Summary: In this episode, Johnny and Joel talk about an important subject for anyone looking to do the extraordinary -- how to deal with naysayers and move forward with a "crazy" idea despite the opposing opinions of others. Also covered in this episode: Answering the question of, "Am I actually crazy or is this something I should do?" What Johnny has learned about trying supposedly stupid ideas during his 13+ years in the world of fiction writing Escaping the guilt trip that you will undoubtedly get from people when you try something new How a proper dose of arrogance can help you when trying to accomplish crazy things Why people can get pretty upset when you try to do something different How learning from multiple failures over time can lead to better decision making and more success in the future Lowering opportunity costs to reduce the impact of failure and allow yourself to try more things How to properly get advice from trusted sources and what to do with it Referenced links: RealmAndSands.com BBSF episode 11 with Josh Hanagarne BBSF #12 - Doing Stuff Everyone Thinks Is Stupid Because You Know It's Right Video Our sites: Impossible HQ Johnny’s “How To Be Legendary” manifesto Johnny’s blog
