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Some of us are three professions into our work life when we finally discover what really lights our fire.
Danielle LaPorte • The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your Own Terms
The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your Own Terms
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“What do I do? I’m a talent recruiter by day and Kundalini yoga teacher by night. Someday I’ll stop living a double life, but right now, I’m, you know, digging for my dream gig. Mostly, I’m interested in wellness and modern art.” No complaining. Sincerely searching. Impressive.
Danielle LaPorte • The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your Own Terms
Ellen Fishbein consulting Matt Lerner on his manuscript:
“Matt, you’re a good writer, but this is not a good book.”
Ouch.
“It doesn’t have a thesis.”
A thesis?
“Every great nonfiction book,” she explained, “presents a focused thesis.” For example:
The Black Swan - Individual outlier events are rare, but collectively, they occur oft
A Little Princess (greatest vindication story ever), The Golden Compass (greatest animal character ever), and Little Women