From The Green Notebook Billy Oppenheimer- The Power of Reading
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Aug 12, 2023 Billy Oppenheimer, writing/research assistant to Ryan Holiday and author of the weekly newsletter, The Six at Six on Sunday, joins Joe for a discussion about the power of reading. They share lessons from books about Disney Pixar, Bob Dylan, General Patton, Dr. Seuss, The Lumineers, George Lucas, and more. They emphasize the importance of writing, reflection, and finding connections through reading for personal growth.
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Steep Then Synthesize
- Read broadly and triangulate an idea by steeping yourself in related books, interviews, and podcasts.
- Synthesize patterns from varied sources before writing or applying the idea.
Toy Story 2 Led To Leadership Shift
- Joe recounts Pixar retooling Toy Story 2 and then burning out the team, including one creator leaving his child in the car.
- That story changed how he led, prioritizing guardrails to prevent team burnout.
Originality Is Curated Reading
- Creative works are often a 'greatest hits' of what the creator read and absorbed.
- Originality frequently emerges from long-term study and recombination of influences.