David Kadavy

David Kadavy is author of Mind Management, Not Time Management; Digital Zettelkasten; & Design for Hackers.

Read “Free Range” Words – Love Your Work, Episode 120

April 09, 2018

free range words

I’ve talked on the show many times about how creative work gets paid for. The “free” mentality forces the hand of creators, and it’s often not healthy for the people who read their words. Reading everything for free is like eating every meal at McDonald’s.

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No Ego: Cy Wakeman on Eliminating “Emotional Waste” – Love Your Work, Episode 119

April 02, 2018

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Cy Wakeman (@cywakeman) is the founder of Reality Based Leadership. She wrote a book called No Ego.

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Take Your Own Advice – Love Your Work, Episode 118

March 26, 2018

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Today’s essay is about the power of taking your own advice. I’ve got an interview coming up next week with Cy Wakeman (@cywakeman). Cy is the founder of “Reality Based Leadership.” She wrote a book called No Ego, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Today’s essay is based upon a quote from that book.

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Maneesh Sethi: Upgrade Humanity. (Can blockchain & cryptocurrency end the eyeball economy?) – Love Your Work, Episode 117

March 19, 2018

maneesh sethiI’m very glad to have my friend Maneesh Sethi back on the show. You first heard Maneesh way back on episode 13. Maneesh is the founder of Pavlok.

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February 2018 Income Report

March 12, 2018

Well, I’m doing it again: Publishing an income report. I did like how publishing my first income report helped me think more strategically about my income in the business. keep on reading »

Make Creative Work Finish Itself with Cascading Motivation – Love Your Work, Episode 116

March 12, 2018

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Big creative projects are daunting. It’s hard to find the motivation to make them happen. I talk about a trick I use to make creative projects practically complete themselves. I call it cascading motivation, and it’s the subject of this week’s article.

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How to write a book: Even if you don’t know what to write about

March 07, 2018

Now that I have written several books, people often ask me how to start writing a book. They say “I want to write a book, but I can’t get started,” or they say, “I don’t know what to write about,” or ask me “how long does it take to write a book?” If you need help writing a book for the first time, the following is what I would suggest.
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White House Innovation Advisor Turned Sane “Prepper,” John Ramey – Love Your Work, Episode 115

March 05, 2018

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John Ramey (@jpramey) found success as an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. He dropped out of college with only one semester left, moved to Silicon Valley, and built a successful startup.

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Eight Mantras for Getting Writing Done – Love Your Work, Episode 114

February 26, 2018

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Getting writing done is a battle with your mind. If you’re a perfectionist, it can be a very tough battle.

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January 2018 Income Report

February 19, 2018

For the first time ever, I’m publishing an income report. I’m not sure if I’ll keep doing these, but I thought I’d try it at least once, for various reasons. keep on reading »

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