Ep193: Being Interested In Everything
from Notes in the Margin Hosted by Vicky Fraser
Joe does a very passable impression of a Klingon and Vicky marvels at the fact they've been married for TEN YEARS without any frying pan incidents. This week, they go off on some impressive tangents while explaining why tangents are brilliant and you should be fascinated by everything. Including eavesdropping, Titivillus, philately, Japanese, and Dungeons & Dragons. Tune in to discover how you can never run out of things to write about again. Key Takeaways: [3:00] Joe recently finished The Fifth Season book. [4:00] Vicky is currently reading Early Riser by Jasper Fforde. [6:55] Overnight successes do not exist. [8:35] Why should you be interested in absolutely everything? [13:50] Read a lot! It will make you more interesting. [16:20] Start a collection! [18:45] Have a weird and nerdy hobby! [21:00] Don't be afraid to travel alone. [22:25] Never stop learning something new! [24:45] Listen to other people's stories. Talk to people! [27:35] Vicky loves people watching at airports. [28:45] Ask yourself hypothetical questions. [31:35] Let your mind switch off for a couple of days. [36:35] Vicky's book is out! Order it on her website or on Amazon! Mentioned in This Episode: Website Vicky on Medium Order Vicky's new book! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast The Wheel of Time, by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson The Fifth Season, by N. K. Jemisin Early Riser Novel, by Jasper Fforde Atomic Habits by James Clear A History of Western Philosophy, by Bertrand Russell
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