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.
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.
00:00 The Disconnect with Self-Help Books
02:39 The Difficulty of Change
04:33 The Disappointment of Book Sales
06:30 Transition to Sweary Historian
08:02 Challenges During the Pandemic
09:28 The Birth of Swery History Stories
13:28 Recognizing Life-Changing Epiphanies
15:15 The Motivation of Reader Appreciation and Financial Success
17:07 The Link Between ADHD and Creativity
19:23 Managing Anxiety and Obsession
22:57 Financial Motivation and the Potential of Success
27:29 Concerns for the Future
30:19 Gun Laws and Anxiety
32:19 Rules for Success as a Creative Person
35:13 The Importance of Shameless Promotion
36:04 Closing Remarks
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