The Daily Stoic Storytelling In A Competitive Content World | Max Joseph (Pt. 1)
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Jun 29, 2024 
Max Joseph, a filmmaker celebrated for MTV’s Catfish and the documentary Bookstores, dives into the art of storytelling in a competitive landscape. He shares insights on the challenges of documentary filmmaking and how he’s redefining happiness through his latest project, HAPPINESS. The conversation touches on the joys and struggles of reading, including when to quit a book, and the significance of connecting with classic literature. Joseph also reflects on the creative process and the exhilarating journey of transforming personal stories into impactful narratives.
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Reading Habit
- Max Joseph, inspired by Tim Urban's life expectancy chart, realized his limited reading time.
- This prompted him to re-establish a reading habit, prioritizing 30 minutes each morning with fiction.
Morning Fiction, Evening Non-Fiction
- Read fiction in the morning to ease into the day and avoid reactive emotions from news or emails.
- Non-fiction is better suited for evenings when seeking solutions or self-improvement.
The 100-Page Rule
- Give every book 100 pages minus your age before deciding to quit.
- This helps maximize reading time by abandoning uninteresting books early.
