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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.

Mentioned by

Spencer Greenberg

Danielle Strachman

Mentioned in 8 episodes

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as a book he couldn't finish, describing it as a collection of random thoughts about her life experiences.

213: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as an example of a book he listened to as an audiobook while running.

173: Decoding Greatness by Ron Friedman

Mentioned by

Spencer Greenberg

as a book that advocates for asking for what one wants.

What happens when you follow 100 self-help books to the letter? (with Kristen Meinzer)

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

; discussed previously on the podcast.

102: Pick Three by Randi Zuckerberg

Mentioned by

Danielle Strachman

when recalling a time she used the book’s principles to find accommodation.

#39 - Danielle Strachman, Co-Founder & GP at 1517

Recommended by

Tim Ferriss

for navigating difficult conversations, particularly in business.

#394: Q&A With Tim — On Wealth, Legacy, Grief, Lyme Disease, Gratitude, Longevity, and More

Recommended by

Eric Tivers

as a resource for learning how to ask for help.

289 | Sex, Intimacy and ADHD with Ari Tuckman

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

in relation to an audiobook experience.

89: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as a New York Times best-selling memoir and manual.

#368: Amanda Palmer on Creativity, Pain, and Art

Mentioned by

Rich Roll

as

Amanda Palmer

's New York Times bestselling memoir.

Amanda Palmer On Radical Compassion & The Power Of Vulnerability

Mentioned in relation to her involvement with Neil Gaiman and the allegations of abuse.

The Cult of Neil Gaiman

Mentioned by

Eve Rickert

as a model for writing style.

Season 8 Episode 4: More Than Two, Second Edition

Mentioned by the speaker as a TED Talk by Amanda Palmer, exploring the importance of asking for help.

Become Fluent in English - Asking for Help

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