Here's a Captain Obvious tip for writers: you can't improve writing that doesn't exist.
In order to HAVE some writing which to improve upon, you have to get that first draft done ASAP. Today I'm gonna teach you the simplest method to do so.
What makes me authorized to expend this advice? I'll tell you. TONS of failure and overthinking and procrastination and self-doubt. That's what. Need more proof than that? I didn't think so either.
So today I'm gonna teach you how to get your
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Top Newsletters for Writers and Creative Folks
One of the highlights of my week is Saturday mornings when I sit down with a cup of coffee, ready to dive into my favorite email newsletters. Sometimes, during a hectic week, the promise of this serene weekly ritual is the only thing that keeps me going.
I'm a big fan of Newsletters because they are non-intrusive. They arrive at my inbox and quietly sit there until I'm ready to read them. They don't threaten to get lost in an endless feed, expire, or go viral. They don't ring, buzz, vibrate,
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How To Profit From Your Problems
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Comedians have a saying “It’s ALL material.”
This is their way of accepting the good things and bad things that life brings. To them, EVERYTHING can be used as fuel for their career.
Jerry Seinfeld is probably the highest-earning comedian of all time, and he put it like this: “All good comedy comes from a place of anger. Figure out what’s making you angry and work on it from
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My Podcasting Equipment (with studio photos)
I get asked a lot about what equipment I use to record and produce my podcasts. So I figured it's about time I buckle down and make it a blog post where I can direct anyone who asks.
First of all, let me just give this disclaimer. These are my personal preferences. And take into account the fact that I take podcasting very seriously. I've invested a pretty penny into my tools, way too much if you ask anyone but me. To start a podcast you DO NOT NEED to buy everything I have, not even
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Why Goals Are Best Accomplished Indirectly
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Andy Warhol and Bill Murray were right all along. They practiced a certain strategy that is easy to comprehend, but tough to master. They understood human nature and that our goals are best accomplished indirectly. In this episode we hear examples from business, art, acting, and martial arts about the real reason why we often fail to reach our goals-- and how to flip this equation
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The theory of 2+2 for businesses and artists
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Maybe you've heard this one before, but I hadn't. It's a concept that many multi-BILLION-dollar companies have used to build a fanbase. We would do well to pay attention...
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Ben Murray-Smith https://soundcloud.com/ben-murray-smith
Julian Avila Soundcloud
Sources Referenced:
"The Ikea Effect"
Andrew Stanton TED talk
Malcolm Gladwell's Masterclass
Austin Kleon in Show Your Work!
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Lil Wayne & Stephen King on Work Ethic
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Stephen King knows a thing or two about writing. And about discipline. And about pretty much anything that has to do with being successful with your art. Well guess what, Lil Wayne knows a thing or two as well. In this episode we uncover all the reasons why he can serve as a role model for any artist, creator, or entrepreneur.
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Ben Murray-Smith https://soundcloud.com/ben-murray-smith
Sources
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The Lives Of Men: A Modern Startup
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Jason Rosario and Claudio Cabrera have accomplished a lot in their young lives, but this endeavor they've just leapt into is not about accomplishment, it's about honoring their worldview. In this episode I speak to Jason, founder of The Lives of Men--and Claudio, its lead content specialist--who through their stories show us that it's possible to DO GOOD, and LOOK GOOD in the process.
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Ben Murray-Smith
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