Sahil Bloom, a former finance professional turned online writing sensation, shares insights on transforming Twitter threads into a million followers. He discusses his evolution from finance to impactful writing, embracing authenticity in content creation. Bloom explores overcoming writer's block, the importance of clarity in communication, and finding inspiration through exploration. He also reflects on the delicate balance between rapid audience growth and meaningful engagement, emphasizing the need for genuine connections and concise, impactful writing.
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Thales of Miletus
Thales of Miletus, a brilliant philosopher, gained no respect until he achieved financial success.
This highlights the world's focus on outputs, even if someone finds fulfillment in the process.
insights INSIGHT
Certainty vs. Curiosity
Insistence on certainty leads to consensus thinking, hindering good writing.
Embrace non-consensus thinking and untethered curiosity for unique insights.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Create Space for Ideas
Create space for thinking and avoid constant pursuit of progress.
Sitting with ideas allows them to take hold and connect, fostering true creativity.
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This book is a comprehensive analysis of modern society, delving into history, evolutionary psychology, political theory, neuroscience, and modern-day political movements. It introduces a vertical axis that explores how we think, as individuals and as groups, rather than the traditional left-center-right horizontal political axis. The book is packed with original concepts, sticky metaphors, and 300 drawings, offering readers a delightful and fascinating journey that will change their perspective on the world.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
Atomic Habits by James Clear provides a practical and scientifically-backed guide to forming good habits and breaking bad ones. The book introduces the Four Laws of Behavior Change: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. It also emphasizes the importance of small, incremental changes (atomic habits) that compound over time to produce significant results. Clear discusses techniques such as habit stacking, optimizing the environment to support desired habits, and focusing on continuous improvement rather than goal fixation. The book is filled with actionable strategies, real-life examples, and stories from various fields, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their habits and achieve personal growth[2][4][5].
The 4 Hour Workweek
Timothy Ferriss
In 'The 4-Hour Workweek', Timothy Ferriss presents a step-by-step guide to 'lifestyle design', encouraging readers to question the traditional notion of retirement and instead create a lifestyle that prioritizes freedom, adventure, and personal growth. The book teaches how to outsource life tasks, automate income, and eliminate unnecessary work using principles like the 80/20 rule and Parkinson’s Law. Ferriss shares his personal journey from a corporate workaholic to a location-independent entrepreneur and provides practical tips and case studies to help readers achieve similar results. The book emphasizes the importance of focusing on high-value activities, taking 'mini-retirements', and living life to the fullest in the present rather than deferring enjoyment until retirement.
Sahil Bloom once believed working in finance was the only way to make money; then, he started writing online and proved himself wrong. Come learn how he turned Twitter threads into 1 million followers by writing with soul.
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