Published inA Life Worth Living HD·Jun 23Exploring Pyramids and Celebrating Your Innate CuriosityThere I was, in a dimly lit theatre, half-eaten popcorn bag in-hand, pausing between handfuls, with my mouth slightly ajar. Indiana Jones had just narrowly escaped being crushed by a giant boulder and was dodging arrows as he jumped into an awaiting prop plane. I thought to myself, “man this…Pyramid5 min readPyramid5 min read
Published inA Life Worth Living HD·May 6You Have So Much More Growth Left In You“I’m sitting here on a Saturday morning, sipping coffee, watching the leaves drifting down from the tree in my front yard on a sunny, chilly fall day.” I don’t have a tree in my front yard. Those aren’t my words above. They are from a subscriber who was responding…Writing6 min readWriting6 min read
Feb 14Is what you’re creating the equivalent of a GPT McFlyrry?Most people create content in the hopes that it will reach the widest audience. Here’s why that’s bad… With the proliferation of tools like ChatGPT, we end up with a ton of of ‘carb-loaded’ content that fills you up in the short-term, but leaves you feeling hungry afterwards. But you…ChatGPT2 min readChatGPT2 min read
Feb 5Day 30: 3 Things I Learned Writing Online Every Day For 30 Days In A Row30 days ago, I signed up for Dickie Bush & Nicolas Cole’s cohort-based course, Ship 30 for 30. In that time, I wrote & published 30 Atomic Essays, learned the fundamentals of Digital Writing, made friends, and continued gaining clarity around my niche. …2 min read2 min read
Feb 4Day 26: Done Planning Your Podcast Launch? Here’s Your Shopping List:In an earlier essay I mentioned the importance of planning your show prior to thinking about any of your gear needs. Once you’ve put the time into the preparation and have your Name, Description, Cover Art, and draft of your first 12 episodes, you can then start focusing on your…1 min read1 min read
Feb 4Day 29: 1 Bad Habit I Used To Have — And How I Broke ItI used to be bad with goal setting. It’s a challenge I’ve had for years and, if I’m being totally honest, probably decades. …2 min read2 min read
Feb 4Day 28: I Almost Died on a Waterfall in ThailandIn December 2004 I took a trip to Thailand to visit a friend whose parents owned a house on Koh Samui. It ended up being the longest trip I had ever taken at that point in my life. Little did I know what was going to happen within 24 hours of arriving. On Saturday morning I share that story with 1,593 subscribers of my newsletter, A Life Worth Living. I’m thinking you should join us: harryduran.com1 min read1 min read
Feb 2Day 27: A Question I’ve Been Asking Myself Lately (And Why)As I make into the home stretch of this 30-day writing challenge you’ve all been experiencing first-hand, I’ve been spending a lot of my time thinking about the importance of consistency. Lately, one question I’ve been asking myself is this: How Important Is Consistency Without Quality? Imagine you go to your favorite Italian restaurant and order…2 min read2 min read
Feb 1Day 25: I Will Forever Be Grateful To My Dad For Introducing Me To the World of ComputersI don’t know where you were in your late 20’s, but if I told you (at that age) that the only opportunity to better your life was to leave the country you were born in and travel to another country where you didn’t speak the language, I’m wondering how many…2 min read2 min read
Jan 31Day 24: 5 Things I Wish I Knew 9 Years Ago About Podcast InterviewsIf I could go back in time, these are the 5 things I wish I understood better about podcast interviews. Over the years I’ve put in the reps and learned how to be a better host. 1. Prepare the Stage From the moment they book time on your calendar, every interaction they have with…1 min read1 min read
