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The art of asking

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help
Book • 2014
In this captivating memoir, Amanda Palmer shares her journey of embracing vulnerability and the power of asking for help.

The book delves into her experiences as a musician, friend, and wife, highlighting the emotional, philosophical, and practical aspects of asking.

Palmer discusses how fear of asking for help can paralyze lives and relationships, and she inspires readers to rethink their ideas about asking, giving, art, and love.

The book is an expansion of her highly acclaimed TED talk and explores her successes and failures in building a supportive community through her music and art.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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Mike Schmitz
as a book he couldn't finish, describing it as a collection of random thoughts about her life experiences.
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213: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
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Mike Schmitz
as an example of a book he listened to as an audiobook while running.
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173: Decoding Greatness by Ron Friedman
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Spencer Greenberg
as a book that advocates for asking for what one wants.
31 snips
What happens when you follow 100 self-help books to the letter? (with Kristen Meinzer)
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Mike Schmitz
; discussed previously on the podcast.
102: Pick Three by Randi Zuckerberg
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Tim Ferriss
for navigating difficult conversations, particularly in business.
#394: Q&A With Tim — On Wealth, Legacy, Grief, Lyme Disease, Gratitude, Longevity, and More
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Eric Tivers
as a resource for learning how to ask for help.
289 | Sex, Intimacy and ADHD with Ari Tuckman
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Mike Schmitz
in relation to an audiobook experience.
89: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig
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Tim Ferriss
as a New York Times best-selling memoir and manual.
#368: Amanda Palmer on Creativity, Pain, and Art
Mentioned in relation to her involvement with Neil Gaiman and the allegations of abuse.
The Cult of Neil Gaiman
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Eve Rickert
as a model for writing style.
Season 8 Episode 4: More Than Two, Second Edition
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Rich Roll
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Amanda Palmer
's New York Times bestselling memoir.
Amanda Palmer On Radical Compassion & The Power Of Vulnerability

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