How My Writing Coach Helped me Become a First Time Published Author

How My Writing Coach Helped me Become a First Time Published Author

Author: Aaron Wexler October 20, 2022 Duration: 1:12:57

Episode 53 features Brian Gruber - an author, writing coach, and marketing consultant living on the Thai island of Koh Phangan. Brian has spent 40 years studying, leading, and founding new media companies and projects. He has even worked with Within the Game's host, Aaron Wexler, on his new book, "The Inspired Athlete" available for purchase on Friday, 10/21! Brian and Aaron discuss Aaron's writing process for this book, tips for first time authors, and other helpful advice for inspired writing!

Brian's Social Media

Websites: http://grubermedia.com/ & https://samscribe-com.webador.co.uk/

Email: briankgruber@gmail.com

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Brian-Gruber/e/B007GGMH2K/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk


#writing #writingcoach #inspiration #flowstate #story


In This Episode We Discuss:

0:00 Intro

1:30 A Little Background on Brian Gruber

3:52 What Inspired Living Means to Brian

5:42 Looking at Writing as a Game

8:57 A Message to First Time Writers

11:05 Sharing Our Personal Messages to Others

15:05 Advice to Organize Your Message to Put Into the World

18:18 A Message vs. a Story

21:31 How Brian and Aaron Met and Writing Exercises They've Experienced

39:50 Intimidation, Discouragement, and Writer's Block

47:12 The Mindset of an Inspired Writer

54:23 Positively Learning and Gaining Inspiration From Others

59:41 Motivation to Write Your Own Book!!

1:06:06 Who's in a Writing Team?

1:11:05 The Flow State

1:11:57 Outro


Hosted by Aaron Wexler, Within The Game explores the shared mental frameworks of high performers, whether they're on the field, in the boardroom, or navigating daily life. This isn't a typical interview show; it's a deep, practical conversation about the specific, often overlooked tools that fuel sustained inspiration and success. Each episode features candid discussions with a diverse range of guests, from Olympic champions and professional athletes to seasoned coaches and innovative entrepreneurs. The focus is always on the tangible: the routines, mindset shifts, and personal philosophies they actively use to excel under pressure and find meaning in their work. You'll hear how a coach visualizes a game plan, the way an entrepreneur reframes failure, or the mental ritual an athlete relies on before a crucial moment. The aim is to unpack these accessible strategies, demonstrating that the discipline for peak performance isn't confined to a stadium or an office-it's a transferable skill set. By listening to this podcast, you gain a behind-the-scenes look at the psychology of excellence, offering actionable insights that can be applied to your own goals and challenges. It’s about understanding the internal mechanics that drive external results, providing a resource for anyone looking to cultivate resilience, creativity, and a more inspired approach to their own game, whatever that may be.
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