🎙 Douglas Vigliotti recaps the month of July 2024, discussing the memoir "The Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion, the novels "Be Brief and Tell Them Everything" by Brad Listi and “The Secret History” by Donna Tartt, and a special edition episode that delves into the debate of listening to audiobooks versus reading books. With quick summaries and key quotes from the episodes, this recap is a great starter for new listeners and readers seeking inspiration.

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti delves into the captivating world of "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt. He explores the book's mysterious and suspenseful narrative, masterful characterization, and pitch-perfect embodiment of a Greek tragedy. With insightful takeaways on the dangers of longing for elite status and the duality of beauty, this episode is a thought-provoking exploration of a literary masterpiece, challenging you to consider what your own fatal flaw might be.

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti delves into the modern debate of listening to audiobooks versus reading books. With seven compelling reasons why listening is not the same as reading, Vigliotti challenges listeners to consider the unique qualities and intimate experience that only reading books can provide. From novels to nonfiction, prepare to question your own reading habits and gain a deeper appreciation for the art of writing.

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses the National Book Award-winning memoir “The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion. Drawing on Didion’s heartfelt story of losing her husband and daughter in the same year and her subtle yet piercing writing style, Vigliotti delves into themes of grief, loss, and the idea that stories we tell ourselves shape our perceptions, emotions, and lives, raising the importance of crafting positive narratives and embracing the complex nature of hope in the face of adversity.

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into the book "Be Brief and Tell Them Everything" by Brad Listi. With a focus on brevity and honesty, Listi, host of the literary podcast Otherppl, explores the uncertainty of a creative life, parenting a child with disabilities, and the challenges of writers and artists living in a modern overexposed world. Join Vigliotti as he shares three key takeaways from this thought-provoking work of autofiction and some tips to help you navigate uncertainty in your life.

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti recaps the month of June 2024, discussing the novel "Trust" by Hernan Diaz, which explores themes of wealth, power, and the distortion of truth, the biography "Leonardo da Vinci” by Walter Isaacson, highlighting 20 life lessons that can be learned from the iconic Renaissance artist, and lastly, an interview “From the Vault” of his previous podcast, with negotiation expert Herb Cohen, who shares his secrets to negotiate anything and become a better person in the process. This recap episode is a great starter for new listeners and book lovers who are short on time!

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti shares an interview “From the Vault” of his previous podcast “It’s Not What It Seems”, with negotiation expert Herb Cohen, who has advised US Presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H. Bush, and Bill Clinton. Cohen shares his insights and experiences negotiating everything from personal relationships to business deals, like mergers and acquisitions, to terrorist and hostage situations, like his instrumental involvement in resolving the Iranian hostage crisis of the 1970s. Listeners will learn his best strategies and tactics to negotiate anything effectively! (Original publish date: 9/16/18.)

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores the biography “Leonardo da Vinci” by Walter Isaacson, delving into Leonardo’s art, theories, techniques, and 20 life lessons we can learn from the creative genius himself. From embracing curiosity and retaining a childlike sense of wonder to relying on experience and avoiding silos, Vigliotti shares the secrets behind Leonardo's artistic brilliance and most famous works like the “Mona Lisa”, “Vitruvian Man”, and “The Last Supper”. Join him in this inspirational episode and discover how to apply these timeless principles to your own life.

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