This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s as a result of the podcast not too long ago hit its 10-year anniversary and handed one billion downloads. To have a good time, I’ve curated a number of the better of one of the best—a few of my favorites—from greater than 700 episodes over the past decade. I couldn’t be extra excited. The episode options segments from episode #366 “Neil Gaiman — The Interview I’ve Waited 20 Years to Do” and episode #214 “How one can Design a Life — Debbie Millman.”
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#750: Neil Gaiman and Debbie Millman
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SHOW NOTES
- [05:11] Notes about this supercombo format.
- [06:14] Enter Neil Gaiman.
- [06:44] What Ian Fleming taught Neil about writing — even when he doesn’t need to.
- [09:56] Neil’s largest rule for writing.
- [12:41] Neil’s course of for writing first drafts.
- [14:30] What Neil goals to perform together with his second drafts.
- [14:40] One thing Neil seen when he first began writing and modifying with using computer systems.
- [17:27] Notebooks Neil prefers for writing first drafts.
- [21:56] Fountain pens Neil has recognized and liked.
- [22:57] How Neil’s default writing time has modified through the years.
- [24:56] The worth of the Groundhog Day routine.
- [26:24] At present’s strategies will not be tomorrow’s.
- [27:53] Classes discovered from Terry Pratchett.
- [29:22] Parting ideas and gratitude.
- [31:21] Enter Debbie Millman.
- [31:45] How Debbie describes her various background to new acquaintances.
- [33:38] A childhood drawing predicting Debbie’s future.
- [37:54] Debbie’s unintentional path to turning into a designer.
- [45:41] Overcoming preliminary rejection.
- [50:04] Debbie’s recommendation to her faculty self after that first main rejection.
- [54:25] Empathy vs. feeling slighted by those that reject us.
- [59:28] Manhattan’s affect on Debbie’s pursuit of happiness and profession.
- [1:06:42] Debbie’s abuse historical past and its influence on her self-sufficiency and charitable work.
- [1:12:41] Dealing with abuse aftermath and emotions of isolation.
- [1:18:40] Debbie’s expertise being referred to as a “company clown” and “she-devil.”
- [1:37:00] From lowest level to godmother: a transformative journey.
- [1:37:38] The world-changing potential of brochures.
- [1:43:14] The Design Issues podcast: origins and evolution over 12 years.
- [1:46:46] Milton Glaser’s influence on design and Debbie’s life.
- [1:52:16] The “10-Yr Plan for a Outstanding Life” train.
- [1:57:51] The character of exhausting selections.
- [2:07:07] Really helpful Design Issues episodes for design novices.
- [2:07:55] Parting ideas.
SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Join with Neil Gaiman:
Web site | Twitter | Instagram | Fb
Join with Debbie Millman:
Web site | Twitter | Instagram | Fb | Design Issues Podcast
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