DeepSummary
In this episode, Sahil Bloom shares his journey of turning Twitter threads into a following of 1 million people. Initially working in finance, he started writing online during the COVID-19 pandemic and realized his passion for connecting with people through his writing. He discusses the importance of writing with authenticity and soul, while finding a balance between reaching a wide audience and maintaining depth.
Bloom emphasizes the value of creating constraints in writing, as it fosters creativity. He also stresses the significance of surrounding oneself with inquisitive people who challenge assumptions and encourage growth. The episode delves into the editing process, the pursuit of eloquence versus concision, and the concept of excavating ideas through conversations.
Throughout the conversation, Bloom and David Perell explore topics such as credibility in the digital age, the impact of writing on personal growth, and the challenges of transitioning from social media to longer-form writing like books. They highlight the importance of finding fulfillment in the creative process itself, rather than solely focusing on metrics or expectations.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Write with authenticity and soul to create a deeper connection with your audience.
- Embrace constraints in writing as a catalyst for creativity and concision.
- Surround yourself with inquisitive minds who challenge your assumptions and encourage growth.
- Prioritize simplicity and accessibility in writing to positively impact a wider audience.
- Find fulfillment in the creative process itself, rather than solely focusing on metrics or expectations.
- Share your ideas and experiences with others to deepen your understanding and create meaningful connections.
- Writing is a means of attracting like-minded individuals who resonate with your perspective.
- Transition from social media to longer-form writing requires adjusting to a different dopamine cycle and expectations.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Forced constraints are a really good way to stoke creativity. It was why I loved Twitter when I first started was because you had to distill your writing into such little bite sized thoughts.“ by Sahil Bloom
- “I don't want to impress the smartest people in the room by just sounding so eloquent like an amazing novelist and sharing things. I want to be able to impact a regular person that is living their life, to be able to live slightly better because of something that they read and that comes with speaking in simple terms that anyone can engage with and anyone can take in any direction.“ by Sahil Bloom
- “The essence of an idea very quickly and concisely to somebody, try to distill it to someone, see where you didn't make sense or where they were, like, looking confused.“ by Sahil Bloom
- “Every piece of writing is a call for the kind of person that you want to bring into your life, bringing.“ by David Perell
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How I Write
David Perell
12/20/23
Sahil Bloom once believed working in finance was the only way to make money; then, he started writing online and proved himself wrong. Come learn how he turned Twitter threads into 1 million followers by writing with soul.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/SahilBloom
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