Choose Strong #116 | Andy Glaze | Success Through Failure
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Sep 23, 2025 Andy Glaze, a veteran ultrarunner and battalion chief, returns to share his incredible journey of resilience and the emotional toll of writing his upcoming memoir. He reveals how he's maintained an astounding 288 consecutive weeks of 100-mile runs and the challenges he faced while editing his book. Andy discusses the vital role of failure in building mental toughness, recounts harrowing racing experiences, including a mudslide during a race, and emphasizes the importance of authentic storytelling on social media.
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Use Small Daily Writing Blocks
- Find an hour a day to write and expand it as momentum grows.
- Use an agent and editor to handle publishing details and tighten your manuscript.
Expect Heavy Editing And Trust Experts
- Be prepared to cut 20k+ words and restructure based on printing and market constraints.
- Trust your editor to remove what doesn't move the story forward.
Limit Graphic Details When Telling Trauma
- When writing trauma, report themes rather than grisly details to protect readers and yourself.
- Let an editor remove excessive specifics that don't advance the narrative.
