
Episode 32 - Jared Dillian on the Discipline of Authentic Content Creation and Building a Writing Habit
Summary
In this episode, Ed Marsh interviews Jared Dillian, a multifaceted content creator and financial expert.
They discuss Jared's extensive background, including his work as a trader, author, and educator. The conversation delves into the importance of accountability, the art of content creation, and the role of authenticity in writing. Jared shares insights on mental health in the finance world, the challenges of risk aversion in business, and the significance of daily writing discipline. He also offers advice for aspiring content creators and reflects on the value veterans bring to the business landscape.
Jared's insights are important for B2B executives who struggle with creating content. Jared is a Coast Guard Veteran and an ETF trader from Lehmen Brothers - he's not an English or Journalism major. But he has built an incredible creative content creation muscle across music and multiple genres of writing.
In fact Jared notes that he is the first person to to publish across his first five books:
memoir
novel
essay collection
trade non-fiction
short story collection
In our conversation, he covers mental health, nicotine and creativity, the value of veterans in business, how to build a consistent writing habit, and more.
Takeaways
Jared Dillian has a diverse background in finance and writing.
Daily content creation requires discipline and a structured routine.
Authenticity in writing fosters a deeper connection with readers.
Mental health awareness is crucial in high-pressure industries like finance.
Boredom can lead to complacency and missed opportunities.
Taking risks is essential for standing out in a crowded market.
The 'Awesome Portfolio' concept emphasizes diversification in investments.
Self-publishing allows for creative freedom and expression.
Writing serves as a therapeutic outlet for stress management.
Veterans bring valuable skills and accountability to the business world.
Takeaway Quotes from Jared Dillian
"I'm a newspaper man. I have a daily deadline."
"Boredom is one of the worst things in the world."
"You are not in charge of what other people think of you."
Check out Jared's website
Daily Dirtnap
Jared's Progressive House Mixes
Jared on Amazon
LinkedIn: Jared Dillian and Ed Marsh
Twitter: Jared Dillian and Ed Marsh
Instagram: Ed Marsh
YouTube: @TheJaredDillianShow and @EdMarsh
Show Transcript
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jared Dillian 02:53 Jared's Daily Routine and Workload 06:49 Understanding Armington Capital 09:00 Accountability and Personal Development 12:03 The Art of Content Creation 15:29 Authenticity in Writing 18:51 The Role of Nicotine in Creativity 20:04 Impact of Financial Writing 22:14 Challenging Financial Wisdom 25:25 Mental Health in Finance 27:41 Finding Happiness and Contentment 30:48 Managing Boredom in Business 33:28 Risk Aversion in Business 36:57 The Importance of Taking Risks 39:01 Navigating Content Creation Challenges 42:47 Understanding Market Sentiment 45:39 Filtering Meaningful Data 48:16 The Discipline of Daily Writing 51:01 Balancing Stress and Creativity 53:20 Exploring Short Story Writing 54:50 The Awesome Portfolio Concept 57:35 Self-Publishing and Creative Literature 01:00:28 Future Economic Predictions 01:03:30 The Value of Veterans in Business 01:05:27 Persistence vs. Sunk Costs 01:07:59 Advice for Aspiring Content Creators
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