The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 565 | Mark Batterson On His Exact Writing Process, Where He Gets His Ideas From, Non-Anxious Curiosity, And How To Be True To Your Voice When Others Want to Change It
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Apr 18, 2023 
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Mark's Idea Generation Habit
- Mark gathers ideas from everyone he meets and carries a journal to write down thoughts immediately.
- He read 3000 books before writing his first one to learn writing as it was not a natural gift.
Curiosity Rooted in Theology
- Mark believes all truth is God's truth, blurring sacred and secular distinctions.
- His curiosity is fueled by a deep theological perspective linking science and faith.
Effective Reading and Notetaking Strategy
- Mark uses a five-level marking system in books to quickly reference important content later.
- He keeps books organized and refuses to lend them to avoid losing his notes.