476: Lesson 1 Jump First, Build After
Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today\u2019s episode kicks off our series: Ten Lessons from Ten Years of Podcasting. This is Lesson 1 \u2013 Jump First, Build After.
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In this episode I discuss:-
Why it\u2019s important not just to build something, but build the right thing.
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How failure plays into innovation, and why we should accept it rather than avoid it.
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How originality is about the execution of the idea, rather than the idea itself.
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Why it\u2019s crucial to embrace the concept of \u201cgood enough.\u201d
For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/476