How to be a Writer with Jeff Goins
Jeff Goins, is the very talented best selling author of five fantastic books including his latest two, and our all-time favorites, The Art of Work and Real Artist Don’t Starve.
An exceptional writer and storyteller, Jeff is also a public speaker, a regular blogger on his website GoinsWriter.com, and runs his own podcast The Portfolio Life with Jeff Goins. In response to many writers asking Jeff for advice on how to be a successful writer, Jeff created a course for writers titled, Tribe Writers.
Besides all of that, Jeff is a husband and father of two young children.
In this interview we cover:
- Jeff’s daily writing practice that has led to his success
- His favorite writing tools, and one of the creative ways he’s using it
- How he adapts his schedule around his life
- The 3-bucket system
- The comparison trap
- How it’s important to get clear on what you want
- How Jeff is working less but making more
Jeff Goins Quotes
“I just think that activity follows identity. And so I don’t think you fake it till you make it but you do believe it till you become it.“ ~Jeff Goins, author, speaker, founder-TribeWriters
“Your art is your creative gift that you have to share with the world.”~Jeff Goins, author, speaker, founder-TribeWriters
“Marketing is helping worthy ideas spread.”~Jeff Goins, author, speaker, founder-TribeWriters
“If you want to be a writer you are a writer. You just need to write.”~Jeff Goins, author, speaker, founder-TribeWriters
“You are a writer when you say you’re a writer.” ~Steven Pressfield, author
“When I began to call myself a writer I started taking it more seriously I started writing more regularly.~Jeff Goins, author, speaker, founder-TribeWriters
“First you believe then you behave as if it’s true.”~Jeff Goins, author, speaker, founder-TribeWriters
“A book is a deep dive into a single idea or story.” ~Seth Godin, author, teacher, founder-AltMBA
Show Notes
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About the author, LeAura Alderson
Hello! I’m LeAura, a philosopher, autodidactic former homeschooling mom, self development advocate, entrepreneur, author, ideator, web publisher, and podcaster, passionate about helping others achieve their best possible life!
I love people, creating, and good conversations on creativity, growth, development and entrepreneurship. So engaging in creative conversations with interesting guests is one of my favorite things to do.
I've trained and certified in mediation, strategic intervention, marriage and family coaching as well as a fitness trainer, and participated in many courses and workshops over the years as well as ongoing learning of all kinds.
Today, the synergy of creating websites, articles and podcasts, brings together all my favorite things: learning, growth, creating, connecting and contributing. To share these with you is a privilege, that serves my lifelong aspiration to help others.
My personal areas of creativity are in writing, editing, masterminding, ideation and bringing ideas to life through business and entrepreneurship.