The Habit and Discipline of Consistent Content Creation
Jared Dillian is prolific content creator. Looking at his early career, you might not have foreseen this outcome.
He's a former Coast Guard Officer and ran the ETF desk at Lehman Brothers. That's not to say those roles preclude creativity, but since he left Lehman, he's been on a tear.
He's written five books (buy his most recent short story collection at his Amazon page below), writes several financial newsletters, runs an annual conference, recently completed his MFA, and periodically DJs and posts to Soundcloud.
We recently discussed how to create a writing habit, authenticity in content, creativity, discipline, mental health and more.
This episode has important information for leaders of industrial manufacturing businesses. Content creation is often one of the big impediments to effective manufacturing marketing, and Jared's insights on consistency and commitment provide some important perspective. Jared isn't your typical industrial marketing "expert," but his insights may be just what your team needs to thrive.
Connect with Jared to appreciate his content creation capabilities.
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Discipline, Grit, and Lots of Reps are Key to Consistent Creativity and Content Creation - Jared Dillian on Industrial Growth Insitute Episode 32
Episode Recap
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 Quote 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."
Outline
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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