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#171: Nir Eyal – Writing books, persuasion vs. coercion, and how to be indistractable

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Finding Joy in Writing: The Thrill of Creating and Learning

In the creator world, people have different identities and roles. Some see themselves as entrepreneurs who happen to create books. While writing a book is like creating a product that people want to read, it can be stressful to constantly worry about its reception. The author believes in writing what they want to know, becoming an expert on the topic in the process. They find joy in learning and see no point in writing about something that has already been covered.

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