Navigating Success and Challenges in Writing and Publishing

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The chapter explores the speaker's personal experiences in the writing and publishing industry, reflecting on success metrics like sales numbers and personal fulfillment. They discuss the balancing act of book promotion while working on future projects, emphasizing the necessity of defining one's own race for success. The challenges of addressing difficult topics in writing, such as substance abuse and prison rape, are discussed, highlighting the dedication and perseverance required to tackle tough issues in creative work.

Ryan talks to Jessica Lahey about her new book The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence, protecting your kids against addiction and finding the right information to guide them to success, teaching your kids about self-efficacy, and more.

Jessica Lahey is the New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. She has written for The New York Times and The Atlantic and has taught middle and high school for over a decade.

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