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Episode 1621:

Authenticity and critical thinking are essential in both writing and decision-making. Ryan Hoover explores the power of honest storytelling, showing how vulnerability fosters trust and emotional connection with readers. At the same time, he warns against blindly following popular advice, emphasizing that wisdom is contextual and must be questioned. "Good writing is honest. Great writing makes you feel something." Just as authentic writing requires self-reflection, so does evaluating guidance because "The best advice encourages you to think for yourself, not just follow blindly."

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/honest-writing-a0eb6f39bf7f & https://medium.com/@rrhoover/dangerous-advice-5351109d9f6e

Quotes to ponder:

"Good writing is honest. Great writing makes you feel something."

"Writing is a reflection of thought. If you’re struggling to write, maybe you’re still figuring out what you believe."

"Bad advice is easy to follow. It’s confident, simple, and dangerously persuasive."

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