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#728: Seth Godin — Coaching Tim on Overcoming Resistance, Lessons from Isaac Asimov, Writing Secrets After 8,500+ Daily Blog Posts, The Dangers of Authenticity, Practices for Consistency, and Much More
The Tim Ferriss Show
Seth Godin's Approach to Simplifying Ideas
Seth Godin simplifies ideas by starting from the benefit of the doubt, believing that there aren't bad people, just troubling situations. He reduces ideas to their essence without exaggeration, avoiding hyperbole common in social media. Godin eliminates parentheticals to maintain simplicity and asserts an idea at the beginning to create attention, then provides a release that lands the idea. He exemplifies simplicity through short blog posts with a precise assertion that challenges the reader followed by a decisive delivery. Godin also simplifies complex topics by framing them in a way comfortable for the audience, ensuring they grasp the details effectively.
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