London Writers' Salon

#069: Polina Marinova Pompliano — Writing Newsletters and Non-Fiction, Ambition vs Delusion, How to Study & Learn From Geniuses

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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Hidden Genius explores mental frameworks used by high performers to fundamentally change their perspective.

The book emphasizes the importance of self-belief, embracing ambitious ideas, and creating a strong personal identity.

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Hidden Genius: Exploring the Power of Mental Frameworks

Hidden Genius delves into the concept that the highest performers in any field don't rely on tricks or hacks, but instead use mental frameworks that fundamentally change the way they see the world. The book examines the journey of various individuals and their unique approaches to creativity, problem-solving, and success. It showcases figures like Grant Achatz, the chef behind Chicago's famed Alinea restaurant, who pushes the boundaries of dining experiences through innovative ideas. The book also emphasizes the importance of self-belief, betting on oneself, and creating a strong personal identity. It offers insights on how to navigate failure, embrace originality, and maintain creativity in one's work.

Making Creative Connections and how to keep being Creative

04:57

Seize Your Moment and Capitalize

01:42

Introduction

5min

Finding Purpose in Writing

27min

Hidden Geniuses: Exploring the Premise

15min

The Success of an Indie Writer and the Power of Selfish Writing

4min

Betting on Yourself and Creating Your Own Identity

3min

Creating Something Tied to Identity and Overcoming the Fear of Losing It

6min

Former Fortune writer Polina Marinova and founder of the popular newsletter 'The Profile' talks about growing her Substack to make a full-time income, landing a non-fiction book deal, writing non-fiction, making difficult decisions, taking risks, and how to study and learn from 'geniuses'.

ABOUT POLINA MARINOVA

Polina Marinova Pompliano is the author of Hidden Genius: The Secret Ways of Thinking That Power the World's Most Successful People. She is behind The Profile, a Substack newsletter that studies successful people and companies.

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