
Storytelling Secrets from Michael Lewis (The Big Short, Moneyball, The Blind Side)
The Great Creators with Guy Raz
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Overcoming Writing Challenges and Completing 'Going Infinite'
The chapter delves into the speaker's strategies for overcoming writer's block, procrastination, and fear when writing, emphasizing the importance of structure, deadlines, and discipline. It also details the process of writing the book 'Going Infinite' about Sam Beckman Freed, from the initial uncertainties to meeting the deadline in August 2023. The chapter also explores the intriguing rise of a financially modest individual to the world's wealthiest person under 30, while reflecting on personal experiences with grief and resilience in storytelling.
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