Note: This podcast originally aired in November 2014.
Highlights of This Episode:
- How to pick yourself
- What it takes to be a genius
- Why people are afraid to be successful
- How Seth felt after he learned that his first book hit the bestseller list
- Two things every author should do if choosing to sell on Amazon
- How to use a particular feeling to motivate yourself and validate what you’re doing
“Art isn’t a painting; art is the act of letting your genius out and saying, ‘This might not work.'” –Seth Godin (Tweet this)
A Note from Charlie:
While preparing to record this episode, I got really nervous and was unsure what questions I would ask my long-time mentor, Seth Godin. After an office mixup distracted me, we ended up recording our riff on a topic Seth brought up in our pre-podcast chit-chat. Turns out that the best plans are ones that are flexible.
While the audio quality is not what it could or should be, the topic of this conversation was so inspiring to me personally that I had to share it with you. Besides, that would be using audio quality as an excuse to delay something I’ve been preparing to release for a year. Sound familiar?
If you’ve been waiting for someone to acknowledge or recognize you and your hard work, sit down and listen. If you’re an author, or an aspiring author, you’ll find some great advice from Seth (he’s written 18 books). And if you think you’re not worthy of your dreams because you don’t have the right degrees, the right experience, the right whatever it takes to be where you want to be, then this episode is for you.
About Seth Godin:
Seth Godin is the author of 18 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything. You might be familiar with his books Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip, and Purple Cow.
In addition to his writing and speaking, Seth founded both Yoyodyne and Squidoo. His blog is one of the most popular in the world.
He was inducted into the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame, one of three chosen for this honor in 2013.
Recently, Godin once again set the book publishing industry on its ear by launching a series of four books via Kickstarter. The campaign reached its goal after three hours and ended up becoming the most successful book project ever done this way.
His newest book, What To Do When It’s Your Turn, is already a bestseller.
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It was so great to hear him talk about being so appreciative of what he has been able to achieve just because he was born where he was, etc. When successful people understand all that went into their ability to actually succeed, I like them more. I don’t really follow him anymore, but it seems like it’s time to let Seth back into my world…. Also, you did great!