When it comes to books or anything else, letting go isn't just about the stuff that we need to sell. You can only help a person tell a new empowering story when you stop condemning them forever having the old one in the first place. It's important to be gracious to people who are grieving a loss or struggling to say goodbye to something. There's a story behind what they're trying to let go of. That story is holding their lives together in some kind of way.
The Minimalists talk about why people cling to books they’ll never read, advice for aspiring writers, and more. Listen to all 2.5 hours of episode 375 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
Why do some people hold on to books they’ll likely never read again? (01:48)
What is the most effective process for getting a book published? (15:30)
What are your perspectives regarding self-promotion? (21:24)
What do you consider ideal writing habits? (26:07)
How do we intentionally let go of our books? (33:04)
What is “narrative urgency”? (35:16)
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