Episode 147 - Julie Broad [Founder | Author | Speaker]
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.
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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