Ep 105: Dr. Shaelyn T. Pham on The Art of Being Selfish

Join Angela Lauria of The Author Incubator as she interviews Dr. Shaelyn Pham, Psychologist and author of The Joy of Me.

Even as a young girl, Dr. Pham had wanted to write a book but it was after decades of being in the practice that she became clear on what to write about. She narrates how she kept seeing and hearing a recurring theme in her talks and encounters with other people, which is that many find themselves giving so much but getting nothing in return. This made her realize that there may be a lot of other people struggling with the same issues and so she decided to write the book to get the message out even to those she doesn’t have an opportunity to meet and talk with.

For aspiring authors struggling to finish their book, Dr. Pham advises them to never give up and to just learn to enjoy the journey. As she puts it, “You start writing because you actually love writing but when you’re too focused on the result, you also get overwhelmed.”

Read more and get the transcript here: Dr. Shaelyn Pham on the Author Incubator.