Creative Pep Talk 256 - How to Use Stillness to Unlock Your Best Work with Ryan Holiday
Dec 10, 2019
Ryan Holiday, author and expert on stillness and growth hacking, discusses topics such as his writing process, developing good taste in creative work, transitioning from marketing to writing, and exploring the concept of stillness. He also talks about filling up with raw material, the evolution of a creative career, and key ideas and realizations about stillness.
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Chunk Writing for Momentum
- Break your book into manageable chunks to avoid overwhelm and maintain momentum.
- Organize your research note cards by chapter to streamline the writing process.
Taste Comes from Deep Consumption
- Good creative taste develops primarily through consuming the medium you practice.
- Many creators lack this because they don't deeply engage with the conventions of their craft.
Blogging Built Ryan's Writing
- Ryan blogged for six years before publishing his first book, which built his writing skill and audience.
- Doing your craft publicly accelerates growth and creates momentum.