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"They can love it, they can hate it, but it should not confuse anybody." Great philosophy for anything creative/artistic

@BharatTahiliani

4 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thought i'll find like minded people here. recently made a short film called Words, applied a lot of techniques I've learnt from you and and seen massive benefits by applying them. especially Morning pages by Tim Ferris to ink down day to day problems - kzread.info/dash/bejne/YnptramvhMjLhKQ.html | Would love to know what you think...

@DAMfoxygrampa

3 жыл бұрын

Jackson Pollock would like to know your location

@actuitivevisrl1014

2 жыл бұрын

There are many cases in literature where confusing the reader is a strong creative move. Never say never.

@susannalarsson1525

Жыл бұрын

Great philosophy for an instruction manual, more like.

@jackjack4412

Жыл бұрын

Lot's of dorky literature fans write for just that reason. They think confusing and outlandish are the same as unique and creative.

Summary Key Points: - Write to freeze your thoughts and look at them in a different way whenever you want - lawyers are great at that as they are trained and skilled at looking and thinking about every word and its' meaning - writing is rewriting - 2 scrappy pages per day minimum of writing, brain vomit, worthless - then revise them in at least 3 rounds, first for yourself, second round of edits, for his fans who would love it, third round for the critics who will be twisting everything - ask people to highlights parts that are unclear - if something makes you wonder highlight it - if you doubt it take it out - indicate the 10% I should keep no matter what - if I had to cut 10% what would you cut - Writing systematically and revising systematically will help you in becoming a good and skilled writer - Writing is the most important practice

@fernandotavares6809

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@JamesBond-sy8wj

4 жыл бұрын

People like you are a real delight, thanks man.

@ramezbishara6400

4 жыл бұрын

Nailed - thanks man!

@user-dl8fp7ff8o

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@lumberjack9481

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Writing has pulled me out of severe depression in the past. Listening to your podcast Tim saved my life. Thank you brother

@MereMortalsBookReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Great ton hear that Denis, keep the positivity up mate!

@ak12d

4 жыл бұрын

Stay on the path! proud of you

@asadifififaroo

4 жыл бұрын

Stay positive and well. Live well

@jennyfox1398

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear people talking about what they did to get out of depression. Thanks for being inspiring!

@chaosdweller

4 жыл бұрын

It was helping me, until people started raiding my stash like a bunch of pirates everytime I turned my back, so now I just write on YT , and I have some control over it, although sometimes I don't because I don't have phone rights for some reason? but most of the time I can get out what I want , under my YT name, it's thereaputic. Of course there's still stuff I'd like to write about , or get out, without having eyes watching as I'm writing ( I can't do that anymore) but this is better than nothing, glad it helps u 2.

Summary: - Ferris credits much of the success he has had to writing and by constantly practicing writing - Writing lets you analyze your thoughts and sharpen them to ensure your statements are not confusing - very difficult to do in your head - Write 2 pages a day, even if they are crappy, that way you set yourself up for improving the next day - Rewriting is key Rewriting: - When rewriting, first rewrite for yourself, then rewrite based on what your fans want, and lastly rewrite based on how critics will twist your words/sentences - Also have professional writers proof read your work - lawyers or people with legal experience are excellent substitutes - People can love or hate your work, but it should not be confusing - remove any confusing words or sentences - When rewriting be aware when your mind is wandering while reading - it can indicate the current part is too slow/boring - When in doubt take it out

Writing is a severely, and sadly downplayed form of art to really discover just who exactly you are. Thank you, Tim.

Thank you. My husband is absolutely brilliant at everything, very intimidating, and now I can see what has been helping him. He constantly types out any realizations and thoughts he has. He says that it helped him gain so much clarity on life and where he is going in general. I will also be trying out these morning pages.

I’ve been writing in my journal every night for the past few years and doing morning pages since the beginning of the year. It has definitely made me less anxious, helped me worked out problems, and focus my days.

@takelifeeasy6557

2 жыл бұрын

Great ! Keep up ! What do you write about in general in your journal ?

That's good, I prefer sitting in my car a having a two way conversation with myself like a crazy person. Worked out a lot of shit that way.

@nesdi6653

3 жыл бұрын

Lololol yes

@SamUSB5000

3 жыл бұрын

so... I'm not the only one... sometimes in the basement.

@bluedot7817

3 жыл бұрын

@I Sanchez It's ironic but I learned how to be an active listener of myself by listening to others vent to me. Mainly it's about asking the right questions and that takes practice. A site called blahtherapy.com is where I perfected my listening. I'm also building an ai therapist bontaki.com for a similar purpose. 💙

@haitiangal1361

3 жыл бұрын

Same

Jordan Peterson has explained this exact same thing a few years ago. Though he deliberately focuses on writing essays to improve critical thinking skills. He even provides awesome guidelines on writing good essays.

@madmaagic

3 жыл бұрын

Could please tell the title of the video and specifically guidelines video.

@gadohimself

3 жыл бұрын

@@madmaagic "Dr.Jordan B. Peterson's 10 step guide to clearer thinking through essay writing". There's an article on medium about it

@Musicienne-DAB1995

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, Jordan Peterson's lecures on the importance of writing and reading are great.

Writing is truly a gift that we can all work on. Thanks for the video Tim.

@qkjones

3 жыл бұрын

If it's a gift then not everyone has it.

@severinomanoelsantos5438

3 жыл бұрын

Great from São Paulo brazil thankyou

Just as a photograph captures a moment we cherish, writing captures our thoughts in the moment, helping gain clarity on our thoughts. Writing down our thoughts also helps take the load off our mind from things which may stress us out. Writing regularly helps us become more articulate n analytical, thereby helping in problem solving.

@leostewart5257

3 жыл бұрын

Look like you are a professional writer...

@theunicorn9660

3 жыл бұрын

This YT comment is no less than an essay...

I keep a diary since one year, I found one a year ago I wrote when I was 10 and it was absolut gold. Diaries get crazily precious with time, everything you write isn't worthless after 10 years. This reflect my mind cause I'm an historian...

I love how Tim Ferriss and Neil Strauss are good friends. Two amazing people, two amazing authors, two amazing mentors.

I'm not a professional writer, but these tips really resonated with me and have given me some new ideas to try in my own writing. I would also include KZread comments, Twitter replies and all other written communications in the "two crappy pages a day". Going back and re-reading your writing a day wiser and with other people's feedback, reactions and consequences presents a valuable lens through which to improve your writing and communication. I imagine looking back through your old videos and listening to previous podcasts has a similar effect. I think it's key to take the layered approach to editing as Tim suggests; be open to receiving feedback at every stage, from different sources and viewpoints, but balancing it fairly with your vision and intention for that writing.

Thank you so much. I'm looking for a good video to send to students to emphasise the importance of writing, this is perfect!

Thanks a lot Tim! I’ve been meaning to start including writing into my daily practice and this makes it much easier to get started

I just love how you, Marie, and many of her other guests inspire us and make everything more manageable. Thank you so much for being you out loud for us!

That’s awesome Tim. Thanks for sharing. Using the CUB review is also great. Asking somebody to read and mark the parts of the text that are CONFUSE, UNBELIEVABLE or BORING. The reader don’t need a technical background for that.

I also like the the "ABCD" framework for when other people review your work (not mentioned in the video) - what's Awesome? - what's Boring? - what's Confusing? - what Didn't you believe?

I love your content! It’s something unique and you give people another way of looking at things. Thank you!

Thank you Tim. You are my best mentor and inspirational person on this quarentine. You dont have an idea how you help me so much. I am such alone at home, no cellphone, no TV, but now I have my blog like you and I am writting every single day and learning English with your podcasts. Thank you. I respect you and I love you so much!

Thanks Tim! I was writing the first couple months of the year and have gotten away from it the past few weeks. I've noticed my meditations haven't been as deep and there's been an underlying feeling of disconnect recently. Figuring it was the isolation or possibly because I've been watching the news again (gag), I keep on keeping on. In this morning's meditation, I could feel a push back toward my pen and paper. I love the serendipity that I wasn't looking for anything regarding this subject and you arrived on my screen. No accidents! Be well brother!!!

Love the video, Tim! I've been thoroughly enjoying each of these challenges and feel they've definitely made me a better human. We can all do more to connect with each other and understand ourselves at a more profound level. Let's all pledge to do this.

Thank you Tim. I've been practicing writing for long time, and it has proven for to be a tool which sharpens my thought into concrete ideas, action plans, revealed my past mistakes, and much more. It's like zooming in and out at the same time, so I notice details I haven't noticed before, and I also saw the bigger picture. Highly recommended.

Yes! I need to do more of this, thanks for this Tim!

What a great message. I've been writing my thoughts in a document for about two months now, but I've never thought writing in that way. Great video!

Absolutely love this. Such great, actionable advice.

This is great value, easily actionable content, in a short video. Thank you Tim!

Thank you, I needed this video so badly as I've been trying to get back to writing for some time now.

Brilliant. I have been writing for years, yet this video has sharpened a lot of areas where I had serious problems. Thanks!

1. never confuse 2. neil strauss tactic 3. 2 crappy pages 4. 10% rule 5. proofread from lawyers 6. be aware when your mind wander as you read 7. general rule : "when in doubt, take it out"

I love it! It made total sense, I loved everything about you explanation! thank you Tim

I was thinking about this yesterday! And now you post this video. Thank you!

Love this perspective! Absolutely agree. Thank you!

Thanks, Tim! Stay sharp!

The idea to have someone note when their attention wanders is a game-changer for me, I experience that in other writing but never think about that in terms of my own writing. Brilliant!

TIM - Fantastic, focused, clear advice! Thank you for this!

I can confirm this works. I've been writing for the past couple months. It improved my focus and thought clarity.

Amongst all of the great and very practical advice Tim Ferriss has ever given, this one is the best.

Loving the video content you’re producing as of late, Tim

Tim, thank you for the process . . . I plan to follow . . . All the best!

Love it! Thank you for the advice!

Tim, thank a lot for your words!

Thanks, Tim for making amazing videos. Very helpful

Isaac Asimov used to say that writing was thinking with your fingers. I couldn't agree more. Written words are crystalized thoughts. And once you have you thoughts crystalized you can study them better, work with them better, and use them better.

this is fantastic, particularly the portion about giving proofreaders a a clear goal

I'm not writer. Jus time by time need to write notes, e-mails or give directions. But I found this video very useful and and now I know how and where I have to improve myself. Thank you for advice

Thank you so much for giving such beautiful things ....

Thats fantastic Tim, thanks for sharing!

When in doubt, take it out. Love that.

This is great, especially the tip on teaching people to revise for you! I've started to journal every morning and it really puts me in a good headspace to start the day. I've also started to take more notes in meetings in an app like Evernote. Thanks for this video!

I write since a long time. Mostly poems, short-stories and rap lyrics. Also diary when I was young(er). I can confirm that it helps a lot. But noboby could shorten the essence of writing in that short time as you did, Tim. Thanks for that. Great video, great content! Love it!

Thank you 😊 Tim, always insightful advice much appreciated

Excellent! Helped me see that my daily performance hinges on putting my morning thoughts on paper!

6 minutes packed with clear advice, great video Tim 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Thank you for sharing your idea. I'll start morning page right now!

He is very right. I am an aspiring novelist with an engineering degree and a job. Recently I am in a habit of writing important technical concepts and points to focus and really writing things down helps you understand things even more clearly and remove the mind clutter.

This process and explanation of why is super concrete and actionable, Thank You!! I really appreciate editing for fun, fans and critics. Fun!! And tres wise too :)

I literally just finished watching Tim and Neil's interview from 2013. Must watch! It's an expanded version of this video.

@smartwolf9045

4 жыл бұрын

which neil?

@red6972

4 жыл бұрын

@@smartwolf9045 the one from 2013

@nikhillakhmani12

4 жыл бұрын

neil strauss

@smartwolf9045

4 жыл бұрын

@@nikhillakhmani12 Cool, thanks

@Cpatel217

4 жыл бұрын

link please?

Thank you Tim!

Thanks Tim! I especially loved the background music in this video, because it caught my attention more.

Very concise and clear points, love it.

Writing is an extension of your various emotions beyond just feeling them...writing helps keep your brain rewriting itself at every effort...that’s what I think anyway...thank you Tim...

Brilliant knowledge, thank you for sharing

this speaks volumes for sure. Great piece of advice from one of the best mentors of our time.

This really helped me a ton! Thank you so much Tim!

Thank you, Tim, for everything

Tim you are a wonderful man.

Thanks a lot, Tim. I've used writing as a way to introspect because once I have all my thoughts laid out on a screen, it's easier to look for patterns and areas where I need to improve. I do need to be more consistent with it though.

Thank you, Tim!

This is a great method, I read something about it in Tools of Titans 3 days ago and started doing this, then this video comes up. Thanks Tim

Now that are really practical, concrete pieces of advice. Thank you so much Tim.

Great points. Thanks a million.

Brilliant advice Tim, I enjoy writing and will definitely apply some of these points.

thanks to this video I right 3 pages and i feel much more accomplished, i know that the path to my dreams is long but it gives pride and hope. to be able, to be honest, and detailed towards my self.

Great video Tim. Straight to the point. Help us focus with take-aways and summaries ;)

Awesome tips, and timely in my life. Thank you Tim!

Such an excellent idea!! Thank you for this video!

Liking these new videos Tim Tim Talk Talk. These along with your newsletter & podcasts and I’m good to go

This video is such an amazing source of inspiration and creation. I am a professional filmmaker, working as full-time director and cinematographer and writing is one of the most essential skills for any content creator or visual storyteller. The process of writing happens to be quite a complex process, but I really like the way you broke down this process into simple steps. Thank you.

@sandilakesglow

Жыл бұрын

Are you familiar with that book he mentioned, "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron? it's REALLY GREAT!!

so trueee!!! Thank you for sharing your thought

Great tips - thank you!

I loved the recommendations for guidance of your proofreaders - I always struggle to define what type of feedback I need. Very helpful.

Thx for sharing this Tim! Writing 20k in April - so these tips were really great. Love the 3 levels of editing and asking proof readers specific Q's.

So much GOLD for a six minute video. Stay safe tim!

As an English teacher, this really hits home. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for continuing your work and leading by example

I actually don’t struggle too terribly with the writing, is the editing that I struggle with. I really appreciate the fact that that’s what you chose to hone in on. Brilliant.

@yasenbonev814

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, Jordan Peterson's writing guide might be helpful with that. You can find it on his website (jordanbpeterson dot com) under the "Online exercises" tab. It is quite thorough and is actually strenuous to do in the beginning. I've personally just took some of the key points and suggestions and it has been very helpful. I still haven't followed it start to end, but I will probably try to use it when writing more serious stuff, not just for myself.

Thank you so much. This is another vitat lesson learned from you. I learnt my speed reading skills from this channel. Gracias

Thanks for suggesting on this topic. It makes me to subscribe your channel

This was super helpful, encouraging and inspiring to listen to. This guy seemed to know his stuff

Awesome advices Tim

I can be anywhere in the world, feel as if I'm in the deepest, darkest parts of hell or brightest, lightest place in heaven, and writing transports me - from either direction - back to myself . It allows me to remember my own sovereignty.

@BharatTahiliani

4 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thought i'll find like minded people here. recently made a short film called Words, applied a lot of techniques I've learnt from you and and seen massive benefits by applying them. Especially Morning pages by Tim Ferris to ink down day to day problems - kzread.info/dash/bejne/YnptramvhMjLhKQ.html | Would love to know what you think...

Thank you so very much for this. I thought I was strange when I sat before my computer with a pen and pad and wrote by hand for over an hour straight. I felt as if I was one with the writing and the computer would take that away from me. It actually felt like I was feeling what I was writing, and it was much of nothing special. I was putting on paper what I was feeling and the computer felt like it was an intrusion. Your video freed me from feeling as if something was 'wrong' with me. Thanks again.

Excited to start again.

I need to watch this so many times!

Thanks Tim, this looks like a fabulous framework. I am Software Engineer by profession and wrote the data shredding app named SHREDDIT. I applied your framework in writing the User Manual of the app. I got hundred of thousands of happy software user with precise user manual. Great work Tim!

Very helpful.. Thank You 👍🏻

I'm college student.....tried recently and it's working and it's extremely fascinating.....thank you...sir