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J. Jason Hicks on Shadow Careers, Ruinwaster's Bane, Finding Fulfillment Through Purpose, and The Power of Writing a Little Everyday

from Acta Non Verba · host Marcus Aurelius Anderson

This week J. Jason Hicks shares insights into battling resistance, the importance of daily writing practice, and the influence of authors like Steven Pressfield. Marcus and Hicks discuss how adversity can shape our paths, the significance of authentic partnerships, and practical advice for aspiring writers. Hicks also highlights his upcoming projects and how he integrates his life experiences into his work.   Episode Highlights: 09:22 The Writing Process 27:31 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Purpose 34:55 Creating Your Universe 36:50 The Power of Daily Writing 46:07 Advice for Aspiring Authors 49:33 The Importance of a Supportive Partner   Jason Hicks studied English Literature, Political Science, and World Religions with a focus on classic literature at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Ruinwaster’s Bane: The Annals of the Last Emissary is his debut novel. He lives in Tucson, Arizona with his wife and his dog. A one-eyed Boxer named Drake.   Learn more at: www.jjasonhicks.com Get Jason’s book at: https://a.co/d/3FKu9m9   Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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