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Description: … We need art and beauty now more than ever We need creators to create And Jen admits to being a metaphor whore Thought-provoking Quotes: “The thing that really kept me going was writing. Writing was the way that I came home to myself.” – Maggie Smith  8:00 Nobody wants my cookbook. The next step will be call Doordash – Maggie Smith 9:00 Every decision you make is a creative decision.  10:15 I always want to grab people by the shoulders…. 13:45 Even if you're not a writer, if you have a good therapist, they'll probably tell you to write. 27:15 The quality of your attention in the world is your gift. 31:00 I am so grateful that people make things 35:00 I may look like I'm alone when I'm writing 35:30 I think it's important to debunk the myth of the solo creator (similar to the tortured artist) 42:00 I would hate for people to think that fully formed poems come out. Just get it down. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Dear Writer: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life by Maggie Smith - https://amzn.to/42EPzrc Sturgill Simpson - https://sturgillsimpson.com/ Good Bones poem by Maggie Smith - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/89897/good-bones Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change by Maggie Smith - https://amzn.to/3Gal2Kd Moving Forward After Pain Rips Your Script: Maggie Smith - https://jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/series-36/moving-forward-after-pain-rips-your-script-maggie-smith/ The Friendships That Save Us: Maggie Smith - https://jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/series-54/the-friendships-that-save-us-maggie-smith/ The Dear Writer Book Tour - https://maggiesmithpoet.com/dear-writer-book-tour/ You Could Make This Place Beautiful: A Memoir by Maggie Smith - https://amzn.to/3Ep8sWK Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott - https://amzn.to/42yKoJi Joan Didion – https://www.joandidion.org/ My Life by Lynn Hejinian - https://amzn.to/3Eo6J40 Sayeed Jones - https://www.readsaeedjones.com/ Guest's Links: Website - https://maggiesmithpoet.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maggiesmithpoet/ Twitter - https://x.com/maggiesmithpoet Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/maggiesmithpoet Substack - https://maggiesmith.substack.com/ Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chapter 1 What's Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott"Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith" is a profound and introspective memoir by Anne Lamott, where she shares her journey through life, faith, and the struggles that come with it. The book encompasses her experiences with addiction, motherhood, and her evolving relationship with God. Lamott candidly discusses her doubts and disappointments, illustrating how her faith is often messy and complicated.Throughout the narrative, she embraces humor and vulnerability, making her reflections relatable and accessible to readers. The essays highlight the importance of community, grace, and the small joys that can be found amidst life's challenges. Lamott's writing encourages readers to explore their own spiritual paths, accept their imperfections, and find solace in the notion of mercy, both giving and receiving it. This collection is a tapestry of anecdotes, philosophical musings, and heartfelt observations that resonate with anyone contemplating the nuances of belief and the human experience.Chapter 2 Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott Summary"Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith" by Anne Lamott is a poignant collection of autobiographical essays that delve into Lamott's personal journey of faith, recovery, and self-discovery. Personal Struggles and Journey: The book is anchored in Lamott's experiences as a recovering alcoholic and her struggles with self-acceptance. She shares her candid and often humorous observations about life, addiction, and her quest for faith amidst chaos.Faith and Spirituality: Central to the narrative is Lamott's evolving understanding and acceptance of spirituality and Christianity. She reflects on her childhood in a secular family and her eventual embrace of faith, despite her skepticism. Her relationship with God is portrayed as both gritty and intimate, marked by doubts and revelations.Community and Belonging: Lamott emphasizes the importance of community in her spiritual journey. She recounts encounters with friends, family, and her church community that provided support, love, and laughter, serving as a backdrop for her growth.Grace and Forgiveness: A recurring theme in Lamott's essays is the concept of grace—both in giving and receiving. She discusses the idea of forgiveness, not only from others but also for oneself, acknowledging the messiness of human relationships and the possibility of redemption.Humor and Honesty: Lamott's writing is marked by her signature wit and humor, making profound theological concepts accessible and relatable. Her honest storytelling invites readers to reflect on their own beliefs and life experiences.Conclusion: "Traveling Mercies" is not a typical faith-based book; it mixes humor with seriousness, showcasing the author's belief that faith can thrive alongside doubts and struggles. Lamott's candid approach encourages readers to embrace their own journeys toward understanding a higher power in their lives. Each essay serves as a meditation on life, loss, love, and the occasional surprises of faith.Chapter 3 Traveling Mercies AuthorAnne Lamott is an American novelist and non-fiction writer, known for her candid writing style and deep exploration of spirituality, faith, and personal experiences. Traveling Mercies Release Date: The book "Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith" was released in 1999. Overview: It is a collection of autobiographical essays that delve into Lamott's journey through life, faith, and her experiences with Christianity, all delivered through her characteristic wit and honesty. Other Notable Works Anne Lamott has written numerous other books, both fiction and non-fiction. Some of her prominent works include: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life (1994) A classic manual on writing that blends practical advice with personal anecdotes....

In this replay episode, I share how and why we can start this year out slowly. In a world that's focused on hustle and going harder, starting slowly is very counter-cultural, but I think it's the pace our souls were designed for. Here are some of the resources I mention in this episode: Matthew 11:28-30 MSG ⁠Episode 20 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering: Rest for Weary Moms⁠ ⁠Growing Slow by Jennifer Dukes Lee⁠* ⁠Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott⁠* ⁠Soundtracks by Jon Acuff*⁠ ⁠Citrus Pear⁠ ⁠Subscribe to my digital magazine, Restore⁠ ⁠Support the podcast here⁠ ⁠Send me an email⁠ or ⁠DM me on Instagram⁠ *Affiliate Link

Welcome back! I am so excited about this show. Today, I'm with Niro Feliciano, and she is brilliant. I'm such a fan of her work.    You'll learn what we need to know as women about self-worth, confidence, contentment, and how social media affects it. You're also going to learn about the habits that we have every day and what they're doing to our hearts and our brains. This is a good one.    Niro Feliciano is a psychotherapist, podcast host, national media commentator, and expert on anxiety, brain science, and spirituality. She holds a master's degree in social work from Columbia University and is a columnist for Psychology Today.  In Niro's book, This Book Won't Make You Happy: Eight Keys to Finding True Contentment, she shares how you can reach a deeper, truer, and longer-lasting place of contentment.   Join Niro and I as we talk about: (02:09) - Our real need for sleep (10:18) - Comparison and the effects of social media on our self-worth (20:10) - The differences between happiness and contentment (25:50) - What we get wrong about contentment (:28:54) - Why women should prioritize themselves Listen now: Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Watch on YouTube Links to great things we discussed:    Niro Feliciano Website Niro Feliciano Instagram This Book Won't Make You Happy: Eight Keys to Finding True Contentment Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence Heart Breath Mind: Conquer Stress, Build Resilience, and Perform at Your Peak Indigo Girls Closer to Fine - Indigo Girls  Inside Out 2 Outlander Gilmore Girls Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too Saie Glowy Super Gel TIGI Curls Rock Amplifier Curl Create a Course Alli Worthington on YouTube Remaining You While Raising Them Little Things Studio Hope you loved this episode!     Make sure to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don't forget to check us out on YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :)   Xo, Alli 

*We're excited to be partnering with Writers Rising as one of this year's sponsors, and as a special gift to our listeners, we were able to get you a 10% discount on your in-person or virtual retreat ticket. Visit WritersRising.com today and enter code writerfiles10 to get that discount. Buy your ticket now before they sell out! We'll see you there.* #1 New York Times bestselling author, Anne Lamott, spoke with me about 40 years of teaching writing, how to write more bravely, on sh*tty first drafts, and sharing hacks she's learned over her career at the Writers Rising 2024 retreat. Anne Lamott is the author of 20 books, including New York Times bestsellers Help, Thanks, Wow; Dusk, Night, Dawn; Traveling Mercies; and Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, as well as seven novels. Her latest book, Somehow: Thoughts on Love was a #1 New York Times bestseller. Publishers Weekly praised “…her ability to distill complex truths with a deceptive lightness” in their starred review. Anne is a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, an inductee to the California Hall of Fame, and was recently a columnist for The Washington Post. She has taught at UC Davis, writing conferences across the country, and is currently an artist in residence at A Writing Room Collective. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Anne Lamott and I discussed:  The debt of honor that is the writing life Why you don't have to know everything to finish your book What it was like getting inducted into the California Hall of Fame next to Mark Zuckerberg and Serena Williams The importance of accountability for staying on track Why you need to stop not writing and get your butt in the chair And a lot more! Show Notes: Writers Rising 2024 awritingroom.com Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott (Amazon) Somehow: Thoughts on Love By Anne Lamott (Amazon) Anne Lamott Amazon Author Page Anne Lamott on Twitter Anne Lamott on Facebook Anne Lamott on Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Eyler helps us cultivate hope and action beyond grades on episode 534 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Teachers, instructors, educators at all levels can really work with students to find elements of what we are teaching that those students find individually interesting. -Josh Eyler We can help them learn how to ask questions that are meaningful to them, how to really dig in and find ways that the content becomes meaningful to who they are as people. -Josh Eyler We're in another period of significant grading reform right now, fueled, I believe, by mass communication and social media. People are now able to connect in ways that in previous eras of grading reform, they were not able to. -Josh Eyler Resources Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students, and What We Can Do about It, by Josh Eyler How Humans Learn: The Science and Stories Behind Effective College Teaching, by Josh Eyler Kariann Fuqua Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, by David Epstein Moonwalking with Einstein : The Art and Science of Remembering Everything, by Joshua Foer Self determination theory Reconceptualizing Participation Grading as Skill Building, by Alanna Gillis University of Virginia: Michael Palmer Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, by Anne Lamott Premortums Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto, by Kevin Gannon How to Podcast: How to help a Loved One with Dementia Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students, and What We Can Do about It, by Josh Eyler Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal, Bettina L. Love Fugitive Pedagogy: Carter G. Woodson and the Art of Black Teaching, by Jarvis R. Givens Indigenous Educational Practices Matt Townsley

In this special bonus episode of the For the Love Podcast, Jen sits down with her literary hero — beloved author and teacher, Anne Lamott, whose candid, humorous writing has inspired millions to embrace their imperfect selves. Anne and Jen explore the hard-won wisdom distilled across Anne's 45-year career and 20 books - from finding radical self-love after a lifetime of shame, to surrendering to life's ordinary miracles during periods of existential crisis. With refreshing irreverence, Anne shares her lessons on unearthing your deepest, truest voice and faith that new paths are waiting, even when the way forward feels hopelessly obscured. Jen and Anne discuss The importance of radical self-love, letting go of shame, and being your own priority before trying to please or gain approval from others Having faith that there is a "shape" or path waiting for you, even if you can't see it yet, by surrendering and doing the work of self-examination The wisdom that comes with age in realizing how little you know The way small, mundane acts can be profound expressions of love and service to buoy you during dark periods For anyone who has ever felt cracked by life's circumstances, Anne's perspective provides a roadmap back to wholeness. Thought-Provoking Quotes: “[I've been] giving myself deeper and deeper permission to use my own voice and to stop trying to get people to like or respect me or to think I'm more educated than I am--which I'm not at all educated--and to just get kind of cleaner in my own being so that I could write the deepest I could go in my own truest voice and just get that day's work done one day at a time. It's like nautilus for the soul. To keep writing your truth with your own weird, quirky, way of expressing yourself and being affirmed that people seem to like it and to keep going.” - Anne Lamott "What love manifests is making more mistakes. Knowing as a writer, that a pile of papers and notes and index cards is a fertile field, and you don't need to know what you're going to do with them. They know what you're going to do with them. The material knows what you're going to do with it, and it's going to get back to you as it trusts more and more that you're a reliable narrator." - Anne Lamott “We do some deep dive into the obstacles to radical self-love and to just surrendering to the path of goodness or God or the holiness. The first thing God says to Moses is 'take off your shoes. Feel the earth beneath your feet. This is holy ground.' And that is what God has for you, starting right now. Take off your shoes and wiggle your toes in the earth. Look up. Breathe in. And when you are restored from what you've been through, all this nautilus for your soul you've been doing, you're going to step forward into that shape.” - Anne Lamott Resources Mentioned in this Bonus Episode:  Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life - https://bit.ly/3K1JZGg Somehow: Thoughts on Love by Anne Lamott - https://bit.ly/3ytWzeK The American Way of Death by Jessica Mitford - https://bit.ly/3JZCP5s Hard Laughter: A Novel by Anne Lamott - https://bit.ly/4bFcO7b Five Rules of Being a Grown-Up (Article by CJ Green) - https://bit.ly/4bXbmxl 8 Best Anne Lamott Books -https://bit.ly/3yoWbyj Guest Links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/annelamott/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AnneLamott/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annelamott/ Penguin Random House - https://sites.prh.com/annelamott Connect with Jen! Jen's website - http://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmaker Jen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmaker Jen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is a production of Four Eyes Media, presented by Audacy.  Four Eyes Media: https://www.iiiimedia.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hannah Sward joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about how she never wanted to be a writer let alone write a memoir, attachment theory and being abandoned by her mother, creating boundaries with loved ones, compassion for the children we were, her experience writing about working in the sex trade and being addicted to crystal meth, when acceptance is a form of forgiveness, feeling overwhelmed by feedback, how structure can be confounding, reclaiming our voice, story, and agency, creating a stark narrative, and her memoir Strip.   Also in this episode: -comparing ourselves to other writers -writing every day  -feeling free to write the sh*ttiest sh*t -trusting ourselves   Books mentioned in this episode:  Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg  Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott   Hannah Sward, daughter of the late poet Robert Sward, is the IAN awarding-winning author of Strip: A Memoir. Strip, Swards first book, has received the attention of authors such as Nobel Prize winner, J.M. Coetzee, Melissa Broder, and NYT Bestselling novelist Caroline Leavitt who called Sward, “One of the most moving and honest memoir writers. So eloquent, so brave.”  Sward has appeared on NBC CA Live, C-SPAN BookTV, dozens of podcasts, panels, and in magazines and newspapers such as the LA Times and Recovery Today. Sward lives in Los Angeles where she coaches writers and is working on her next book. To find out more hannahsward.com Connect with Hannah: Website: https://www.hannahsward.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/hannahswardauthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahswardauthor Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hannahswardauthor Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/strip-a-memoir-hannah-sward/18101649?ean=9781948954679 Amazon: https://a.co/d/dLQD8rP — Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories. She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and lives in Seattle with her family where she teaches memoir workshops and is working on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com   Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Newsletter sign-up: https://ronitplank.com/#signup   Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

In this strand of the show, we've been trying to convince you to write a biz book… and maybe that sounds like a fine idea, but you've not got the time or the inclination. That's where a ghost-writer could be just what you need.  Today, we have my pal, Sean Platt in the studio – a man who's written 200, or maybe 300 books himself (he's kind of lost count at this point) + helped thousands of authors build a business with his company Sterling & Stone. As well as all that, his company's been ghost-writing books for years for everyone from film studios needing a book to go with their blockbuster film to business owners like you. We get into how to choose a ghost-writer, what to look for in the first interview + how to get the most out of working with them. Plus, Sean shares a whole heap of reading recommendations.  Sean's Publishing Website:  Sterling & Stone Sean's Ghost-writing Website:  Invisible Ink Media Sean's personal Website: seanplatt.net Sean on LinkedIn: Profile here Sean's Recommended Books:   On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft – Stephen King Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion New Edition – Robert Cialdini Elements of Style - William Strunk Writing Without Bullshit: Boost Your Career by Saying What You Mean - Josh Bernoff Other mentioned books: Write. Publish. Repeat.: The No-Luck Guide to Self-Publishing Success - Johnny B Truant + Sean Platt Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life - Anne Lamott Click titles to see them on Amazon #affiliated ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients.  This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely.   Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

“You want to find yourself? Give. We're not hungry for what we're not getting. We're hungry for what we're not giving. And then at the same time, you watch this old pattern of guarding what you have and of watching your mother take the leftovers and your mother taking leftover food and taking the piece of cake that broke in half while it was being served and taking the lesser car and taking whatever time is left for her to get her needs met. And so, you know, all truth is a paradox. And that's really what I believe is that I really, really give, but because I'm healing the codependence, I'm healing the self doubt, I'm giving from a place that is abundant because I live in gratitude. I notice how much I have been poured into, crazy love from a number of different directions. And I give that away. I don't give from my place of deprivation.” So says Anne Lamott, the eternally wise, prescient, and deeply human writer so many of us wish we could call in times of need. Anne is the author of 20 books—yes 20—including the New York Times bestsellers, Help, Thanks, Wow; Dusk, Night, Dawn; Traveling Mercies; and Bird by Bird, which is essential reading for every writer. I refer to and cite her advice all the time. Anne is also a Guggenheim Fellow. Her latest book—and the subject of today's conversation is Somehow: Thoughts on Love that revolves around the William Blake line: We are here to learn to endure the beams of love—and how hard this is.  MORE FROM ANNE LAMOTT: Somehow: Thoughts on Love Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life Dusk, Night, Dawn: On Revival & Courage Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith Follow Anne on Instagram To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“I wish the moment of love in our lives more closely resembled the grace of a ballerina, but no, love mainly tromps and plops, falls over and tiptoes through our lives,” writes Anne Lamott in her newest book “Somehow: Thoughts on Love.” Lamott, a long time Marin County resident, has always been frank about the messy parts of her life from parenthood to addiction. We'll talk with her about how and where love has shown up for her and its connection with grief, joy, disappointment and anger. Guests: Anne Lamott, author, "Somehow: Thoughts on Love" - Her other books include "Some Assembly Required," "Operating Instructions," and "Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life."

The world is changing fast. Technology can be used to empower us -- and also to hack our brains & our lives. What laws do we need to protect our freedoms? Rahul Matthan joins Amit Varma in episode 360 of The Seen and the Unseen to share his work on privacy -- and on a new, subtle approach towards data governance. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.)   Also check out: 1. Rahul Matthan on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Trilegal, Substack and his own website. 2. Privacy 3.0: Unlocking Our Data-Driven Future -- Rahul Matthan. 3. The Third Way: India's Revolutionary Approach to Data Governance -- Rahul Matthan. 4. The Life and Times of KP Krishnan -- Episode 355 of The Seen and the Unseen. 5. Sudhir Sarnobat Works to Understand the World -- Episode 350 of The Seen and the Unseen. 6. Roam Research. 7. Zettelkasten on Wikipedia. 8. Tana, Obsidian and Notion. 9. Getting Things Done -- David Allen. 10. The Greatest Productivity Mantra: Kaator Re Bhaaji! -- Episode 11 of Everything is Everything. 11. Hallelujah (Spotify) (YouTube) -- Leonard Cohen. 12. Hallelujah (Spotify) (YouTube) -- Jeff Buckley. 13. The Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, and the Unlikely Ascent of "Hallelujah" -- Alan Light. 14. Hallelujah on Revisionist History by Malcolm Gladwell. 15. Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life -- Anne Lamott. 16. The New Basement Tapes. (Also Wikipedia.) 17. Kansas City -- Marcus Mumford. 18. The Premium Mediocre Life of Maya Millennial -- Venkatesh Rao. 19. Vitalik Buterin Fights the Dragon-Tyrant — Episode 342 of The Seen and the Unseen. 20. Paul Graham on Twitter and his own website. (His essays are extraordinary.) 21. Ribbonfarm by Venkatesh Rao. 22. The Network State --  Balaji Srinivasan. 23. Marc Andreessen on Twitter. 24. The Techno-Optimist Manifesto -- Marc Andreessen. 25. Siddhartha Mukherjee and Carlo Rovelli on Amazon. 26. For the Lord (Spotify) (YouTube) -- Rahul Matthan. 27. Predicting the Future -- Rahul Matthan (on Asimov's concept of Psychohistory etc). 28. Gurwinder Bhogal Examines Human Nature — Episode 331 of The Seen and the Unseen. 29. The Looking-Glass Self. 30. Panopticon. 31. Danish Husain and the Multiverse of Culture -- Episode 359 of The Seen and the Unseen. 32. A Scientist in the Kitchen — Episode 204 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Krish Ashok). 33. We Are All Amits From Africa — Episode 343 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Krish Ashok and Naren Shenoy). 34. Nothing is Indian! Everything is Indian! — Episode 12 of Everything is Everything. 35. The Right to Privacy -- Samuel D Warren and Louis D Brandeis. 36. John Locke on Britannica, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Wikipedia and Econlib. 37. Build for Tomorrow -- Jason Feifer. 38. Ex Machina -- Alex Garland. 39. Arrival -- Denis Villeneuve. 40. The Great Manure Crisis of 1894 -- Rahul Matthan. 41. Climate Change and Our Power Sector — Episode 278 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Akshay Jaitley and Ajay Shah). 42. The Book of Why: The New Science of Cause and Effect -- Judea Pearl. 43. The New World Upon Us — Amit Varma on Alpha Zero. 44. Brave New World -- Vasant Dhar's podcast, produced by Amit Varma. 45. Human and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare -- Episode 4 of Brave New World (w Eric Topol). 46. The Colonial Constitution -- Arghya Sengupta. 47. Beyond Consent: A New Paradigm for Data Protection -- Rahul Matthan. 48. The Puttaswamy case. 49. Judicial Reforms in India -- Episode 62 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Alok Prasanna Kumar.) 50. Accidental Feminism: Gender Parity and Selective Mobility among India's Professional Elite --  Swethaa S Ballakrishnen. 51. Magic Fruit: A Poetic Trip -- Vaishnav Vyas. 52. Hermanos Gutiérrez and Arc De Soleil on Spotify. 53. The Travelling Salesman Problem. 54. The Twenty-Six Words That Created the Internet -- Jeff Kosseff. 55. Code: And Other Laws of Cyberspace -- Lawrence Lessig. 56. Financial Inclusion and Digital Transformation in India -- Suyash Rai. 57. No Time for False Modesty -- Rahul Matthan. 58. In Service of the Republic: The Art and Science of Economic Policy -- Vijay Kelkar and Ajay Shah. 59. Once Upon a Prime -- Sarah Hart. 60. The Greatest Invention -- Silvia Ferrara. 61. Surveillance State -- Josh Chin and Liza Lin. 62. Surveillance Valley -- Yasha Levine. 63. Sex Robots and Vegan Meat -- Jenny Kleeman. 64. How to Take Smart Notes -- Sönke Ahrens. 65. The Creative Act -- Rick Rubin. 66. How to Write One Song -- Jeff Tweedy. 67. Adrian Tchaikovsky and NK Jemisin on Amazon. 68. Snarky Puppy. on Spotify and YouTube. 69. Empire Central -- Snarky Puppy. 70. Polyphia on Spotify and YouTube. 71. The Lazarus Project on Jio Cinema. This episode is sponsored by the Pune Public Policy Festival 2024, which takes place on January 19 & 20, 2024. The theme this year is Trade-offs! Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new video podcast. Check out Everything is Everything on YouTube. Check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. And subscribe to The India Uncut Newsletter. It's free! Episode art: ‘Protocol' by Simahina.

Thanks for joining Jill Baughan today on Finding Joy ...No Matter What. Make a Joy Box for Someone You Care About: https://jillbaughan.com/joy-box/ Becker, Joshua. “Not Just the Outcome, But the Process.” Becoming Minimalist Blog. https://www.becomingminimalist.com/joy-in-every-step/ Dure, Beau. “Winning Isn't Everything; It's the Only Thing. Right?”  The Guardian, September 24, 2015. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/sep/24/winning-everything-sports Lamott, Anne. Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life. New York: Doubleday, 1994. Connect with Jill: Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Twitter ~  Website

Autumn is here, and what better way to celebrate than by curling up with a good book about how to write a good book? Join us this week as Mollie tells Kate all about Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott. They talk about the creative process, how hard it is to start from a blank page, and how to cope with jealousy in creative fields.

Chapter 1 What's bird by bird"Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life" is a non-fiction book written by American author Anne Lamott. It was first published in 1994 and has since become a popular guide for aspiring writers. The book delves into Lamott's personal experiences as a writer and offers advice on various aspects of the writing process, including overcoming self-doubt, finding inspiration, and nurturing creativity. The title of the book is inspired by a story Lamott tells about her younger brother panicking over a school project about birds, and her father advising him to take it "bird by bird," or step by step, which serves as a metaphor for tackling any big or overwhelming task in life.Chapter 2 Why is bird by bird Worth ReadThere are several reasons why "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott is worth reading:1. Insightful Writing Advice: The book offers valuable advice on the craft of writing. Lamott shares practical techniques for overcoming writer's block, finding inspiration, developing characters, and refining writing skills. Her writing style is humorous and relatable, making it easy for both aspiring and experienced writers to connect with the material.2. Personal Anecdotes: Lamott incorporates personal stories and experiences throughout the book, which adds depth and authenticity to her advice. Readers can relate to her struggles and triumphs as a writer, finding comfort and inspiration in knowing they are not alone in their creative journey.3. Focus on Process and Perseverance: "Bird by Bird" emphasizes the importance of embracing the writing process and taking it one step at a time. Lamott encourages readers to let go of their perfectionist tendencies and instead focus on the joy of writing itself. She also explores the challenges and setbacks writers often face, providing guidance on how to stay motivated and committed to their craft.4. Universal Themes: While the book primarily focuses on writing, its themes also have broader applicability to life in general. Lamott touches on topics such as self-doubt, vulnerability, and the power of community, which resonate with readers beyond the realm of writing. The book's advice and insights can serve as a source of inspiration and guidance for anyone facing creative or personal challenges.Overall, "Bird by Bird" is worth reading because it offers practical advice, personal anecdotes, and universal themes that can help readers navigate the creative process and overcome obstacles. Whether you are an aspiring writer or simply looking for inspiration, Lamott's wit and wisdom make this book a worthwhile read.Chapter 3 bird by bird Summary"Bird by Bird" is a non-fiction book written by Anne Lamott and published in 1994. The book is a guide to writing and life, offering insights, advice, and personal anecdotes.Lamott begins the book by discussing the difficulties and challenges of writing and the importance of taking things step by step, or "bird by bird," as she puts it. She encourages writers to focus on small tasks and not get overwhelmed by the big picture.Throughout the book, Lamott emphasizes the importance of setting aside dedicated time for writing and practicing discipline. She encourages writers to write first drafts freely, without worrying about perfection, and then to revise and edit later. She emphasizes the value of silence, solitude, and listening to one's thoughts as important elements of the writing process.Lamott also addresses the fear, self-doubt, and insecurity that often come with writing. She shares her own struggles and offers advice on how to overcome these obstacles. She advises writers to seek support from other writers and to find a community that can provide...

Chapter 1 What's bird by bird"Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life" is a non-fiction book written by American author Anne Lamott. It was first published in 1994 and has since become a popular guide for aspiring writers. The book delves into Lamott's personal experiences as a writer and offers advice on various aspects of the writing process, including overcoming self-doubt, finding inspiration, and nurturing creativity. The title of the book is inspired by a story Lamott tells about her younger brother panicking over a school project about birds, and her father advising him to take it "bird by bird," or step by step, which serves as a metaphor for tackling any big or overwhelming task in life.Chapter 2 Why is bird by bird Worth ReadThere are several reasons why "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott is worth reading:1. Insightful Writing Advice: The book offers valuable advice on the craft of writing. Lamott shares practical techniques for overcoming writer's block, finding inspiration, developing characters, and refining writing skills. Her writing style is humorous and relatable, making it easy for both aspiring and experienced writers to connect with the material.2. Personal Anecdotes: Lamott incorporates personal stories and experiences throughout the book, which adds depth and authenticity to her advice. Readers can relate to her struggles and triumphs as a writer, finding comfort and inspiration in knowing they are not alone in their creative journey.3. Focus on Process and Perseverance: "Bird by Bird" emphasizes the importance of embracing the writing process and taking it one step at a time. Lamott encourages readers to let go of their perfectionist tendencies and instead focus on the joy of writing itself. She also explores the challenges and setbacks writers often face, providing guidance on how to stay motivated and committed to their craft.4. Universal Themes: While the book primarily focuses on writing, its themes also have broader applicability to life in general. Lamott touches on topics such as self-doubt, vulnerability, and the power of community, which resonate with readers beyond the realm of writing. The book's advice and insights can serve as a source of inspiration and guidance for anyone facing creative or personal challenges.Overall, "Bird by Bird" is worth reading because it offers practical advice, personal anecdotes, and universal themes that can help readers navigate the creative process and overcome obstacles. Whether you are an aspiring writer or simply looking for inspiration, Lamott's wit and wisdom make this book a worthwhile read.Chapter 3 bird by bird Summary"Bird by Bird" is a non-fiction book written by Anne Lamott and published in 1994. The book is a guide to writing and life, offering insights, advice, and personal anecdotes.Lamott begins the book by discussing the difficulties and challenges of writing and the importance of taking things step by step, or "bird by bird," as she puts it. She encourages writers to focus on small tasks and not get overwhelmed by the big picture.Throughout the book, Lamott emphasizes the importance of setting aside dedicated time for writing and practicing discipline. She encourages writers to write first drafts freely, without worrying about perfection, and then to revise and edit later. She emphasizes the value of silence, solitude, and listening to one's thoughts as important elements of the writing process.Lamott also addresses the fear, self-doubt, and insecurity that often come with writing. She shares her own struggles and offers advice on how to overcome these obstacles. She advises writers to seek support from other writers and to find a community that can provide...

This week's challenge: create something with 3 dimensions.You can hear the after show and support Do By Friday on Patreon!——Produced and Edited by Alex Cox——Show LinksWell, actually, it was Sleepless in Seattle.Alex's PopFucker2023 The Pokémon Parade!! at Yokohama, Japan - YouTubeSatoshi Kon - Wikipedia‎Paprika (2006)HamiltomePatreon confirms outages affecting creator payoutsCranking | 43 FoldersBird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and LifeDelta flight returns after passenger has diarrhea ‘all the way through' plane | Atlanta | The Guardianblender.org - Home of the Blender project - Free and Open 3D Creation SoftwareInvestigation: How Roblox Is Exploiting Young Game Developers - YouTubeMega Pokemon Paldea Region Team Building Toy Kit‎Bentos on the App StoreMerlin's Wisdom ProjectMerlin Mann: "Dang, carbon fiber filament” - MastodonPolyLite™ PLA-CF#3DBenchy - The jolly 3D printing torture-test by CreativeTools.se by CreativeTools - ThingiverseRecorded Wednesday, September 6, 2023Next week's challenge: consider conducting yourself in the absence of anger.

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has been writing annual letters to shareholders since 1997. These letters provide a unique insight into his thoughts on Amazon's successes and failures and his vision for the future. They also offer valuable advice to entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to build their own successful businesses. Join this conversation where a business analyst, Steve Anderson, unlocks the key lessons, mindset, principles, and steps Bezos used and continues to use to make Amazon the massive success it is today.Steve Anderson, M.A., is a trusted authority on Risk, Technology, Productivity, and Innovation and has over 35 years of experience in the insurance industry. He holds a master's degree in Insurance Law. Anderson is a professional speaker, consultant, and “futurist.” From business management systems to social media, Steve analyzes what's happening now and explains its implications for the future. His speaking portfolio includes presentations on the future of technology, how businesses can leverage the online world, and how any business can assess and use strategic risk to its advantage. He was chosen to be one of the original 150 “thought leaders/influencers” on LinkedIn and has over 340,000 followers. Steve currently resides in Franklin, Tennessee. In this podcast episode, we talk all about Jeff Bezos, how he was able to be so successful, and tips & tricks we can take from Amazon for our own businesses.Key Highlights from the Show[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest, Steve Anderson[02:13] Steve's backstory and how he got interested in Amazon[06:21] Jeff Bezos' obsessions with writing things and how he structures his meetings[12:09] How to train a new employee in the culture of memo writing in your business[15:08] Examples of places you can find well-written memos[17:41] The power of writing[19:34] What can be applicable in other businesses from Jeff Bezos' letters[28:48] How you can approach expenses as opportunities like Jeff Bezos[33:06] Speculations on what Jeff Bezos wishes to have put more resources in hisentrepreneurship journey[36:08] Best ways to reach out and connect with Steve AndersonNotable Quotes● Even if you are not good at something, you gain skills and get better by just doing it.[17:16]● Sometimes you only know your thoughts once you write them out. [17:44]● Amazon is the best place for an employee to fail. [20:56]● The problem with most companies is that when they become successful, that is theirbiggest risk because they start getting complacent. [23:15]Steve's Book & Other Resources Mentioned1. The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazonby SteveAnderson:https://www.amazon.com/Bezos-Letters-Principles-Business-Amazon/dp/16427933292. Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott:https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Some-Instructions-Writing-Life/dp/0385480016Connect With Steve AndersonWebsite: https://thebezosletters.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetn/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveanderson/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevetnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveAndersonNetwork/Thank you for listening to FROM MD To Entrepreneur PodcastTune in every Wednesday, 5 AM PST. Follow Us on our socials Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frommdpodcast/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-md-to-entrepreneur/ Website - https://www.frommd.com/episodes/

Independent writing projects are among the best ways to infuse joy into your writing workshop. These projects are a blessing for students who love to write, but they're also a way to hook striving writers. A Few #TWTBlog Posts About Independent Writing Projects:Closing the Summer Writing GapFrom the Classroom to the World: How a Young Writer is Making Her Voice HeardHow to Reinvigorate Writing Workshop With Joy Through Independent Writing ProjectsIndependent Writing: 10 Ways to Get Students Published in the Real WorldIndependent Writing: Back-Up WorkIndependent Writing ProjectsNightly WritingSix REAL Purposes For Kids to Write This Summer and BeyondSummer Writing Projects in the Upper GradesThe Freedom to CreateBooks Mentioned in This Episode:Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne LamottHow Writers Work: Finding a Process That Works for You by Ralph FletcherIndependent Writing: One Teacher---Thirty-Two Needs, Topics, and Plans by Colleen CruzWriting Radar: Using Your Journal to Snoop Out and Craft Great Stories by Jack GantosTHANKS TO OUR AFFILIATE!Libro.fm Offer: Use the TWTPod CodeReceive 2 audiobook credits for $14.99 USD with your first month of membership. Credits can be used for more than 275,000 audiobooks on Libro.fm. After your first month, you'll pay $14.99 USD for one audiobook credit per month, and each payment supports local bookstores. Members also receive 30% off when buying audiobooks à la carte. Pause or cancel at any time and keep your audiobooks.Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform.You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district. Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.com Email us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities.For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.

In this episode Dave Paola shares with us the behind-the-scenes of starting a software consultancy. We especially get into hiring and in onboarding junior developers. Dave talks about his new program The Agency of Learning, async vs sync, spikes, first drafts, PRs and so much more! Dave's TwitterDave's Personal SiteSierra RailsSierra Rails Junior Developer ProgramExposing your Ignorance (Sierra Rails podcast)Hiring Junior Devs BootcampJunior Developer Hiring RubricThe Agency of LearningEngineerKitBird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and LifeOn Writing: A Memoir of the CraftFiring Well

How do you see and define yourself? A doctor? An engineer? A real estate investor? How about a doctor-artist? Or an engineer-poet-father? Or a real estate investor-podcaster-husband? We are an amalgamation of various aspects of ourselves that when taken together make up our self-identity. We are more than just one person, and diversifying our identity and embracing our different aspects can help us weather life's challenges and make us stronger.   Dr. Pranay Parikh of Ascent Equity Group joins us in this episode to talk about diversifying our identity, not just our finances or investments. Dr. Pranay believes in pursuing other interests apart from our primary career, as it can lead to personal growth and fulfillment. He reflects on his personal journey from challenges in medical school to finding success in an unexpected area - real estate investing. Dr. Pranay also talks about overcoming mental barriers, his company's efforts to uphold its values and partnerships, and their constant refinement of growth strategies. Listen now and gain a well-rounded perspective on challenges and setbacks and achieving success and fulfillment in both your personal and professional pursuits.   Key Points from This Episode: Dr. Pranay talks about his backstory, his education, and his early career in medicine. How did setbacks in his medical career push Dr. Pranay to pursue real estate investing? Dr. Pranay discusses the types of diversification in a person's life and why they are crucial to achieving success in one's career, business, or life in general. How did income or investment diversification allow Dr. Pranay to protect and grow his assets and finances and help him weather economic downturns?  How did diversifying his identity help Dr. Pranay broaden his knowledge and skills, do more, and achieve more? What advice would Dr. Pranay give to his younger self given his past experiences? Dr. Pranay'd advice on being creative in finding ways to add value to your organization as an intrapreneur. The origin story of Ascent Equity Group What strategies and structures did Dr. Pranay's team employ to scale the company's portfolio?  What is Dr. Pranay's outlook for Ascent Equity Group's future plans and growth? What core beliefs have been critical to Dr. Pranay's success? What mental barriers did Pranay have to overcome to achieve high performance in his various endeavors? Dr. Pranay answers the Rare Air Questionnaire.   Tweetables: “Diversify your job, your investments, and your identity.” “There's no cutting corners. We'll do it the hard way as long as it makes life better.” “Inside your company, intrapreneurship is a great way to be successful.” “One of the best skills you can have in life is how to Google things well or how to look up things well.” “We do things that are outside of our comfort zone and we'll choose the one that's best for our tenants and our investors even if it's more work for ourselves.”   Links Mentioned: From MD To Entrepreneur Podcast Ascent Equity Group Dr. Pranay Parikh on LinkedIn Elevate Podcast Episode 102 with Seth Godin Elevate Podcast Episode 156 with Greg McKeown Elevate Podcast Episode 171 with Dr. Vasu Kakarlapudi The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Dr. Robert Cialdini The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott Invest with CF Capital   About Dr. Pranay Parikh Dr. Pranay Parikh is a medical doctor, serial entrepreneur, online course creator, and podcast host. His unconventional journey to medicine helped him learn the skills to excel in entrepreneurship. He's helped launch a 7-figure online course on passive real estate, buy over $150 million in real estate, and help hundreds of physicians launch their own businesses. He helps doctors invest passively in real estate through the Ascent Equity Group.

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Artists think that we don't deserve time off because we haven't worked hard enough lately.   But just because we don't punch a time clock, don't have a rigid schedule, and don't wear presentable clothes or leave the house for days in a row- doesn't mean we aren't working. And it also doesn't mean we don't desperately need dedicated days off in order to prosper emotionally and financially.Posts, Podcasts and Other Good Stuff Mentioned in this Episode from The Charmed StudioPosts:How Do I Organize My Time As An Artist? Want More Money and Less Overwhelm? Check Out This Simple SolutionHow Did Salvador Dalí Make So Much Money? And How You Can Too: Salvador's 6 Art Marketing SecretsPodcast:Why Go Away? 6 Ways To Use Travel to Blow Open Your Art Practice and Your Art BusinessBe charming, subscribe to The Charmed Studio Blog, and get one post a month, no slimy sales funnels, and free access to my Writer's Toolkit For Artists. Writing Coaching With TheaOther great resources:Online self-study Prosperity Class I loved taught by Michael Neill and Steve Chandler called Financial Freedom from the Inside Out.Promo Creep "Poem" by Seth GodinThe book Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear.The book Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life  by Anne Lamont10 Apps To Help You Focus and Temporarily Block Social Media Cover art by Photo by Evie S. on Unsplash. 

Sometimes you read a book and get a flash of insight - that “ah ha!” moment - about yourself and the ways you interact with others.  That happened to me when reading “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.”  It helped me to understand and justify my interest in (this won't surprise you) EVERYTHING related to geriatrics or palliative care.  Also hat tip to Matthew Growdon for recommending the book. Today we talk with Bob Arnold, who has a long list of recommendations for books that have the potential to generate an “ah ha!” moment.  The podcast is ostensibly focused on becoming a better mentor, but as you'll hear, we discuss techniques that can help you cope with anxiety, stress, your spouse…the list goes on.  In reality, insights from these books can help you be a better teacher, a more curious person, as well as a better mentor or mentee. Bob urges you to buy these books from your local bookstore.  To that end, we're not including links with the titles below.  Please shop locally. As a bonus, Lauren Hunt, frequent guest on GeriPal, heard we recorded this podcast and wanted to add a couple books to Bob's list (she saw Bob give a talk about these books at the NPCRC Foley retreat).  Her list will strongly resonate with women in academics. See below for Lauren's two additions to Bob's list, with her personal commentary. Enjoy! -@AlexSmithMD   Bob's booklist: Lori Gottlieb, Maybe You Should Talk to Somebody: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed Ethan Kross, Chatter: The Voice Inside Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It Eric Barker, Plays Well With Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong Stephanie Foo, What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing From Complex Trauma Jennifer L. Eberhardt, Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do Claude M. Steele, Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do Marcus Buckingham, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World Marshall Goldsmith, What Got You Here Won't Get You There Adam Grant, Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success David Epstein, Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Douglas Stone, Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well Douglas Stone, Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most Kerry Patterson, Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High Kerry Patterson, Crucial Accountability: Tools for Resolving Violated Expectations, Broken Commitments, and Bad Behavior Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life James Clear, Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Michael Bungay Stanier, The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever Peter Bergman, You Can Change Other People: The Four Steps to Help Your Colleagues, Employees--Even Family--Up Their Game Doug Lemov, The Coach's Guide to Teaching Doug Lemov, Teach Like a Champion 2.0: 62 Techniques That Put Students on the Path to College Doug Lemov, Practice Perfect: 42 Rules for Getting Better at Getting Better   ​​From Lauren: The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It by Valerie Young  I was inspired to read this book after reading a post on the 80,000 hours blog. I had heard of course heard of imposter syndrome in the past but I didn't make the connection to myself until I read this article and saw my thoughts printed on the page. You would think that after several years of a number of career successes, the imposter syndrome would have abated for me, but rather I found it getting worse! I thought that I should know more of what I was doing by this point in my career, but instead I often felt like I had no idea what I was doing!  So I came across this book and found it very helpful. Young defines people who have imposter syndrome as those who have a “persistent belief in their lack of intelligence, skills, or competence. They are convinced that other people's praise and recognition of their accomplishments is undeserved, chalking up their achievements to chance, charm, connections, and external factors. Unable to internalize or feel deserving of their success, they continually doubt their ability to repeat past successes.”  I certainly related to the point that instead of successes alleviating feelings of fraudulence, the opposite happens, because it increases pressures to uphold one's reputation. The pressures can be intense, leaving one wondering if it's all worth it, and prompting fantasies of leaving the charade behind.  One thing I really liked about this book is that it places the imposter syndrome into the context of a patriarchal, misogynistic, racist society and organizations that create cultures that cultivate self-doubt (ahem academia). Imposter syndrome is a rationale response to a crazy world. We exist in a society and culture that actually judges women to be less competent at work (the studies she details are SUPER disturbing). It is not surprising we would internalize these norms. Also that being underrepresented in a field creates pressures not only to represent just oneself, but an entire gender.  She focuses on women, but these concepts obviously apply to people of color and other disadvantaged social groups. And of course men can have imposter syndrome too.  Another part I liked about the book is digging into the notion that one's success is due to luck, or being in the right place at the right time. She dispels these notions by pointing out that, first of all, luck is always present, even for people who are enormously talented and second, being the right place at the right time, having the right connections, and having a winning personality can sometimes actually be the result of skills or abilities, often the result of hard-work, hustling, and efforts to develop one's socioemotional capacity.   This is a self-help book, so throughout she offers some useful rules and self-talk for responding to imposter syndrome thoughts. She details different ways to respond to thoughts based on your competence type. For example, if you are a perfectionist, she recommends reframing to a “good enough” quality standard—a mantra I adopted from colleague during the pandemic and has been incredibly helpful for me over the past few years. For the rugged individualist who equate true competence equals solo, unaided achievement, the reframe is “competence means knowing how to identify the resources needed to get the job done.”  Another really important idea she raises is that women often have difficult choices to make about their career and its impact on other parts of their families and their other social networks that aren't as pronounced for men in our society. Sometimes it is difficult to disentangle these questions from feelings of imposter syndrome. For example, is reluctance to take on more responsibility at work or relocate because you feel inadequate or is it because of genuine concern about the impact on your family? Moreover, women (generalizing here) tend to place lower value on traditional measures of work success (e.g. money, power, influence) and greater value on connection and meaning. It can require a lot of soul searching to figure out whether one is avoiding career “success” out of fear or that certain paths are just truly not aligned with our values.   Finally, towards the end of the book, she introduces the idea of “faking it till you make it” and having chutzpah—i.e going for it. Of course, she's not advocating for a George Santos approach (no lying) but just having a little bit more of a mindset that you'll figure it out once you're on the job.  I'd definitely recommend this book if you've ever struggled with similar feelings or mentor people who might. She's got a breezy and relatable writing style that's easy to read, lots of great real-world stories, and piquant quotes.   The No Club:  Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work by Linda Babcock, Brenda Peyser, Lise Vesterlund, and Laurie Weingart  Summary of the book's premise:  Work activities fall on a spectrum from promotable and non-promotable (NPT).  Promotable activities are those that advance one's career. They use the word “advance” quite broadly to encompass various outcomes, like earning a promotion, getting plum assignments, increasing compensation, and enhancing marketability for other jobs. Promotable tasks are visible to others and increase the organization's currency. Some tasks may be indirectly promotable—they help you develop skills that have the potential to enhance your future success or access to future promotable work.  NPT's are important to your organization but will not help to advance your career. These tasks have low visibility (think committees and other service).  Too many NPT's can lead to work/work imbalance where promotable tasks get pushed to the side and advancement slows, or work-life imbalance, where advancement continues but at the expense of time in one's personal life (or both).  Although not exclusively a problem for women, women are more likely to take on NPT's at work. This is because they are both asked more often and are more likely to say yes when asked.  They propose both bottom-up (women saying no to more things) and top-down solutions (organizations making efforts to divide up NPT's more fairly and ensuring everyone is pitching in).  Before I read this book, I didn't fully grasp the idea that an activity would be helpful to the organization but not to my own career. Sometimes requests for participation in these activities come with a veneer or prestige and lots of feel-good gratitude. I personally feel a lot of guilt and worry about disappointing people when I say no to things. Even declining to review an article for a journal is accompanied by some stomach knots (it's so hard to find reviewers!) I also place a lot of value in collaboration and working in teams, and the idea of working in a culture where everyone is only looking out for themselves is not appealing to me.  But I'm also worried at the level of overwhelm I experience at times and perhaps some of you have experienced as well. How do we ensure that we are on sustainable path where we can stay in and build the world we want to live and work in?   The book also got me thinking about what is promotable or not in academia, i.e. what is the currency. I think we all know that grants and publications are promotable activities, but even within that there are hierarchies. Some of these hierarchies I think I understand: a data-based paper in a high-impact journal has higher promotability than an editorial in a lower-impact journal. Some of them I'm not sure about: is an NIH project grant more promotable than a foundation grant and if so why (bc higher indirects?)  Also, things like mentorship seem gray to me: senior-authored articles are evidence of independence and potential track to mentoring awards, but people often seem to place mentorship in the NPT category. I think having more transparency and discussion about what is promotable or not would be very useful.    Highly recommend this book for women, men, people in leadership, and employees. It's extremely well-written, nuanced, and eye-opening.   SPONSOR:    This episode of the GeriPal Podcast is sponsored by UCSF's Division of Palliative Medicine, an amazing group doing world class palliative care.  They are looking for physician faculty to join them in the inpatient and outpatient setting.  To learn more about job opportunities, please click here: https://palliativemedicine.ucsf.edu/job-openings  

Brought to you by Miro—A collaborative visual platform where your best work comes to life: https://miro.com/lenny | Notion—One workspace. Every team: https://www.notion.com/lennyspod | Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experiments: https://www.geteppo.com/—Eeke de Milliano is the Head of Product at Retool and a former product lead at Stripe. In this episode, we discuss how any team can become an innovation machine. We talk about how a culture of writing led to a team of rigorous thinkers at Stripe. We cover tactics to breed innovative teams that you can replicate at your own company: From embracing retrospectives to creating systems that give individuals the "permission to think big". Eeke shares her framework for prioritizing resources between core products, strategic initiatives, and big bets, and how it helped Retool launch three new products in a year. She also gives a comprehensive overview of the right level of process for companies of different sizes, and how to build a talent portfolio.Find the full transcript here: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/how-to-foster-innovation-and-big-thinking-eeke-de-milliano-retool-stripe/#transcript.Where to find Eeke de Milliano:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/eekedm• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eeke-de-milliano-3b05a629/Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/Referenced:• Snir Kodesh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/snirkodesh/• Stripe: https://stripe.com/• Stripe's operating principles: https://stripe.com/jobs/culture• Retool: https://retool.com/• Brian Krausz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkrausz/• Retool Workflows: https://retool.com/products/workflows/• Retool Mobile: https://retool.com/products/mobile• Retool Database: https://retool.com/products/database• Ian Leslie on “Being Human in the Age of AI”: https://www.econtalk.org/ian-leslie-on-being-human-in-the-age-of-ai/• Claire Hughes Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-hughes-johnson-7058/• Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building: https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-People-Tactics-Management-Building/dp/1953953212• Linear: https://linear.app/• Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life: https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Some-Instructions-Writing-Life/dp/0385480016/• Lex Fridman Podcast: https://lexfridman.com/podcast/• EconTalk: https://www.econlib.org/econtalk/• The White Lotus on HBO: https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus• Gong: https://www.gong.io/product-demo/• FullStory: https://www.fullstory.com/• Rewind: https://www.rewind.ai/In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Eeke's background(03:36) Eeke's time at Stripe(08:58) Why Stripe didn't add PMs until hitting around 100 employees(11:03) Why being a PM is not for everyone(12:22) Stripe's internal culture guide(17:36) Stripe's operating principles (20:52) Why isn't every team innovative?(23:21) Retool's “crazy ideas” list (27:27) How to cultivate a failure-safe space (28:47) Fostering risk-taking and innovation(32:03) The three products Retool launched this year(35:06) How Retool was able to launch several products at once(38:00) The amount of process needed through different stages of growth(45:37) Why you should build products for your “best users”(47:34) Build the scooter, not the axle (why you should make something simple but functional first)(48:37) The 70-20-10 framework for investing resources and time(49:57) Finding time for maintenance and bug fixes(50:59) How Retool's PMs keep close to customers(53:29) Building product in a sales-led org vs. product-led growth (56:10) The product talent portfolio: how to build diverse, balanced teams(58:43) Lightning roundProduction and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

In this mini episode of ‘The Write Question,' host Lauren Korn sits down with author Anne “Annie” Lamott to talk about her seminal book on the craft of writing (and living), ‘Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life' (Anchor Books), and about maintaining hope—during the writing process, yes, but also in a time of climate crisis and during political and social upheaval.

In this mini episode of ‘The Write Question,' host Lauren Korn sits down with author Anne “Annie” Lamott to talk about her seminal book on the craft of writing (and living), ‘Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life' (Anchor Books), and about maintaining hope—during the writing process, yes, but also in a time of climate crisis and during political and social upheaval.

Welcome to Episode 67 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! In this episode, I share how and why we can start this year out slowly. In a world that's focused on hustle and going harder, starting slowly is very counter-cultural, but I think it's the pace our souls were designed for. Here are some of the resources I mention in this episode: Matthew 11:28-30 MSG Episode 20 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering: Rest for Weary Moms Growing Slow by Jennifer Dukes Lee* Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott* Soundtracks by Jon Acuff* Citrus Pear Subscribe to my digital magazine, Restore Support the podcast here Send me an email or DM me on Instagram *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andreafortenberry/support

Adobe closed out 2022 and celebrated 40 years with an employee-only Katy Perry concert. Related: Ceora makes the case for virtual concerts.DeepMind is teaching AI to play soccer, which naturally makes us think of QWOP.ICYMI: Ghost calls out Substack and Substack responds.BeReal is the iPhone app of the year. But not even Resident Youth Ceora knows anyone who actually uses it.Some 2023 recommendations from the team: Ceora recommends Realworld (not to be confused with BeReal), an app that guides you through tasks and decisions big and small, from deciding on health insurance to improving your credit.Cassidy recommends Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, by Anne Lamott.Matt suggests fellow side hustlers check out The Freelance Manifesto: A Field Guide for the Modern Motion Designer by School of Motion founder Joey Korenman.Ben recommends Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, a terrific novel about a love triangle between indie video game creators, especially fun if you grew up with Oregon Trail, Myst, and Super Mario. 

EPISODE 99 - Fred Rutman - Living Life After Dying Twenty Times.  Fred's new book is coming out March 9th 2024Fred Rutman, aka “Repeatedly Dead Fred” was a marketer/consultant and then went into academia as a college professor. He taught MBA, Marketing and Finance for a number of years. After acquiring his MBA, his weight really ballooned, up to 340 pounds. He did all the CICO methods, tried a bariatric doctor (no surgery) and exercised his butt off. He eventually got down to about 280, where he plateaued. Then, the summer of 2009 came crashing down on him and forced him into permanent medical leave.His heart was stopping and was clinically dead dozens of times. Each time his heart stopped, he collapsed and hit his head, sustaining multiple concussions. In 2018, he learned about intermittent fasting and life hasn't been the same for Fred since. He attributes the large majority of his recovery to the healing powers of IF. He reversed T2 diabetes and some of its related issues, and is no longer asthmatic. His sleep apnea even went away. There is still some perpetual anxiety, PTSD and Post-Concussion Syndrome but it gets better every day. Visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrutman/ to learn more or to connect with Fred.Fred Shared these great book suggestions in this episodeBird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life - Anne Lamott___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Dave's Audio Book Recommendation for November 2022Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story - Bono Bono—artist, activist, and the lead singer of Irish rock band U2—has written a memoir: honest and irreverent, intimate and profound, Surrender is the story of the remarkable life he's lived, the challenges he's faced, and the friends and family who have shaped and sustained him. Narrated by the author, Surrender is an intimate, immersive listening experience, telling stories from Bono's early days in Dublin, to joining a band and playing sold out stadiums around the world with U2, plus his more than 20 years of activism. Throughout a remarkable life, music has always been a constant for Bono and in the audiobook, his distinctive voice is interwoven with a very personal soundtrack adding atmosphere and texture to each and every scene. From moments of classic U2 hits to snippets by The Clash, Patti Smith, Verdi, Johnny Cash and Mozart, Surrender also exclusively features clips of newly recorded re imagined versions of U2 songs including ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday', ‘With Or Without You', ‘One', ‘Beautiful Day' and more, glimpsed for the first time on Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story.

Why it's time to start recording your teacher podcast This interview – all about how to start a teacher podcast – has been a loooooong while in the making. Today I am ready to share exactly how to make a podcast for teachers, why a teaching podcast is a wonderful idea for your CEO Teacher® business, and how podcasting for teachers is going to be a huge category in the future…all with the help of our very own podcast producer. Friends, meet Sam Buti, our official producer here at The CEO Teacher®. When Sam and I sat down, we chatted about how teachers can utilize the idea of creating their own teacher podcast to make extra income on the side, even if they're teaching full-time. Your teacher podcast as wealth generator Though your teacher podcast can certainly become an income engine for your business, it may not be the way you think. With over 12 years of audio experience, Sam Buti has helped thought-leaders and business professionals go from disliking their voice to creating successful shows. What started as a voice acting career grew into a teacher business in Chicago and LA. Along the way, Sam pivoted to podcast production and has now supported two Top 100 Apple Business Podcasts, including this one here. While working on podcasts both large and small, Sam discovered key insights to make a successful teacher podcast, what the best podcast for teachers may be, and how a teacher education podcast is a wonderful way to make extra income. So if you're ready to learn what a teacher podcast can do for your business, begin by listening to this episode… In this episode, you will learn: What to do to start making money with your teacher podcast (hint: it may not be what you think) How often you should produce your teaching podcast When the best time to release your teacher education podcast is Why it's valuable to stick to a routine when you start your teacher podcast How to create content for your teaching podcast What software and hardware you need Why storytelling is so important LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT YOUR TEACHER PODCAST:  Sam Buti Productions Sam Buti's Blog Sam Buti on LinkedIn Sam Buti on Instagram Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott 1,000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly Amy Porterfield The Smallest Viable Audience by Seth Godin Anchor.fm The Daily by NYT The Tim Ferriss Show – Episode 1 The Last Podcast on the Left Yeti Pro USB mic by Blue Yeti Pro on Amazon Jenna Kutcher StoryBrand by Donald Miller CEO TEACHER® RESOURCES WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD:  What's your CEO Teacher® Type? Find out here! Download my free book, A Teacher's Map of Online Business Secrets, and get started growing your business today! Check out my CEO Teacher® Book Recommendations here! JOIN OUR CEO TEACHER® PODCAST COMMUNITY TO GROW WITH LIKE-MINDED TEACHERS: Send me a DM on Instagram– I love chatting with my people, so send me your teacher podcast questions ENJOYING THE PODCAST? THANKS FOR TUNING IN! Tag me @theceoteacher on Instagram and tell me what you are listening to! I love seeing what resonates most with our listeners!  I don't want you to miss a thing! Be the first to know when a new episode is available by subscribing on iTunes here! If you would like to support The CEO Teacher® podcast, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a review on iTunes. By leaving a review, you are helping fellow CEO teachers find this podcast and start building a life they love.  To leave a review on iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Ratings and Reviews. Click “Write a Review” and share with me how this podcast is changing your business and your life! READY FOR MORE? I LIKE YOUR STYLE! LISTEN TO THESE CEO TEACHER® PODCAST EPISODES NEXT! Listen to This Before You Start a Teacher Facebook Group Create a Digital Subscription for Teachers Children's Book Author: One of Many Meaningful Jobs for Former Teachers with Vicky Weber

Notes:Jenn is a book marketing professional and co-creator of Mixtus Media. She regularly posts marketing advice and tips on social media, provides free content creation tools, and offers services to help authors connect with readers, simplify book marketing, and sell more books. Jenn posts regularly on Instagram @mixtusmedia and her YouTube channel Mixtusmedia. Her website is https://www.mixtusmedia.com/ which includes her blog posts, podcast episodes, marketing and social media tools, The Author Circle marketing membership, and personal book marketing coaching program. As part of our interview Here is the link to our conversation with her:Episode 159: Interview with Jenn Hanson-dePaulaThe questions for this episode came from Your Writer Platform's article “Finding Your Ideal Audience: A Step-by-Step Guide” by Kimberley Grabas.Here are the questions we use from this article:What are their demographics? Demographics refer to the outward-facing characteristics of a person—it's the differences that the Census uses to categorize people. Think about your ideal reader's age, gender, location, ethnic background, education level, and career.What do they do for a living? Do they live in a big city on the East Coast or in a small town in the Midwest? Are they male or female? Married or single? Are they a cool twenty-something Spanish-speaker or an older, active grandma of five?Demographics are the dry facts behind your ideal superfan: the who, what, and where. Next, you'll want to figure out the “why” behind your ideal fan.What are their psychographics? Psychographics are a person's internal, mental qualities. Everyone has a different attitude and mindset, and psychographics look to help us understand people based on their broad responses to certain issues.Are they laid-back or frequently stressed? Do they lie awake at night worrying? Are they open to new experiences? Are they loud or quiet? Outgoing or reserved?Think about your ideal fan's personal values, interests, ideals, goals, and aspirations. What makes them tick? Again, be as specific as you can.What's their personal style? How do they dress? What do they like to eat? Where do they shop?What's their budget? Do they have a lot of disposable income, or are things a little tight? Are they cash-strapped working moms? Rich, successful business people? Folks who want to move up the ladder? Are they spending $5 a day on fancy lattes, or do they make coffee at home?Here are a few other articles we referenced for this conversation:- Savannah Gilbo's “How to Identify Your Story's Ideal Reader”- Ignited Ink Writing “Who Is Your Ideal Reader and How to Identify Them” by Caitlin BerveBooks Mentioned: - Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia - Six of Crows Duology by Leigh Bardugo - Caraval Series: Caraval, Legendary, Finale by Stephanie Garber - Books Lovers by Emily Henry - A Study in Scarlet Women (The Lady Sherlock Series Book 1) by Sherry Thomas - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Persuasion by Jane Austen - Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare - The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde- The Eyre Affair: A Thursday Next Novel by Jasper Fforde - Thirst by Mary Oliver - Red Bird by Mary Oliver - Elements of Fiction Writing: Conflict and Suspense by James Scott Bell - Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott Music from: https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

We live in an age where it's never been easier to be a writer! Resources, opportunities, and platforms now abound for people to make an impact through the written word. How might creative writing offer fresh and interesting approaches to mission in our time? What can we learn from previous writers about the use of story? And how can we embrace these approaches whilst staying faithful to the Gospel? In this episode, Aaron and Andy, who both recently published books, discuss what inspires them to write, what tips they've picked up along the way, and how you too might begin to influence others through your use of words, whether or not you'd call yourself a writer. ** Please consider supporting Pod of the Gaps: http://patreon.com/wkop ** RESOURCES: - Anne Lammott, 'Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life' (Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1995) - Andrew Peterson, 'Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making' (B and H Books, 2019) - Douglas Wilson, 'Wordsmithy: Hot Tips for the Writing Life' (Canon Press, 2011) - https://www.cliffcollege.ac.uk/courses/pathway/literature-theology-culture-ltc

Today we're visiting with Hannah Lowery, owner of Edges Wild Studio in Houston, Texas. Hannah has been honing her craft and finding words to describe her unique style for several years and we love the direction she's headed! Join us as we talk about: finding her first loves at the intersection of humanities and earth science learning 3 dimensional art creation while working at Anthropologie her career meander (she won't call it a career path) what Folk Art Floristry means to her attracting like-minded clients by weaving all her interests into her work working with a professional to define who she is and what she does as an artist the potential for a sense of community that comes from creating within her realm of interests her hack for foraging in the city creating a 'proof of concept' to show clients the need for artists to have leisure time to experiment in a flow state knowing when it was time to raise her prices and minimums finding the courage to be true to herself as an artist LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 99: Yasamin Salavatian | Brand Storyteller + Copywriter Sweet Root Village Amy Balsters | The Floral Coach Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life Mary Lennox Shaider Divina Putnam & Putnam Ponderosa & Thyme M.K. Sadler Brian David Gilbert Simone Giertz Studio Mondine FOLLOW EDGES WILD STUDIO: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM This episode of the Botanical Brouhaha Podcast is brought to you by: MADRID FLOWER SKILL Want to study floral design in Europe? Madrid Flower School offers contemporary and traditional styles and techniques with 10 instructors. Check out the professional program which also includes photography, styling, and business essentials. Offered in both Spanish and English. Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) and Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee) BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Grayson McGee Music & Voiceovers: Landon McGee

Welcome to The Academic Life! In this episode you'll hear about: Zibby Owen's experience in grad school of losing her best friend. What she did to regroup and find a way forward after failing a grad exam. How the meaning she's made of those experiences changed her. Why books and writing are essential to her. Why “overnight” success takes tenacity, adaptability, and a long time. Her passion for publishing, podcasting, and reading. The advice she would have given herself when she was embarking on her educational journeys. Today's book is: Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature by Zibby Owens. Our guest is: Zibby Owens, who is an author, podcaster, publisher, CEO, and founder of Zibby Owens Media, a privately-held media company designed to help busy people live their best lives by connecting to books and each other. Moms Don't Have Time To is the home for Zibby's podcasts, publications (including two anthologies), and communities. Zibby Books is a publishing home for fiction and memoir which she co-founded with Leigh Newman. Her award-winning podcast, Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books, has been downloaded millions of times. She is a regular columnist for Good Morning America, Katie Couric Media, and Moms Don't Have Time to Write on Medium. She is the author of Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, and lives in New York with her husband and four children. Visit zibbyowens.com and follow her on Instagram @zibbyowens. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, co-producer of the Academic Life podcasts. Listeners to this episode may also be interested in: The Harbus article Zibby wrote about her conflicted feelings about finishing graduate school. The Harbus article Zibby wrote about losing her friend Stacey:  The Harbus article Zibby wrote about not going back to normal:  Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, by Anne Lamott Still Points North, by Leigh Newman Academic Life Podcast: Being Well in Academia Academic Life Podcast about failing a comp You are smart and capable, but you aren't an island, and neither are we. We reach across our mentor network to bring you podcasts on everything from how to finish that project to how to take care of your beautiful mind. Here on the Academic Life channel, we embrace a broad definition of what it means to be an academic and to lead an academic life. We view education as a transformative human endeavor and are inspired by today's knowledge-producers working inside and outside the academy. Wish we'd bring on an expert about something? DMs us on Twitter: @AcademicLifeNBN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Welcome to The Academic Life! In this episode you'll hear about: Zibby Owen's experience in grad school of losing her best friend. What she did to regroup and find a way forward after failing a grad exam. How the meaning she's made of those experiences changed her. Why books and writing are essential to her. Why “overnight” success takes tenacity, adaptability, and a long time. Her passion for publishing, podcasting, and reading. The advice she would have given herself when she was embarking on her educational journeys. Today's book is: Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature by Zibby Owens. Our guest is: Zibby Owens, who is an author, podcaster, publisher, CEO, and founder of Zibby Owens Media, a privately-held media company designed to help busy people live their best lives by connecting to books and each other. Moms Don't Have Time To is the home for Zibby's podcasts, publications (including two anthologies), and communities. Zibby Books is a publishing home for fiction and memoir which she co-founded with Leigh Newman. Her award-winning podcast, Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books, has been downloaded millions of times. She is a regular columnist for Good Morning America, Katie Couric Media, and Moms Don't Have Time to Write on Medium. She is the author of Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, and lives in New York with her husband and four children. Visit zibbyowens.com and follow her on Instagram @zibbyowens. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, co-producer of the Academic Life podcasts. Listeners to this episode may also be interested in: The Harbus article Zibby wrote about her conflicted feelings about finishing graduate school. The Harbus article Zibby wrote about losing her friend Stacey:  The Harbus article Zibby wrote about not going back to normal:  Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, by Anne Lamott Still Points North, by Leigh Newman Academic Life Podcast: Being Well in Academia Academic Life Podcast about failing a comp You are smart and capable, but you aren't an island, and neither are we. We reach across our mentor network to bring you podcasts on everything from how to finish that project to how to take care of your beautiful mind. Here on the Academic Life channel, we embrace a broad definition of what it means to be an academic and to lead an academic life. We view education as a transformative human endeavor and are inspired by today's knowledge-producers working inside and outside the academy. Wish we'd bring on an expert about something? DMs us on Twitter: @AcademicLifeNBN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Welcome to The Academic Life! In this episode you'll hear about: Zibby Owen's experience in grad school of losing her best friend. What she did to regroup and find a way forward after failing a grad exam. How the meaning she's made of those experiences changed her. Why books and writing are essential to her. Why “overnight” success takes tenacity, adaptability, and a long time. Her passion for publishing, podcasting, and reading. The advice she would have given herself when she was embarking on her educational journeys. Today's book is: Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature by Zibby Owens. Our guest is: Zibby Owens, who is an author, podcaster, publisher, CEO, and founder of Zibby Owens Media, a privately-held media company designed to help busy people live their best lives by connecting to books and each other. Moms Don't Have Time To is the home for Zibby's podcasts, publications (including two anthologies), and communities. Zibby Books is a publishing home for fiction and memoir which she co-founded with Leigh Newman. Her award-winning podcast, Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books, has been downloaded millions of times. She is a regular columnist for Good Morning America, Katie Couric Media, and Moms Don't Have Time to Write on Medium. She is the author of Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, and lives in New York with her husband and four children. Visit zibbyowens.com and follow her on Instagram @zibbyowens. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, co-producer of the Academic Life podcasts. Listeners to this episode may also be interested in: The Harbus article Zibby wrote about her conflicted feelings about finishing graduate school. The Harbus article Zibby wrote about losing her friend Stacey:  The Harbus article Zibby wrote about not going back to normal:  Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, by Anne Lamott Still Points North, by Leigh Newman Academic Life Podcast: Being Well in Academia Academic Life Podcast about failing a comp You are smart and capable, but you aren't an island, and neither are we. We reach across our mentor network to bring you podcasts on everything from how to finish that project to how to take care of your beautiful mind. Here on the Academic Life channel, we embrace a broad definition of what it means to be an academic and to lead an academic life. We view education as a transformative human endeavor and are inspired by today's knowledge-producers working inside and outside the academy. Wish we'd bring on an expert about something? DMs us on Twitter: @AcademicLifeNBN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

On this edition of the Preaching Coach podcast, Dr. David L. Allen begins a series of episodes on writing for great communication! Preachers are writers, whether you manuscript your sermons or write a sermon brief or even simply sermon notes you are writing. Prior to preaching the Word of God, you are writing in preparation to communicate the truths of scripture! Now on the podcast, learn how to develop and improve your writing skills. Books to Read On Writing Stephen King - On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft William K. Zinsser – On Writing Well: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction Rolf Dobelli – The Art of Thinking Clearly William Strunk – The Elements of Style Francine Prose – Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them Anne Lamott – Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life Benjamin Dreyer – Dryer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style Douglas Wilson – Writers to Read: Nine Names That Belong on Your Bookshelf Tools You Need for Writing Dictionary Thesauruses A Book on English Grammar – Harbrace Other Books Recomendations Warren W. Wiersbe - Preaching And Teaching With Imagination: The Quest For Biblical Ministry 

In this episode, we talk with former graduate students Sarah and Maria. Now a few years out from earning their doctorates, Sarah and Maria reflect on writing both within and beyond the scope of their dissertations, and what they wish they knew before they finished. Listen in to hear their tips, insights, and recommendations! Find out more about the material mentioned in this episode: National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) – Access the NCFDD's vast range or resources and support for free through the University of Washington's institutional membership. Scrivener – Scrivener is a an app designed with lengthy writing projects in mind. Learn more here. The Pomodoro Technique – This time management strategy is summarized by Dr. Amrita Mandal in “The Pomodoro Technique: An Effective Time Management Tool.” Writing Your Journal Article in Twelve Weeks: A Guide to Academic Publishing Success­ – Wendy Laura Belcher (University of Chicago Press, 2019) Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life – Anne Lamott (Penguin Random House, 1995) Find collected essays from John McPhee on writing through The New Yorker here. How to Write a Thesis – Umberto Eco (The MIT Press, 2015)

In this episode, we hear from Anna and Safi, doctoral candidates in the fields of history and English. Together, they talk about writing and research practice, reflections on their own habits and processes from a teaching perspective, and clarifying the audiences and stakes of their work. Listen in to learn more! Find out more about the material mentioned in this episode: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life – Anne Lamott (Penguin Random House, 1995) This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage – Ann Patchett (2014, HarperCollins) The Creative Habit – Twyla Tharp (Simon & Schuster, 2006) A Disability History of the United States – Kim E. Nielsen (Beacon Press, 2013) “Beach Boys” – Barb Rabe (poem) Yến Lê Espiritu – Learn more about Espiritu's work on critical refugee studies and peruse her publications here The Theory of the Novel – Georg Lukács (The MIT Press, 1974)

A Conversation with Dr. William Germano Welcome to The Academic Life! In this episode you'll hear about: Important questions to ask yourself before getting started on revising A review of the basic options for the post-defense dissertation Hurdles a manuscript must clear in the scholarly publishing process How voice operates in scholarly writing The importance of book and chapter titles What good writing is and what it does Our guest is: Dr William Germano, professor of English at Cooper Union in New York, where he served as dean of humanities and social sciences for more than a decade. In the years before he joined Cooper Union, he served as editorial director at Columbia University Press and, for almost twenty years, as publishing director at Routledge. He, and the editorial teams he has worked with, have published hundreds of leading scholars in the humanities and the social sciences. Bill Germano is the author of six books, On Revision: The Only Writing that Counts (University of Chicago Press, 2021) and Syllabus: The Remarkable, Unremarkable Document That Changes Everything, coauthored with Kit Nicholls and published by Princeton. Editor, publisher, teacher, writer, he is especially attuned to the problems that academic writers face. Those problems, and practical solutions for them, are the focus of his best-known work, Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books (published by Chicago and currently in a third edition) and From Dissertation to Book (also from Chicago and currently in its second edition). Our host is: Dr. Dana Malone, a scholar and practitioner energized by facilitating meaningful learning experiences for students and educators alike. From Dissertation to Book was a valuable recommendation at pivotal moment in her scholarly life, and she is excited to share it with The Academic Life audience. Listeners to this episode might also be interested in: NBN Interview with William Germano for On Revision: The Only Writing that Counts On RevisionNBN Interview with William Germano for Getting it Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Getting It Published On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser (Quill) How to Write a Sentence: And How to Read One by Stanley Fish (Harper) Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott (Anchor Books) You are smart and capable, but you aren't an island, and neither are we. We reach across our mentor network to bring you experts on everything from how to finish that project, to how to take care of your beautiful mind. Wish we'd bring on an expert about something? DM us on Twitter: The Academic Life @AcademicLifeNBN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A Conversation with Dr. William Germano Welcome to The Academic Life! In this episode you'll hear about: Important questions to ask yourself before getting started on revising A review of the basic options for the post-defense dissertation Hurdles a manuscript must clear in the scholarly publishing process How voice operates in scholarly writing The importance of book and chapter titles What good writing is and what it does Our guest is: Dr William Germano, professor of English at Cooper Union in New York, where he served as dean of humanities and social sciences for more than a decade. In the years before he joined Cooper Union, he served as editorial director at Columbia University Press and, for almost twenty years, as publishing director at Routledge. He, and the editorial teams he has worked with, have published hundreds of leading scholars in the humanities and the social sciences. Bill Germano is the author of six books, On Revision: The Only Writing that Counts (University of Chicago Press, 2021) and Syllabus: The Remarkable, Unremarkable Document That Changes Everything, coauthored with Kit Nicholls and published by Princeton. Editor, publisher, teacher, writer, he is especially attuned to the problems that academic writers face. Those problems, and practical solutions for them, are the focus of his best-known work, Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books (published by Chicago and currently in a third edition) and From Dissertation to Book (also from Chicago and currently in its second edition). Our host is: Dr. Dana Malone, a scholar and practitioner energized by facilitating meaningful learning experiences for students and educators alike. From Dissertation to Book was a valuable recommendation at pivotal moment in her scholarly life, and she is excited to share it with The Academic Life audience. Listeners to this episode might also be interested in: NBN Interview with William Germano for On Revision: The Only Writing that Counts On RevisionNBN Interview with William Germano for Getting it Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Getting It Published On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser (Quill) How to Write a Sentence: And How to Read One by Stanley Fish (Harper) Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott (Anchor Books) You are smart and capable, but you aren't an island, and neither are we. We reach across our mentor network to bring you experts on everything from how to finish that project, to how to take care of your beautiful mind. Wish we'd bring on an expert about something? DM us on Twitter: The Academic Life @AcademicLifeNBN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and was one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. He is co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and a founding teacher of the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. Over the past 40 years, Kornfield has taught around the world, led International Buddhist Teacher meetings with the Dalai Lama, and worked with many of the great teachers of our time. His many books include The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology, A Path with Heart, and After the Ecstasy, the Laundry. Loved for her ability to write eloquently, gracefully, and often hilariously about complicated subjects, Anne Lamott has written on subjects ranging from alcoholism and single parenting to religion and writer's block. She is the author of seven novels including Hard Laughter, Rosie, and Crooked Little Heart, as well as four bestselling books of nonfiction: Operating Instructions, Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life,Traveling Mercies, and Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith. Her latest book, Dusk, Night, Dawn: On Revival and Courage serves as an inspiring guide to restoring hope and joy in our lives. On February 15, 2022, the two friends talked about navigating uncertain times – what Lamott calls the “COVID College” - and finding compassion for others, even those who hurt us.

Find full show notes and links at: https://camphacker.tv/podcast/2022/01/how-can-we-be-more-motivatedCheck-in with yourself. What do you need? Here's how to make it happen.Motivation isn't innate. There are times that, for whatever reason, we need a boost.Either it's a project that we find difficult, or we aren't getting the support or rest we need, or any number of things that can get us feeling down and distracted.It happens to everyone, including Joe, Travis and Gabz! So when it happens to you, and them, this episode is dedicated to what you can do to dig yourself out. Tune in to hear our host's favourite motivation and relaxation strategies to get them back on the horse. We hope it helps!-Tool of the Week – Make Yourself a Better Camp DirectorTravis: Google Pixel Buds Series-AGabz: Thronmax Mic Joe: Multcloud | Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life-Do you read the show notes? Let us know - click the following link to receive 10% off a lifetime subscription of Go Camp Pro's 5-Minute Fridays. (psst. Even if you don't buy anything, clicking this link will still help!)(click here - https://bit.ly/pod-notes-discount)-Your Hosts:Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp ProJoe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce WilliamsGabrielle Raill, Camp Director - Camp OuareauRate and Review the CampHacker Show-Thanks to our sponsor!UltraCampWouldn't it be refreshing if your registration software gave you MORE time? With UltraCamp, you can track attendance, manage staff applications, streamline registration, and much more. Get back the time you need to focus on what is really important: CAMP! Find out more at summercampsoftware.com/camphacker

Pam Slim is author, community builder, consultant and former corporate director of training and development at Barclays Global Investors. She has been an entrepreneur for 25 years and she shares her up and down journey that she has been through. I love how open and honest she is about her journey and how she has been able to help so many people through the lens of her values. Highlights from the Interview: How her father influenced her entrepreneurial career.How to find the balance of giving to others and taking care of ourselves.Managing energy with daily systems that work well for her.The influences of growing up in the 70's.How her husband has had influence over her stress levels.Finding routines to help her with her mental health.How to let go of stressful situations.Why her book took six years to write.Breaking down why her past publisher rejected her latest book proposal and what she did next to get the book published.How to get through the messy creative journey that you are in.Understanding the importance of connecting with your business idea.Helping people achieve goals to build relationships.How do you create emotional space to allow for failure?Understanding what triggers your anger and how to deal with them.Creating audience definition.How you see what you offer and how it fits into a larger system to help create referrals.We talk through how I can get the Dig to Fly System to help a targeted audience.Creating an offer that is easy to say yes to.Partnering with other people to boost each other's business.Favorite book - Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life By Anne Lamott (Amazon Link)Favorite podcast - 7 Figure Small with Brian ClarkFavorite speaker - Wise Guy--Lessons from a Life | Guy Kawasaki | TEDxPaloAltoSalonReleasing your attachment to the desired outcome. You can learn about Pam over at her website Pamela Slim to learn more about her and her book, The Widest Net: Unlock Untapped Markets and Discover New Customers Right in Front of You. You can also check out her articles around starting and building a business. And as always if you have any questions or want to submit a guest for the podcast that you think would be amazing just reach out on Dig to Fly and I'll do my best to get them on. If you love the interview please take 30 seconds to rate the Dig to Fly podcast on your favorite platform. Thanks!

Tess and Karen interviewed the delightful Edwin Hill, the Edgar and Agatha-award nominated author of Little Comfort, The Missing Ones, and Watch Her.He shared how a walk past the Widener Library on the Harvard campus gave him the idea for his mystery novel protagonist, and how he made connections in the writing community. He also told the story of the time he delivered a completely different book than the one previously promised to his editor.The writing book Edwin recommended is Plot Perfect by Paula Munier: https://amzn.to/3z2XcXeThe essay referenced on the inevitability of writing terrible first drafts can be found in Anne Lamott's book Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life.https://amzn.to/38URsV2(If you get the Edith Ann reference in the interview, you might be a tad old. Karen can relate.)Find Edwin here:https://www.edwin-hill.com/https://www.facebook.com/edwinhillauthor/https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16513610.Edwin_Hill Come over and say hi to Karen & Tess on the BTB Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3k5J8bC

Vanessa Bohns talks about how all of us have hidden influence and how we can use it effectively. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why we end up underestimating the willingness to say yes 2) How to get more comfortable with asking 3) How to say no without feeling guilty or awkward Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep701 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VANESSA — Vanessa Bohns is a social psychologist, an award-winning researcher and teacher, and a professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University. She holds a PhD in psychology from Columbia University and an AB in psychology from Brown University. Professor Bohns has been a Visiting Scholar at the NYU Stern School of Business and has taught at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times and Harvard Business Review, and her research has been published in top academic journals in psychology, management, and law, and featured by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Economist, and NPR's Hidden Brain. Her first book, You Have More Influence Than You Think, will be published in September 2021. She lives in upstate New York with her husband and two daughters. • Book: You Have More Influence Than You Think: How We Underestimate Our Power of Persuasion, and Why It Matters • Twitter: @profbohns • Website: VanessaBohns.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: "The really fundamental attribution error in social psychological research" by Sabini, J., Siepmann, M., & Stein, J • Blog: Rejection Therapy with Jia Jiang • Book: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott • Book: Mindwise: How We Understand What Others Think, Believe, Feel, and Want by Nicholas Epley • Book: Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection by Jia Jiang See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode we're talking all things motherhood, forgiveness and healing. We're talking about spiritual parenting - from planning the astrological sign of your child (or attempting to!), to mystical approaches to learning including a conversation about Waldorf education. We're also discussing the eating disorder recovery process - something that my guest and I have both experienced. My guest is Prim Ormanovich a mother, author, and Waldorf teacher. She recently published her first book of poetry, "knotted" which captures her journey through a chaotic childhood, eating disorder recovery, sexual abuse, motherhood, forgiveness and healing. Prim is a long time blogger and podcaster, who started out writing about eating disorder recovery and intuitive eating as a way to advocate for people through a “Health At Every Size” lens. She currently runs a motherhood podcast with our good friend (and previous guest!) Karsyn DuPree, where they discuss all things woo woo parenting. Prim is currently undergoing Coach Training with Lightyear Leadership to further develop herself as a spiritual leader and to help people hone the power of their language, and attention, to set goals and a vision for their life.  Get Prim's book “knotted”, listen to her podcast here and follow her via instagram at @primormanovich. Upcoming events to know about: The Opulent Shift: Group coaching in an intimate soul-led community featuring conscious business resources and hands-on mentorship. Session 3 begins October 1, 2021 * Learn more about my additional community offerings and Culte La Lune at ouiwegirl.com/cultelalune & Seachangers at seachangerscollective.com Find more to love and join our community at ouiwegirl.com. Where to find me: ouiwegirl.com @ouiwegirl Follow the show instagram page: @yourwoowoobff This show is produced, mixed, recorded and additional music by T'Ben Alleman Opening and closing music: Pet Fangs Resource: Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids by Kim John Payne, The Food Psych Podcast by Christy Harrison, Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamotte, The Alchemist, A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho

This week, we explore a twisted story of Sirens, Profanity and Charity Chocolate...and leave you with a few Amazing Summer Reads Can we ask a small favor of you? Please, consider making even a small donation to your local causes that fight hunger. A Hundred Words supports the Food Dignity Movement, Meals on Wheels, and also our local Back Mountain Food Pantry as well as the Al Beech Food Pantry, please, pick a cause to reduce suffering caused by hunger, thank you! Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DD662JQ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_3H790TBX524ZFSREQ4H3 -Origin Story: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BDRBNP6/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_B8635WKW2YB7EHFKK4KW -Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0741F3M7C/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_ZMZB7ZM8BQA3ZW52E511 -Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYZ4OUW/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_7P4TYDQ63YK183GEK0BX -21 Lessons for the 21st Century: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DHSPZT2/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_NPA5MPNDKPMHX7BM2PM4 -Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson | TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY