Will I ever get to my TBR pile? It's kind of like having goals. You should always have one. After reading the Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp, my days start out by putting my yoga mat on the floor. That's all I need to start my practice. Then it's to my office for some writing. Stephen Pressfield, Like Godin, also preaches showing up is everything. It was his book, the War of Art, that finally told me it was ok to call myself a writer. I'll have to start following Millman now!
Jennie, I enjoyed this so much! Loved going with you on your walk. Loved the honesty laced throughout. Loved your enthusiasm. PS: So good to find you here! It’s been a long time. I recall our small group time with Sarah Bray that I think was right before you launched Author Accelerator. So much has happened for you since then!
Jennie, I am with you 100% about Rick Rubin's book! I borrowed it from the library, as I tend to do with most books, but because every page was full of some sort of spark or reminder or insight I needed to propel me forward in my creative work, I bought it. And I have recommended it and raved about it to friends and even reflected on passages and excerpts in my own Substack newsletter! The power of the written word is truly incredible. Glad to see you here and welcome!
I usually borrow before buying but my local library system (Toronto Public Library - the largest public library system in Canada) got hacked/ransomed in October 2023 and is still offline months later. My 'to borrow' list is achingly long as a result.
Great post, Jennie! I loved that Rick Rubin interview! Will try the Seth Godin. My wife loves the Design Matters podcast.
Seth
Will I ever get to my TBR pile? It's kind of like having goals. You should always have one. After reading the Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp, my days start out by putting my yoga mat on the floor. That's all I need to start my practice. Then it's to my office for some writing. Stephen Pressfield, Like Godin, also preaches showing up is everything. It was his book, the War of Art, that finally told me it was ok to call myself a writer. I'll have to start following Millman now!
Yay for "I will be working on the book book I have been noodling"!!!!
Ha! I wish I could NOT....I'm just trying not to fight it....
Jennie, I love this post and the free association it describes. More like this please.
Thank you for letting me know!
I so want to know if you end up vibing with Rubin's book because I did not.
Jennie, I enjoyed this so much! Loved going with you on your walk. Loved the honesty laced throughout. Loved your enthusiasm. PS: So good to find you here! It’s been a long time. I recall our small group time with Sarah Bray that I think was right before you launched Author Accelerator. So much has happened for you since then!
Oh HEY hello!!!! Wasn't that the most fabulous class we took??? I LOVED it. I think about it all the time!!! So glad you are here too!
It was so good! Such a treat to have that extended time with all of you.
Jennie, I am with you 100% about Rick Rubin's book! I borrowed it from the library, as I tend to do with most books, but because every page was full of some sort of spark or reminder or insight I needed to propel me forward in my creative work, I bought it. And I have recommended it and raved about it to friends and even reflected on passages and excerpts in my own Substack newsletter! The power of the written word is truly incredible. Glad to see you here and welcome!
So interesting! I love the "borrow to buy" pathway you took on the book!
I usually borrow before buying but my local library system (Toronto Public Library - the largest public library system in Canada) got hacked/ransomed in October 2023 and is still offline months later. My 'to borrow' list is achingly long as a result.
What??? This sounds like the plotline of a thriller!