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The Genesis of "Atomic Habits" with James Clear
1:20:35 - 1:28:47 (08:12)
James Clear, author of "Atomic Habits," discusses his approach to writing his book and how he aimed to make it useful and comprehensive without being unnecessarily long.
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In order to write a timeless bestseller, one must write something universal, fascinating, and genuinely remarkable that creates value for people.
1:20:35 - 1:23:57 (03:21)
Summary
In order to write a timeless bestseller, one must write something universal, fascinating, and genuinely remarkable that creates value for people. A good marketing plan and a large audience can certainly help sales, but recommendations from readers are ultimately what make a book successful.
ChapterThe Genesis of "Atomic Habits" with James Clear
Episode#648: James Clear, Atomic Habits — Simple Strategies for Building (and Breaking) Habits, Questions for Personal Mastery and Growth, Tactics for Writing and Launching a Mega-Bestseller, Finding Leverage, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Author and speaker James Clear discusses the process behind creating his book Atomic Habits and the importance of intending to create something great in order to achieve success.
1:23:57 - 1:25:45 (01:48)
Summary
Author and speaker James Clear discusses the process behind creating his book Atomic Habits and the importance of intending to create something great in order to achieve success.
ChapterThe Genesis of "Atomic Habits" with James Clear
Episode#648: James Clear, Atomic Habits — Simple Strategies for Building (and Breaking) Habits, Questions for Personal Mastery and Growth, Tactics for Writing and Launching a Mega-Bestseller, Finding Leverage, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A clear table of contents is important for bestselling books, as it allows readers to see the structure of the book and where it's going to go.
1:25:45 - 1:27:00 (01:14)
Summary
A clear table of contents is important for bestselling books, as it allows readers to see the structure of the book and where it's going to go. Breaking things into categories or sections can help readers know what to expect and where to find specific information.
ChapterThe Genesis of "Atomic Habits" with James Clear
Episode#648: James Clear, Atomic Habits — Simple Strategies for Building (and Breaking) Habits, Questions for Personal Mastery and Growth, Tactics for Writing and Launching a Mega-Bestseller, Finding Leverage, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The benefits of writing a short book are discussed as opposed to a book that could have easily been turned into a blog post of 2000 or 1500 words, with the author emphasizing the importance of short chapters to keep readers engaged.
1:27:00 - 1:28:47 (01:47)
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The benefits of writing a short book are discussed as opposed to a book that could have easily been turned into a blog post of 2000 or 1500 words, with the author emphasizing the importance of short chapters to keep readers engaged.