Chapter
Writing a Great Book
The key to writing a great book is to write about what you don't want others to know about you, to bring specificity to your vague discomfort or longing, and your selective attention will start to see things that could contribute to what you've written down.
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This podcast discusses the benefits of creating a 'to-feel' list, focusing on how it can give you clarity in life to prioritize and create a sense of calmness.
1:36:49 - 1:41:33 (04:44)
Summary
This podcast discusses the benefits of creating a 'to-feel' list, focusing on how it can give you clarity in life to prioritize and create a sense of calmness.
ChapterWriting a Great Book
Episode#516: Suleika Jaouad on Invaluable Road Trips, the Importance of a To-Feel List, and Finding Artistic Homes
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
By translating a broad desire into specific written goals, your selective attention begins to see things that may contribute to achieving it.
1:41:33 - 1:43:23 (01:49)
Summary
By translating a broad desire into specific written goals, your selective attention begins to see things that may contribute to achieving it. However, there is a difference between making a specific ask and having vague wishes, and sometimes clarifying your dream can reveal that it's not what you truly want.
ChapterWriting a Great Book
Episode#516: Suleika Jaouad on Invaluable Road Trips, the Importance of a To-Feel List, and Finding Artistic Homes
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The key to writing a good book is to write about the things you either don't want to know or those you don't understand and want to know better.
1:43:23 - 1:46:50 (03:26)
Summary
The key to writing a good book is to write about the things you either don't want to know or those you don't understand and want to know better. The author suggests that one must write towards that thing to create something great.