Julie Broad [Founder | Author]

Julie Broad [EP 147] talks about why writing a book is better than a degree, how the missing piece is always action, and shares some pertinent advice on whether or not writing a book is a good idea.  Show Notes: 4:24 - Paying for a year of university through stock trading.  6:58 - Developing a passion for writing at a young age.  8:56 - Why people are afraid to niche down.  12:25 - Editing the book. The process.  19:29 - Moving home at age 31.  20:46 - Mark Ford 23:21 - "I love books ... " 24:11 - Why writing a book is better than getting a degree.  27:17 - "Decide and go ... " 33:10 - "The people who are criticizing you are never the ones making things happen ... " 35:35 - Why so many people want to write a book, yet so few people actually write a book.  38:15 - "The book might be about you, but it's not for you ... " 42:40 - Helping writers who get stuck in the middle of the writing process.  45:44 - "The missing piece is always action ... " 50:30 - Julie takes Amani through a future book analysis exercise.  How to reach Julie: Website | Youtube | Linkedin  Book Recommendations: DJs Mean Business - Amani Roberts The War of Art - Steven Pressfield Pitch Anything - Oren Klaff