2024-04-16
39 分钟Anne Lamott may be your favorite writer’s favorite writer. The author of many beloved books, including the modern classic Bird by Bird, Anne’s writing is singularly insightful, moving, and oftentimes funny. Adam and Anne chat about the art of great writing, the challenges of being kinder to others and ourselves, and the lessons to be learned from a life examined. Then, Anne helps with a special request. Anne’s latest book, Somehow: Thoughts on Love, is out now. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts
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What is something you rethought while writing somehow?
Well, because I have the classic writer's brain of having equal proportions of bad self esteem and grandiosity, I kept thinking, this is real.
I want to leave behind everything I know that's true for my son and grandson for when I'm gone.
And the other part of me was going, oh, my God, talk about beating a dead horse.
Because as you said, my themes are run through all 20 of my books.
The same theme, so.
Hey, everyone, it's Adam Grant.
Welcome back to rethinking my podcast on the science of what makes us tick with the Ted audio collective.
I'm an organizational psychologist, and I'm taking you inside the minds of fascinating people to explore new thoughts and new ways of thinking.
My guest today is Ann LaMotte.
She's a beloved writer of 20 books spanning fiction and nonfiction, as well as one of the greatest books ever.
On writing Bird by Bird, Ann has written eloquently about complex topics ranging from addiction to depression to motherhood.
Her new book, somehow is about love, and she takes a deep dive into self compassion.
Oh, I love talking about this.
Oh, my God.
It's like the t shirt that says, work in progress.
Please be patient.
Speaking of patience, this conversation has been a long time coming.
It gave me a chance to fulfill a commitment I made twelve years ago.