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Want to build influence with great ideas and simple writing? Look no further than Howard Marks.
Most smart people use big words and plastic jargon to reinforce the barrier between themselves and “the common folk.” Howard, on the other hand, breaks down this barrier, and that’s why his ideas are so influential (and why he’s Warren Buffett’s favorite author).
Ironically enough, simple writing is the hardest to master. Einstein once said that there are four types of intelligence: “bright, brilliant, genius, and simple.” In this episode, you’ll hear how Howard turns decades of investment expertise into clear, simple language.
You’ll learn:
*Why high-quality work is more important than ever
*How discovering your unique point of view is crucial if you want your ideas to make an impact
*Howard’s four tenets for high-quality writing: clarity, humor, interesting topics, and challenging your reader.
Ultimately, you’ll learn how this billionaire investor shares his ideas in a way that engages and delights his audience, and how you can, too.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:00 Simplicity
00:03:15 Output
00:05:00 Getting Lucky memo
00:06:45 Giving away investing secrets
00:08:30 Howard's process for writing
00:11:45 Distillation of ideas
00:13:50 Industry jargon
00:15:00 Early years
00:17:15 Wharton School
00:22:45 What makes a good annual letter
00:25:55 Life philosophies
00:28:40 Thinking visually
00:31:48 Warren Buffett
00:33:45 Jeff Bezos
00:38:30 Favorite writers
00:41:00 Risk
00:46:08 Reconciliation
00:51:55 What is the most important thing?
SPEAKER LINKS:
Website: https://www.oaktreecapital.com/about/leadership/bio/howard-marks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/howardmarksbook
Books: https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Marks/e/B004LE5B00
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PODCAST LINKS:
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-write/id1700171470
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DjMSboniFAeGA8v9NpoPv
ABOUT THE HOST:
I’m David Perell and I’m a writer, teacher, and podcaster. I believe writing online is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. For the first time in human history, everybody can freely share their ideas with a global audience. I seek to help as many people publish their writing online as possible.
How I Write is a podcast by Write of Passage // Production by Adam Soccolich