You’ll discover why splitting your creative work into two shorter, focused blocks might be far more sustainable and less draining than trying to push through one long session. You'll get a unique perspective on how he integrates physical activity, like going to the gym, not just for fitness but as dedicated time for deep thinking and problem-solving for his writing. You’ll hear about a crucial lesson on fiercely protecting your non-work time, realizing that setting strict boundaries, even for family, can prevent burnout and ensure you're truly present when it matters most. You’ll see that being prolific doesn't mean being tied to a desk; he shares how working from various comfortable spots, like a hammock or by a fireplace, has been key to his consistent output over two decades. I find that if I do two 4our blocks instead, I never quite get there. and it's more sustainable. One of the most important things I ever did was take that time and demarcate it as non-writing time. What is Brandon Sanderson's preferred block structure for sustainable writing? What activity does Brandon Sanderson primarily use his gym time for, besides physical exercise? What significant realization did Brandon Sanderson have about family time early in his career? Which of the following is NOT an activity Brandon Sanderson mentions for his 'goof-off' time? What unique aspect of his work environment contributes to the sustainability of Brandon Sanderson's writing schedule? You’ll get a peek behind the curtain at why they switched to Kickstarter, realizing it was about far more than just funding – think streamlined logistics and a massive publicity boost. The clip introduces a super insightful idea called “escape velocity of attention,” helping you understand why it’s so incredibly tough for new things to break through the constant noise and capture people’s focus today. You’ll discover that even with a huge following, reaching your own audience is surprisingly difficult thanks to social media algorithms, underscoring why achieving that 'escape velocity' is crucial even for established creators. You’ll hear about the mind-blowing success of their Kickstarter, which hit an astounding $45 million for books , showing you what's possible when you truly master this 'escape velocity'. crowdfunding hits publicity in a different way and I realized he's right I should have been doing these Escape velocity of attention is in today's media environment. It's like people's attention. have a gravitational poll to what they've already been paying attention to. And they love the things that they love and getting anything else to, you know, to achieve that escape velocity to go off and to make a, to make a splash. having your logistics in place, knowing how you're going to fulfill, if you are successful is a very big deal, knowing that you can already produce these things at scale. What was a major logistical challenge identified during the first successful Kickstarter campaign? What is the 'hug of death' in the context of a successful Kickstarter, as described? According to the speaker, what does 'escape velocity of attention' mean in today's media environment? Why is it harder to reach even your own audience on social media platforms now compared to their early days? What percentage of the speaker's existing audience did the 'big' record-breaking Kickstarter campaign manage to reach? You'll discover the surprising origin of his writing journey, starting from a kid who hated reading and even cheated on book reports. Hear about the pivotal moment when a specific book, chosen almost by accident, unexpectedly resonated with his life, even though it was about a middle-aged woman's midlife crisis. This clip dives into how reading that book not only built profound empathy for his mother's life choices but also ignited an intense curiosity about the craft of storytelling itself. You'll understand how this newfound passion for writing provided a powerful 'reason' for academic excellence, illustrating how purpose can fundamentally change your entire drive and outlook. I get done with this book and I understand my mom better and this book built Empathy in me for someone that, you know, I i'm a 14-year-old boy, I'm understanding a middle-aged woman in ways I'd never been able to before and I'd had fun while doing it. having a purpose, having a reason to, to do well changed my entire outlook. What type of books did Brandon initially dislike, causing him to fall out of reading? What was the immediate consequence of Brandon cheating on his book report in eighth grade? What unexpected insight did Brandon gain from reading 'Dragon Spain,' a book about a middle-aged woman? According to Brandon, what was the primary reason for his academic transformation from a C-student to an A-student? After finding his purpose, what specific long-term goal did Brandon identify that required him to improve his grades?