Eric Siu interviews David Perell, a writing teacher, Founder of “Write of Passage” school, and the host of ”How I Write” podcast. They discuss his passion for teaching writing and helping people clarify their thinking and structure their ideas. David shares the concept of American Idolatry, his own path to faith, how he came to believe in Jesus as the most influential figure in Western civilization, and the importance of reading and writing in personal growth and communication.

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/Eqo-V_vMuKA 

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:


(00:00) Introduction and Dave's Background

(09:38) Building an Audience through Unique Ideas and Intellectual Assets

(31:16) The Influence of Faith on Philosophy and Work

(44:02) The Pitfalls of American Idolatry

(53:18) The Importance of Asking Big Questions

(01:00:56) The Impact of Jesus on Western Civilization

(01:08:06) The Power of Writing and Communication

(01:19:18) The Importance of Reading and Writing


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