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Episode Notes [01:14] Unexpected Email from Employer [05:49] The Deferred Resignation Program [06:34] Initial Reactions and Concerns [08:01] Evaluating the Offer [08:21] Enhanced Standards of Conduct [08:55] Personal Reflections and Concerns [12:21] Seeking Advice and Making a Decision [13:01] Option One: Do Not Resign [14:56] Option Two: Resign [16:44] Insights from Conversations [21:30] Making The Decision [23:51] Final Thoughts and Gratitude Resources Mentioned Sebastian Junger The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson Donald Trump Elon Musk Steve Bannon Russell Vought Derek Sivers Sumner Crenshaw Brian Fretwell at Finding Good Chad Littlefield The Thought Leaders Practice by Matt Church Simon Cowell Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked Is it legitimate, and can it be trusted? How are you feeling? What questions come to your mind? Where does your mind go? Are you seeking safety? Would this have been an adrenaline rush as you raced to send the resignation response? What an "enhanced standard" regarding loyalty and trustworthiness was? What are these new "enhanced standards?" Are they beyond what my Constitutional oath requires? If I don't resign, how bright will the target on my back glow? My leadership has supported all my work, but would termination direction come from higher up the chain of command? What would you recommend if we talked over coffee? What questions would you ask? How would you use listening? How would you use silence? How is this scenario playing out in your mind and body? What is coming to the surface for you? How might that influence what you are about to say to me? What are the chances of my name popping on a list and getting fired? How about the chances of being part of an official Reduction in Force and early retirement? Would the administration make a better offer? What do I know about the pending job market? What did I expect the workplace to be like and did I want to be there as the contractions took place? Will the administration pay me through the end of September or will they renege? Can I sufficiently build the Curated Questions business to transition by 1 October? - Do I have the faith or confidence to step into this future as a sole practitioner and grow Curated Questions into all I envisioned? Was this purpose calling? What would I expect the job market to look like at the end of summer if I hadn't developed the income streams to maintain our lifestyle? What is your recommendation? Did it change from your initial recommendation? Where in your body are you feeling the uncertainty? Are you processing this scenario in parallel with your decision as if you had received the email? What additional questions should I have considered? Who else should I have consulted with? How would you have changed my risk rating? What is the correct length of the pregnant pause before making an important announcement? What processes would you use in my circumstance, and what would be different? What questions are at the top of your list to get to a decision? Who would be the members of your pantheon you would counsel with to gain clarity? Apart from the heady analysis, what other key practices would you include in your journey through a similar situation?…

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Each week I'll give you a brand new writing tip to help you push forward with your writing and help you get your ideas not only on paper, but published, too.

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Each week I'll give you a brand new writing tip to help you push forward with your writing and help you get your ideas not only on paper, but published, too.

6 episodios

#Lifestyle #Podcasting Education #Hobbies #Audio Drama #Sweden #sophie-writes.com

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Ep06: How to rediscover your writing motivation 12:08

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I'm back with a brand new episode of 52 Writing Tips! Join me, Sophie, as I explain why on earth I took a 2 year podcasting hiatus, what tanked my writing motivation, as well as my top 6 tips on how to rekindle your love of writing, and rediscover that spark of motivation.

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Ep05: How to write loveable characters 24:35

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This week on 52 Writing Tips we're talking characterisation, which is something that I've definitely struggled with as a writer. Join me, Sophie, as we dive into how to craft a rounded character, one easy mistake to avoid when giving your character quirks and what you can draw on from the people around you to make your characters really leap from the page.…

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Ep04: How to find your way of writing 16:47

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What kind of a writer are you? That's the question we're looking at this week, alongside how to find your stride with writing and what to do if you're still not sure which genre you want to write in!

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Ep03: How to structure your story 22:27

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Join me, Sophie, as we dive into the fun-filled squiggles of narrative structure. I'll be covering what your story structure should look like, why having a good structure is important and the basics of each of the three acts.

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Ep02: How to find a good story idea 16:37

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This week we're talking ideas, and specifically: what to do if they don't strike you like a lightning bolt from the blue. Join me as we dive into some exercises you can do to find a great story idea, what to do once you've found one & more!

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Ep01: How to start your story 13:31

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