The Unsung Gift of Discouragement: Essential for Excellence
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Resources & Recommendations
Tools & Software
- ChatGPT - Used for generating book cover ideas, but also noted for flattering and not providing critical feedback.
People Mentioned
- Thomas Edison - Referenced for his work on the light bulb, with his assistant providing critical feedback.
Organizations & Institutions
- Movie Studios - Mentioned in the context of using test screenings to get feedback before releasing a film.
Websites & Online Resources
- Texting service for encouraging messages (469-809-1201) - A service to subscribe to weekly encouraging text messages by texting the word "podcast".