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3 Lessons From an Author Who's Sold 500 Million Books (and Counting) Jack Canfield is best known for writing the 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' series.

By Greg Rollett

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Entrepreneur Network partner Greg Rollett recently spent two days with Jack Canfield, the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, which includes around 250 books and which has sold 500 million copies worldwide.

But, if you're willing to open yourself up to the experience, even two days can be enough to learn some valuable lessons.

Watch the video to learn the three lessons Canfield taught Rollett about accountability and success.

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Greg Rollett

Founder of Ambitious.com

Greg Rollett is an Emmy Award-winning producer, bestselling author and media expert who works with experts, thought leaders and entrepreneurs all over the world. He utilizes the power of new media, direct response and personality-driven marketing to attract more clients and to create more freedom in the businesses and lives of his clients.

Rollett is the founder of Ambitious.com, a leading online education platform for entrepreneurs and is the host of the online TV show, The Ambitious Life. Rollett has also hosted numerous TV shows including the reality show Ambitious Adventures, where Rollett traveled the country in search of today's best young entrepreneurs making a significant impact in their community.

He has co-authored bestselling books with Jack Canfield, Dan Kennedy, Brian Tracy, Tom Hopkins, James Malinchak, Robert Allen, Ryan Lee and many other leading experts from around the world.

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