If you have no wish, how can it possibly come true?
Part of leadership (a big part of it actually) is the ability to stick with the dream for a long time.
Surprise and delight and connection are remarkable.
We don't become mediocre all at once, and we rarely do it on purpose.
Writing a book is a tremendous experience. It pays off intellectually. It clarifies your thinking. It builds credibility. It is a living engine of marketing and idea spreading, working every day to deliver your message with authority. You should write one.
If you can embrace the idea that your success and happiness are tied up in defeating the fear that's holding you back, you're 90 percent of the way to where you need to go, because no, we're not kids, and no, this is not a bike.