Episode
#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
1:38:50
Published: Thu May 19 2022
Description
David Perell is a writer and entrepreneur. He is the creator of the wildly successful Write of Passage – an online course that helps people accelerate their careers by writing online. He has amassed a following of over 300,000 people on Twitter alone. In this conversation, we spoke about David's college years, why introspection is overrated, David's interesting writing habits, and why epiphanies are felt. You can access this video on Spotify. Topics: (0:00) Intro (0:48) Probation (5:01) The first time David started to take himself seriously (6:11) Find the leverage (8:12) Bill Morningstar (11:20) How to get confidence when you’re not qualified? (12:25) Coining terms as a creator (15:00) Mimetic theory (19:33) How do you make sure what you want is what you really want? (21:33) Why does David spend time with people he disagrees with? (25:01) Knowledge workers should treat themselves as athletes (27:13) Changing the education system (39:31) Who does David admire today? (43:01) Surrendering to the art of conversation (44:29) Overcoming insecurities (47:20) Injecting more of himself into his work (48:34) “Epiphanies are felt” (50:40) “Introspection is overrated” (53:08) Why David grades his dad A+++ (56:50) How do we live with more joy? (1:00:23) How much did David turn to the internet as a kid? (1:02:45) Annual Review (1:03:41) Connection between plants vs. podcasts (1:06:28) How to judge improvement on creative work on week-to-week (1:07:41) The unexpected benefit of writing (1:12:01) Does David have any trouble sleeping? (1:13:39) David’s weird writing habits (1:20:40) How has David gotten less self-loathing? (1:22:51) Balaji NYT/BTC/CCP framing (1:26:41) Why are we so attracted to the current? (1:30:23) Why is David a long-term thinker? (1:31:11) Web3 vs. Bitcoiners (1:32:51) Lessons from Robert Moses (1:36:33) Any fiction? (1:38:00) Book deal? Resources Mentioned • First David Perell appearance on The Danny Miranda Podcast 070 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCS3Qyh7LKs • Kevin Kelly’s 103 Bits of Advice – https://kk.org/thetechnium/103-bits-of-advice-i-wish-i-had-known/ • Austin Scholar – https://austinscholar.substack.com/ • Jack Butcher days vs. decades – https://twitter.com/jackbutcher/status/1485609022799716353 David's Links Twitter – https://twitter.com/david_perell Write of Passage – https://writeofpassage.school/ Continue the conversation with me... 🎙Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1532160275/view 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda 🚨 Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.com/tuesday-treasure
Chapters
In this podcast episode, David Perell talks about living with more joy, finding ways to enjoy the process of achieving your goals, and the surprising things about his writing process that people don't know.
00:00 - 00:40 (00:40)
Summary
In this podcast episode, David Perell talks about living with more joy, finding ways to enjoy the process of achieving your goals, and the surprising things about his writing process that people don't know.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker reflects on their experience in college, noting their struggle with maintaining good grades due to the emphasis on Greek life and socializing, as well as the importance of holding standards and the benefit it had on those around them.
00:40 - 06:52 (06:11)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their experience in college, noting their struggle with maintaining good grades due to the emphasis on Greek life and socializing, as well as the importance of holding standards and the benefit it had on those around them.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses how being in a lower class can lead to self-doubt and a lack of confidence in pursuing opportunities.
06:52 - 13:22 (06:30)
Summary
The speaker discusses how being in a lower class can lead to self-doubt and a lack of confidence in pursuing opportunities. However, he encourages listeners to overcome these barriers and take risks even if it means going out of their comfort zones.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker reflects on how as children we pursued things much more naively than we are able to as adults, focusing more on mimicking the behavior of others and less on impressing others.
13:22 - 17:33 (04:11)
Summary
The speaker reflects on how as children we pursued things much more naively than we are able to as adults, focusing more on mimicking the behavior of others and less on impressing others.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
This episode discusses the subliminal messages seen on social media, the importance of listening to those with differing opinions, and curating filters to avoid being influenced by others, all in the pursuit of finding desires that are truly worth pursuing.
17:33 - 22:46 (05:12)
Summary
This episode discusses the subliminal messages seen on social media, the importance of listening to those with differing opinions, and curating filters to avoid being influenced by others, all in the pursuit of finding desires that are truly worth pursuing.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
This podcast explores the differences between the education system and the sports industry, with sports setting a higher bar for quality.
22:46 - 26:52 (04:06)
Summary
This podcast explores the differences between the education system and the sports industry, with sports setting a higher bar for quality. The focus is on how individuals can improve their learning by making it an obsession, much like athletes do with their sport.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The idea of learning from the best teacher in the world who teaches math through the prism of what you're fascinated by is explored.
26:52 - 31:52 (05:00)
Summary
The idea of learning from the best teacher in the world who teaches math through the prism of what you're fascinated by is explored. Learning goes beyond systematic ways with a project-based approach that connects with what one is passionate about.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The internet is changing the way schools recruit and teach.
31:52 - 38:33 (06:40)
Summary
The internet is changing the way schools recruit and teach. It allows the recruitment of experts in various fields to create high-quality educational videos which reach a larger audience beyond college campuses.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The art of conversation involves veering off the main road, surrendering to that, and ascending onto a higher plane with another person.
38:33 - 45:05 (06:32)
Summary
The art of conversation involves veering off the main road, surrendering to that, and ascending onto a higher plane with another person. It's about exploration and there is no forbidden territory in a good conversation.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses how to inject more personal style into work while maintaining attention to quality and leading an inspired team, and reflects on the importance of balancing data-driven decision-making with human connection.
45:05 - 49:46 (04:41)
Summary
The speaker discusses how to inject more personal style into work while maintaining attention to quality and leading an inspired team, and reflects on the importance of balancing data-driven decision-making with human connection.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker's dad encouraged their obsessions and allowed them to attend a high school prep program at an early age.
49:47 - 56:17 (06:30)
Summary
The speaker's dad encouraged their obsessions and allowed them to attend a high school prep program at an early age. The speaker struggled to learn their bodily limits and fight back when necessary.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
High schoolers at Rite of Passage are given the opportunity to design their own curriculum and contribute to the community by offering feedback on the coursework.
56:17 - 1:00:29 (04:12)
Summary
High schoolers at Rite of Passage are given the opportunity to design their own curriculum and contribute to the community by offering feedback on the coursework. The result is a more engaging and dynamic educational experience.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The podcast emphasizes the importance of prioritizing others and listening to them.
1:00:29 - 1:06:37 (06:07)
Summary
The podcast emphasizes the importance of prioritizing others and listening to them. It encourages focusing on the little things in life, such as the developmental milestones of loved ones, to truly appreciate and connect with them.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The key to being a great podcast guest is to prepare engaging stories, turning points in your life, hobbies, and spicy hot takes.
1:06:37 - 1:13:09 (06:31)
Summary
The key to being a great podcast guest is to prepare engaging stories, turning points in your life, hobbies, and spicy hot takes. Through these conversations, not only can you showcase your personality and experiences, but you can also discover new insights on topics as your mind moves from one idea to the next.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker reflects on the epic nature of mundane tasks and lists their favorite drink options including coconut water, sparkling water, kombucha, and draft latte.
1:13:09 - 1:18:25 (05:16)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the epic nature of mundane tasks and lists their favorite drink options including coconut water, sparkling water, kombucha, and draft latte.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The current political and cultural climate has made it difficult to work alone, and without the support of a team.
1:18:25 - 1:24:19 (05:53)
Summary
The current political and cultural climate has made it difficult to work alone, and without the support of a team. Factors such as state taxes and the ongoing culture wars make it challenging to navigate the complexities of solo work.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The host argues that instead of focusing on the news of the day, people should read books from other centuries and even the Austrian school of economics, specifically on the topic of sound money.
1:24:19 - 1:30:12 (05:53)
Summary
The host argues that instead of focusing on the news of the day, people should read books from other centuries and even the Austrian school of economics, specifically on the topic of sound money.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Balaji Srinivasan discusses how focusing on long-term ideas, actions, and people can transform behavior into finding more peace.
1:30:13 - 1:37:05 (06:52)
Summary
Balaji Srinivasan discusses how focusing on long-term ideas, actions, and people can transform behavior into finding more peace. He also touches upon the bitcoin community and building a new financial instrument for the future.
Episode#230: David Perell [VIDEO] – Writing, Leverage, & Living With More Joy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Being mission-driven is a crucial element for long term success, as mercenaries may have skills, but ultimately, it is those with hearts on fire who will make a difference.
1:37:05 - 1:38:49 (01:43)
Summary
Being mission-driven is a crucial element for long term success, as mercenaries may have skills, but ultimately, it is those with hearts on fire who will make a difference. Sign up for David Parell's 50 Day Writing Course to learn more about this concept.