

David Perell: mastering online writing, integrating life, maximising ideas that change the world, obtaining wisdom from everything, making the most out of your handicaps and building a world-class career - Podcast #214
Oct 11, 2022
David Perell, an Internet educator and writer known for his 'Write of Passage' course, shares invaluable insights on mastering online writing and community building. He discusses how writing transforms thoughts and fosters connections, stating, 'When you write, you find people you will never find in your life.' Perell emphasizes the power of attracting the right audience, effective note-taking strategies, and the importance of maintaining well-being for creativity. A champion of discipline and authenticity, he delves into how writing can offer wisdom and life integration.
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Writing Enhances Deep Thinking
- Writing externalizes thoughts, freeing cognitive resources for deeper thinking.
- It helps bridge intuitive feelings with rational articulation, revealing underlying mental structures.
Making Opportunities by Persistence
- David landed a spot as a golf recruit by persistently tracking down a coach despite an initial missed meeting.
- This experience taught him opportunities aren't always given, they often need to be created.
Discipline & Strategy to Improve Writing
- Train writing daily with discipline and by sharing publicly to attract like-minded readers.
- Write from conversation and abundance by capturing ideas continuously to ease the writing process.