It's the first episode we're recording in 2022, and we have THOUGHTS! TO! SHARE! We discuss the It's Not That Deep archetype, the wackiest (slash most ingenious) "work smarter and not harder" moments, and acknowledgement sections—unskippable, if you ask us.

Related to the It's Not That Deep mentality: Tune into our perfectionism ep (and maybe pick up Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, too.).

Two essays on the acknowledgment section: "With a Little Help From Their Friends (and Agents and Librarians and Fact-Checkers ...)" by Jennifer Senior and "Against Acknowledgments" by Sam Sacks.

One of our favorite acknowledgement sections of late was from Black Buck—and don't worry, we asked the author Mateo Askaripour about it when we interviewed him.

Have thoughts (or a story about an extreme case of working smarter and not harder)? We want to hear them at 833-632-5463, [email protected], or @athingortwohq! If you like this, you'll love Secret Menu. We think!

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