Vicky and Joe fail to do anything special for their 200th podcast episode, except be staggered that they've recorded so many. In this episode, there is a single posh candle, Joe has a bad hair day, and Vicky has just had a photoshoot. They also go through 15 fab reasons to write your book in 2020. Plus an extra bonus reason. Happy listening!
Key Takeaways:
[2:30] The big 200!!! Vicky and Joe have a candle to celebrate.
[6:45] Ever thought about writing a book?
[7:15] First reason: To be a better writer.
[9:20] It’s hard to write a book and that’s a good thing!
[11:05] You have a story to tell and it’s worth telling!
[13:25] The kind of people you want to work with will gravitate towards you.
[17:25] You will become more of an expert in your field.
[18:55] Writing a book makes you memorable!
[20:40] You will discover more about who you are.
[21:20] You will make more money!!!
[22:45] If there’s a zombie apocalypse, we’ll be back to relying on books.
[25:05] Interested in writing a book? Vicky has a book on the subject!
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The Wheel of Time, by Robert Jordan
The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin
How Long ‘Til Black Future Month?, by N. K. Jemisin
There is a magnificent hat in this episode! Because although Vicky's eye makeup was on point, her hair resembled a mangy badger and had to be hidden. Which makes great radio. It's book review week at Moxie Books, and Vicky and Joe discuss the brilliant Atomic Habits by James Clear. Find out how Vicky manages to get up at 6.30 every morning, despite being a lazy slug who hates getting out of bed – and learn the secret of how to be the person you want to be. (And obviously buy the book.)
Key Takeaways:
[5:45] If you want to learn more about how to connect with people, read Amanda Palmer’s book!
[7:00] Atomic Habits is the book of the year for Vicky.
[7:55] Habits are just brain shortcuts.
[10:15] Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.
[12:45] Vicky really didn’t want to get out of bed this morning, but she tried to remember the type of person she wanted to be.
[13:50] There are four problems with goal setting.
[16:15] Focus on the system that will help you get to your goals.
[22:25] Vicky explains why Japan’s trains are so efficient.
[24:55] Declare your intentions everyday!!
[25:25]] Reframe your actions (if they’re negative) into a positive.
[26:15] Join a group where your habit/goal/hobby is something that’s shared by everyone in the group.
[29:50] The big 200 is coming up! Vicky is excited for next week’s episode!
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Only Forward, by Michael Marshall Smith
The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness, by Sy Montgomery
Vicky and Joe stagger into the Roaring 20s with a festive gin & tonic and Joe's convoluted theory about octopuses and goats. Then Vicky explains her theory of rotting badger business growth, which leads to misery and possibly stinkiness. Want an antidote to all the GROW GROW GROW shrieking we're bombarded by? Listen up and build a business of joy and mirth instead.
Key Takeaways:
[2:15] Joe explains why goats are ‘just wrong’ creatures.
[4:55] We are told by everyone that we have to grow all the time or else we’re useless as people.
[9:15] When it comes to your goals, what do you want? What do you really want?
[9:40] What are you willing to endure to get to where you want to be?
[11:10] Think about what you don’t want to do.
[12:15] Keep things as simple as possible for as long as possible.
[15:55] Pro tip: Do not spend tons of money on a website when just starting out.
[19:25] Don’t ignore the old ‘boring’ ways just because there is a new fad out there.
[26:25] Very rarely do people stop and think and ask, ‘Is this actually what I want?’
[26:45] No one will plan your life for you.
[29:35] Bad things will happen, but it’s all how you manage and deal with it that will have the greatest impact on you.
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The Art of Asking Book, by Amanda Palmer
The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness, by Sy Montgomery