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In this episode, Malcolm Gladwell talks about the early influences in his life that led him to become a writer, and the importance of seeking feedback on your writing from trusted sources.
16:04 - 19:28 (03:24)
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In this episode, Malcolm Gladwell talks about the early influences in his life that led him to become a writer, and the importance of seeking feedback on your writing from trusted sources. He reflects on his past experiences with evaluating his writing, specifically with his senior thesis and the importance of recognizing your own strengths and weaknesses as a writer.
ChapterAccidentally Becoming a Writer with Malcolm Gladwell
Episode#427: Michael Lewis — Inside the Mind of the Iconic Writer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about his accidental and crude process of starting out as a writer, submitting his work to various publications and receiving rejections, and finally getting his big break.
19:28 - 24:11 (04:43)
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The speaker talks about his accidental and crude process of starting out as a writer, submitting his work to various publications and receiving rejections, and finally getting his big break.
ChapterAccidentally Becoming a Writer with Malcolm Gladwell
Episode#427: Michael Lewis — Inside the Mind of the Iconic Writer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The act of writing gave pleasure to the speaker, even when faced with rejection and lack of interest from publishers.
24:11 - 27:33 (03:21)
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The act of writing gave pleasure to the speaker, even when faced with rejection and lack of interest from publishers. The pleasure of writing came from the act itself rather than the prospects of being published.