Exploring a writer's journey of finding joy in writing a piece about a colorful finance personality despite its lack of popularity, reigniting their passion for writing. Reflecting on childhood memories related to writing and competitive experiences, emphasizing the importance of being true to oneself and finding fulfillment.
Great communicators aren't born that way. They're self-made.
Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist whose new book, Supercommunicators, explores how some people have unlocked the secret language of connection.
Charles and I discuss what makes these "supercommunicators" unique, why we need stories to convey ideas, and how being honest once saved a CIA recruiter his job.
This...is A Bit of Optimism.
To learn more about Charles's work, check out:
his book Supercommunicators
charlesduhigg.com
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