

Morgan Housel – Selfish Writing, Fiction vs. Nonfiction, Methods for Connecting Ideas
12 snips Feb 21, 2024
Morgan Housel discusses selfish writing, the art of connecting ideas, the importance of sample size, and the differences between fiction and nonfiction in a conversation with Guy Spier. They also talk about skiing, the beauties of the United States, and the value of individual paths.
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Avalanche Tragedies Changed Skiing
- Morgan lost seven to eight friends to avalanches in backcountry skiing.
- This personal loss shifted his skiing style to safer slopes with family and away from risky backcountry.
Write for Reader's Thought Flow
- To write well, focus on guiding readers' thought progression clearly and logically.
- Arrange ideas so readers can easily follow and mentally hop through the narrative flow.
Selfish Writing for Self
- Morgan Housel writes solely for himself, treating writing as an art form.
- This selfish writing is about creating content he would enjoy reading, ignoring the audience.