Summary: Do you consider yourself a nerd? I think we all do in one way or another. This week's episode of <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/itunes">The 5 AM Miracle Podcast</a> features an interview with Matt Gartland, a professional writer, editor, and self-described nerd of many fascinating topics.<br><br>I first met Matt at a launch event for Jeff Goins' new book, <a href="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">The In-Between</a>. 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.<br><br>Today's interview is certainly one you don't want to miss.<strong><br><br>The Tip of the Week<br></strong><br>Today’s tip is about the importance of effective feedback and self-reinvention.<ul> <li> <a href="http://readtoleadpodcast.com/">Read to Lead Podcast</a> [hosted by Jeff Brown]</li> <li> <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K6K3X88">Podcast Survey</a> [a great way to give me some feedback!]</li> </ul><strong>Featured Content<br></strong><br>In this episode, <strong>I interview Matt Gartland, a professional writer, editor, and self-described nerd.</strong> We discuss his background in publishing and then dive into many great tips, tools, and advice for being more productive.<ol> <li>What brought you to become a professional writer?</li> <li>Talk to us about your agency at Winning Edits.</li> <li>What is the Snippet App and how did you get involved in its production?</li> <li>Do you think Snippet is ahead of its time in the publishing world?</li> <li>What are your keystone habits, those must-do activities that make each day amazing?</li> <li>Talk to us about your podcast!</li> <li>Finally, what do you do consistently to develop yourself and stay on a path of self-improvement?</li> </ol><strong>Resources Mentioned in the Show</strong><ol> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/MattGartland">@MattGartland</a> [twitter]</li> <li> <a href="http://winningedits.com/">Winning Edits</a> [Matt's publishing agency]</li> <li> <a href="http://thesnippetapp.com/">The Snippet App</a> [iPhone and iPad app]</li> <li> <a href="https://insighttimer.com/">Insight Timer</a> [meditation app]</li> <li> <a href="http://inboxpause.com/">Inbox Pause</a> [Gmail plugin]</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Seth-Godin/e/B000AP9EH0/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&tag=gradandclue-20">Seth Godin</a> [author]</li> <li> <a href="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">Dan Pink</a> [author]</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Malcolm-Gladwell/e/B000APOE98/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&qid=1377548831&sr=1-1&tag=gradandclue-20">Malcolm Gladwell</a> [author]</li> </ol>
