Vicky and Joe get all etymological on you and fling three cool words in your direction. Can you use them all in a sentence this week? One of those words is "mudita" – which is something you want to cultivate if you want to write a great book (and live a happier life). This is also the start of another interminable series: the 7 Deadly Sins of Writing a Book. Brace yourselves...

Key Takeaways:

[3:30] Joe is still reading The Wheel of Time and he's feeling guilty he's still on it.

[7:50] Let's talk about mudita, the opposite of envy.

[11:25] The first deadly sin of book writing is envy!

[17:25] Envy holds you back and it keeps you bitter.

[18:55] How can you look at someone's work in a positive light?

[21:25] Mudita is your answer! Find joy in other people's achievements!

[23:15] Remember, envy will kill your creativity and your confidence. It will make you miserable!

[25:55] Vicky is going to be honest. She is not entirely sure how she is going to weave lust and gluttony into this series.

[29:15] Have you listened to every episode? Email Vicky with your postal address!

[29:45] Also, hello to Joy from Taiwan!

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