I love this anecdote. In my best ebook, I talk a lot of about copy the people you admire and then customizing it to suit your voice. So powerful! Thanks for sharing your insight today Brian. And you are most welcome! 🙌🏾🙏🏾🤩
In my 9–5 job I’ve been holding back ideas because I felt like my input wasn’t as valuable as the people above me. The question you asked at the end of the newsletter made me confront the fact that my perspective is my voice and if I don’t share it, no one else will. I’m setting a personal goal to present one idea in next week’s team meeting that reflects my vision for improving our workflow. Even if it’s not adopted, I’ll know I honored my voice instead of silencing it. Seems like a good start so thanks for getting me to think about the value of my own voice!
This is a great idea to put to use what you’ve taken away from this issue Julie. And the way you approach it feels thoughtful and purposeful. Amazing! Can’t wait to hear about your results 🤩🙌🏾
This made me think about Oprah Winfrey saying that when she started her journalism career she tried to mimic Barbara Walters because she admired her work so much. She soon realized that it didn’t work and pivoted to just being her most authentic self with her own voice and the rest is history. Your newsletters this week have really highlighted that our singular voice is the one thing we can’t fake or lose. It’s what makes our words or music or art or any type of creativity worth consuming. Thank you for sharing this perceptive so eloquently Idris!
I’ve realized I haven’t truly valued my writing voice. I’ve spent years comparing myself to others and worrying that my style wasn’t polished enough or intellectual enough. But the works that people actually respond to are always the ones where I write like I talk. Honest, messy and real. That’s my voice. After reading this, I’m committing to journaling daily in my natural voice and then shaping those entries into essays instead of forcing myself to sound like someone else. Thank you for the insights this week Idris Elijah and have a great weekend!
Love these insights Chloe. I think many writers struggle with finding their voice when it really boils down to writing as you speak. Your voice is already there, unique, and yours. You are most welcome! Have a wonderful weekend 🤩🙌🏾
I love this anecdote. In my best ebook, I talk a lot of about copy the people you admire and then customizing it to suit your voice. So powerful! Thanks for sharing your insight today Brian. And you are most welcome! 🙌🏾🙏🏾🤩
In my 9–5 job I’ve been holding back ideas because I felt like my input wasn’t as valuable as the people above me. The question you asked at the end of the newsletter made me confront the fact that my perspective is my voice and if I don’t share it, no one else will. I’m setting a personal goal to present one idea in next week’s team meeting that reflects my vision for improving our workflow. Even if it’s not adopted, I’ll know I honored my voice instead of silencing it. Seems like a good start so thanks for getting me to think about the value of my own voice!
This is a great idea to put to use what you’ve taken away from this issue Julie. And the way you approach it feels thoughtful and purposeful. Amazing! Can’t wait to hear about your results 🤩🙌🏾
This made me think about Oprah Winfrey saying that when she started her journalism career she tried to mimic Barbara Walters because she admired her work so much. She soon realized that it didn’t work and pivoted to just being her most authentic self with her own voice and the rest is history. Your newsletters this week have really highlighted that our singular voice is the one thing we can’t fake or lose. It’s what makes our words or music or art or any type of creativity worth consuming. Thank you for sharing this perceptive so eloquently Idris!
I’ve realized I haven’t truly valued my writing voice. I’ve spent years comparing myself to others and worrying that my style wasn’t polished enough or intellectual enough. But the works that people actually respond to are always the ones where I write like I talk. Honest, messy and real. That’s my voice. After reading this, I’m committing to journaling daily in my natural voice and then shaping those entries into essays instead of forcing myself to sound like someone else. Thank you for the insights this week Idris Elijah and have a great weekend!
Love these insights Chloe. I think many writers struggle with finding their voice when it really boils down to writing as you speak. Your voice is already there, unique, and yours. You are most welcome! Have a wonderful weekend 🤩🙌🏾