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Writer and novelist Rachel Kushner talks about how failure has helped her stay committed to her craft, to be humble, and not take for granted that her work will be loved.
1:21:08 - 1:23:28 (02:19)
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Writer and novelist Rachel Kushner talks about how failure has helped her stay committed to her craft, to be humble, and not take for granted that her work will be loved.
ChapterLearning from Failure as a Writer
Episode#231: How to Be Creative Like a Motherf*cker -- Cheryl Strayed
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The importance of being ready to present one's work and not seeking external approval is discussed by a writer who faced rejection from agents initially.
1:23:28 - 1:24:28 (00:59)
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The importance of being ready to present one's work and not seeking external approval is discussed by a writer who faced rejection from agents initially.
ChapterLearning from Failure as a Writer
Episode#231: How to Be Creative Like a Motherf*cker -- Cheryl Strayed
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The belief of failure teaching us things has become an overarching idea throughout Silicon Valley and beyond, leading to critical moments of failure being somewhat romanticized.
1:24:28 - 1:26:48 (02:20)
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The belief of failure teaching us things has become an overarching idea throughout Silicon Valley and beyond, leading to critical moments of failure being somewhat romanticized. This message can be unhelpful to those who have not done the work first, whether it be comedy or developing software, where apprenticing oneself to the craft is essential.
