Summary: Do you consider yourself a nerd? I think we all do in one way or another. This week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes) features an interview with Matt Gartland, a professional writer, editor, and self-described nerd of many fascinating topics. (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mattgarland.png)Photo Credit: Matt Gartland I first met Matt at a launch event for Jeff Goins' new book, The In-Between (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802407242/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0802407242&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20). Matt immediately struck me as a guy I had to talk to one-on-one and get the inside scoop into what he does and how he stays so productive. Today's interview is certainly one you don't want to miss. Listen to Episode #010 Download the Script Here you have access to the script that I use to record each episode. This is not a complete word-for-word transcript, though it does provide you with a detailed account of what I do to produce every episode of this podcast. If that sounds even the slightest bit interesting, then go ahead and download the script (http://jeffsanders.com/media/scripts/5amScript010.docx). The Tip of the Week Today’s tip is about the importance of effective feedback and self-reinvention. * Read to Lead Podcast (http://readtoleadpodcast.com/) [hosted by Jeff Brown] * Podcast Survey (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K6K3X88) [a great way to give me some feedback!] Featured Content In this episode, I interview Matt Gartland, a professional writer, editor, and self-described nerd. We discuss his background in publishing and then dive into many great tips, tools, and advice for being more productive. * What brought you to become a professional writer? * Talk to us about your agency at Winning Edits. * What is the Snippet App and how did you get involved in its production? * Do you think Snippet is ahead of its time in the publishing world? * What are your keystone habits, those must-do activities that make each day amazing? * Talk to us about your podcast! * Finally, what do you do consistently to develop yourself and stay on a path of self-improvement? Resources Mentioned in the Show * @MattGartland (https://twitter.com/MattGartland) [twitter] * Winning Edits (http://winningedits.com/) [Matt's publishing agency] The Snippet App (http://thesnippetapp.com/) [iPhone and iPad app] * Insight Timer (https://insighttimer.com/) [meditation app] * Inbox Pause (http://inboxpause.com/) [Gmail plugin] * Seth Godin (http://www.amazon.com/Seth-Godin/e/B000AP9EH0/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&tag=gradandclue-20) [author] * Dan Pink (http://www.amazon.com/Daniel-H.-Pink/e/B001IXS3PC/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&qid=1377548810&sr=1-1&tag=gradandclue-20) [author] * Malcolm Gladwell (http://www.amazon.com/Malcolm-Gladwell/e/B000APOE98/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&qid=1377548831&sr=1-1&tag=gradandclue-20) [author] Announcements * If you have not yet joined The 5 am Club, you can easily do so today for free. When you join the club you will get a free copy of The 5 AM Miracle eBook (http://5amMiracle.com), which shows you exactly how to wake up each morning with vigor and make enormous progress on your biggest goals. To join The 5 AM Club AND jump-start your morning, visit 5amMiracle.com (http://5amMiracle.com). * I have now begun including scripts of every podcast episode on the show notes page. This is not a word-for-word transcript, but it is the script I use for every episode as I record it. If you are curious about how this podcast is put together every week, or you just want a reminder of what I talked about, these scripts should be very handy. * Next week's episode will be an interview with copywriter, speaker, author, and fellow-podcaster, Ray Edwards (http://rayedwards.com).
