#069: Polina Marinova Pompliano — Writing Newsletters and Non-Fiction, Ambition vs Delusion, How to Study & Learn From Geniuses

Former Fortune writer Polina Marinova and founder of the popular newsletter 'The Profile' talks about growing her Substack to make a full-time income, landing a non-fiction book deal, writing non-fiction, making difficult decisions, taking risks, and how to study and learn from 'geniuses'.*ABOUT POLINA MARINOVAPolina Marinova Pompliano is the author of Hidden Genius: The Secret Ways of Thinking That Power the World's Most Successful People. She is behind The Profile, a Substack newsletter that studies successful people and companies.*RESOURCES Polina's newsletter The ProfileHidden Genius: The Secret Ways of Thinking That Power the World's Most Successful PeopleAuthor Danielle SteelePolina's profile on The RockAuthor Morgan HouselAlinea chef Grant AchatzHumans of New York by Brandon StantonAuthor Colleen HooverFollow Polina:TwitterInstagramThe Profile For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.comFor free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com *FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show! For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com.*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!