Introduction to the Podcast
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I think I figured something out. Hey, it's Brendan O'Mara, your CNFing buddy, and this is CNF, the creative non-fiction podcast.
Motivational Influence of Henry Rollins
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is a bit of a spirit animal for me. When I feel a bit down, sluggish, or unmotivated, I just picture this idealized version I have of Henry Rollins and it really kicks me into gear. Naturally,
Henry Rollins' Love for Music
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I searched around for some podcasts where he was interviewed and I came across one from 2012 with an ancient
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Back when the ID10T podcast was called the Nerdist podcast, in that interview Rollins talks about being a fan of music. Here's a
Appreciating Work Without Competition
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guy from Black Flag and Henry Rollins band and he's first and foremost a fan of music.
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There's joy in listening to people doing different or great or ambitious work.
Being a Fan of Others' Work
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There's no jealousy there, there's no competition there. Another example, like thinking out loud, look at the slam dunk contest. Some dude goes out there and blows away the crowd. What is the quote unquote competition doing on the bench? They're cheering and jumping up and down.
Embracing Art and Literature
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reading something or watching something and instead of feeling bitter or resentful, why not approach that consumption as a fan? You're a fan of good writing and good stories, so you pull a book down or you buy a book because you're first and foremost a fan. It sounds sort of stupid, but hearing Rollins say that, something really clicked.
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You know, pull a book down off your shelf and flip to a chapter. It's like putting on a record. Listen to those words. Be a fan first.
Podcast Conclusion and Listener Engagement
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thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to the show. Wherever you get your podcasts, head over to BrendanOmerida.com. Hey, hey, for show notes and keep the conversation going on Twitter at cnfpod. I'd love to hear your feedback and I'd love to connect. See you soon.