The Foundational Skill of Writing

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I think the thing I learned the most at Book in a Box was simply how to actually think for myself. If you can think truly think for yourself, then the sky's the limit, it seems like. Why are writers so such clear thinkers and why is writing such a foundational skill for so many of the people that I'm covering on this podcast? It's difficult to write a rambling sentence like maybe I'm speaking right now in the podcast.

Kevin Espiritu is the creator of Epic Gardening. Kevin has amassed over 3.6 million social media followers, 11 million podcast downloads, and 42 million blog visits. Additionally, Espiritu has authored two books, ‘Field Guide to Urban Gardening: How to Grow Plants, No Matter Where You Live” and “Grow Bag Gardening: The Revolutionary Way to Grow Bountiful Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Flowers in Lightweight, Eco-friendly Fabric Pots.”

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Timestamps

(0:00) Intro

(3:43) Hanging Out With Carrie Underwood & Kehlani

(5:01) YouTube Celebrity vs. Traditional Celebrity

(8:31) Kevin’s Early Days In Business

(12:09) Lessons From Tucker Max & Book In A Box

(16:15) Communication Skills

(21:40) Moments That Led To Self-Awareness

(25:00) Free Will Vs. Fate

(27:52) Mind Virus (of Gardening)

(29:50) Why Do We Share?

(31:34) Gaining 2.3 Million Followers On TikTok