Maria Popova writes one of the internet's best personal blogs. Originally called "Brain Pickings", it is now known as "The Marginalian". She has published more than 6 million pages of writing there, and it has become such a treasure that the Library of Congress recognized its value and made it part of their permanent archive.
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Suleika Jaouad says: "If you want to write a good book, write what you don't want others to know about you. But if you want to write a great book, write what you don't want to know about yourself." She's had a lifelong love for words, ever since she was a little kid. She began wr ... Show More
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Ep. 140: How & Why To Become A More Creative, Better Writer w/ Grant Faulkner of National Novel Writing Month
Today we are going to talk about creativity, and to do that, we are inviting someone on the show who really has helped thousands and thousands of people become more creative in a way that might surprise you. His name is Grant Faulkner, and he is the executive director of National ... Show More
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Vision, not skill, is the heart of creativity. But when a creative vision gets too big for one person, the key is to ask for help. Logic is a platinum-selling rapper who’s made waves in the hip hop world. After a troubled childhood, he started making music with a positive, intros ... Show More
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This is the Jack Neel Podcast, where I discuss crime, business, and psychology with fascinating individuals. I've been absent for the past two years, building businesses and finding the direction I want to take with my content. During that time, I've sat down with several known a ... Show More
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Stop Overthinking and Start Creating More Music! Avoid This Common Trap!
Send me a text messageGet your free copy of my new guide, "The IMPACT Formula: 6 Steps to Grow an Audience, Make an Impact, and Leave a Legacy" at https://BobBakerInspiration.com/impactAre you overthinking your creative projects, business ideas, or life decisions? In this episode ... Show More
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Welcome to another special edition of How to Fail, where I revisit conversations from the How to Fail archives. Each week, we shine a light on a particular theme, hopefully offering inspiration, perspective and comfort through the words of past guests. This week’s theme is on wri ... Show More
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Tom Segura, a comedian known for specials like "Completely Normal" and "Sledgehammer", is also the creator of the TV show "Bad Thoughts". He's appeared on "Conan" and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert". Today, he's here to teach us how to write comedy. What makes Tom's humor so ... Show More
