In this episode of the Emissary Authors podcast, hosts Paul Edwards and Jason Todd welcome their guest, David Ask. David is a published author who is currently working on his second book titled 'Guardians of Grit'. Throughout their discussion, they slog through the ideas of resilience and grit, differentiating between the two and how they are essential ingredients for success as an author and as an individual. David also talks about the themes of his upcoming book, which detail the importance of implementing strong leadership skills as a father, overarching concepts of authenticity, self-awareness, and acting with purpose. Lastly, David shares a captivating passage from his upcoming book that explores themes of belonging, self-identity and purpose. This thought-provoking episode delves heavily into the personal struggles of being an author and the psychological concepts that play into writing and personal growth.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation
01:49 Guest's Journey into Writing
04:08 The Inspiration Behind the Second Book
07:56 The Importance of Authenticity and Identity
10:02 The Difference Between Resilience and Grit
20:04 The Role of Friction in Personal Growth
22:13 Pressure Makes Diamonds: Initial Thoughts
22:27 The Invitation to Co-Author: A Risky Opportunity
23:46 The Fear of Backlash: Weighing the Consequences
24:23 Driven by Intrinsic Motivation: The Struggle to Speak Out
24:55 The Power of Humility and Self-Awareness
25:24 The Fear of Being Wrong: The Writer's Dilemma
26:37 The Importance of Self-Correction and Adaptability
26:48 The Role of Grace in Authenticity
27:07 The Challenge of Writing Controversial Material
29:22 The Struggle of Fatherhood: Telling Unpleasant Truths
29:55 The Importance of Conviction and Leadership in Parenting
30:53 The Power of Grace and Self-Awareness in Parenting
34:13 The Struggle of Writing: The Early Morning Dilemma
38:16 The Power of Purpose: Finding Your Mission
39:54 The Toy Store: A Metaphor for Mission and Purpose
43:04 Closing Thoughts: The Joy of Being Part of a Greater Work
Learn more about The Hope of War at https://thehopeofwar.com
Learn more about Emissary workshops and seminars at https://publishwithemissary.com/workshops
In this episode of the Emissary Authors podcast, hosts Paul Edwards and Jason Todd welcome their guest, David Ask. David is a published author who is currently working on his second book titled 'Guardians of Grit'. Throughout their discussion, they slog through the ideas of resilience and grit, differentiating between the two and how they are essential ingredients for success as an author and as an individual. David also talks about the themes of his upcoming book, which detail the importance of implementing strong leadership skills as a father, overarching concepts of authenticity, self-awareness, and acting with purpose. Lastly, David shares a captivating passage from his upcoming book that explores themes of belonging, self-identity and purpose. This thought-provoking episode delves heavily into the personal struggles of being an author and the psychological concepts that play into writing and personal growth.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation
01:49 Guest's Journey into Writing
04:08 The Inspiration Behind the Second Book
07:56 The Importance of Authenticity and Identity
10:02 The Difference Between Resilience and Grit
20:04 The Role of Friction in Personal Growth
22:13 Pressure Makes Diamonds: Initial Thoughts
22:27 The Invitation to Co-Author: A Risky Opportunity
23:46 The Fear of Backlash: Weighing the Consequences
24:23 Driven by Intrinsic Motivation: The Struggle to Speak Out
24:55 The Power of Humility and Self-Awareness
25:24 The Fear of Being Wrong: The Writer's Dilemma
26:37 The Importance of Self-Correction and Adaptability
26:48 The Role of Grace in Authenticity
27:07 The Challenge of Writing Controversial Material
29:22 The Struggle of Fatherhood: Telling Unpleasant Truths
29:55 The Importance of Conviction and Leadership in Parenting
30:53 The Power of Grace and Self-Awareness in Parenting
34:13 The Struggle of Writing: The Early Morning Dilemma
38:16 The Power of Purpose: Finding Your Mission
39:54 The Toy Store: A Metaphor for Mission and Purpose
43:04 Closing Thoughts: The Joy of Being Part of a Greater Work
Learn more about The Hope of War at https://thehopeofwar.com
Learn more about Emissary workshops and seminars at https://publishwithemissary.com/workshops