Writing lessons to be learned from Tim Ferriss.
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Let me give you a brief introduction and background on Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss is a renowned writer who has written several best-selling books, such as 4-Hour Work Week, Tools of Titans, 4-Hour Body, Tribe of Mentors, and 4-Hour Chef.
In 2001, he also founded Brain QUICKEN, a nutritional supplements company that he sold in 2009, estimated to be several million dollars at least.
He also runs Tim Ferris’s Show, which has over 900 million downloads all around the world and is popular among Gen Z and people who are interested in business, marketing, writing, and many other topics.
Apart from that, he is also an investor and advisor in giant tech companies such as Uber, Google, Facebook, Shopify, and 50 other companies.
Now let’s discuss the thing that brings you here: “writing.”
Tim shared lots of insights from his writing career as videos and articles on the internet.
You will consume the information compiled from all the material related to How to Become a Better Writer.
Short, sweet, and to the point. Clear writing, and therefore clear commands, comes from clear thinking. Think simple.
— Tim Ferriss
Here are some tips for you:
- Just Start: Write two crappy pages each day without judging your thoughts, maintain the flow, and let the stream of consciousness get in the way.
- Write: Don’t pick a niche in the beginning; write what excites you, and think about finding 100 die-hard fans who can find your content useful and valuable.
- Constant improvement: Aim to become better than before and understand the power of constant improvement. If you are the same writer as three years ago and never adopt new trends, styles, and other minor things, then you won’t even survive as a writer.
- Find your time: Do your research and come up with relevant facts and information. If you are writing essays and fiction, then your writing will flow with time.
- Take guidance: Some experienced writers have already accomplished the goals you want to accomplish, so watch their interviews and read their books, blogs, videos, and social media content to get where you want to be.
These are some generic pieces of advice that every writer already knows, but let’s dive a little deeper.
In his blog, he also shared those tricks and tips that make you a better writer by being a better noticer.
Some points that you need to know are:
- Observe the world: If you want to become a better writer, then try to become a better noticer. You need to seek vivid insights by observing the world around you. Collect the minor details like a photographer, because every topic you want to write about connects to something that gives you a unique perspective altogether.
- Cultivate a deeper understanding: Pay attention to things around you by viewing things from a beginner’s perspective. Pay attention to things that are affecting you internally or externally, such as your feelings, thoughts, and intuition, and external things such as your surroundings, environment, and people around you.
- Seek the Extraordinary: Find out a unique and interesting perspective and viewpoint from normal and day-to-day things.
- Use all your senses: Make use of all the senses to come up with deeper insights that give your narrative a different angle.
Key Practices:
- Mindful observation: Focus on a specific object or situation while activating all the senses.
- Journaling: Keep a record of your observations and reflections, including details and insights.
- Perspective-shifting: Consider various points of view and angles.
- Sensory writing: Share your experiences using vivid and descriptive language.
- Mindfulness practices: These include meditation, yoga, and activities that encourage you to be in the present moment.
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Conclusion:
I hope you have learned a lot from this article and gained a unique perspective that can transform the way you write.
In this article, you learned about emphasizing the significance of developing observational abilities to improve writing. Paying close attention to the nuances in your surroundings can provide a wealth of material for vivid descriptions and interesting anecdotes.
One can improve the skill of noticing through practice. This could include exercises like mindful observation, journaling, and writing from various perspectives.
You learned the specific ways to increase one’s noticing ability. These may include focusing attention, noting sensory nuances, and capturing the essence of experiences.
I originally published this article on Medium, so you can also follow it there.
In the article, you also learned by observing how other writers have successfully portrayed and modeled other successful writers, which might inspire you.
