Ep196: Do Something Hard Today
from Notes in the Margin Hosted by Vicky Fraser
Vicky and Joe are almost foiled by technology and then a ghost in the Dingle, before moving swiftly on to today's topic: hard things. (Stop being smutty.) There follows a lurid tale in which Vicky relives a terrifyingly hard moment so vividly her hands turn into some kind of pond creature, and Joe reveals that he actually thought she might die. (Spoiler alert: she didn't.) Why all the talk of hard things? Aha. Well. Because writing a book is hard, and doing hard things is amazing. Listen in and find out why. Key Takeaways: [3:00] Vicky is really enjoying Diana Ashworth's writing. It is delightful, engaging, and funny. [4:25] Why should you write a book? [8:35] What types of hard things has Joe had to face recently? [9:55] Vicky explains what Trad Rock Climbing is. You will probably die. [14:45] Vicky made it to the top of the mountain and cried. [16:05] You should write a book because it's hard and it will make you realize you are completely capable! [19:00] The important things in life are difficult. Renovating the Dingle is really hard work, but so rewarding. [23:10] If it were easy, everyone would be doing it! [25:25] Stay tuned for January! Vicky is hosting a big book launch! [26:25] Vicky also has a writing retreat planned for you! Mentioned in This Episode: Website Vicky on Medium Order Vicky's new book! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast The Obelisk Gate, by N. K. Jemisin Iolo's Revenge: Sheep Farming by Happy Accident in Mid-Wales, by Diana Ashworth Atomic Habits, by James Clear
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