Discovering old writings and reconnecting with past intellectual pursuits can feel like glimpsing into the future. It's a testament to the constant engagement with ideas in the scholarly life. When writing a book, drawing from a web of connections is essential. Aspiring authors should prioritize developing a strong book idea and embracing an intellectual lifestyle to support its success.
In this episode of Deep Questions we try something a little different: our first guest!
Bestselling author Ryan Holiday joins me to help answer reader questions, as well as more than a few queries from me. We cover a variety of topics, including his life as a writer living on a ranch, how he fosters discipline, the impact of our diminishing reading culture, and why everyone keeps trying to get me to move to Austin.
Be sure to check out Ryan's new book: LIVES OF THE STOICS (https://dailystoic.com/preorder).
To submit your own questions for the show, sign up for my mailing list at calnewport.com.
You can submit audio questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/CalNewport
Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music.