Steven Pressfield has been on the James Altucher podcast multiple times. After reading Pressfield's new book, Govt Cheese, and catching his most recent appearance discussing the book with Altucher, I want to give a plug for these two recent accomplishments and revisiting older episodes. Pressfield’s already an inspiration to a lot of us. But hearing … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Pressfield And Altucher (Writing For A Living)
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Mind Food
If you want to be healthier, you pay attention to the food you’re eating. If you want to think better, you pay attention to what information you’re taking in. What you’re scrolling. Who you’re listening to. How you’re talking to yourself. Mmm mind food. h/t The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwarts, Ph.D.
The Redheaded Cat Role Model
Steven Pressfied started trying to be a writer in his 20s. He wasn’t officially published and calling writing his career until he was in his 50s. While on his journey, he spent some time living in a rented house with no water or windows, and cooking his dinner over a fire he’d make outback every … Continue reading The Redheaded Cat Role Model
Why So Many Creatives Have a Background In Advertising (Pressfield)
Steven Pressfield told James Altucher: Advertising teaches you nobody wants to read your shit so you better make it immediately compelling. He continues (paraphrased): The other thing it teaches you is how to edit. The space has constraints you need to fit in. A 60-second ad goes by FAST. People romanticize creativity as being willing … Continue reading Why So Many Creatives Have a Background In Advertising (Pressfield)
Stupid Mistakes Vs. Productive Mistakes
A Seth Godin-ism: Stupid is what happens when we refuse to learn from our mistakes. It’s fine to live by “don’t be stupid.” There are plenty of areas not being stupid can help us step around (i.e. arguing with people on the internet). But, we also need to make “productive and generous mistakes.” Stupid is … Continue reading Stupid Mistakes Vs. Productive Mistakes
Choose Your Heroes Carefully (The Tick Edition)
I loved The Tick cartoon in the mid-90s. The idea of a superhero who was as tough as Superman and as irreverently funny as The Kids in the Hall was - and still is - pure magic to me (psst. You can catch all three seasons of the cartoon on Hulu). Amazon did a live-action … Continue reading Choose Your Heroes Carefully (The Tick Edition)
Sunday Music: NEW Playlist For January 2023
Thanks to those of you who have been asking for a new playlist. This one has been in the works since last fall - and courtesy of a job change, moving across state lines, and surviving COVID Christmas, it’s ready for your consumption. I had a lot of moods in the past 6 months and … Continue reading Sunday Music: NEW Playlist For January 2023
Imposter Syndrome Vs. I’m The Poster Boy Syndrome
On one hand, sometimes you feel like you’re an imposter and have no right to even attempt what you’re doing (or scared to start doing). On the other, you feel like “I’ve soooo got this. I’m the champ - look at my crown, everybody gather round and listen up.” It’s useful to know the term … Continue reading Imposter Syndrome Vs. I’m The Poster Boy Syndrome
Failing Doesn’t Mean You’re A Failure
A David Goggins-ism on overcoming failure by not going at the struggle alone: Failing doesn’t mean you’re a failure, it means you failed one time at one thing. What follows is a transcribed quote from Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me audiobook. It comes after a story where Goggins has tried to beat the Guinness Book pullup … Continue reading Failing Doesn’t Mean You’re A Failure
The Leader’s Mind Is Infectious
They were part way through hell week, his knee was so injured and mangled it had swollen to the size of a grapefruit - rendering his leg nearly useless, and he still refused to limp. In his mind, if he had so much as winced, his team would have seen the mental weakness. And the … Continue reading The Leader’s Mind Is Infectious