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June 18, 2020 57 mins

Julie Broad [EP 147] talks about why writing a book is better than a degree, how the missing piece is always action, and shares some pertinent advice on whether or not writing a book is a good idea. 

Show Notes:

4:24 - Paying for a year of university through stock trading. 

6:58 - Developing a passion for writing at a young age. 

8:56 - Why people are afraid to niche down. 

12:25 - Editing the book. The process. 

19:29 - Moving home at age 31. 

20:46 - Mark Ford

23:21 - "I love books ... "

24:11 - Why writing a book is better than getting a degree. 

27:17 - "Decide and go ... "

33:10 - "The people who are criticizing you are never the ones making things happen ... "

35:35 - Why so many people want to write a book, yet so few people actually write a book. 

38:15 - "The book might be about you, but it's not for you ... "

42:40 - Helping writers who get stuck in the middle of the writing process. 

45:44 - "The missing piece is always action ... "

50:30 - Julie takes Amani through a future book analysis exercise. 

How to reach Julie: Website | Youtube | Linkedin 

Book Recommendations:

DJs Mean Business - Amani Roberts

The War of Art - Steven Pressfield

Pitch Anything - Oren Klaff

Mark as Played

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