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Ep. 343: Ryan Holiday Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday

My guest today is Ryan Holiday, an American author, writer, and marketer. He is the media strategist behind authors Tucker Max and Robert Greene, the former Director of Marketing for American Apparel and an editor-at-large for the New York Observer.

The topic is writing a book.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

  • Always being in a research mindset
  • Why some people don’t take advantage of standing on the shoulders of the giants that came before them
  • To know where you’re going and to have a plan when it comes to writing; why it’s “all material”
  • The idea of listening to the same song over and over again
  • The “flow” state and its importance in writing
  • The importance of having a purpose in your writing
  • Discipline and commitments
  • Outsourcing and hiring experts for your writing project

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Ep. 80: Robert Greene Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

Robert Greene
Robert Greene

My guest today is Robert Greene, the bestselling author of the classic book, “The 48 Laws of Power”, in addition to other bestsellers such as “The Art of Seduction”, “The 33 Strategies of War”, and “The 50th Law” with musician and entrepreneur, 50 Cent.

The topic is his book Mastery.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

  • The influence “The 48 Laws of Power” had on Covel’s own writing
  • Using the 48 Laws as a defense strategy rather than as a cutthroat offense
  • Some of Greene’s early influences that led him into his writing career
  • Using Zen Buddhism and meditation as a tool to gain perspective and focus
  • The importance of using your unique life experiences in your career to create an irreplaceable style
  • Embracing opportunity

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