

#069: Polina Marinova Pompliano — Writing Newsletters and Non-Fiction, Ambition vs Delusion, How to Study & Learn From Geniuses
6 snips Aug 5, 2023
Polina Marinova Pompliano, author of 'Hidden Genius', discusses writing newsletters and non-fiction, studying geniuses, making difficult decisions, taking risks, and growing her Substack to make a full-time income.
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Danielle Steele's Writing Habits
- Polina Marinova Pompliano discusses Danielle Steele's prolific writing career and questions its healthiness.
- Steele's immense output, driven by personal struggles, prompts reflection on the purpose and balance of writing.
Decision-Making Framework
- Make reversible decisions quickly, irreversible ones deliberately.
- This framework helps differentiate between fleeting fears and long-term regrets.
Leaving Fortune
- Polina Marinova Pompliano deliberately left her job at Fortune to focus on her newsletter.
- She weighed the risks, assessed potential income, and made the leap in March 2020.