Authors Dickie Bush 🚢
Writing effectively.
But colleges charge you 120k and still do a terrible job teaching it.
Instead, here are 9 writing frameworks that cost you nothing and will save you hundreds of hours:
1. Start with building your writing habit by leveraging @jamesclear's Four Laws of Behavior
Atomic Habits from @jamesclear changed my life.
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) March 10, 2021
In Atomic Habits, James lays out the Four Laws of Behavior Change.
1. Make it obvious
2. Make it attractive
3. Make it easy
4. Make it satisfying
Here's how to leverage them to build a daily writing habit (\U0001f9f5\u270d\U0001f3fc):
2. With your writing habit down, study these 10 tips from the world's most legendary marketer: David Ogilvy.
One of the most legendary marketers of all time: David Ogilvy
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) June 2, 2021
In 1982, David wrote an internal memo to the employees of his advertising agency titled "How to write."
And in just 10 bullets he put together a masterclass in effective writing.
Here's a breakdown of each one: pic.twitter.com/MxRYuQRLyA
3. Then, immerse yourself in the takeaways from the bible on business
Business writing is a superpower.
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) June 8, 2021
But schools and employers do a horrible job teaching people to write.
In 1981, two advertising executives wrote a timeless guide for how to write in the business world.
And here are 12 of their tips you should staple to your desktop: pic.twitter.com/w0hh0qBOG4
4. Like to learn on the go?
Dive into the creative process of the world's best writers in these 10 episodes of the @timferriss show.
I've listened to every episode of the @tferriss show.
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) March 3, 2021
And some of my favorites are when Tim interviews prolific writers, diving into their creative process to improve his own.
If you are looking to build a writing habit, these 10 episodes are a must-listen:
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In Atomic Habits, James lays out the Four Laws of Behavior Change.
1. Make it obvious
2. Make it attractive
3. Make it easy
4. Make it satisfying
Here's how to leverage them to build a daily writing habit (🧵✍🏼):
Habits are made up of a four-part feedback loop:
1. Cue
2. Craving
3. Response
4. Reward
Building a habit means intentionally designing each part of this feedback loop.
1. Make it obvious
2. Make it attractive
3. Make it easy
4. Make it
The Habit Loop
— James Clear (@JamesClear) November 5, 2018
To better understand how a habit works and how to improve it, let's divide a habit into four stages.
1. Cue
2. Craving
3. Response
4. Reward
These four stages create a feedback loop. Your mind is endlessly running this loop and learning from its experiences. pic.twitter.com/sURCbTPp3N
Before you start to build a writing habit, it's important to understand the real goal.
Your goal isn't to start writing.
Your goal is to become a writer.
Why the subtle difference?
Because behavior change is identity change.
We don't stick to habits that aren't aligned with our identity.
Luckily, habits that align with your identity are easy to stick to.
Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you want to become.
So to become a writer, we have to consistently cast "writer votes."
Step 1: Make it obvious
Time and location are the most important habit cues.
You MUST leverage them to build your writing habit.
Every great writer has their sacred hours.
This thread can help you find
Sacred Hours...
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) December 2, 2020
A life-changing concept.
What are they and how to find yours: (thread) pic.twitter.com/AHSMqwtTb0
But putting a "number" on it is a one-way ticket to the rat race.
Instead, here are 10 indicators of wealth (which have nothing to do with money):
1.
Wealth is the ability to choose:
• How you spend your time
• Where you spend your time
• Who you spend your time with
Learned from the wise @jamesclear
2.
Wealth is freedom from:
• Negative people
• Negative thoughts
• Negative emotions
• Forced obligations
@EricJorgenson's Almanack of @naval says it best:
Wealth is not freedom to, it's freedom from.
3.
Wealth is a calendar without recurring meetings.
Recurring meetings mean you're on someone else's schedule.
Empty calendars mean you're on your own schedule.
Here's an example
Wealth pic.twitter.com/iS395O2h0Z
— Jack Butcher (@jackbutcher) February 3, 2021
4.
Wealth is the ability to say no.
Early on, building wealth requires saying yes.
Yes to people, projects, and places you're not thrilled about.
But you've found wealth when you start saying no.
But 90% of that growth came from 9 threads - which on their own generated 20,000,000 views.
So here's a recap of those 9 threads (and what they can help you with):
I studied math at Princeton - mostly because I hated writing.
But colleges do a horrendous job teaching you to write.
So I spent 200 hours learning to write on my own.
Then, I summarized the frameworks I
College completely failed in teaching me how to write.
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) September 22, 2021
So I spent over 500 hours studying legendary authors and copywriters.
Then, I distilled what I learned into 6 simple frameworks.
But unlike college, these won't cost you $120,000.
Here they are for free:
If you're new to Twitter, it can be overwhelming.
But even people who use it every day aren't using its best features.
So here are 10 of them you can start using today to 10x your experience:
If you use it right, Twitter is the most powerful platform in the world.
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) March 30, 2021
But Twitter does a horrible job of showing you its advanced features.
Here are 10 of them you probably know nothing about:
Whether you're a:
• Writer
• Creator
• Student
• Employee
• Entrepreneur
You are in the business of storytelling.
So here's a storytelling crash course from the world's most creative
The most creative company of the last 30 years:
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) October 28, 2021
Pixar.
Back in 2011, Pixar storyboard artist Emma Coats shared their "22 Rules For Storytelling."
And the rules are a must-read for writers, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to tell captivating stories.
Here's the breakdown: pic.twitter.com/eUqUpvvbDX
If you spend any time on Twitter, you've seen the words "Web 3."
But whether you're a complete beginner or fully crypto-pilled, these quotes will help you learn where the world is
20 quotes on Crypto, Web 3, NFTs, and decentralization from Tim Ferriss, Naval Ravikant, and Chris Dixon.
— Dickie Bush \U0001f6a2 (@dickiebush) October 30, 2021
(For those who want a crash course in where the future is heading):
(For Spotify, YouTube, AND Apple Music):
These playlists have helped me write every morning for 700 days in a row.
And they cover 7 different genres (so there's something for everyone):
• LoFi
• Piano
• Upbeat focus
• Melodic house
• Ambient space
• Static brown noise
• Movie soundtracks
Let's dive in:
Like the relaxing beats of a coffee shop?
LoFi is your best bet.
Apple Music: https://t.co/yOTrYwyhR0
Spotify: https://t.co/BdnAOCvD7J
YouTube:
Enjoy a peaceful piano for reading and writing?
These are my go-to.
Apple Music: https://t.co/3i1r7fWEMD
Spotify: https://t.co/3i1r7fWEMD
YouTube:
Like the ambient vibe that feels like you're floating through space?
I got you.
Apple Music: https://t.co/MnZILlhyLM
Spotify: https://t.co/UhsJ5lyYIv
YouTube:
This is one of the many things I learned diving into everything @jamesclear has published on creativity and building a writing habit.
Here's a thread of his best articles, tweets, and podcast appearances:
1/ Reasons @JamesClear writes
• Write for yourself
• Write to learn more
• Write to build a business
• Write to clarify your thoughts
But most importantly, writing is leadership at scale.
And it will carry your ideas further than
2/ Five steps to mastering the creative process
1) Give yourself permission to create junk
2) Create on a schedule
3) Finishing something
4) Stop judging your own work
5) Hold yourself accountable
I can't overstate the value of this resource 👇🏼
3/ How to overcome others (and yourself) judging your writing
• The first obstacle: overcoming your own judgment
• But once you start publishing, you will meet external judgment.
His advice comes from Mario Andretti:
Focus on the road, not the
4/ Three tips for getting started as a writer:
1) Publish on a schedule
2) Share your writing publicly
3) Write about what fascinates
3 tips for getting started as a writer
— James Clear (@JamesClear) March 20, 2019
1. Publish on a schedule. Consistency develops ability.
2. Share your writing publicly. Writing is a magnet. It attracts like-minded people.
3. Write about what fascinates you. You don't need to be an expert. Curiosity leads to expertise.