How I Write

Michael Mauboussin: How To Find Your Edge As A Writer

Mar 6, 2024

Michael Mauboussin shares insights on writing like Wall Street's best, highlighting the value of clear communication and storytelling. He discusses the correlation between analytical thinking and intuitive performance using sports as a lens and emphasizes the power of collective wisdom in decision-making. The episode also explores crafting engaging content through personal storytelling and finding your edge as a writer by creating engaging content and seeking feedback for improvement.

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Michael Mauboussin

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Quick takeaways

Effective communication starts with a deep understanding of the subject matter.

Synthesizing complex concepts into clear ideas enhances accessibility for readers.

Continuous learning and exploration are crucial for developing fresh insights and evolving ideas in writing.

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Importance of Understanding in Writing

To be an effective writer, the foundation is understanding. This understanding is crucial in communication, whether verbal or written. Effective communication starts with a deep grasp of the subject matter being conveyed. Research and depth of knowledge play a significant role in ensuring clear and compelling writing.

Like a toddler's synapses, every new paradigm starts out wildly inefficient

01:27

Understanding the Evolution of Words

01:28

Exploring Reading Preferences and Research Challenges in Writing Process

04:11

Importance of Understanding Concepts in Mathematics and Writing

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Introduction

3min

Mastering Clear Communication in Writing Complex Concepts

7min

Analyzing the Relationship Between Analytical Thinking and Intuitive Performance Through Sports

2min

Exploring Classic Style and Writing Approaches in Different Fields

2min

The Power of Collective Wisdom

27min

Finding Your Edge as a Writer: Insights from Investing

20min

Crafting Engaging Content Through Personal Storytelling

8min

Perhaps the best-kept secret of any writer is the ability to find inspiration in unconventional places. And that’s Michael Mauboussin in a nutshell. Investing, business, reading, writing, luck, skill — name a topic he’s passionate about, and he’s found a way to make money from it in his writing.

How? By subverting “The Curse of Knowledge.”

With his decades-long career on Wall Street, you’d think that reading Michael’s work would be like trying to learn Latin on the fly. But the opposite is true.

“I put my arm around the reader, and we gaze off into the world and say, “Let’s talk about what we see. Let’s make this concrete and interesting.”

No stuffy professionalism. No robotic jargon. While many of us writers see the ignorance of a reader as a handicap, Michael sees it as an opportunity. And as a result, he’s become a billboard for how to build a career around who you truly are and what you’re actually interested in.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to do the same. Come learn tactical writing and life instruction from one of Wall Street’s best and brightest.

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Website: https://www.michaelmauboussin.com/

Books: https://www.michaelmauboussin.com/books

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjmauboussin

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