The Hammer Problem: Why Your Brilliant Ideas Are Stuck in Your Head
An open letter to visionary leaders who understand the ethics crisis but struggle to get their insights into print.
Dear Fellow Visionary,
Technology is like a hammer.
The tool itself is neutral—but in the wrong hands, it destroys rather than builds.
Right now, we're building tomorrow's tech with yesterday's ethics playbook. And as someone who sits on the Board of a FinTech University program, I see this disconnect playing out in real time.
We're not preparing the next generation of innovators to think beyond "can we?" to ask "should we?"
Global bad actors are weaponizing AI, crypto, and healthcare tech while ethical leaders like you struggle to keep pace. The real crisis isn't technological—it's educational.
But here's what I've discovered after years of helping thought leaders transform their expertise into authority-building books...
The Manuscript Mortality Crisis
Most manuscripts die before Chapter 3.
I've seen it countless times. Brilliant leaders—coaches, consultants, executives, and founders—sit on game-changing insights about responsible AI development, healthcare innovation, or fintech transformation. They know their ideas could shift entire conversations.
But they can't get them out of their heads and onto paper.
Why? Having revolutionary ideas and knowing how to structure compelling narratives are completely different skills.
Your Ideas Deserve Better Than Digital Dust
Whether you're developing ethical AI frameworks, championing regulatory reform, or leading responsible tech initiatives, your expertise could change how entire industries operate.
But only if it reaches the right audience.
That half-finished draft sitting in your Google Drive? Those scattered notes in your phone? The presentation deck that keeps getting "refined" but never published?
They're not helping anyone.
The Literary CPR Approach
As The Doctor of Digital, I specialize in diagnosing what's killing manuscripts and resuscitating stalled projects. Here's what I've learned:
Most visionaries fail at the structure phase. They have the expertise. They understand the urgency. They see the solutions. But they get lost trying to organize their scattered brilliance into a cohesive narrative that serves their readers AND their business goals.
That's where literary CPR comes in:
Diagnose what's actually stopping your progress (spoiler: it's rarely what you think)
Resuscitate stalled manuscripts with proven structural frameworks
Transform scattered insights into compelling, authority-building narratives
Align your book with your brand, message, and business objectives
You're Not Just Writing a Book
You're building legacy, credibility, and strategic authority.
Every day you wait is another day your insights stay locked in your head instead of influencing the leaders, innovators, and decision-makers who desperately need them.
The world needs your ethical voice in print—not just in your thoughts.
Ready to Transform Your Expertise Into Impact?
If you're tired of watching inferior ideas get published while your breakthrough insights collect digital dust, let's talk.
I'm offering a free strategy session where we'll diagnose what's actually blocking your manuscript and create a clear path forward.
DM me directly to book your free strategy session.
No pitch. No pressure. Just clarity on how to finally get your ideas into the hands of people who need them most. From your idea, I will craft book titles to see if they resonate.
What's the biggest ethical challenge you're seeing in your industry that more leaders need to understand? Hit reply and let me know—I read every response.
P.S. If you found this valuable, forward it to another visionary leader who's sitting on ideas that could change the world. They'll thank you for it.
P.P.S. Want to dive deeper into book strategy? I've created a free lesson that walks through my proven framework: Access it here →
Dr. Mick Smith is The Doctor of Digital—a former college dean, academic administrator, author, and board member who specializes in literary CPR for visionary leaders. He transforms scattered brilliance into authority-building books that convert readers into clients.
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