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Anna Akbari

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Memoir, Suspense, Nonfiction

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Anna Akbari, PhD, is a sociologist and the author of multiple books, including collaborations with more than a dozen authors and public figures across multiple fields and industries. She is a former professor at New York University and Parsons School of Design. She speaks internationally, makes regular media appearances, and has written for or been featured by many top media outlets, including the New York Times, CNN, Forbes, the Atlantic,Time, the Financial Times, TED, Bulletproof Executive, Psychology Today, Google Talks, Sirius XM, and many more. She is the creator of the Substack “The Sociology of… Everything.” Learn more at annaakbari.com, and follow on Instagram / Threads: @annaakbari.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Anna Akbari Things like taking a break, going for a run, eating some food all help -- but the number one thing that helps me move forward every time is having a c…moreThings like taking a break, going for a run, eating some food all help -- but the number one thing that helps me move forward every time is having a conversation with someone about the topic or idea I'm trying to write about. Once I force myself to start articulating it and hear their responses, I almost always have a clear sense of where my focus should be and feel re-energized for another round of writing. Relationships are important even in a primarily solo pursuit like writing. (less)
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Anna Akbari Great writing is a combination of skill (+ practice) and discipline. One without the other won't deliver the results you're seeking. I think most firs…moreGreat writing is a combination of skill (+ practice) and discipline. One without the other won't deliver the results you're seeking. I think most first time authors also don't anticipate that the actual book writing is just a fraction of the entire book process, from conception to marketing. So you need to be willing to stick with it through the long-haul and develop your marketing chops along the way, as well. (less)
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“The right mind-set is the foundation for your key ingredient: doing the work.”
― Anna Akbari, Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way to Happiness
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“Experimentation beats planning.”
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“Follow the formula: observe, hypothesize, test (repeat).”
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