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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Good Bones
Book • 2017
Good Bones is a poetry collection that delves into the complexities of the world, balancing the harsh realities with a hopeful vision for its potential beauty.
Maggie Smith writes from the perspective of a mother, protecting her children from the world's ugliness while emphasizing the possibility of making the world a better place.
The poems use vivid imagery and lyric language to explore themes of compassion, empathy, and honesty, offering a hopeful outlook on the future.
Maggie Smith writes from the perspective of a mother, protecting her children from the world's ugliness while emphasizing the possibility of making the world a better place.
The poems use vivid imagery and lyric language to explore themes of compassion, empathy, and honesty, offering a hopeful outlook on the future.
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Mentioned by 

as a viral sensation poem and the basis for her memoir, "You Can Make This Place Beautiful."


Ryan Holiday

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Why Creativity Demands Discipline | “Good Bones” Poet Maggie Smith (PT. 1)
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, it's a poem that became a viral sensation and is often shared during difficult times.


Ryan Holiday

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Why Creativity Demands Discipline | “Good Bones” Poet Maggie Smith (PT. 2)
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as a poem about maintaining hope despite challenges.


Ryan Holiday

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The Problem Is Within You—And So Is The Solution | Ask Daily Stoic
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as 

's beloved and bestselling collections of poetry and prose.


Adam Grant


Maggie Smith

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Poet Maggie Smith on embracing ambiguity
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as 

's collection of poetry and prose, including the viral poem "Good Bones".


Adam Grant


Maggie Smith

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Poet Maggie Smith on embracing ambiguity
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and 

as a popular and accessible poem.


Ryan Holiday


Allie Esiri

Allie Esiri On the Power of Poetry and Daily Reads
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when discussing the ability to see potential in difficult situations.


Ryan Holiday

Can You See This In It?
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in the context of a discussion about attention and devotion.


Eric Zimmer

How to Incite Joy with Ross Gay
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as one of 

's books, alongside "Goldenrod" and "Keep Moving".

AJ Jacobs


Maggie Smith

How to Find Peace Amidst Emotional Storms with Maggie Smith
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as one of 

's previous works.

Branden Harvey


Maggie Smith

How Poetry Keeps Us Hopeful with Maggie Smith
Mentioned by the host as the author of several books, including Good Bones.

Maggie Smith on Poetry and Life Lessons
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, when discussing how to speak to children about the hard things in life.


Sierra DeMulder

Episode 38: Totally Not About Butt Stuff