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If you're not listening to @david_perell's "How I Write" podcast you're missing out.

Every week David interviews a master writer and dives into their writing process, habits, and secrets.

10 Amazing episodes worth watching: Image
1) Harry Dry (@harrydry)

Harry is a world-class copywriter.

Listen to learn his 3 most important rules for copywriting, how to create memorable ads, write a clear landing page, and more.
2) Cultural Tutor (@culturaltutor)

Sheehan went from working at McDonald's to running a Twitter account with 1.5M+ followers.

Listen to learn how grew his account so quickly, his writing process, advice for new writers, and more.
3) Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP)

Stories are the #1 way to grab readers’ attention, get them to like you, and ultimately, turn them into fans.

And Shaan has mastered the art of telling amazing stories. Listen and study his storytelling framework.
4) Morgan Housel (@morganhousel)

Morgan is the bestselling author of "The Psychology of Money" which has sold over 5 million copies.

Listen to learn how he comes up with ideas, why he only writes one day a week, his unique editing process, and more.
5) Steph Smith (@stephsmithio)

Steph wrote and grew Trends to millions of dollars and has made $250k+ from her writing.

Learn how to find your creative voice, why ideas are more important than style, how to think about writing distribution, and more.
6) Howard Marks (@HowardMarksBook)

Howard is a billionaire investor and avid writer.

Listen to learn Howard’s 4 tenets for high-quality writing, how to write about ideas so they impact people, and much more.
7) Tim Ferriss (@tferriss)

Tim has one of the most highlighted books ever and has 1+ million newsletter readers.

Learn his research process, the difference between fiction & non-fiction writing, advice to new writers, and more.
8) Sam Parr (@thesamparr)

Sam is a master at turning words into cash–he started a business newsletter that he sold for $25M+.

Listen to learn how to write catchy headlines, write viral content, monetize your writing, and much more.
9) Amor Towles (@amortowles)

Amor Towles is one of the best novelists of our time–ever heard of “A Gentleman in Moscow”?

Learn his step-by-step process for writing novels which covers everything from outlining his books to editing, and more.
10) Mark Forsyth (@Inkyfool)

Mark is the author of "Elements of Eloquence", a fantastic book that breaks down famous phrases into useable formulas.

If you want to understand the art and science of great writing, you'll love this episode.
PS: If you want to level up your writing, check out David's course "Write of Passage."

It was the first writing course I ever took and taught me how to write better and build an audience online.

It's also David's final cohort so don't miss out!
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I was stunned by the city.

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I thought the buildings in NYC were impressive until I visited Dubai.

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(using every law from "Atomic Habits") Image
James Clear's bestselling habit book has sold 15+ million copies.

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1) Make it obvious
2) Make it attractive
3) Make it easy
4) Make it satisfying

Now let's apply them to reading:
The 1st Law: Make Reading Obvious

1) When you make your bed each morning, place a book on your pillow.

Add this little step to your morning routine: Wake up—make bed—place book on pillow. This is an easy way to prime your environment for future reading. When you crawl in bed at night, there will be a book waiting for you in an obvious location, reminding you to read a few pages.

2) Move reading apps like Audible, Kindle, or Pocket to the home screen on your phone.

It’s not just the physical environment that prompts your habits, but also the digital spaces you inhabit. Try this for a few weeks: move all the social media, games, and other distractions off your home screen and put them in a folder a few swipes away. Then, move any reading apps to the most obvious location on the screen. Now you’ll be prompted to read more whenever you open your phone.

3) Create a sacred place to read.

Habits are all about associations. In many cases, your behavior is tied to a particular context or situation. For example, in your brain, the couch might be associated with the habit of watching Netflix. If you try to read while sitting on the couch, you might naturally feel yourself gravitating toward the remote control. It’s what you naturally do in that location.
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The average person reads a book passively and forgets most it.

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Books require time and money to read, but it's one of the best investments you'll ever make.

One book can completely change the trajectory of your life and pay dividends for a lifetime. Image
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This is a fantastic book for anyone looking to start their first business.

Noah built 7 different $1M+ companies and shares a step-by-step framework on how to do the same.

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This is an excellent book for anyone interested in living longer and healthier.

You'll learn how to avoid glucose spikes, stop sugar crashes, and have consistent energy throughout the day.

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