will never see the light of day. I wanted to write something that I could use, and it just brought me a lot of joy.