Chapter
The Power and Perils of Wishing
06:14 - 14:37 (08:23)
The desire to lose the ability to wish is a topic of interest for some, but for the speaker, it was more of a thought exercise that stemmed from being an inherent part of the romantic tradition. Additionally, the speaker explains how they opted for writing instead of pursuing law school.
Clips
The host and guest discuss the concept of wishing and the idea of wishing to lose the ability to wish, but ultimately agree that having the ability to wish passionately can lead to power and beauty in life.
06:14 - 10:39 (04:25)
Summary
The host and guest discuss the concept of wishing and the idea of wishing to lose the ability to wish, but ultimately agree that having the ability to wish passionately can lead to power and beauty in life.
ChapterThe Power and Perils of Wishing
Episode#290: Gretchen Rubin — Experiments in Happiness and Creativity
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The author shares how an idea of power, money, fame, and sex converged in his mind and became the first book he published.
10:39 - 12:30 (01:50)
Summary
The author shares how an idea of power, money, fame, and sex converged in his mind and became the first book he published. He also talks about how he becomes obsessed with researching and analyzing subjects and how this has been a common occurrence in his life.
ChapterThe Power and Perils of Wishing
Episode#290: Gretchen Rubin — Experiments in Happiness and Creativity
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The process of writing can be difficult for some, but for those with a deep desire to write, it is worth it.
12:30 - 14:37 (02:06)
Summary
The process of writing can be difficult for some, but for those with a deep desire to write, it is worth it. Tim Ferriss speaks with an author who made the transition from being a lawyer to writing and discusses the clarity of purpose needed to take the leap.