Episode
Ryan Holiday Reveals How Much Best Selling Authors Make, Crazy Peter Thiel Stories & More
1:09:55
Published: Tue Oct 04 2022
Description
Episode 370: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) talks to best-selling author, podcaster, bookstore owner, and former marketing director for American Apparel, Ryan Holiday (@RyanHoliday), about how to make money in publishing, creating a masterpiece, and investing in a ghost town. ----- Links: * Ryan Holiday * Trust Me I'm Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator * Brass Check * The Painted Porch Bookshop * Vinyl Me, Please * Ghost Town Living * Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. * Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter. ------ Show Notes: (03:55) - Does the bestseller list still matter? (05:30) - Breaking down the #s of the publishing industry (29:20) - How big is your team? (35:10) - Who do you admire? (44:40) - The pros and cons of reality distortion fields (50:40) - Ryan's ghost town ----- Past guests on My First Million include Rob Dyrdek, Hasan Minhaj, Balaji Srinivasan, Jake Paul, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Gary Vee, Lance Armstrong, Sophia Amoruso, Ariel Helwani, Ramit Sethi, Stanley Druckenmiller, Peter Diamandis, Dharmesh Shah, Brian Halligan, Marc Lore, Jason Calacanis, Andrew Wilkinson, Julian Shapiro, Kat Cole, Codie Sanchez, Nader Al-Naji, Steph Smith, Trung Phan, Nick Huber, Anthony Pompliano, Ben Askren, Ramon Van Meer, Brianne Kimmel, Andrew Gazdecki, Scott Belsky, Moiz Ali, Dan Held, Elaine Zelby, Michael Saylor, Ryan Begelman, Jack Butcher, Reed Duchscher, Tai Lopez, Harley Finkelstein, Alexa von Tobel, Noah Kagan, Nick Bare, Greg Isenberg, James Altucher, Randy Hetrick and more. ----- Additional episodes you might enjoy: • #224 Rob Dyrdek - How Tracking Every Second of His Life Took Rob Drydek from 0 to $405M in Exits • #209 Gary Vaynerchuk - Why NFTS Are the Future • #178 Balaji Srinivasan - Balaji on How to Fix the Media, Cloud Cities & Crypto * #169 - How One Man Started 5, Billion Dollar Companies, Dan Gilbert's Empire, & Talking With Warren Buffett • #218 - Why You Should Take a Think Week Like Bill Gates • Dave Portnoy vs The World, Extreme Body Monitoring, The Future of Apparel Retail, "How Much is Anthony Pompliano Worth?", and More • How Mr Beast Got 100M Views in Less Than 4 Days, The $25M Chrome Extension, and More
Chapters
Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of "Discipline is Destiny", speaks about the importance of doing work that you enjoy and means something to you, and the value of writing books.
00:00 - 00:54 (00:54)
Summary
Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of "Discipline is Destiny", speaks about the importance of doing work that you enjoy and means something to you, and the value of writing books.
EpisodeRyan Holiday Reveals How Much Best Selling Authors Make, Crazy Peter Thiel Stories & More
PodcastMy First Million
The value of being on a bestseller list, represented by a small dagger icon next to the title, holds a significant amount of weight in the publishing world, as it can lead to increased exposure and sales.
00:54 - 04:58 (04:03)
Summary
The value of being on a bestseller list, represented by a small dagger icon next to the title, holds a significant amount of weight in the publishing world, as it can lead to increased exposure and sales.
EpisodeRyan Holiday Reveals How Much Best Selling Authors Make, Crazy Peter Thiel Stories & More
PodcastMy First Million
In the world of publishing, there are multi-billion dollar businesses such as distributor Ingram, while individual books like "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" and "Good to Great" have sold millions of copies across various formats, driving profits even further.
04:58 - 09:51 (04:53)
Summary
In the world of publishing, there are multi-billion dollar businesses such as distributor Ingram, while individual books like "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" and "Good to Great" have sold millions of copies across various formats, driving profits even further.
EpisodeRyan Holiday Reveals How Much Best Selling Authors Make, Crazy Peter Thiel Stories & More
PodcastMy First Million
The story of the fisherman and the Western businessman teaches that sometimes, the pursuit of money and success can distract from the simple pleasures and lifestyle that we already have.
09:51 - 16:47 (06:55)
Summary
The story of the fisherman and the Western businessman teaches that sometimes, the pursuit of money and success can distract from the simple pleasures and lifestyle that we already have.
EpisodeRyan Holiday Reveals How Much Best Selling Authors Make, Crazy Peter Thiel Stories & More
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker discusses the balance between quantity and quality in content creation and how both can have a significant impact.
16:47 - 21:51 (05:03)
Summary
The speaker discusses the balance between quantity and quality in content creation and how both can have a significant impact. The speaker shares examples of individuals who have achieved high quantities of content without compromising quality.
EpisodeRyan Holiday Reveals How Much Best Selling Authors Make, Crazy Peter Thiel Stories & More
PodcastMy First Million
The complexity and length of written pieces can vary, and some may take years to complete.
21:51 - 26:58 (05:07)
Summary
The complexity and length of written pieces can vary, and some may take years to complete.
EpisodeRyan Holiday Reveals How Much Best Selling Authors Make, Crazy Peter Thiel Stories & More
PodcastMy First Million
Despite being an avid reader, Ryan Holiday advises against starting a profitable book club as it is difficult to monetize.
26:58 - 33:47 (06:48)
Summary
Despite being an avid reader, Ryan Holiday advises against starting a profitable book club as it is difficult to monetize. He suggests instead focusing on building an audience and establishing a loyal readership for other related products.
EpisodeRyan Holiday Reveals How Much Best Selling Authors Make, Crazy Peter Thiel Stories & More
PodcastMy First Million
The realization that success does not solely depend on wealth or recognition, but also on one's mentality and overcoming personal limitations.
33:47 - 38:29 (04:42)
Summary
The realization that success does not solely depend on wealth or recognition, but also on one's mentality and overcoming personal limitations.
EpisodeRyan Holiday Reveals How Much Best Selling Authors Make, Crazy Peter Thiel Stories & More
PodcastMy First Million
The podcast discusses the story of how Peter Thiel plotted and waited for years to pounce and sue Gawker after they outed him as gay.
38:30 - 42:20 (03:50)
Summary
The podcast discusses the story of how Peter Thiel plotted and waited for years to pounce and sue Gawker after they outed him as gay. The discussion reflects on the mentality of wanting to crush someone who wronged you, and how Thiel's wealth and power enabled him to execute this plan successfully.
EpisodeRyan Holiday Reveals How Much Best Selling Authors Make, Crazy Peter Thiel Stories & More
PodcastMy First Million
The easiest and most practical way for most people to become successful is to learn how to make money on your own, which can lead to a sense of accomplishment and turning aspirations into reality.
42:20 - 47:55 (05:34)
Summary
The easiest and most practical way for most people to become successful is to learn how to make money on your own, which can lead to a sense of accomplishment and turning aspirations into reality.
EpisodeRyan Holiday Reveals How Much Best Selling Authors Make, Crazy Peter Thiel Stories & More
PodcastMy First Million
In 2015, a man named Brent bought a ghost town for $1.3 million dollars and turned it into a successful YouTube channel featuring charming videos of exploring the town.
47:55 - 51:45 (03:49)
Summary
In 2015, a man named Brent bought a ghost town for $1.3 million dollars and turned it into a successful YouTube channel featuring charming videos of exploring the town. Brent's videos became popular and provided comfort to viewers during the pandemic.
EpisodeRyan Holiday Reveals How Much Best Selling Authors Make, Crazy Peter Thiel Stories & More
PodcastMy First Million
The idea of overnight success is a myth, as it takes a lot of time and effort to develop a baseline of skills before achieving success.
51:45 - 57:01 (05:16)
Summary
The idea of overnight success is a myth, as it takes a lot of time and effort to develop a baseline of skills before achieving success. Slow and steady progression should be acknowledged and appreciated as much as quick success.
EpisodeRyan Holiday Reveals How Much Best Selling Authors Make, Crazy Peter Thiel Stories & More
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker discusses the odd sensation of having financial freedom while pursuing creative work, as they don't have any specific financial goals, and feels like they are "playing with house money".
57:01 - 1:02:03 (05:01)
Summary
The speaker discusses the odd sensation of having financial freedom while pursuing creative work, as they don't have any specific financial goals, and feels like they are "playing with house money". They also touch on the importance of being financially secure while pursuing creative passions.
EpisodeRyan Holiday Reveals How Much Best Selling Authors Make, Crazy Peter Thiel Stories & More
PodcastMy First Million
Timothy Doner speaks about his experiences being a public author including the challenges with publishers and agents, as well as the growth he is seeing on YouTube for his book publicity.
1:02:03 - 1:05:47 (03:44)
Summary
Timothy Doner speaks about his experiences being a public author including the challenges with publishers and agents, as well as the growth he is seeing on YouTube for his book publicity.
EpisodeRyan Holiday Reveals How Much Best Selling Authors Make, Crazy Peter Thiel Stories & More
PodcastMy First Million
The host expresses his admiration for the guest and discusses some of the things he has learned from him, including how to raise a family and how to live life.
1:05:47 - 1:06:48 (01:00)
Summary
The host expresses his admiration for the guest and discusses some of the things he has learned from him, including how to raise a family and how to live life. The guest promotes his book, "Discipline is Destiny," which can be purchased from dailystoic.com or The Painted Porch.