How To Achieve Your Goals In Life with Mitch Albom
Feb 16, 2024
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Mitch Albom, best-selling author, journalist, and musician joins Ken for a conversation about reaching your goals and achieving greatness in life. They discuss Mitch's journey from musician to writer, negotiating a raise, the benefits of therapy, challenges of writing a book, the importance of perseverance, and following your dreams.
Believing in oneself and persevering despite obstacles and criticism is crucial for success in creative endeavors.
Having a clear vision and a central message acts as a guiding light for aspiring writers, helping them stay focused and avoid distractions.
Deep dives
The Power of Believing in Yourself
Believing in oneself is crucial when pursuing a creative endeavor. Mitch Albom shares that when he wrote Tuesdays with Morrie, many publishers initially rejected the book. Despite the rejections, he had a deep belief in his storytelling abilities and followed his passion. This belief and perseverance led to the book's massive success and it became the best-selling memoir of all time. Albom's story highlights the importance of trusting in your own abilities and not giving up despite facing obstacles and criticism.
The Importance of Having a Clear Vision
Mitch Albom stresses the significance of having a clear vision for your writing. Before starting a new book, Albom outlines the ending and the core message he wants to convey to the readers. This clear vision acts as a guiding light throughout the writing process. Having a North Star helps him stay focused and avoid getting lost in tangents or distractions. Albom advises aspiring writers to identify their central message and envision the desired outcome before embarking on their creative journey.
The Impact of Truth and the Danger of Lies
In his latest book, The Little Liar, Mitch Albom tackles the powerful themes of truth and lies. Inspired by a historic event during the Holocaust, he tells the story of an 11-year-old boy who becomes a pawn of the Nazis and is forced to deceive his own community. The book explores the consequences of lies and the importance of truth. Albom emphasizes the need to value truth and not fall into the trap of relativism, where everyone has their own version of the truth. The story serves as a timely reminder of the damages caused by lies and the power of embracing the truth.
The Transformative Impact of Helping Others
Mitch Albom and his wife run an orphanage in Haiti called Have Faith Haiti. He shares heartwarming stories of the transformative impact the orphanage has had on the lives of the children. From providing education and medical care to offering love and support, the orphanage becomes a true home for the children. Albom's mission is to instill hope and resilience in these young lives, ultimately empowering them to become successful and give back to their community. The incredible work being done at the orphanage serves as an inspiration for others to make a difference in the lives of those in need.