Sterling Terrell

recovering economist

Be An Unstoppable Artist

Be An Unstoppable Artist

This is an encouragement to be an unstoppable artist.

To do the work.

Get started – and then just do it forever.

Why?

Because if art can be thought of as a numbers game – hustle, and simply a strong work ethic, can overcome much of the resistance.

Don’t be as weak as Hitler was.

I remember early on I asked my agent Stephen Hanselman what separated his bestselling clients from his smaller ones. He said, “Ryan, success almost always requires an unstoppable author.” Throughout my career, I’ve seen this played out not just in books but in all products.
-Ryan Holiday, Perennial Seller

Should Writers Participate?

Should Writers Participate?

For success, Ryan Holiday suggests that writers participate.

By that, he means to participate with their fans.

I can’t be that I write something, you buy it, and then I tell you to go away.

Now we know why all these writers and artists are constantly doing interviews, live videos, and fan meetings…

The goal is not a marginal fan that buys your art.

The goal is a superfan impatient for everything you create.

Barbara Hendricks, founder of a prestigious book PR firm (having represented authors like Jack Welch and Clayton Christensen), put it like this: “Authors who want long-term success should adopt this mantra: Participate. Participate. Participate.” But forget authors. People who want long-term success must participate—and do so authentically and honestly.

-Ryan Holiday, Perennial Seller

Sterling Terrell