How To Overcome Failure and Find Real Success, with James Fell

<div class="notesWrapper MuiBox-root css-1jamgpf e1de0imv0"> <span class= "MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-wlqil1 e1de0imv0">In this episode, bestselling author James Fell discusses his career journey from writing self-help and fitness books to unexpectedly finding viral success posting profanity-filled daily historical facts on social media during the pandemic, which led to a popular Substack newsletter which eventually turned into the book, On This Day In History, Shit Went Down.</span></div> <div class="notesWrapper MuiBox-root css-1jamgpf e1de0imv0">  </div> <div class="notesWrapper MuiBox-root css-1jamgpf e1de0imv0"> <span class= "MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-wlqil1 e1de0imv0">He discusses the challenges of managing ADHD, anxiety, and obsession while pursuing a creative career. James also shares his concerns for the future and offers advice for success as a creative person.</span></div> <div class="notesWrapper MuiBox-root css-1jamgpf e1de0imv0">  </div> <div class="notesWrapper MuiBox-root css-1jamgpf e1de0imv0"> <strong><span class= "MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-headingXSmall css-1rlnttm e1de0imv0"> Takeaways</span></strong> <ul class="css-r8bk8y"> <li><span class= "MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-wlqil1 e1de0imv0">Self-help books often over-promise and lack a real plan for change.</span></li> <li><span class= "MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-wlqil1 e1de0imv0">Transitioning from advising to telling stories can lead to greater success.</span></li> <li><span class= "MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-wlqil1 e1de0imv0">Managing ADHD, anxiety, and obsession is crucial for a creative career.</span></li> <li><span class= "MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-wlqil1 e1de0imv0">Financial motivation and flexibility in pursuing passions are key to success.</span></li> <li><span class= "MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-wlqil1 e1de0imv0">Shameless promotion and creative marketing can help sell books and gain r