EP280: Initiative Takes Effort

Do you need kicking into action? So do we, friends. So do we. So when Vicky saw Seth Godin's email titled "Initiative takes effort" last summer, she filed it away as the spark of a podcast episode idea. Here is that episode! In it, Joe and Vicky have a chat about why we struggle to get started, and what can help. Plus Vicky shares another creative nonfiction writing tip with you. And Joe describes "shrimping". Enjoy! Key Takeaways: [2:50] Storytellers are never ever going to be unwanted. [7:10] Vicky reads an excerpt of a book and explains why she loves this passage. [9:30] Were there any big events that happened in your lifetime? Draw up a timeline of your life. [11:05] Want to learn how to write better? This is a great activity for you to do! [14:00] Why is play so important in our adult lives? [18:25] Vicky needs accountability. When you have a partner to do things with, you're much more likely to do those things. [22:30] Joe explains what shrimping means in MMA. [24:25] You can absolutely sit down and write a book on your own, but most people don't. [27:00] Want to write a book? Don't do it alone. [27:35] Want to learn something? Find someone to help you. Mentioned in This Episode: Website Creative Book Coaching Join Vicky's Power Hour Join Vicky's Masterclass Buy Vicky's Book That's What She Said: Tales of Business Success from Women Just like You by Vicky Fraser Banish the Blank Page of Doom Fast Grab Vicky's Book Template Bundle Come Join Vicky's Writing Challenge! Meat + Hair Daily Creative Writing Tips Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast Email Vicky about 1-2-1 coaching at: [email protected] Lord of the Silver Bow, by David Gemmell Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Stuart Brown