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#149: Daniel Pink – How to write like a New York Times bestselling author

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May 23, 2023

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Daniel Pink

Join bestselling author Daniel Pink as he shares insights from his latest work, "The Power of Regret," revealing how analyzing 16,000 regrets can lead to personal growth. Discover why following your passion might be misguided and learn his unique rules for prolific writing. Pink discusses the importance of balancing effort with practicality, his disciplined writing routine, and how thorough research shapes compelling narratives. He also highlights the art of crafting effective book proposals that resonate with both readers and the market.

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Staying Lean

Keep overhead low to maximize profits and creative freedom.
Focus on what you're good at and delegate or avoid tasks you dislike or aren't skilled in.

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Guardrails for Social Media

Limit social media use, especially during creative work.
Establish strict rules and boundaries around social media consumption, similar to avoiding other distractions.

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Writing Discipline

Treat writing like a job, with set hours and word count goals.
Show up consistently and "lay the bricks" even when not feeling inspired.

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Navigating Writing and Motivation

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The Discipline of Writing: A Structured Approach to Productivity

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Navigating Creative Paths: Serial vs. Parallel Processing

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Crafting the Perfect Book Proposal

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The Importance of Research in Writing

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Closing Remarks and a Platform for Video Creators

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dan is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. As part of the research for this book, Dan analyzed 16,000 regrets from more than 100 countries. It’s a great book and I highly recommend it.

His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world.

Before he was an author, Dan worked in several positions in politics and government, including serving from 1995 to 1997 as chief speechwriter to Vice President Al Gore. You may also know Dan from of his TED talk, the puzzle of motivation which has received more than 10 million views.

In this episode, you’ll learn: