This week I talk with writer and speaker, Scott Stabile. Scott is a fascinating guy who shares his life experiences in his book, Big Love: The Power of Living with a Wide-Open Heart. The book is a collection of essays that developed from the stories of love and authenticity he posted on his Facebook page. During our discussion, he openly reveals the challenges he faced after losing his parents in a tragic act of violence at the age of fourteen, why he shares his personal story with others and overcoming his fear of being judged, and how he finds the courage to bring his whole self to his work, his writing, and his creativity.

Key Takeaways:

[1:53] What the phrase 'bring your whole self to work' means to Scott.

[3:37] Scott shares the challenges he faced after losing his parents in a tragic way.

[11:56] Why do we have a hard time talking about loss, death, and grief in our culture?

[19:45] A Facebook page was the catalyst Scott needed to start sharing his personal story.

[24:35] How Scott deals with digital and analog negative criticism.

[40:46] Is the writing process selfish or selfless?

Resources:

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Podcast

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Scott Stabile

Scott Stabile on Facebook

Big Love: The Power of Living with a Wide-Open Heart